• Three Church Farm School Seniors Named QuestBridge National College Match Finalists

    Three Church Farm School Seniors Named QuestBridge National College Match Finalists

    QuestBridge is a nonprofit that, like Church Farm School, “grew from a core belief that all students deserve to reach their full potential, regardless of their financial background.” Co-founded in 1994, QuestBridge identifies bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and aims to provide opportunity through significant financial aid to the nation’s leading colleges and universities.…

  • A ‘Game-Changer’ in Bucks County: Holy Family Awarded $1.3 Million for Expansion of Newtown West Campus

    A ‘Game-Changer’ in Bucks County: Holy Family Awarded $1.3 Million for Expansion of Newtown West Campus

    The state has awarded $1,324,800 in grant funding to Holy Family University for the forthcoming expansion of its Newtown West campus. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren announced the award of funding through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The money Holy Family receives will support building construction, roof work, technology upgrades, and…

  • PECO Offers Exciting Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals to Help You Save on Energy Costs

    PECO Offers Exciting Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals to Help You Save on Energy Costs

    As the holiday season approaches, PECO is offering incredible Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions that will help you save on energy costs while upgrading your home with the latest smart technology. From Nov. 13 through Dec. 3, PECO customers can enjoy up to $100 off ENERGY STAR-certified Google Nest Learning Thermostat (fourth gen) and…

  • Considering an HRIS and Payroll Platform Upgrade for 2025? Here Are 5 Steps to Finding the Right Solution

    Considering an HRIS and Payroll Platform Upgrade for 2025? Here Are 5 Steps to Finding the Right Solution

    In the digital age, businesses continually seek software solutions that streamline their human resources and payroll processes. The right HRIS and payroll software can drastically improve efficiency, data security, and compliance, but with a myriad of options available, it’s crucial to choose a system that aligns with your company’s specific needs. At RKL Virtual, we…

  • IBX Offers Variety of Plans as Open Enrollment for Individual and Family Health Plans Begins

    IBX Offers Variety of Plans as Open Enrollment for Individual and Family Health Plans Begins

    Open Enrollment for individual consumers in Pennsylvania has begun. This year, Independence Blue Cross will continue to offer a variety of plans with comprehensive healthcare coverage and access to quality care. Now through Dec. 15 is the enrollment period for healthcare coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2025. The enrollment period for coverage ends Jan. 15 for…

  • Partnership with ACJ Helps Chester County Food Bank Amplify Its Mission, Deepen Its Impact

    Partnership with ACJ Helps Chester County Food Bank Amplify Its Mission, Deepen Its Impact

    With traditional media in decline and the coverage of positive news dwindling, American Community Journals has pioneered an innovative model for local news and branded content delivery. ACJ’s approach is refreshingly straightforward: sharing community-focused stories that not only resonate with readers but also amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners. It’s a winning recipe trusted…

  • Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown

    Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown

    During a recent visit to her hometown, three-time Grammy winner, poet, and actress Jill Scott stopped by the PECO Customer Care center to chat with PECO employees and offer warm words, encouragement, and thanks for the work they do. “It’s a blessing to have someone like Jill to recognize what we do,” said Pat Fennell-Peaks.…

  • DelVal Students Compete at Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge

    DelVal Students Compete at Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge

    Five Delaware Valley University students recently showcased their skills at the 22nd annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Hosted by The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, this year’s event brought together 76 students from colleges and universities across the northeastern U.S. and Canada. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative, three-day educational competition…

  • Brumbaugh Wealth Management, MyOfficeOps to Co-Host Webinar on Business Succession and Benefits on Nov. 6

    Brumbaugh Wealth Management, MyOfficeOps to Co-Host Webinar on Business Succession and Benefits on Nov. 6

    Kim Brumbaugh, founder of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, and Steve Rickel, CEO of MyOfficeOps, will co-host a free webinar on Business Succession and Benefits on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 12-1 PM. Register here.

  • Holy Family University’s Voter Engagement Efforts Lead to Increase in Student Registrations

    Holy Family University’s Voter Engagement Efforts Lead to Increase in Student Registrations

    Holy Family University has undertaken multiple initiatives to encourage more students to participate in the upcoming election. Through voter engagement efforts, 47 Holy Family students were newly registered to vote — and every student had the opportunity to engage in deepening their civic involvement. Students were able to register to vote through a series of…

  • GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement

    GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement

    Gwynedd Mercy University student Hannah Ruch, a junior studying education, is gaining unique experience via her Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) work at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to a staff report from GMercyU. After attending GMercyU’s Autism Conference last April, Ruch was motivated to seek a position that would deepen her understanding of diverse…

  • WSFS CARES Foundation’s $105,000 in Third-Quarter Grants Aim to ‘Create Lasting Change, Enhance Lives’

    WSFS CARES Foundation’s $105,000 in Third-Quarter Grants Aim to ‘Create Lasting Change, Enhance Lives’

    The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities: “Through our ongoing support of local nonprofit partners, we strive to create lasting change and enhance the lives of those around us,” said Patrick J. Ward, Executive Vice President…

  • DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition

    DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition

    The Delaware Valley University Soil Judging Team — the Augering Aggies — recently traveled to Rhode Island for the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Competition. Soil Judging is the pinnacle of experiential learning within the field of soil science and is highly applicable across other disciplines, including environmental science, agriculture, civil engineering, biology, etc. This fall,…

  • Self-Taught Chef Cooks Up Entrepreneurial Success with Equipment Financing from Apex Commercial Capital

    Self-Taught Chef Cooks Up Entrepreneurial Success with Equipment Financing from Apex Commercial Capital

    Elyse Dana, a self-taught chef and the owner of Iris Eats Maine, has had what she deems “an unconventional culinary journey.” She spent a decade cooking professionally on private yachts that sailed up and down the East Coast and throughout the Caribbean. “But that lifestyle can reach its expiration, and it certainly did for me,”…

  • Widespread Tax Law Changes on Horizon as Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets in 2025

    Widespread Tax Law Changes on Horizon as Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets in 2025

    The turbulence surrounding key elections in 2024 isn’t limited to the campaign trail. With the expiration of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set for Dec. 31, 2025, taxpayers of all types and sizes — from individuals to corporations — are likely to feel the reverberations of significant and widespread tax law change. In…

  • GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree

    GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s Psychology program offers students a head start on a Counseling master’s degree, saving them time and up to $9,000 in graduate tuition. Launched for the 2024-25 academic year, the 4+2 Early Entry to GMercyU’s M.S. in Counseling program enables Psychology majors to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses during their senior year. “We are…

  • Citadel Credit Union Establishes New Leadership Model to Enhance Member Experience, Catalyze Growth

    Citadel Credit Union Establishes New Leadership Model to Enhance Member Experience, Catalyze Growth

    Citadel Credit Union has assembled a new leadership team as it gears up for a future filled with strategic growth, community engagement, and operational excellence. With several key appointments, Citadel’s new senior leadership team brings a blend of deep industry expertise and a shared vision for the future, positioning the credit union to further its…

  • Regional Coalition of Health Systems Announces End of Race Adjustments in Clinical Decision Support Tools

    Regional Coalition of Health Systems Announces End of Race Adjustments in Clinical Decision Support Tools

    The Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine has announced that all its member health systems have transitioned away from race adjustments in clinical decision support tools that help guide lung, kidney, and OB-GYN care. “Outdated beliefs about biological differences between races have for many years been embedded in decision support tools used in the practice of…