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IBX Presents Quality Cup Awards to Primary Care Organizations Across Philadelphia Area
Independence Blue Cross recently hosted its second annual Quality Cup event at the company’s Philadelphia headquarters. At the event, seven primary care practices were recognized with the Quality Cup award for their outstanding performance in delivering quality care. This year’s winners were: Small Groups (less than 20,000 IBX members) Large Groups (20,000 or more IBX members) Independent…
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PECO Launches New Grant Cycle for Its Green Region Open Space Program
PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, recently opened applications for the 2025-2026 PECO Green Region Open Space program. The program provides competitive grants of up to $10,000 for incorporated nonprofits in Philadelphia and suburban municipalities within PECO’s service area. The funding supports a variety of projects aimed at preserving, protecting, and improving publicly accessible open…
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Affordable Senior Living Community, Named After Late Chairman of Firstrust Bank, Opens in Bucks County
State and local officials recently joined community supporters to celebrate the opening of Federation Housing’s newest senior living community, the Daniel B. Green House. The 60-unit community in Trevose will help address the Philadelphia region’s growing demand for affordable housing for older adults. Dedicated to providing housing for individuals who meet low-income housing requirements, the community will allow…
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Fresh Off a National Championship, Chester County Native Inherits Reins of Columbia Men’s Basketball
It’s not exactly the Hatfields and the McCoys, but the athletic rivalry between Kennett and Unionville is nonetheless intense, and it’s one that 37-year-old Kevin Hovde experienced from both sides. The Kennett Square native spent his formative years as a student in the Kennett Consolidated School District, where he became enthralled with the community’s basketball…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…
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PECO Delivers Reliable Service Through Historic Summer Storm and Excessive Summer Heat
The summer of 2025 marked a pivotal moment for utility reliability in southeastern Pennsylvania, as PECO faced several stretches of excessive heat and one of the company’s worst storms in its history. Despite these challenges and thanks to strategic infrastructure investments, advanced preparation, and the tireless efforts of its workforce, customers experienced fewer interruptions on…
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Horsham Township, IBX, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Montgomery County
Independence Blue Cross and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently celebrated Horsham Township becoming the first official IBX-sponsored Fitness Court partner in the Philadelphia region. The Fitness Court at Lukens Park, which originally launched to the community in 2020, has reopened with modernized equipment and a completely renovated space ready for users of all fitness abilities. A…
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Speaking at Pair of Firstrust Bank Events, Former Eagle Proves Resilience Is Life’s Greatest Magic Trick
Former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Dorenbos is a magician. In more ways than one. Magic may have saved his life when he was a teenager, when his father murdered his mother in their suburban Seattle home, and he was thrust into foster care and struggling to comprehend unthinkable loss. Back then, Dorenbos discovered that sleight of…
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Holy Family University Announces Bold Vision Campaign
Holy Family University has officially launched its comprehensive campaign, ”Bold Vision: Empowering Futures. Transforming Lives.” To date, it has raised more than $20.2 million in direct support of Holy Family students, with a goal of $25 million. “Holy Family University is driving transformational change,” said Holy Family President Dr. Anne Prisco. “Built upon the foundation…
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IBX, American Heart Association Unveil New Location for CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services
Dr. Richard Snyder, IBX’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, joined American Heart Association (AHA) and Spectrum Health Services leadership to unveil the new location for the Mobile Hands-Only CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services in Philadelphia. The kiosk recently moved from Maria de los Santos Health Center, where it educated nearly 1,000 people since last…
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Citadel Credit Union Committed to the Employee Experience, Again Certified as a Great Place to Work
Citadel Credit Union has been officially certified by Great Place to Work for the seventh year, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to a culture in which employees thrive. The recognition also reflects the continued progress made under CEO Bill Brown, who celebrates his second anniversary leading the organization this month and has prioritized elevating the employee…
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Doylestown VIA Partners with DelVal to Create New Counseling Psychology Scholarship
The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) has partnered with Delaware Valley University to establish a new scholarship supporting a student pursing a graduate degree in counseling psychology. The $15,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in the counseling psychology master’s program. The total scholarship amount will be disbursed over the course of the…
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IBX Offers Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026 to Support Members Through Every Step of Their Health Journey
The 2026 Annual Enrollment Period has begun, and Independence Blue Cross is offering a wide variety of Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans designed to support members through their health journey. This year, IBX is also introducing Personal Choice 65 Achieve PPO, a new zero-dollar plan. “Our 2026 Medicare Advantage plans are built around what matters…
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DelVal Prof to Present Innovative Egg Nutrition Research at One of Nation’s Leading Gatherings for Animal Science
Dr. Keith Ou, an assistant professor of animal biotechnology and conservation at Delaware Valley University, will present his research on egg nutrition at the Cornell Nutrition Conference (CNC), one of the nation’s leading gatherings for animal science and nutrition experts. Dr. Ou’s presentation will focus on his work, alongside Dr. Xingen Lei of Cornell University,…
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PECO Earns Tree Line USA 2025 Certification for Environmental Stewardship
Vegetation causes about 40 percent of power outages that affect PECO customers. When branches or trees impact electric infrastructure, sustained power outages are more likely. That’s why PECO continues to significantly invest in vegetation management to keep trees and other vegetation a safe distance away from powerlines to avoid potential issues. This ongoing work and…
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This Change Agent Built Her Business with Tenacity — and a Bank that Understood the Journey
Maria Frizelle Roberts launched MFR Consultants, a Philadelphia-based “public sector” consulting firm, with a simple but powerful mission. To fix systems that weren’t working and create lasting change. With tenacity and vision, she applied strategies — like process optimization, data-driven insights, and innovative technology solutions — to deliver results. By combining mission with method, her…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for Difference Makers Scholarship Program
TruMark Financial Credit Union is once again celebrating high school seniors who are transforming compassion into community impact. Applications are now open for TruMark Financial’s Third Annual Difference Makers Scholarship, which rewards students whose volunteer work is making a measurable difference in their communities. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend…
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PECO Installing Advanced Equipment to Enhance Service Reliability
It’s expected that when you flip the switch, the lights will turn on. PECO is committed to providing that reliable service that customers expect and deserve, and we are using innovative technologies to do so. Across our system, we are installing advanced equipment, called reclosers, to enhance service reliability. We work year-round to ensure safe…
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