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5 Ways to Streamline Payments and Protect Your Small Business
For small business owners, the evolving financial landscape presents alternative payment methods that can be more efficient and secure. Running a small business requires owners to make many daily decisions, including how to handle payments. Checks have long been a staple in business transactions due to their familiarity and straightforwardness;...
The Role of Personal Character in the College Admissions Review Process
Positive character traits can influence the decision made on a student's application during the college admissions review process. Have you ever thought about how much YOU matter during the admissions process? The answer to this question will vary depending on where you are applying, but as a former admissions counselor for a large public state institution, I can assure you that personality and character do not go unnoticed during the application review process.
S&T Bank To Act as a Sponsor for the 2024 Friends Association Charity Ball
S&T Bank is a 2024 sponsor of the 36th Annual Friends Association Charity Ball, supporting homelessness prevention and family independence. S&T Bank is a 2024 Sponsor of the 36th Annual Friends Association Charity Ball. This event helps the Friends Association serve its mission of providing programs and services that prevent...
Newsweek Names Citadel Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions of 2024
Citadel Credit Union has long been committed to providing its members with superior financial products and services. Citadel Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions of 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The recognition highlights Citadel’s commitment to delivering financial wellness and opportunity to the communities it serves.
Firstrust Bank Supports VetFest, a Family-Friendly Event Celebrating Local Veteran-Owned Businesses
Greencastle Consulting will host VetFest on Sept. 14 at its headquarters in Malvern. Firstrust Bank is proud to sponsor VetFest, an event hosted by Greencastle Consulting at its headquarters on Chesterfield Parkway in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 AM-4 PM. Attendees of the family-friendly event can expect a...
Plans to Add Part-time Shoulder Use to Blue Route Moving Forward
Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use slowly moving forward, with construction scheduled to start in 2026. Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use are slowly moving forward, writes Pete Bannan for The Times Herald. Traffic...
University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?
University of the Arts' announcement of its closure was an abrupt one. The lead up was swift and unexpected. The University of the Arts, which used to occupy a series of striking old buildings along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, seemed to be on firm footing when its imminent closure was announced on May 31, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine.
Bucks County Playhouse Expands with Purchase of Historic New Hope B&B
Bucks County Playhouse has expanded its commitment to the New Hope community with the acquisition of the historic Umpleby House. Bucks County Playhouse has expanded its commitment to the New Hope community with the acquisition of the historic Umpleby House, a 191-year-old bed and breakfast, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Montgomery County Implements Free Menstrual Products Policy to Help Women in Need
Montgomery County implemented a new policy giving access to free menstrual products in all government and public buildings. Montgomery County now offers free tampons and other menstrual products in all of its government facilities including public houses and parks, reports Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The policy was announced...
Chester County Couple Finds Secluded Retirement Haven in Kennett Square
Carol and Richard Lee in their new Kennett Square home. Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But when their daughter started raising her family in Chadds Ford, the retired...
Baseball Helps Reality Television Star Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However,...
Malvern-based Frontline Education Finds Its New CEO in Penn State Alum Matt Strazza
Malvern-based Frontline Education, an education technology company valued in the billions of dollars, named Penn State alum Matt Strazza as its new CEO, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He will start his tenure on Sept. 4. Strazza will replace interim CEO Mike Corkery, who took on the...
The Perfect Gourmet Stays Loyal to QVC
For years, the Perfect Gourmet has successfully delivered prepared gourmet food across the state while its owner, Carol Allen, presents her products on QVC, writes Thomas Heath of The Washington Post. To chase her business idea, Allen had to leave a six-figure income, sell her horses and live without a...
Slippery Rock-Based Company Now MLB’s Chief Supplier of Dirt, and Phillies Are to Thank for It
The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt. The Philadelphia Phillies, the first big-league client of DuraEdge, have helped the Slippery Rock-based company become Major League Baseball’s chief supplier of dirt, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Chester County Library System Showcases Winners of the Teen Photo Contest
Chester County Library System hosted its 1st Annual CCLS Teen Photo Contest Reception, showcasing 60 teen artworks from Chester County. On Aug. 11, the Chester County Library System held its 1st Annual CCLS Teen Photo Contest Reception. Sixty unique pieces of artwork submitted by teens in Chester County during July...
Marybeth Cannon Rejoins SageLife as a Sales Specialist
Marybeth Cannon has rejoined the team at SageLife Senior Living as a Sales Specialist, serving the entire portfolio of SageLife communities. In her new role, Cannon will support each community, helping ensure SageLife’s Sales and Operations teams work seamlessly together to effectively deliver the brand’s value proposition to residents.
Register Now for Fall Education at Delaware County Community College – Drop-in Aug. 15-17 & 19-21
Fall registration is still open for all individuals interested in attending Delaware County Community College. Fall registration is still open for all individuals interested in attending Delaware County Community College. With flexible programs and a commitment to staying ahead of the curve, community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet ever-changing...
Church Farm School Names Lisa Sembrot Its First-Ever Director of Human Resources
Lisa Sembrot brings a wealth of HR experience and expertise to her new role at Church Farm School. The Church Farm School has named Lisa Sembrot its first-ever Director of Human Resources. Sembrot has worked in HR since 1994 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CFS. In...
Weekend Wanderer: It Was a Bad Week
It was one of those weeks. You know the kind. The Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day weeks. The SpaceCamp weeks. The Deep Blue Sea weeks. A week where everything goes wrong. It started with my daughter, who plans to join her college scuba club. So...
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