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Drexel Expert’s 2022 Prediction for Sellers in Montco Housing Market: Let the Good Times Roll
According to a Drexel University expert, 2022 will bring much of the same for Greater Philadelphia’s housing market, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kevin Gillen, a senior research fellow at Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation forecast, predicts another seller’s market year with low inventory and rising prices. Among his observations for…
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Home Improvement Projects Lead Willow Grove Contractor to House & Home Magazine Award
Preferred Home Improvement, a Willow Grove family business, has received national recognition from House & Home for work done on Bucks County homes, as reported in a press release from Elysium Marketing Group, LLC. The contractors won a spot among the publication’s best 2021 contractors in the category Exterior Home Improvements. The honor came from…
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Phila. Cost of Living Rate: It’s One Tenth of a Percentage Point Cheaper Living in Vegas Than Here
In the past decade, the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area recorded the fourth-lowest cost of living increase out of 55 large-sized metro areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report by Filterbuy ranked areas with the highest cost of living rise over the past ten years. The analysis looked at cities with more…
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Wolf Administration Omicron Strategy Boils Down to a Vaccines v. Shutdowns Decision
Gov. Tom Wolf once again reiterated that his administration’s strategy to fight the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 is the vaccine and not shutdowns, according to a staff report from WHYY. “The vaccine is our strategy, and people need to get the vaccine,” said Wolf. Wolf spoke during a regularly scheduled appearance on…
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Penn Community Bank Welcomes New Director of Residential and Consumer Lending: Jim Calista
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Calista, SVP – Director of Residential and Consumer Lending. In his new role, Calista will lead the bank’s team of Mortgage Loan Officers and consumer lenders. His past experience includes eight years as a mortgage lender and…
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Warrington Speedskater Rockets into Qualification for 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
In an Instagram post brimming with “a roller coaster of emotions,” 20-year-old Warrington speedskater Andrew Heo announced his qualification for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Reporter EeE of radio station 94.5 PST shared the athlete’s joy. “By His will; for His glory,” is how Heo started his long post of gratitude for the numerous supporters that…
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Arcadia Grad Honored as Teacher of the Year for Work with English-as-Second-Language Students
TESOL International Association — formerly the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages — has named Meg Eubank from Perkasie its 2022 Teacher of the Year. Fares J. Jaram covered the announcement and Eubank’s backstory for TESOL Connections. Meg graduated from Arcadia University in elementary education and English, then returned to Arcadia University to…
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Bala Cynwyd Restaurant Named a Craig LaBan 2022 Top Ten, Its Debut on His Esteemed Best-of List
A Bala Cynwyd restaurant that hasn’t yet reached the one-year anniversary of its opening has caught the exacting eye (and palate) of Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. In his roundup of the area’s best dining experiences, LaBan began with a celebration of the post-COVID dining scene, writing, “…the caviar and truffles are flowing again.”…
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December 2021: The Second-Warmest Holiday Season in the Philadelphia Region
If December 2021 felt like Santa needed Bermuda shorts and Frosty could have used an iced tea, there’s a reason: It was the second-warmest final month of a Philadelphia year in 147 years of record keeping. Frank Kummer simmered the particulars for The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 31 registered an average daily temperature of 51 degrees,…
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Loss of Jennersville Hospital Has Residents — Especially Seniors — Concerned About ER Access
The loss of Jennersville Hospital has caused a lot of anxiety for many southern Chester County residents. The distance to an accessible emergency room is a particular concern, especially for area seniors. Alan Yu and Kenny Cooper covered the worry for WHYY. For senior citizens living at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, access to immediate…
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Affordable Cities: Philadelphia Ranks High Among U.S. Metros for Chic Without Sticker Shock
According to a new Realtor.com report, Philadelphia is one of the trendiest, yet most affordable, cities in the U.S. Michaelle Bond covered the dual advantages of living locally for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The City of Brotherly Love ranked third among the nation’s 300 largest metros for an active lifestyle without being a budget buster. The…
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Penn Community Bank Invests in Both New and Existing Team Members
Penn Community Bank is kicking off 2022 with an announcement of increased support for existing employees and new team members joining the financial institution. The per-hour base pay rate is now $17 for all positions, effective immediately. The increase is an economic benefit to all new hires and 10 percent of existing team members. In…
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Ambler Savings Bank Helps Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard Fight Food Insecurity
Food insecurity continues to increase in these pandemic times, and the folks at Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard (Mattie Dixon) are here to help. Its annual campaign, with the support of Ambler Savings Bank’s Matching Grant of $5,000, continues to raise funds to fight hunger in our community. Over 375 households are current recipients of…
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Sapling from Czech Concentration Camp, Preserved at Longwood Gardens, Will Now Put Down Roots in New York City
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage. The second-generation tree grew for a time at Longwood Gardens in neighboring Chester County, writes Sasha Rogelberg for the Jewish Exponent. The tree was donated by former Jewish Federation…
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Ambler Savings Bank President & CEO Roger Zacharia Appointed Chairperson of Pa. Association of Community Bankers
Roger Zacharia, President and CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, has been appointed chairperson of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB). He will serve the year-long term, supporting the organization’s mission to promote the principles of community banking and represent the interests of its members. “My primary focus as Chairperson is advocating for consumers and…
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Center School Alumna Reflects on the Difference It Made in Her Professional Life
Center School, based in Abington, has educated and supported thousands of children since opening its doors in 1989. Their alumni are strong and passionate about Center School and the difference it has made in their lives. Alumna Jenna Arnold, the author of the bestselling book Raising our Hands, recently returned to Center School for a visit…
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Love of the Great Outdoors Puts Philadelphia on List of 20 Most Livable Cities in America
Thanks in good part to advantages that include its parks and trails, Philadelphia ranks among the top 20 most livable cities in America, according to Outside. The ranking was based on four main metrics: diversity, sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. The latter criteria turned out to be the metropolis’ strong suit. Philadelphia boasts an impressive…
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Warm Autumn Afternoons May Be Cozy and Comforting, But They’re Also Concerning
Warm autumn afternoons, requiring only a light jacket for a scenic walk to enjoy the golden foliage, are vastly appealing in the Philadelphia suburbs. But as much as they give locals a sense of serenity, they also cause concern from a climate change perspective. Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio covered the implications for AXIOS. A…
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