Banking & Finance
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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…
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Spoofing: Funny Word, Serious Problem
In light of October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Penn Community Bank is taking action to share some important cyber safety tips and how to protect yourself from falling victim to scammers. In particular, one prevalent form of scamming is spoofing. And while you may have heard of phishing and smishing, this newer type of…
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Philadelphia Firm Makes Forbes’ List of America’s Top RIA Firms
Philadelphia-based myCIO Wealth Partners is on the third annual America’s Top RIA Firms list, released by Forbes earlier this month, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list by Forbes, which was developed in partnership with SHOOK Research, recognizes 250 firms with “strong track records when it comes to stewarding client wealth and…
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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…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Partnership with Leading Montgomery County Nonprofit
Penn Community Bank has deepened its relationship with Keystone Opportunity Center with the addition of Kelly Boyle, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs at Penn Community Bank, to the organization’s board of directors. In 2024, the Bank has contributed $11,000 in funding and dozens of volunteer hours to support the organization’s critical food…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Cut Ribbon on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers Tuesday, Oct. 15 to celebrate 39 new affordable homes as part of the public-private Turn the Key (TTK) affordable luxury homebuilding initiative. “Penn Community Bank is proud to be a key partner in the Turn the Key initiative, which…
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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…
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Penn Community Bank Opens Second Lehigh Valley Location in Bethlehem
Penn Community Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its second Lehigh Valley location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bethlehem. The new financial center, located at 2285 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, marks another milestone in the bank’s organic expansion into the region. “This new financial center represents our continued commitment to serving the thriving Lehigh Valley community,” said…
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10 Lessons to Teach Your Teen About Money
As teenagers transition into adulthood, understanding money becomes increasingly important. Some children may take a financial literacy course in school, but it’s not a required course in every district … yet. Pennsylvania recently became the 25th state to require financial literacy classes for all high school graduates starting with the class of 2027, but the curriculum isn’t…
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Citadel Credit Union Announces Settlement with DOJ, Bolsters Commitment to a Brighter Future for All
Citadel Credit Union has entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. This agreement marks a pivotal moment in Citadel’s journey, embracing the opportunity to reinforce its dedication to community and demonstrate its strong aspiration to ensure access to credit and financial services for every member of the communities it serves. “As we…
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Are You a Business Owner Whose Bank Is Dropping the Ball? Firstrust Bank Urges You to Throw the Challenge Flag
Whether it’s loans, lines of credit, local expertise, or fraud protection, the list of what business owners rely on their banks for is seemingly never-ending. Therefore, having the right banking partner can make all the difference in the world. Firstrust Bank has launched a “Challenge Your Bank” campaign — appropriate given the time of year…
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Penn Community Bank, United Way Renew Successful Financial Literacy and Car Ownership Program
Penn Community Bank is renewing its partnership with United Way of Bucks County, the County of Bucks, and the Credit Counseling Center for the highly successful LIFT United program. Launched in 2022, the financial stability initiative has demonstrated remarkable success in helping eligible residents increase their financial literacy, improve their credit scores, and secure low-interest…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Fraud
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that highlights actions everyone can take to stay safe online. Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a reminder that there are straightforward and effective ways to safeguard personal information and contribute to securing our world. In particular, Penn Community Bank is chiming with this initiative, sharing ways to…
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Regional Consumers’ Spending and Saving Habits Remain Flexible in Challenging Economy, WSFS Bank Survey Finds
Thirty-eight percent of regional residents are spending more money now compared to last year, while only 28 percent are saving more, according to a Money Trends survey from WSFS Bank. Economic pressures remained, with the rise in costs and inflation noted as the top driver of increased spending (69 percent) among those who said their…
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Philadelphia-based Radio Giant Audacy Emerges from Bankruptcy, Plans To Go Private
Audacy, the Philadelphia-based radio giant, has emerged from bankruptcy after the FCC approved its proposed restructuring plan and is now planning to go private, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are pleased to have successfully achieved all of our restructuring goals, emerging with an outstanding balance sheet, delivering industry-leading growth, serving our listeners…
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Make Well-Informed Refinancing and Homebuying Decisions with These Tips from WSFS Mortgage
For individuals who are considering refinancing their mortgage or buying a new home, the housing market’s complexities can be overwhelming — even more so with fluctuating interest rates adding to the uncertainty. Jeffrey M. Ruben, the President of WSFS Mortgage, offers valuable insights on both refinancing and homebuying, and his key considerations serve to help…
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Citizens Financial CEO Bruce Van Saun Talks Phillies Marketing and How It Paid Off for Bank
After Citizens Financial Group absorbed a collection of local banks two decades ago, including the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, Girard Bank, and Norristown’s Commonwealth Federal, CEO Bruce Van Saun needed to figure out a way to get the company’s name out in metro Philadelphia, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a firm…
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Forbes: Vanguard Continues to Lead as Innovator in Money Management Business
Since it was founded in 1975, Malvern-based Vanguard has been known as the biggest innovator in the money management business, writes Randy Bean for Forbes. The company’s founder, John Bogle, created the first index fund for individual investors. For nearly five decades, the investment management behemoth with over $9.3 trillion dollars in assets has been…
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