• Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

    Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

    Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington has been designated as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA, to treat sickle cell disease.  This designation marks a significant milestone in pediatric care for families across the Delaware Valley and beyond. As a QTC, Nemours is now authorized to collect stem cells and…

  • Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees

    Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees

    Eastern University has appointed Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to its Board of Trustees.  Libson is a recently retired corporate attorney whose career has focused on the entrepreneurial Life Sciences area. He spent the majority of his career at Pepper Hamilton in Philadelphia, where he chaired its National Life Sciences practice, and the last decade…

  • How to Get Over Resistance to Changes in Payroll Technology Transformation

    How to Get Over Resistance to Changes in Payroll Technology Transformation

    Introducing changes to your payroll processing can often be met with skepticism from your team members. This is rarely because they’re unwilling to improve, though. Rather, it’s because they harbor real concerns about switching to new and unfamiliar technology while working under demanding compliance requirements and strict deadlines. The hesitation is understandable. Imagine being counted…

  • Firstrust Bank Enters New Strategic Partnership with MortgageCountry

    Firstrust Bank Enters New Strategic Partnership with MortgageCountry

    Firstrust Bank is partnering with MortgageCountry, LLC to manage key mortgage production functions, positioning the bank’s mortgage business for long-term sustainability and growth. Through this partnership, MortgageCountry will oversee end-to-end mortgage originations and provide strategic leadership. Mortgage loans will continue to be originated and closed under the Firstrust name; Firstrust mortgage loan officers will remain bank employees.…

  • New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families

    New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families

    Parents are often looking for ways to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their day‑to‑day interactions with their children. Many caregivers share that they’re simply hoping for a little more ease at home, more moments of cooperation, more understanding during big feelings, and more tools to support their child’s growth. To meet that need,…

  • On-Campus Foal Cameras Return to DelVal

    On-Campus Foal Cameras Return to DelVal

    On-campus foal cameras have returned to Delaware Valley University in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association. Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, viewers can watch as expectant mares in DelVal’s Breeding Center prepare to give birth. This year, the footage will feature three mares, each due in March: Although the foal cams only follow the journey…

  • New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity

    New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity

    Following Philadelphia’s second-coldest January in the past decade, and more than 30 days dipping below 32 degrees already in 2026, PECO customers set new natural gas usage records and pushed the region’s electric and natural gas systems to peak performance. On four separate days in January, natural gas usage surpassed the previous 20 highest usage days.   The extreme weather continued into early February, driving customer energy usage significantly…

  • RKL Claims Spot on List of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms

    RKL Claims Spot on List of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms

    RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering next-level solutions to help organizations and their leaders move forward and succeed, has again been named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms by USA TODAY. The national publication, in partnership with Statista, rates the top 100 tax firms in the United States based on recommendations from…

  • From Piggy Banks to Nest Eggs: Financial Wellness at Every Stage of Life

    From Piggy Banks to Nest Eggs: Financial Wellness at Every Stage of Life

    Financial wellness is a holistic approach to managing finances that emphasizes confidence, control and informed decision-making. It’s a lifelong journey that evolves alongside one’s changing responsibilities and priorities. From learning the value of a dollar in childhood to maintaining security in retirement, each stage of life offers opportunities to foster financial health and peace of…

  • Bucks Beer Bash and Inspire Federal Credit Union Partner to Benefit Bucks County Charities

    Bucks Beer Bash and Inspire Federal Credit Union Partner to Benefit Bucks County Charities

    The Bucks Beer Bash is once again teaming up with title sponsor Inspire Federal Credit Union to give back to the community by supporting two Warminster-based nonprofits: the National Giving Alliance and the Honor and Courage Foundation. Now entering its third year, the Bucks Beer Bash celebrates local craft beer, wine, and spirits while continuing…

  • Eastern University Launches Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Rugby

    Eastern University Launches Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Rugby

    Eastern University is launching men’s and women’s collegiate rugby and expanding athletic opportunities while further enriching campus life and supporting the university’s commitment to holistic student development. Both programs are expected to compete at the Division III level within the National Collegiate Rugby framework beginning in Spring 2027, while remaining active members of USA Rugby.…

  • Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love

    Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love

    February tends to spotlight romantic gestures — flowers, dinners, cards, and curated moments of affection. The deeper truth is that love isn’t measured in a single day. It’s measured in the daily work of showing up for yourself and the people you care about. And one of the most powerful, often overlooked expressions of love…

  • Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles Elevate Havertown Carpet Co. Through Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight

    Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles Elevate Havertown Carpet Co. Through Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight

    Shane Barry never set out to chase the spotlight when he founded the Havertown Carpet Co. in 2015. He just set out to survive. With more than a decade of experience at a stable job in the flooring industry, and with his wife pregnant with their third child, he traded in his car for a…

  • Register Now for DelVal’s KidsU! and InspireU! Summer Camps

    Register Now for DelVal’s KidsU! and InspireU! Summer Camps

    Delaware Valley University’s KidsU! camps and InspireU! pre-college summer programs are back for 2026. With more than 90 camps to choose from, kids can spend their summer at DelVal exploring, building, and experimenting with the topics that most inspire them. Registration is now open and the university recommends registering now as some camps are already…

  • 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…

  • As Philadelphia Celebrates America250, Firstrust Bank Reflects on Its Historic First in Pennsylvania

    As Philadelphia Celebrates America250, Firstrust Bank Reflects on Its Historic First in Pennsylvania

    As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city’s long tradition of leadership, innovation, and its identity as the City of Firsts is coming into sharper focus. To honor Philadelphia’s role as a cradle of American innovation, the Philadelphia Historic District Partners has assembled 52…

  • PECO Electric and Natural Gas Systems Stand Strong During Winter Storm Fern

    PECO Electric and Natural Gas Systems Stand Strong During Winter Storm Fern

    Despite the significant impacts of Winter Storm Fern, PECO’s electric and natural gas systems performed with exceptional reliability, delivering safe and reliable service for customers across the company’s service area during one of the most challenging winter weather events in nearly a decade. At the same time, the company has continued its strong focus on…

  • DelVal to Host 76th Annual A-Day State Fair

    DelVal to Host 76th Annual A-Day State Fair

    Delaware Valley University will host the 76th Annual A-Day Fair from April 24-26. A cherished tradition, A-Day is a student-planned and -run state fair that showcases DelVal’s rich agricultural heritage while offering a weekend filled with education, entertainment and family friendly activities. This three-day event will feature livestock shows, blacksmith demonstrations, hands-on animal experiences, inflatable…