• Fresh Off a National Championship, Chester County Native Inherits Reins of Columbia Men’s Basketball

    Fresh Off a National Championship, Chester County Native Inherits Reins of Columbia Men’s Basketball

    It’s not exactly the Hatfields and the McCoys, but the athletic rivalry between Kennett and Unionville is nonetheless intense, and it’s one that 37-year-old Kevin Hovde experienced from both sides. The Kennett Square native spent his formative years as a student in the Kennett Consolidated School District, where he became enthralled with the community’s basketball…

  • PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day

    PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day

    In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…

  • Horsham Township, IBX, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Montgomery County

    Horsham Township, IBX, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Montgomery County

    Independence Blue Cross and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently celebrated Horsham Township becoming the first official IBX-sponsored Fitness Court partner in the Philadelphia region. The Fitness Court at Lukens Park, which originally launched to the community in 2020, has reopened with modernized equipment and a completely renovated space ready for users of all fitness abilities. A…

  • PECO Delivers Reliable Service Through Historic Summer Storm and Excessive Summer Heat

    PECO Delivers Reliable Service Through Historic Summer Storm and Excessive Summer Heat

    The summer of 2025 marked a pivotal moment for utility reliability in southeastern Pennsylvania, as PECO faced several stretches of excessive heat and one of the company’s worst storms in its history. Despite these challenges and thanks to strategic infrastructure investments, advanced preparation, and the tireless efforts of its workforce, customers experienced fewer interruptions on…

  • Dischell Bartle Dooley Supports Home at Last Dog Rescue’s Howloween Fall Festival on Saturday

    Dischell Bartle Dooley Supports Home at Last Dog Rescue’s Howloween Fall Festival on Saturday

    Local law firm Dischell Bartle Dooley is once again supporting Home at Last Dog Rescue’s Howloween Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Parkside Place Park in North Wales. This beloved community event combines family fun, fitness, and furry friends — all for a great cause. The day kicks off with a 5K run/walk at…

  • Speaking at Pair of Firstrust Bank Events, Former Eagle Proves Resilience Is Life’s Greatest Magic Trick

    Speaking at Pair of Firstrust Bank Events, Former Eagle Proves Resilience Is Life’s Greatest Magic Trick

    Former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Dorenbos is a magician. In more ways than one. Magic may have saved his life when he was a teenager, when his father murdered his mother in their suburban Seattle home, and he was thrust into foster care and struggling to comprehend unthinkable loss. Back then, Dorenbos discovered that sleight of…

  • Staying Alert for Scammers After Disaster Strikes

    Staying Alert for Scammers After Disaster Strikes

    The first few weeks after a disaster strikes can be overwhelming as you try to pick up the pieces, support your neighbor, or donate from afar. No matter what camp you fall into, or what disaster has hit, scammers can prey on your misfortune or generosity. While there are a number of potential scams you…

  • King of Prussia District Breaks Ground on Recharge Park: A Bold New Public Space Along First Avenue

    King of Prussia District Breaks Ground on Recharge Park: A Bold New Public Space Along First Avenue

    The King of Prussia District has begun construction on its next major investment in public space: Recharge Park, a vibrant new recreational destination set to open before summer 2026 at 680 Freedom Business Center Drive, between Topgolf and Valley Forge Casino Resort. Building on the success of the award-winning First Avenue Linear Park, Recharge Park…

  • Holy Family University Announces Bold Vision Campaign

    Holy Family University Announces Bold Vision Campaign

    Holy Family University has officially launched its comprehensive campaign, ”Bold Vision: Empowering Futures. Transforming Lives.” To date, it has raised more than $20.2 million in direct support of Holy Family students, with a goal of $25 million. “Holy Family University is driving transformational change,” said Holy Family President Dr. Anne Prisco. “Built upon the foundation…

  • The Belle of Blue Bell to Host One-Stop-Shop Wedding Open House on Nov. 1

    The Belle of Blue Bell to Host One-Stop-Shop Wedding Open House on Nov. 1

    Ready to book your dream wedding with the ability to have a seamless, one-stop-shop experience? The Belle of Blue Bell will host a Wedding Open House on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11 AM-1 PM. To make all of your decisions stress-free and convenient, tour The Belle of Blue Bell’s ballroom and event spaces, meet its…

  • Is Your ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Habit Helping or Hurting Your Financial Future?

    Is Your ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Habit Helping or Hurting Your Financial Future?

    Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have transformed from a convenient shopping option into a mainstream payment method. According to a WSFS Money Trends Survey, 38 percent of adults in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region used BNPL in the past year. While these services offer an appealing alternative to credit cards, allowing shoppers to split…

  • IBX, American Heart Association Unveil New Location for CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services

    IBX, American Heart Association Unveil New Location for CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services

    Dr. Richard Snyder, IBX’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, joined American Heart Association (AHA) and Spectrum Health Services leadership to unveil the new location for the Mobile Hands-Only CPR Kiosk at Spectrum Health Services in Philadelphia. The kiosk recently moved from Maria de los Santos Health Center, where it educated nearly 1,000 people since last…

  • MONTCO Careers – Padula Media

    MONTCO Careers – Padula Media

    Padula Media, a full-service digital marketing agency based in West Chester, is dedicated to providing high-quality services and solutions to businesses of all sizes, both locally and nationally. With a team of experienced marketing professionals, Padula Media has the expertise and knowledge to help businesses succeed in today’s digital world. The company specializes in search…

  • Citadel Credit Union Committed to the Employee Experience, Again Certified as a Great Place to Work

    Citadel Credit Union Committed to the Employee Experience, Again Certified as a Great Place to Work

    Citadel Credit Union has been officially certified by Great Place to Work for the seventh year, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to a culture in which employees thrive. The recognition also reflects the continued progress made under CEO Bill Brown, who celebrates his second anniversary leading the organization this month and has prioritized elevating the employee…

  • Thanksgiving at Normandy Farm: A Tradition of Flavor and Togetherness

    Thanksgiving at Normandy Farm: A Tradition of Flavor and Togetherness

    This Thanksgiving, gather your loved ones and celebrate a timeless tradition at Normandy Farm. From a grand buffet in our elegant ballroom to an intimate prix fixe dinner at The Farmer’s Daughter, every detail of your holiday dining experience has been thoughtfully curated by our award-winning culinary team. For those hosting at home, our handcrafted…

  • Bernard Shields Named WSFS Bank’s Pennsylvania Market President

    Bernard Shields Named WSFS Bank’s Pennsylvania Market President

    Bernard Shields will join WSFS Bank as Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Market President. In this role, Shields will report to Jim Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, and be responsible for influencing growth and sales strategies across the company’s markets, enhancing and optimizing relationships with current and prospective clients, and engaging in the…

  • CFS’s Jason Porter One of Just 30 Educators Nationwide Selected as STEM Ambassador by Department of Defense

    CFS’s Jason Porter One of Just 30 Educators Nationwide Selected as STEM Ambassador by Department of Defense

    Jason Porter, the STEM Department Chair at Church Farm School, has been selected as a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassador for 2025-2026. This distinction places him among just 30 educators nationwide to lead initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and math under the DoD ambassador program. Each STEM Ambassador is selected through a rigorous…

  • Doylestown VIA Partners with DelVal to Create New Counseling Psychology Scholarship

    Doylestown VIA Partners with DelVal to Create New Counseling Psychology Scholarship

    The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) has partnered with Delaware Valley University to establish a new scholarship supporting a student pursing a graduate degree in counseling psychology. The $15,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in the counseling psychology master’s program. The total scholarship amount will be disbursed over the course of the…