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More Than 1,600 WSFS Associates Volunteer Across the Region for We Stand for Service Day
More than 1,600 WSFS Bank associates recently volunteered at more than 130 community organizations across the region as part of the bank’s third annual We Stand for Service Day. Associates volunteered more than 5,500 hours across the bank’s footprint in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey during the company-wide day of giving back through volunteerism. “At…
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GMercyU Partners with Healthcare Systems for Career and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
Employers want Gwynedd Mercy University graduates — it’s why so many have partnered with GMercyU to offer career and loan repayment opportunities for Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Radiologic Technology students. Through the Scholars Network, health systems get the skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals they need, and students get to choose the health system that best…
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Bryn Mawr Native’s Documentary on Shocking Death of Manayunk Woman 14 Years Ago Debuts on Hulu
Bryn Mawr native Nancy Schwartzman has built her career on filming investigative, socially‑conscious documentaries, many of which delve into gender-based violence, consent, and the cultural systems that enable or suppress justice. “I’m bothered by injustice,” she said. “I’m bothered by easy scapegoats.” Which is why the Emmy Award-winning documentarian and fearless storyteller recently turned her…
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Celebrating All Abilities: Inclusive, Handcrafted Art Lights the Night at Camphill Soltane’s Fall Festival on Oct. 10
Tucked in the woodlands of Chester County, Camphill Soltane — a Glenmoore-based nonprofit that provides an inclusive, supportive environment for individuals with intellectual differences, as well as the broader community — quietly hums with creative energy. Its art studio, Soltane Arts, is a space where weaving, sewing, knitting, pottery, and mosaics become tools of empowerment,…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montco’s Training Program Prepares Professionals for Nonprofit Service
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is inviting professionals to take part in Leaders on Board, a six-week interactive training program designed to prepare participants to serve on nonprofit boards or strengthen their impact in existing board roles. The program kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 PM and will be delivered…
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GMercyU Alum Creates Unique Fieldwork Opportunity for Education Majors
After 35 years as a special education teacher for the Souderton Area School District, Gwynedd Mercy University graduate Sue Saylor wasn’t ready to hang up her hat just yet. Saylor, who mostly taught kindergarten through third grade during her career, stayed on for a year after the COVID-19 pandemic because she was reluctant to leave…
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Credit Confessions: True Stories of Debt, Regret, and Second Chances
Credit can feel overwhelming with countless card options, tricky jargon, and plenty of room for missteps. The truth is, almost everyone makes mistakes along the way, including us. That’s why, for October, Get Smart About Credit Month, we’re sharing “Credit Confessions” — real stories from C&N teammates about early credit mishaps and the lessons we’ve…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montco to Host Annual Power Your Potential Women’s Conference on Oct. 17
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County will host its 10th Annual Power Your Potential Women’s Conference on Friday, Oct. 17 from 8 AM-3 PM at Normandy Farm. The event is expected to draw more than 300 professionals for a day filled with leadership insights, networking, and celebration. The morning will begin with the…
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State’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits DelVal to Highlight Center for Plant Excellence Grant
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding recently visited Delaware Valley University to share updates on the Commonwealth’s new Center for Plant Excellence and the Center’s first grant opportunity. The new grant program marks the Center’s first investment in advancing research, workforce development, and industry resilience. Dr. Carla Garzon, holder of the K.H. Littlefield Endowed Professorship…
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‘A Model for How to Deliver Healthcare Education’: GMercyU Unveils New Healthcare Innovation Center
Gwynedd Mercy University has marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of its Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic building that will transform the preparation of healthcare professionals. The unveiling comes at a critical time as nearly one in five nursing positions in Pennsylvania remain vacant, with similar shortages affecting other…
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PECO Awards $150,000 to Community Arts Programs Through Powering the Arts Grant Initiative
PECO, in partnership with Team Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Creative Industries, has awarded 30 grants totaling a combined $150,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania. The grants are made possible through the competitive arts program, Powering the Arts, that will support music, theater, visual arts, and other cultural experiences across the region. Now in its…
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PECO’s Seventh Annual Infrastructure Academy Connects Job-Seekers with Skilled-Trade Opportunities
PECO recently held its Seventh Annual Infrastructure Academy, hosting more than 200 job-seekers at the 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia for a two‑day immersive event designed to open doors into family‑sustaining careers in the energy sector. The Infrastructure Academy offers participants a structured program that includes mock interviews, assessment demonstrations, and hands‑on exposure to PECO…
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Nationally Recognized Educator Inspires Abington Friends School Students to Build Inclusive, Conscious Communities
Abington Friends School recently welcomed nationally recognized educator and speaker Rosetta Lee to campus to speak on what it takes to build strong human systems in schools that nurture young people as they grow. Lee helps communities engage in meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and inclusion, encouraging us to reflect on how we understand our…
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DelVal Announces New Partnership with Northampton Community College
Officials from Delaware Valley University and Northampton Community College recently signed a new transfer articulation agreement that strengthens ties between the two schools and allows NCC associate-degree earners to complete their bachelor’s degrees at DelVal. Through the agreement, classes from NCC satisfy core class requirements at DelVal, allowing students to fully focus on their major…
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Learn How to Keep Home Equipment Running Smoothly; Register for NMTCC’s Small Engine Repair Course
Don’t wait until the first snowstorm — or the last leaf has fallen — to discover your equipment won’t start. North Montco Technical Career Center’s Small Engine Repair course is the perfect opportunity for anyone with a mechanical inclination to gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to keep seasonal home and recreational equipment running…
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Maximize Your Meeting Space with a Display That Fits
Whether it’s a tiny screen that looks like a postage stamp from the most distant seat, or a too-large display that makes everyone feel like they’re sitting in the front row of a movie theater, an improperly sized video display can be the small detail that throws off your ability to effectively share presentations, teleconferencing,…
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Recovery Is a Human Journey: Therapists at Growth Opportunity Center Share Truths, Tools, and Hope
September marks National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage of those navigating addiction and the professionals who walk beside them. At Growth Opportunity Center in Bucks County, four therapists — Edie Cohen, LPC; Dana Cohen, LMFT; Elyse Hibbs, LCSW; and Justin Benner, LCSW — gathered for a roundtable conversation that was equal parts…





















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