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Eastern University Launches ‘A Time to Rise’ Campaign As It Enters a New Era of Transformative Growth
As Eastern University enters its 100th year, the community is excited to launch A Time to Rise, a $30M comprehensive fundraising initiative that will serve as a consequential piece of the overall five-year strategic plan that was put into place in 2022. “It has definitely been ‘A Time to Rise‘ at Eastern University,” said President Ronald Matthews. “Witnessing the growth…
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80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show To Take Place May 18, 19
Prepare for an exciting weekend of non-sports trading card festivities at the 80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show. The show returns on May 18 and 19 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Scheduled to take place in Hall B, this milestone event promises an unparalleled celebration of all things non-sports trading cards. With a…
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Steel River Playhouse Presents ‘The Prom’
It’s a prom for everyone at Steel River Playhouse (245 E. High Street, Pottstown). A small-town girl wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, and when the event is canceled, that doesn’t stop a group of Broadway stars from coming to their rescue. With catchy music and dazzling dance numbers, The Prom is a…
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C&N Welcomes Joe Bifolco as SVP, Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager
Joe Bifolco has joined the Commercial Lending team at C&N as SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager based in Chesterbrook. In his role, Bifolco will focus on building relationships with local businesses throughout Chester County and the surrounding area. Having spent 27 years in the banking industry, Bifolco has held a variety of positions ranging from…
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‘The American Revolution’ Will Return to Philadelphia this Weekend
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions will bring back the critically acclaimed theater show The American Revolution to Philadelphia on May 18 and Jun. 1 at the King of Prussia Town Center (155 Village Drive, King of Prussia). The show is free, and performances are at 2:00 and 6:00 PM on May 18 and at 2:00 PM on Jun.…
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Chris McDermott Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank has appointed Christopher E. McDermott to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. McDermott will join other members of the Meridian Commercial Lending Team in serving business customers in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. McDermott began his long banking career right out of high school. He started as a Clerk at Girard Bank…
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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can enjoy every day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. In fact, the Schuylkill River Trail is one of the six great bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is the result…
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Pennsylvania Theatre Institute: Summer Theatre Camp at West Chester University Is Back for 7th Year
Since 2018, West Chester University has welcomed Philadelphia-area students to campus to explore all things theatre-related in a fun and supportive environment. The Pennsylvania Theatre Institute, whose “Young Company” camps serve up two two-week sessions each summer for students ages 8-14, has become one of WCU’s finest fixtures. The Pennsylvania Theatre Institute has educated and…
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Ambler Savings Bank Donates $45,000 to Methacton School District for Metalwork Lab and Planetarium Upgrades
Ambler Savings Bank has donated $45,000 to Methacton’s Arcola Intermediate School. This contribution helped fund the acquisition of a state-of-the-art plasma cutter and planetarium upgrades, enhancing the school’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education capabilities. The plasma cutter will provide students with hands-on experience in metalworking and fabrication, empowering them to explore concepts in…
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Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students
Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2024 Parent Pathways Grant Program, which funds scholarships and programming for students with children. Immaculata is receiving $95,268 of the $1.7 million grant. According to the grant, Immaculata can use the funds to directly…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, supports healthy eating habits and future careers in agriculture. To date, more than $2.6 million has been awarded to 237 projects across 50 counties.…
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Delaware Valley University Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and Members
The Delaware Valley University Board of Trustees has appointed new officers and members. Effective May 3, Andrew Dougherty ’00 is serving as Chairperson; Hakim Richard Savoy ’90 as Vice Chairperson; Jimmy Cheek, Ph.D. as secretary; and Joy Levy as Treasurer. The Board is also pleased to welcome five recently elected Trustees, including Francie Babik ’10,…
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Meridian Bank Named a Top 10 Lender by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
On Apr. 3, 2024, Meridian Bank was named a Top 10 Lender by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for the year 2023. Meridian Bank has been a lending partner with PHFA for 13 years, and out of the 103 PHFA lending partners in 2023, Meridian once again was a top participating lender. Meridian has finished…
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West Chester University Professor Honored with Legislative Citations for Lifetime of Animal Protection and Advocacy
On Monday, Apr. 29, West Chester University Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Cassandra Reyes received Legislative Citations from both the PA State House and PA State Senate for her work in animal protection and advocacy. Reyes was recognized for creating the first known criminal justice college course on animal cruelty in the country, a course…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9
Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Foundation invites all donors, philanthropists, corporate givers, and nonprofits to drop in from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM to learn how to make the most of…
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C&N Promotes Michael Kilgour to SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager
C&N has promoted Michael (Mike) Kilgour to Senior Vice President – Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager for the Lancaster and York areas in recognition of his exceptional performance over the almost five years he has been with C&N. Kilgour joined C&N in 2019 as Vice President of Commercial Lending Relationship Management, bringing a wealth of…
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Horsham Native, Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey Is Finalist for NHL Hero Award
Kelsey McGuire, a Horsham native and the Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey, is one of the three finalists from the United States for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, writes Jackie Spiegel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Another three finalists were chosen from Canada. The award is presented to individuals who have positively impacted their…
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From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by her side. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. You can tell immediately that she is in control of every movement of…
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