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DelVal Announces New Partnership with Northampton Community College
Officials from Delaware Valley University and Northampton Community College recently signed a new transfer articulation agreement that strengthens ties between the two schools and allows NCC associate-degree earners to complete their bachelor’s degrees at DelVal. Through the agreement, classes from NCC satisfy core class requirements at DelVal, allowing students to fully focus on their major…
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Recovery Is a Human Journey: Therapists at Growth Opportunity Center Share Truths, Tools, and Hope
September marks National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage of those navigating addiction and the professionals who walk beside them. At Growth Opportunity Center in Bucks County, four therapists — Edie Cohen, LPC; Dana Cohen, LMFT; Elyse Hibbs, LCSW; and Justin Benner, LCSW — gathered for a roundtable conversation that was equal parts…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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IBX Earns ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation for Its Newest Commercial PPO/EPO Health Plan
Independence Blue Cross has earned accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its newest commercial PPO/EPO health plan. This is an important recognition, as NCQA is a gold standard when it comes to healthcare quality. “NCQA’s Health Plan Accreditation is a reflection of our commitment to the membership we serve,” said Dr. Ellen…
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DelVal Students, Staff Honored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Delaware Valley University faculty, staff, and students were recently recognized by the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (DVB AALAS) for their achievements in the field. DVB AALAS is committed to excellence and innovation in laboratory animal science by promoting education and training, encouraging open communication, and sharing information on…
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Eastern University ‘Sets the Stage for Excellence,’ Unveils New State-of-the-Art Baseball Field
Eastern University has completed state-of-the-art renovations to the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The field has been completely upgraded to synthetic turf that is playable year-round and includes new dugouts, bullpens, wall padding, batting cages, a sound system, and a large video board. Construction wrapped up in August, and the field will be used…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University has launched an online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI), a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical skills, ethical foundation, and critical thinking needed to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program fits into the lives of working professionals and…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward the end of another semester for Drexel University student Evan Ehlers. The junior was faced with a dilemma familiar to many college students: an excess of dining hall swipes that…
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RKL Webinar Provides Economic Update and Crash Course on Cryptocurrency Post-GENIUS Act
Get the latest economic updates from RKL’s in-house investment team to help you navigate business decisions and opportunities. Learn more about cryptocurrency and the passing of the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) Act. Explore the tax complexities of holding or trading digital assets and get practical knowledge to confidently meet reporting…
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GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its largest first-year (freshman) class since 2012. First-year, new-student enrollment for Fall 2025 is up for a third straight year, with this year’s incoming class more than 30 percent larger than last year. Fall 2025 undergraduate applications and acceptances were also at a 20-year high. GMercyU’s growth in enrollment resulted…
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Eastern University Dedicates Templeton Hall During Centennial Year and Honors College’s 25th Anniversary
Eastern University recently hosted a blessing ceremony to dedicate Templeton Hall, the newly renovated and expanded home of the Templeton Honors College (THC). The event, held in the Clemens Hall recital space, brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, donors, local clergy, and community members to celebrate this transformative milestone in Eastern’s centennial year and the Templeton…
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Citadel Credit Union Taps Veteran Technologist Eric Skinner as New CIO
Citadel Credit Union has promoted Eric Skinner to the position of Chief Information Officer. Skinner succeeds Brian Berry, who will retire later this year after 16 years of distinguished leadership, having laid the foundation for Citadel’s scalable, secure, and member-focused digital capabilities. Skinner has been a key member of Citadel’s technology leadership since 2013. With more than 20 years…
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GMercyU’s Griffin Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its newest cohort of the Griffin Scholars Program (GSP) at a reception in Assumption Hall. This is the second year for GSP, which connects incoming first-year students who are underrepresented and first-generation with faculty and staff for intentional support, guidance, and perspective for their first two years on campus. New…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Solar Partnership with PECO Powers Its Conservation Mission
When Elmwood Park Zoo decided to embrace solar energy, it found the perfect partner in PECO. In July, the zoo celebrated the completion of its new solar installation — a project made possible in part through PECO’s solar incentive programs that support cleaner energy adoption across southeastern Pennsylvania. The solar panels now gleaming on the roof of…
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Hank’s Gourmet Beverages Builds on 30 Years of Flavor, Quality — and Now a Partnership with Firstrust Bank
For nearly three decades, Bucks County-based Hank’s Gourmet Beverages has been bottling nostalgia, tradition, and a rich, creamy flavor that most root beer lovers will say is unmatched. However, for company president John Salvatore and his brother, managing partner Tony Salvatore, the Hank’s story begins well before the first bottle rolled off the line in…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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IBX Recommends Getting the Flu Shot This Year to Stay Healthy, Stop Spread of the Virus
Last year’s flu season was the most severe in over a decade. To help people stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus this year, Independence Blue Cross is reminding people to get their flu shot. Getting an annual flu shot is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health,…
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