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First Bank FSVP/Market Executive Anthony DeSenzo Receives Banker of the Year Award
J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. (JGPCO), one of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region’s most respected development and design/build organizations, hosted its annual Leadership Awards Dinner on May 9. This event honors industry leaders among brokers, bankers, engineers, and lawyers, and First Bank’s FSVP/Market Executive, Anthony DeSenzo, was recognized with the Banker of the Year Award.…
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Budgeting for Homeownership: Additional Costs Beyond the Down Payment
Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect house and are ready to make an offer. But before you place that bid, there are some additional expenses to consider that go beyond the down payment. To ensure a smooth transition into your new home and avoid any financial surprises, let’s explore some other expenses to factor into your…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa while a school of five, 11-foot-long female copper sharks swim five inches from your face. For Holy Family University sociology professor Dr. Jenai Grigg, who found herself wide-eyed in that…
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AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on…
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Immaculata University’s Criminology Degree Shapes Alumna’s Journey to Policing
When Criminology major Jasmine Hess ’23 needed to take a science class to fulfill a core curriculum requirement during her senior year at Immaculata, her Advisor, Lisa Brown, suggested Forensic Science. Brown knew Hess was interested in law enforcement and thought Hess would enjoy learning about crime scene investigations in the class. “I loved that course and…
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Moselem Springs Golf Club Among Nation’s Hidden Gems
Moselem Springs Golf Club, located just north of Montgomery County, has earned its place among the hidden gems of golf courses in America, according to a staff report from Golfweek USA Today. The course is nestled in the lush, rolling hills of neighboring Berks County. According to its Founder, Hawley Quier, Moselem Springs is celebrated…
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Experience the Magic of the Philadelphia Folk Festival as a First-Time Attendee
The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm. The Festival is offering special discounts for all first-time attendees, including college students who want to attend for the first-time. These special discounts are aimed at welcoming newcomers of all ages to the Festival and…
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West Chester University Students Who Are Parents Will Benefit from PA Department of Education Grant
West Chester University (WCU) is one of only 12 universities in Pennsylvania to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to help fund scholarships and programming for undergraduate students with children. The Parent Pathways Grant Program provides funding to institutions to directly support the persistence of parenting students in the form of tuition assistance,…
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Providence Town Center in Collegeville Hits Market Two Years After Last Trading
Wegmans-anchored Providence Town Center in Collegeville hit the market again just two years after it was last traded, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot open-air retail property was purchased by a joint venture of Bethesda, Finmarc Management, and KPR Centers in 2022 for $162 million. The shopping center sits on 82…
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Manor College’s Practical Nursing Program Receives Approval for Fall 2024 Semester
Manor College has received final approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing to launch its new Practical Nursing program beginning Fall 2024. “It’s a big relief,” said Dr. Marti Trudeau, the Director of the Practical Nursing program. “This has been nearly two years in the making. I’m excited to get students here, learning and using…
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National Dog Show Tickets on Sale for Nov. 16-17 Event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has set Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, as the dates for the 2024 National Dog Show weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center located at 100 Station Avenue in Oaks. One of the Delaware Valley’s most prominent family attractions, the National Dog Show features some 2,000 canines representing almost 200 different breeds in an…
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First Bank President and CEO Patrick Ryan Receives Live United Corporate Award
First Bank President and CEO Patrick L. Ryan was recently honored with the Live United Corporate Award by the United Way of Greater Mercer County. This prestigious award recognizes both corporate and personal commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities. “Receiving the Live United Corporate Award is a tremendous honor for both First Bank and…
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Meridian Bank Supported Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor of the 2024 Golf Classic
Meridian Bank supported the Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Paoli Hospital Golf Classic. The event took place on May 16 at Applebrook Golf Club (100 Line Road, Malvern) with a full course of golfers and sold-out sponsorships. Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefitted the Paoli Hospital Inpatient Room Expansion —…
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Montgomery County’s Emergency Crisis: Who Will Answer the Call?
Montgomery County is experiencing a critical decline in volunteer firefighters, with numbers dropping by 70 percent. This decline, coupled with a spike in emergency responses has raised concern in the community and what this crisis means for the future. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, out of 2,559 municipalities in Pennsylvania,…
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Montgomery County Community College Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 24 Graduating Cadets
Twenty-four Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Municipal Police Academy Cadets began their careers as newly minted officers recently, following the Program’s graduation ceremony Jun. 12. Of the graduating class members, 11 Cadets were sponsored by area police departments coming into the Academy. Seven Cadets were hired or received conditional offers upon completion of the Program. Three more…
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Penn Community Bank Grant Supports Bucks County Housing Group Food Program
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) to help provide critically needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organization’s Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile…
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Community Health and Dental Welcomes Two Family Medical Providers To Pottstown Health Center
Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) has welcomed two new Family Medical Providers: Jennifer Heffernan, CRNP, and Marqueta N. Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Heffernan and Smith will join CHDC as Certified Nurse Practitioners at its Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road. Heffernan comes to CHDC with extensive experience as a Licensed Nurse…
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West Chester University Addresses National Teacher Pipeline Shortage, Teaching Schools to ‘Grow Their Own’
For West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education and Social Work, the answer to fixing the current national teacher pipeline shortage can be found in teaching school districts about Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators (PRIZE). It’s the ultimate PRIZE for children needing loving teachers and school districts searching urgently to hire lots of qualified, dedicated educators. In keeping with…
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