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Firstrust Bank: 88 Years of Grit, Vision, and Family Strength in a Local Financial Institution
American life in 1934 was on the upswing. The Great Depression was showing signs of abating; the U.S. gasped at the first photograph of the Loch Ness Monster; and Donald Duck debuted on movie screens. And locally, what would eventually become Firstrust Bank was launched by Samuel A. Green. Humble Beginnings and Familial Continuity Samuel…
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Struggling Montco Homeowners Can Apply for Financial Help to Avoid Losing Their Homes
Starting February 1, Pennsylvania homeowners who are struggling due to the pandemic can apply for federal assistance to keep them from losing their homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania has received $350 million through the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act. The resource is heading to the Pennsylvania…
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Partisanship Puts Wrinkles in Pa. Congressional District Mapping Project
In the ongoing debate about Congressional district mapping, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed two versions he believed would counter cross-aisle criticisms. However, the debate about delineating red v. blue sections of Pa. seem far from over and possibly headed to the courts. Jonathan Lai and Jonathan Tamari charted a course through the particulars for The Philadelphia…
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Penn Community Bank and Startup Bucks Announce Economic Development Partnership
Penn Community Bank has announced an exclusive partnership with Startup Bucks aimed at supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Bucks County. The collaboration brings together the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania and the Doylestown-based nonprofit to help entrepreneurs and small to mid-size companies scale in size to create local jobs, and drive economic…
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National Ranking: Behind-the-Wheel Experiences of PA Drivers is Statistically Middle of the Road
Pennsylvania ranked in the middle of the pack among the nation’s best and worst states for drivers, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. To determine the states with the most and least positive driving experiences, WalletHub compared 50 states across 31 key indicators of a positive commute. A score of 100 represented the…
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The Fanatic’s Mike Missanelli Brings His Grandmothers’ Italian Cooking to New Broadcast
When it comes to triple plays, sports radio host Mike Missanelli is obviously quite adept at describing Phillies outs at first, second, and third. But his expertise on trios could just as well extend to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Jeff Blumenthal served up the story of Missanelli’s diversification for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Missanelli, whose…
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Cash In: Pennsylvania Sports Betting is Now a Statewide Cash Cow
Sports betting has soared in Pennsylvania over recent years, putting the Keystone State among the top three states nationwide for this type of gaming. It trails only New Jersey and Nevada, write Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. This is good news for area and regional communities, as they both collect tax revenue from…
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MONTCO Careers — Center School
Since 1989, Center School has educated children who learn differently. Its philosophy is rooted by the belief that every student is capable of academic, social and emotional growth. The Center School faculty is exemplary; its members are responsible for nurturing confidence and elevating each child’s educational development. There are numerous advantages to joining Center School,…
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What’s Pennsylvania’s Favorite Girl Scout Cookie? We Know!
‘Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies. But this being 2022, the delivery of regional favorites comes via a whole new delivery system. Michelle Shen sifted the crumbs of the details for USA Today. The Girl Scouts have adopted a hybrid model and have partnered with DoorDash to ensure boxes reach purchasers nationwide. This move…
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Neither the Pandemic Nor Labor Shortages Could Mute Montco-Area’s 2021 Venture Capital Boom
Despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and labor shortages, Philadelphia and its surrounding areas like Montgomery County experienced a venture capital boom in 2021, write Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. According to the Philadelphia Alliance of Capital and Technologies (PACT), last year was “the highest market we have ever hit,” which…
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Montgomery County-area Homeowners Quickly Building Wealth in Current Housing Market
While aspiring buyers are finding the current housing market challenging around Montgomery County, homeowners are enjoying the increasing values of their homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the majority of families, owning property is currently the primary way to build wealth. In the Philadelphia metropolitan area and around the collar counties, a…
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Peddler’s Village: Still the No. 1 Local Attraction, Says Philadelphia Business Journal
Santa is obviously out of New Hope and back at his North Pole HQ, now bingeing on WandaVision. And the Easter Bunny hasn’t even stirred from his hibernation. But their absences don’t mean that one of their signature Bucks County spots — Peddler’s Village — isn’t ripe for a wintertime visit. The destination, named the…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Anticipate College Scholarship Applications from Class of 2022
For the past 53 years, the Green Family Foundation has supported local high schoolers in pursuit of college degrees. It has done so in collaboration with Firstrust Bank, overseeing a scholarship program with far-reaching implications. The charitable outreach is again committing to help area students gain an advanced degree from which to launch a lucrative…
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COVID-19 Effect on U.S. Online Shopping Habits: The New Normal for Office Supplies, Casual Wear, and Liquor
The New Normal report, created by Axios in cooperation with Google Trends and the Schema Design firm, reveals how COVID-19 has changed America’s shopping habits. Stef W. Kight and Jared Whalen bagged the story for Axios. The report analyzed the products Americans have Googled since 2020. Items that have recorded a lasting increase in the…
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Abington’s Center School Invites Public to Free Speaker Event with ADHD Expert on Jan. 26
Center School, an educational beacon to Montgomery County families with students who learn differently, is hosting an ADHD virtual seminar on January 26. The free event is part of the school’s ongoing speaker series, which brings workshops, webinars, in-person (as appropriate), and virtual learning opportunities to the community. The late January session features certified life…
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Local High School Junior Surreptitiously Gets COVID-19 Vaccine in Philadelphia
Teenagers have been sneaking out of their parents’ home to embark on unauthorized adventures forever. But for Nicholas Montero of Langhorne, an under-cover trip to Philadelphia had a compelling reason. Nina Feldman reported his covert action for WHYY. Montero’s clandestine adventure was, in his estimation, a matter of taking control of his own health. He…
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Langhorne Plaza Sells for $23.45 Million
Langhorne Plaza — a 107,693 sq. ft. retail center on E. Lincoln Highway — has been sold by its Needham, Mass. owner, Waterstone Properties. Natalie Kostelni rang up the particulars for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The purchase price for the commercial real estate transaction, overseen by Forged Real Estate, was $23.45 million. The center is…
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Forecast of Vanguard CEO, Top Strategists: Next Decade One of More Modest Returns
Vanguard CEO Mortimer “Tim” Buckley and the firm’s two top strategists have offered investors a lackluster stock market forecast for the following decade, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They warned investors that they should expect to see far more modest returns this year and over the coming decade, while also giving a guarded…
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