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Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology
Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the school’s interim dean, strengthening and strategically growing the school while the search for a new dean was underway. Porterfield brings both higher education leadership experience and professional industry experience —…
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Spring Allergy Season Has Started Early; Here’s What Parents Can Do
Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a tough allergy season based on January and February’s roller coaster temperature shifts from early warmth to sudden cold snaps, which set the stage for intense pollen production in some areas. And with tree pollen arriving weeks ahead of schedule and pollen counts predicted to spike rapidly across…
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With Firstrust Bank as Title Sponsor, Conshy Classic to Benefit Johnnie’s Place and Honor a Son’s Memory
On Saturday, June 6, the streets of Conshohocken will transform into a high-speed stage, filled with cyclists, spectators, and the rapid pulse of race-day intensity. For avid cyclist Michael Dinda, EVP and Chief Lending Officer at Firstrust Bank, the third annual Conshy Classic carries a deeper purpose — honoring the life of his son, John…
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Third Session of DelVal’s Medical Sales Leadership Certificate Program Begins April 12
Delaware Valley University is equipping students with the tools to break into the medical sales field through its partnership with Gritty. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate program provides hands-on training with industry professionals to prepare students for in-demand careers. For Gabby Schuster, current DelVal MBA student and one of the first students to enroll in…
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From Pews to Playoffs: The Unlikely Mount Airy Church Powering 5 Million Daily Sports Stats Searches
Most sports fans know Sports Reference as the internet’s definitive home for stats, as the bottomless, addictively clickable archives that power research, fuel debates, and settle arguments all over the world. What far fewer know, however, is that this global, sports-data powerhouse operates not from Manhattan or Silicon Valley, but from a nondescript office at…
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PECO Connects Customers with Energy Assistance to Ease Winter Bill Costs
After a record cold winter and continued increases in energy supply costs, families and businesses across southeastern Pennsylvania are experiencing higher-than-average energy bills. Given these rising costs, PECO reminds customers that help is available. Through a combination of company-supported and federal and state programs, qualifying customers can access financial assistance to help manage these rising costs and maintain essential energy service. “We know many of our customers are feeling the strain of higher energy…
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DelVal Hosts Inaugural Speaker in New Endowed Lectureship Series in Food Systems
Delaware Valley University recently hosted its first Walter and Alma Uebersax Endowed Lectureship in Food Systems. Sponsored by Mark and Kristen Uebersax, the endowment is established in memory of Mark’s parents, Walter and Alma Uebersax, for their commitment to the higher education of their four sons. Mark was the 1986 recipient of the DelVal Alumni…
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Renowned Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Temple Grandin to Return to DelVal to Present Research
Temple Grandin, the renowned animal scientist and autism advocate, will return to Delaware Valley University on Wednesday, April 29. Grandin will discuss her book, The Grandin Papers, which features more than 50 years of research on animal behavior and welfare that changed the livestock industry. “Over the last 50 years, Dr. Grandin has had a…
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Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion
Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to Eastern’s NCAA Division III athletics programs, as well as bright and advanced aerobic and lifting facilities with a stunning view of Olson Field, the home of Eastern’s soccer and lacrosse…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition
Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport, a digital learning platform used by more than 40 teachers in…
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Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work
Retirement planning has long been framed around numbers. Savings targets, withdrawal rates, and portfolio allocations tend to dominate the conversation. While essential, these elements leave out something equally important: how people understand and connect with their plan. That gap inspired Your Retirement Sketchbook: 125 Retirement Planning Lessons from Financial Experts, a new book that takes…
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GMercyU Creates Faster Path for Nurses to Enter Workforce, Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree
Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree beginning this fall, creating a faster path for highly skilled, compassionate nurses to enter a workforce facing significant shortages. The accelerated option will save future GMercyU nurses an estimated $29,000 by shortening the traditional BSN timeline to three years. Students may also benefit…
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What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?
When you hear the word “portfolio,” you may picture complicated charts, confusing terms, and lots of numbers. You’re not alone. Investing terms can sound complex, but the basics are often simpler than they seem. At C&N, we believe that understanding investing basics shouldn’t require a finance degree. Let’s break down the key concepts of an…
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RKL’s Laurie Peer Named 2026 Circle of Excellence Honoree by Lehigh Valley Business
Laurie Peer, President of RKL Private Wealth, has been named a 2026 Circle of Excellence honoree by Lehigh Valley Business as part of its Women of Influence awards program. The Circle of Excellence recognizes women of longstanding, notable success who are leading the way for other women in the community. Honorees are selected by a…
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Preparing Today for Cyber Protection Tomorrow: Prioritizing Your Cyber Investments
As a business leader, you likely view your cybersecurity budget with a mix of urgency and uncertainty. You read the headlines about ransomware and data breaches, and you know the risks are real. Yet determining exactly where to allocate your limited resources often feels like a guessing game. You are not alone in this anxiety.…
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Renowned Healthcare Executive Matthew Riddick Joins DelVal’s WEIR Speaker Series
Delaware Valley University recently welcomed graduate Matthew Riddick, founder of The Riddick Foundation, as this spring’s Watson Executive in Residence (WEIR). Introducing Riddick at the event was this semester’s WEIR scholarship recipient, sophomore Michael Brunelli. “The Watson Executive in Residence program is a hallmark of our business department here at DelVal,” said Dr. Tanya Casas,…
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How a Local Healthcare Entrepreneur Built Her Business with Financial Support from C&N
When Dr. Leah Garlan launched her career as a chiropractor at just 23 years old, her ambitions were grounded in something simple: start small, build steadily, and stay focused on patient care. She began in a modest home office, treating patients while quietly laying the foundation for what would become a multi-location healthcare operation spanning…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the making. For Dr. Keith Kopka, who began building the program in 2021, the goal wasn’t to replicate a traditional graduate writing experience. It was to build one from the ground…
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