• PECO Powers the Arts with $150,000 in Grants for 19 Community-Based Organizations

    PECO Powers the Arts with $150,000 in Grants for 19 Community-Based Organizations

    PECO has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to 19 cultural institutions and arts nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area through the PECO Powering the Arts program. The initiative aims to support vibrant arts and culture programs that benefit local neighborhoods. This year’s grantees are on a mission to introduce the arts to new audiences…

  • Common Retirement Planning Challenges for Gen X

    Common Retirement Planning Challenges for Gen X

    Members of Generation X, often called the “latchkey generation,” may feel retirement looming on the horizon. If you’re feeling concerned, you’re not alone. Born between 1965 and 1980, Generation X has grown up with significant economic and social changes. One big shift has been the decline of traditional pensions and the rise of 401(k) plans,…

  • From WrestleMania to the World Cup: How Philadelphia Lands Some of the World’s Largest Events

    From WrestleMania to the World Cup: How Philadelphia Lands Some of the World’s Largest Events

    For more than 25 years, Maria Grasso has played a key role in establishing Philadelphia as a premier destination for meetings, from the Republican National Convention in 2000 to the NFL Draft in 2017, to landmark events like the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The Chief Sales Officer for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau…

  • ‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday

    ‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday

    During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It was hardly an isolated incident.   From the mid-19th century and well into the 20th century, Catholics were the target of nativist factions that sought to keep them from practicing…

  • IBX Announces 2025 Benefits for Large Employers

    IBX Announces 2025 Benefits for Large Employers

    Independence Blue Cross has announced its 2025 commercial medical and prescription drug product health plans for large employers headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania with 51 or more employees. The 2025 IBX portfolio includes new and existing medical, pharmacy, specialty services, behavioral health, and wellness benefits available upon renewal for fully insured and self-funded groups starting Jan. 1, 2025. New…

  • Prepare for Colder Weather and Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

    Prepare for Colder Weather and Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

    October is Energy Efficiency Month, and PECO is here to help you get your home ready for the colder months ahead. Read on to discover helpful tips and resources to boost your home’s comfort, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy costs. Our team of BPI-certified energy advisors are sharing their expert advice on how homeowners…

  • C&N Announces 2025 Calendar Contest Winners

    C&N Announces 2025 Calendar Contest Winners

    C&N has announced the winners of its annual calendar photo contest, a beloved tradition that showcases the region’s beauty through the lenses of local amateur and professional photographers. Phil Burkhouse, an amateur photographer from Emporium, Pa., is the grand prize winner. His photograph, a stunning image of a bull elk captured in Cameron County in…

  • MBA Student Performance on National Peregrine Exam Displays Eastern University Program’s Excellence

    MBA Student Performance on National Peregrine Exam Displays Eastern University Program’s Excellence

    Students in Eastern University’s MBA in Organizational Management have displayed excellent performance on the distinguished Peregrine Exam, placing in the 86th percentile among students in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Peregrine Exam is a nationally-recognized assessment used to benchmark the learning outcomes of business programs across the…

  • Philadelphia Is Where Edgar Allan Poe’s Writing Flourished

    Philadelphia Is Where Edgar Allan Poe’s Writing Flourished

    Despite a lifetime of living in the Philadelphia area … and 15 years of living downtown itself … I’d never visited the Edgar Allan Poe house. Until recently. My motivation: a New York group heading for Philly wanted to tour the site. So, before they came, on a recent rainy Friday afternoon, I walked up to…

  • C&N Teammates ‘Standing Strong Against Cancer’

    C&N Teammates ‘Standing Strong Against Cancer’

    C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program is making a difference again this year with its “Standing Strong Against Cancer” initiative. Since its launch on June 1, the campaign has already raised more than $30,000, almost a third of its $100,000 goal. The money raised will directly support local individuals battling cancer, providing financial relief and…

  • PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    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…

  • DelVal to Host Experts from Naval War College and Its Foundation for Presentation on AI, National Security

    DelVal to Host Experts from Naval War College and Its Foundation for Presentation on AI, National Security

    Delaware Valley University’s Criminal Justice Department, in partnership with the Bucks County Herald, will host an educational discussion, entitled “AI: Addressing Its Implications for National Security,” that features experts on national security from the Naval War College and and its foundation. The event will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 PM in the…

  • Independence Blue Cross Presents Quality Cup Awards to Four Primary Care Groups

    Independence Blue Cross Presents Quality Cup Awards to Four Primary Care Groups

    Independence Blue Cross recently awarded its Quality Cup to four primary care groups in its network: PentaHealth, Main Line Health, Redeemer Health, and St. Luke’s University Health Network. The Quality Cup, which is based on an IBX quality incentive program, compares primary care practices on how well they do on specific care measures. “These awards give us the…

  • Fighting Food Insecurity Together: WSFS Bank Teams with Sharing Excess, Sunday Breakfast Mission for Food Drive

    Fighting Food Insecurity Together: WSFS Bank Teams with Sharing Excess, Sunday Breakfast Mission for Food Drive

    WSFS Bank has launched its annual food drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania will serve as deposit centers for nonperishable donations from WSFS associates, customers, and community members through Dec. 31. WSFS officially kicked off the food drive at WSFS…

  • DelVal Named Among Best in Region by Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report

    DelVal Named Among Best in Region by Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report

    Delaware Valley University was once again recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. In The Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region,” DelVal is one of 631 colleges recognized and one of just 97 colleges mentioned in its region, the Mid-Atlantic.…

  • Do U.S. Presidential Election Cycles Have an Impact on Financial Markets?

    Do U.S. Presidential Election Cycles Have an Impact on Financial Markets?

    We often get questions from clients regarding the potential impact election cycles have on financial markets, and the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle is no different. The simple answer is that history shows election cycles alone do not have a significant impact on financial markets. We recommend that clients invest for the long-term given their…

  • GMercyU’s Voices of Gwynedd to Host Simple Gifts for Fall Cultural Event on Friday

    GMercyU’s Voices of Gwynedd to Host Simple Gifts for Fall Cultural Event on Friday

    Gwynedd Mercy University will host Simple Gifts in Julia Ball Auditorium for its fall cultural event on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 PM. The Julia Ball Auditorium is located at 1325 Sumneytown Pike in Gwynedd Valley. Simple Gifts is the musical duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon. They play 12 instruments and combine tradition…

  • Holy Family University Celebrates Record Enrollment

    Holy Family University Celebrates Record Enrollment

    Holy Family University is experiencing a historic high in enrollment this fall, showcasing its dedication to academic excellence and student-centered growth. The university has seen a 59 percent increase in new first-year students over the past two years. Holy Family President Anne Prisco attributes this success to a mission-driven strategy focused on student success. “Our vision…