• Meridian Bank Recognized by American Banker as One of Top-Performing Banks

    Meridian Bank Recognized by American Banker as One of Top-Performing Banks

    Meridian Bank has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top-performing mid-size banks with assets between $2 billion and $10 billion in 2022.  Banks scoring a spot on American Banker’s top 200 list had a median return on average equity of 12.48 percent and the three-year average for this figure was 11.61 percent.  …

  • The Center for Loss and Bereavement Announces the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event

    The Center for Loss and Bereavement Announces the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event

    The Center for Loss and Bereavement, a leading comprehensive grief center serving the greater Philadelphia region, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event. This event, held on a private farm in Worcester Township, aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization while providing a unique and uplifting experience for attendees. …

  • Aqua Encourages Customers to Apply for Aid with Water, Wastewater Bills

    Aqua Encourages Customers to Apply for Aid with Water, Wastewater Bills

    Aqua Pennsylvania encourages customers in need to apply for new financial support through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) available now through Aug. 11, 2023.   Through LIHWAP, a temporary federal emergency water and wastewater assistance program, Pennsylvania homeowners or renters can receive up to $2,500 in benefits if their household income is below the state’s 2023 income…

  • Great Wolf Lodge Opens Its Largest Resort in Nearby Maryland

    Great Wolf Lodge Opens Its Largest Resort in Nearby Maryland

    The new 700-room Great Wolf Lodge is a good summer getaway if you are looking for a place that will provide loads of fun and do not want to travel far from Montgomery County, writes Melody Simmons for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The chain’s largest resort officially opened late last month in Perryville, Maryland, around…

  • Coatesville Native Making Waves in Music, Modeling Industries

    Coatesville Native Making Waves in Music, Modeling Industries

    With her unique style and talent, Coatesville native Anisha LaBelle is making waves in the music and modeling industries, writes Wrightsmind Media for Newsbreak.  LaBelle is a gifted musician who started her music career independently. Her style blends pop, rap, and R&B influences and puts a unique twist on them. Her debut album, Heart Expansion,…

  • Free Concert at West Chester University Features Alumni Jazz Ensemble

    Free Concert at West Chester University Features Alumni Jazz Ensemble

    Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, the premiere jazz ensemble group out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for a free concert on Thursday, July 20, at 7 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street, West Chester. The concert to…

  • The OMNIA Group Architects Take New Hope by Storm

    The OMNIA Group Architects Take New Hope by Storm

    The OMNIA Group Architects, founded in 1993, has an extensive and wide range of portfolio builds in both residential and commercial projects. Partners Gene Grimaldi and Brian Mann, along with their experienced and talented staff, are committed to bringing top-notch architectural design and beauty to the places you call home and work  And now, the…

  • Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing

    Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing

    The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and the globalization of markets, investors have more choices than ever. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, alternative investment strategies are becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. In this article, we’ll explore…

  • Founder of Elysium Marketing Group Details Why She Finally Niched Her Agency

    Founder of Elysium Marketing Group Details Why She Finally Niched Her Agency

    Starting a marketing agency is equally as exhilarating as it is nerve-wracking. Throughout the 8.5 years of owning my agency, Elysium Marketing Group, I’ve made it a habit of reading books and articles from the best marketing minds and agency owners. One common theme I had read over and over again was that a marketing agency should…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1 Million Plymouth Township System Upgrade

    Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1 Million Plymouth Township System Upgrade

    Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a third of a mile of water main in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting.  This $1 million project will replace 1,500 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron pipe that was installed in the 1950s with…

  • Cash Isn’t The Most Exciting Asset, But It Belongs In Your Financial Planning

    Cash Isn’t The Most Exciting Asset, But It Belongs In Your Financial Planning

    Cash may not be the most exciting asset class, but it’s essential. Cash is an alternative investment that not enough people are talking about. In today’s market environment, with interest rates rising and high volatility, cash can provide a safe haven for investors. However, many financial advisors may not be eager to recommend it if they aren’t…

  • Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $1 Million Norristown System Upgrade

    Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $1 Million Norristown System Upgrade

    Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a third of a mile of water main in Norristown, Montgomery County, to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. This $1 million project will replace 1,400 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron pipe that was installed in the 1940s with new 8-inch…

  • Immaculata University Adds New Associate Degree in Social Services

    Immaculata University Adds New Associate Degree in Social Services

    Immaculata University is offering an associate degree in social services starting in fall 2023. This degree provides a foundation for students to pursue opportunities in social and human services such as education, psychology, and social work.  The coursework focuses on developing students’ knowledge of social and human services and includes an interdisciplinary curriculum that addresses professional…

  • Herd of ‘Moo-schievous’ Cows Escape Pens and Wander Around East Bradford Neighborhood

    Herd of ‘Moo-schievous’ Cows Escape Pens and Wander Around East Bradford Neighborhood

    Last week, a herd of mischievous cows escaped their pens and had a little wander around Chester County, causing quite a stir on social media platforms, according to staff from FOX29 Philadelphia. One home got a surprise visit when the small group showed up unannounced in their front yard to graze. The escape artists were…

  • Immaculata University Offering Supportive Transfer Pathways to Cabrini Students

    Immaculata University Offering Supportive Transfer Pathways to Cabrini Students

    With the announced closing of Cabrini University after the 2023-24 academic year, Immaculata University has created supportive pathways to enable Cabrini students to easily transfer to Immaculata.  Recognizing that students and parents are disheartened and understandably concerned by the news of Cabrini’s impending closure, the Immaculata administration analyzed academic programs, tuition structures, and admissions processes to devise…

  • Where Are All the Fireflies in Montgomery County?

    Where Are All the Fireflies in Montgomery County?

    Summer is here, and the fireflies should be arriving soon — right? Otherwise known as lightning bugs or glow worms, their populations have been declining, but there are ways to help, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Pennsylvania Patch. Across Montgomery County and the state, these jewels of the night have been prominently sighted every summer for…

  • Immaculata’s Higher Education Doctoral Program Helps Professionals Fulfill Dreams of Leadership and Learning

    Immaculata’s Higher Education Doctoral Program Helps Professionals Fulfill Dreams of Leadership and Learning

    When working professionals seek to advance their careers, gain experience in their fields, and feel a calling to the world of academia, they have turned to Immaculata University for a doctorate in Higher Education.  Since the program’s first graduating class in 2015, more than 65 alumni have earned teaching and administrative positions in numerous colleges…

  • Navigating Choppy Seas — How To Stay Afloat In A Sea Of Economic Turbulence

    Navigating Choppy Seas — How To Stay Afloat In A Sea Of Economic Turbulence

    The global financial landscape is currently facing several challenges. Rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, possible US default, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes all contribute to a volatile and uncertain market. The current, choppy financial landscape includes: Rising Sea of Inflation Inflation is rising in many countries, making buying goods and services more…