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Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football
The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program. With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the…
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Penn Community Bank Steps into the Ring with Joe Hand Boxing and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL to Launch Youth Boxing Program
Penn Community Bank and the Penn Community Bank Foundation have made a $5,000 contribution to launch a new youth boxing program in partnership with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL). This innovative program provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for local youth, fostering discipline, confidence,…
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Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality
In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the classes needed for the graduate program. The summer program helped me catch up and start the fall semester on equal…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…
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8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers
In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…
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What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes
As temperatures rise, many of us enjoy longer days, sunshine, and more time outdoors. Many of us welcome these changes, but what many do not realize is that the changing seasons can also affect your drinking water. Every time you open your tap, you trust Aqua Pennsylvania to deliver safe, high-quality drinking water, and that’s…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 17,310 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest Over a Half Million Dollars in Local Communities
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to June 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation, have invested $535,000 in grants to 177 nonprofit and community organizations. These funds, coupled with hundreds of hours of team member volunteerism, are expected to impact tens of thousands of residents across Philadelphia,…
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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation and its expanded Sure Splash initiative. Essential Utilities, which provides drinking water and wastewater service under the Aqua brand,…
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Essential Utilities Named 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
Essential Utilities Inc. has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Point of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and…
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Many Aqua Pennsylvania Customers Are Eligible for Monthly Discounts and Don’t Know It
The rising cost of living is a top-of-mind issue for many right now, and at Aqua Pennsylvania, we want to ensure that our customers are aware of our generous discount program. Most of us commonly look for ways to save on necessities like our groceries and our gasoline. What many of our income-eligible customers do…
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Lancaster Celebrates Lafayette 200 with Dinner, History, and Music
This summer, Lancaster County and Western Chester County will come alive with revolutionary spirit as the region celebrates its part in the nationwide Lafayette 200 Bicentennial Commemoration. From Jul. 27-29, a series of engaging and family-friendly events will mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Organized by the Lancaster…
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Investing in Kids, One Meal at a Time: Penn Community Bank Champions Summer Nutrition Effort
Penn Community Bank is proud to sponsor St. Luke’s Summer Meals Program for the seventh consecutive year. Since its inception, the program addresses food insecurity from Allentown to Quakertown — areas where more than half of public school students qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch. In summer 2024, the program served a total of 6,962 meals…
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S&T Bank Raises Over $117,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in 2025
S&T Bank is proud to share its 2025 donation of over $117,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). S&T began fundraising for ALSF in the local Southeastern Pennsylvania market in 2023 and expanded its efforts to include the Bank’s entire footprint in 2024. This year, S&T hosted 72 lemonade stands at their branch locations and…
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Guided by Father’s Words, Inspired by Daughter, Manor College Graduate Walks Again
On her toughest days, Rocio Rodriguez ‘13 hears her father’s voice. “Tu tiene que hacer por ti, y hacer mejor que yo, y al final de dia, no tiene que depender de un hombre para survive.” The words from Martin Rodriguez, a Dominican Republic immigrant, translate to, “You need to do you and be better…
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Manor College Graduate Discovers More Than a Degree
Heading into the Fall of 2022, Afreen Snaha entered Manor College with the goal of being a Dental Hygienist. She wanted to cater to children because, for her, going to the dentist could be scary. “The fun and colorful rooms, enjoyable movies playing, and comforting dentists made it seem not so scary,” Snaha said at…
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Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World
In a rapidly shifting job market marked by economic uncertainty, automation, and industry disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable career strategy has never been more crucial. Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, believes the key to thriving in this environment lies in continuous growth, strategic networking, and taking advantage…











































