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Exploring the Emotional Depth of ‘Frozen’: Holy Family Student, Professor Uncover Psychology Behind the Magic
What makes the Disney classic Frozen so emotionally powerful? Holy Family University’s Dr. Jill M. Swirsky, assistant professor of psychology, and Aila Kapllanaj, a first-year biochemistry student, set out to answer that question in their newly published article, “Conceal, Don’t Feel: Exploring Emotional Experiences in Disney’s Frozen.” Featured in the spring 2025 issue of Eye…
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Delaware Valley University Celebrates 75 Years at Philadelphia Flower Show with Futuristic Exhibit
Delaware Valley University is participating in the 196th Philadelphia Flower Show, presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, that runs through March 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year marks the university’s 75th consecutive year at the show, a tradition that began in 1950. This year’s Flower Show theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, challenges exhibitors to…
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DelVal Men’s Basketball Team Receives Prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award
The Delaware Valley University men’s basketball team and head coach Muhamadou Kaba have been selected as the recipients of the prestigious Sam Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award for the 2024-25 season. Presented by the Philadelphia Area Referees, members of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association (CBOA), the award recognizes outstanding sportsmanship demonstrated by a program’s coaches, players, and…
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IBX Expands Its Work with Carallel to Give More Family Caregivers Support and Assistance
Independence Blue Cross knows how challenging it can be to care for a loved one who is aging or struggling with their health. That’s why IBX has expanded access to Carallel, a company that provides support, guidance, and assistance to caregivers, to all IBX Medicare Advantage members and the people who are caring for them. IBX…
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Citadel Credit Union Strengthens Commitment to Region with Enhanced Focus on Philanthropy, Engagement
Citadel Credit Union is reaffirming its dedication to its members and to the Greater Philadelphia region through a renewed and comprehensive approach to philanthropy. By deepening its investment in community partnerships, employee-driven initiatives, and strategic giving, Citadel is positioning itself as a leader in fostering meaningful, lasting change across the region. As part of this renewed focus, Citadel…
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GlobalPost Is Democratizing World Education for Students Across 82 Countries
Local Students Can Access Daily International Reporting for Free International news has fascinated me since I traveled abroad to London in the late ’90s while pursuing my Master of Journalism degree at Temple University. Beyond the scope of our borders in the U.S., I was introduced to boundless stories that reflected diverse cultures, developing economies,…
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Firstrust Bank Honors Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight Contestants with Exclusive Event at Eagles Stadium
In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles being crowned Super Bowl champions for the second time in the last seven years, Firstrust Bank recently celebrated the 450-plus businesses that participated in its Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight with a gathering at the Firstrust Bank Club and a tour of the Eagles stadium. The Brotherly Shove Business…
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DelVal’s Board of Trustees Announces Neil Clover as Newest Member
Delaware Valley University’s Board of Trustees has announced the election of Neil Clover, Class of 1989, as its newest member. Clover currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at SDI, a leading digital supply chain company specializing in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). In this role, he oversees the organization’s technology strategy and spearheads the adoption…
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Black-Owned Catering Business Writes Its Next Chapter, Thanks to Financing from Apex Commercial Capital
For years, Philadelphia native Sonya Combs had put her bachelor’s degree in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State to good use as an Intervention Training Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania. According to Combs, the job was great. Until it wasn’t. “I did a lot of traveling and had been to almost every country in the…
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DelVal to Host 75th Annual A-Day State Fair
Delaware Valley University has announced the return of its 75th Annual A-Day Fair, scheduled for April 25-27 on its main campus in Doylestown. A cherished tradition, A-Day showcases DelVal’s rich agricultural heritage while offering a weekend filled with education, entertainment, and family-friendly activities for all ages. This three-day event will feature educational exhibits, livestock shows,…
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Firstrust Bank Helps Iconic Philadelphia Food Brand Expand Its Presence in the Suburbs
Fried chicken and donuts may not have the longstanding history of a perfect pairing like, say, peanut butter and jelly. Or milk and cookies. However, when the combination of fried chicken and donuts burst onto the local culinary scene in 2011, with the opening of Federal Donuts & Chicken, it gave Philadelphians a whole new…
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‘A System That Integrates Innovation with Humanity’: GMercyU Conducts Harris Poll on AI in Healthcare
More than half of American adults (59 percent) believe using artificial intelligence to assist in diagnosis and treatment will result in better health outcomes for patients and reduce the cost of healthcare (57 percent) within the next decade, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Gwynedd Mercy University by The Harris Poll. According to the…
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Local Beer Festival Organizers and Inspire Credit Union Unite to Support Three Bucks County Charities
The Bucks Beer Bash has partnered with title sponsor Inspire Credit Union to support three deserving charities in Bucks County. Last year, their collaboration raised nearly $5,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Newtown. This year, the beneficiaries include the Network of Victim’s Assistance (NOVA) of Bucks County, the National Giving Alliance (NGA) of…
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DelVal Announces Spring Concert Series
Delaware Valley University’s spring concert series returns this year with four performances planned for the upcoming months. All of the concerts are free and open to the public and tickets are not required. The series opens next week with the University Chorus Concert on Monday, Feb. 24, followed by the Instrumental Concert on Tuesday, Feb.…
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Bucks Beer Bash Returns to The Fuge in Warminster on March 8 with Local Brews, Food, and Fun
A major local craft beer and beverage festival is coming back to Bucks County after a huge success last year in one of the coolest spaces around. The 2025 Bucks Beer Bash is slated for Saturday, March 8 from 12-7 PM at The Fuge in Warminster. This year’s event features several local breweries, wineries, and…
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PECO CEO at Energy Briefing: Rise of AI, Demand for Power Requires Flexible Policies to Build Capacity
PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez recently discussed pressing energy issues, including the surge in demand and the unique challenges and opportunities for power providers and energy consumers, at the 13th Annual SEI Energy Briefing at the Chester County Economic Development Council. A program of the CCEDC, the Smart Energy Initiative is designed to provide…
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Advance Your Career with an MBA from Gwynedd Mercy University
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Business Administration can help get you there. Ranked No. 6 on Forbes’s Best MBA Accelerated Programs List in 2024, GMercyU’s online, accelerated program offers two tracks to best suit the career you desire: Strategic Management and Leadership or Healthcare Administration. The…
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Bucks Beer Bash Teams Up with TMA Bucks and Local Officials for Safer Driving Initiative
As the Bucks Beer Bash festival approaches, a Bucks County nonprofit is once again partnering with event organizers to promote safer driving for all. The Bucks County Community Traffic Safety Program, part of TMA Bucks, is dedicated to reducing highway fatalities through initiatives aimed at tackling aggressive driving, driving under the influence, and distracted driving…
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