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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout Chester County and meet with Chamber members, other job creators, and community leaders to hear their input on items that impact their respective sectors. Whether in the hospitality industry,…
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The Last Time Firstrust Vice President Mort Kolman Sought Employment, James Tate Was Philadelphia Mayor and Richard Nixon Was President
In the current era of career pivots and midlife-crisis profession overhauls, Mort Kolman is a standout. This banking-industry veteran has had but one employer over his 60-year career. He is Vice President of Business Development at Firstrust Bank, which underwent some rebrandings over the decades but remains at its core the same institution that hired…
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Montco Chefs Spring into Action to Provide Culinary Help with Easter
With Easter 2023 just a hop-skip-jump away, heads of area households may be scurrying around like jackrabbits trying to manage all the details of hosting family and friends. Given the depth of culinary skill across Montgomery County, it might be a sweet idea to hand the kitchen duty over to a pro. The following recommendations…
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Celebrating Presidents’ Day and National Fastnacht Day with Hatboro’s Lochel’s Bakery
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and Lochel’s Bakery teamed up to celebrate Presidents’ Day and National Fastnacht Day. In advance of the holiday, representatives from the tourism organization visited its member, Lochel’s Bakery, in downtown Hatboro for a celebratory cake-decorating experience and tour. In honor of General George Washington’s birthday, cake illustrator…
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Zebra Throw Pillows, Flashlights & $80 Million: Lessons Learned in Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
In an intriguing though non-precedential decision, a panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court considered an interesting set of issues, the disposition of which provide guidance to estate planners, family law practitioners, and their respective clients. Paul had a net worth of over $80 million and was the father of two sons from his prior marriage.…
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The Show Must Go On: Perkiomen School Music Program Adapts with Pandemic
By Greg Welsh, Marketing & Communications Assistant at Perkiomen School “The show must go on.” If there was ever a year to question the validity of this timeless, show business expression, well, this was the one. A global pandemic brought on by a disease that spreads primarily through respiratory droplets doesn’t exactly project well for…
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Community Colleges Play a Critical Role in Philadelphia Region’s Post-COVID Rebuild
With COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway across the region, the Greater Philadelphia area is set to begin a period of recovery, reconnection, and rebuilding. With the end of the pandemic in sight, there’s one type of institution that has been persistently overlooked for its ability to provide a better life for our region’s citizens – community…
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Local Artist, Photographer Continues His Walk Around Philadelphia Project For Fifth Year
Artist and photographer J.J. Tiziou is continuing his mission to walk the perimeter of Philadelphia – his adopted city – for the fifth year in a row, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Swim Pony Performing Arts project, funded by the Knight Foundation, originally included Tiziou walking with three other Philadelphia-based artists. Since…
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Strong Numbers in Philadelphia Suburbs Secured Joe Biden’s Victory in Pennsylvania
In the state where every vote mattered, the Philadelphia suburbs played a key role in delivering Pennsylvania to president-elect Joe Biden, write Jonathan Lai and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties Biden grew his total victory margin by almost 105,000 votes over the number Hillary Clinton managed in…
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Now Might Be Time to Bet on King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock
While coronavirus and the many restrictions on brick-and-mortar retailers may make it seem that now is an odd time to invest in luxury shopping malls, King of Prussia Mall owner Simon Property Group (SPG: NYSE) is doing the opposite, writes Liz Moyer for Barron’s. In fact once the pandemic is behind us, the company may…
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Montco Increasing at Alarming Pace
COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Montgomery County are increasing “at an extremely rapid pace,” according to Montgomery County Commissioners Chair Dr. Val Arkoosh, writes Jad Sleiman for the WHYY. In just the past week, officials have announced 1,828 new positive cases in the county as well as seven new deaths. “I want to remind residents to work…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Masterpiece in Ambler
A striking contemporary home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. Located next to a scenic pond and surrounded by gorgeous mature trees, this residence offers much-coveted privacy combined with all the luxuries of modern living. The home boasts a cozy yet sophisticated open concept living space…
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How Do You Enable the Open for Business Feature on LinkedIn?
By Lynne Williams Did you know as a business owner, you can enable “Open for Business” on your profile? Providing info about your business will push you out in a search. When people are looking for the specific services you offer, you will “show up” and can receive messages if you have enabled the “Open…
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Malvern Bank’s Annual Food Drive Results in 195-Pound Donation to West Chester Food Cupboard
Malvern Bank, National Association has donated 195 pounds of food – the result of the bank’s summer Food Drive – and a cash donation that matches the value of the food to the West Chester Food Cupboard. From July through September, Malvern Bank collected non-perishable food items from customers and employees. Malvern Bank is actively involved…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Quarry Hill Farm in Harleysville Hits Market
The gorgeous Quarry Hill Farm with its custom-built home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Harleysville for $3,400,000, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However, any developers that may have been hoping to get their hands on the 93-acre property are out of luck. The…
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