• MONTCO Careers – Firstrust Bank

    MONTCO Careers – Firstrust Bank

    Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…

  • IBX Earns ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation for Its Newest Commercial PPO/EPO Health Plan

    IBX Earns ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation for Its Newest Commercial PPO/EPO Health Plan

    Independence Blue Cross has earned accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its newest commercial PPO/EPO health plan. This is an important recognition, as NCQA is a gold standard when it comes to healthcare quality. “NCQA’s Health Plan Accreditation is a reflection of our commitment to the membership we serve,” said Dr. Ellen…

  • DelVal Students, Staff Honored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

    DelVal Students, Staff Honored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

    Delaware Valley University faculty, staff, and students were recently recognized by the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (DVB AALAS) for their achievements in the field. DVB AALAS is committed to excellence and innovation in laboratory animal science by promoting education and training, encouraging open communication, and sharing information on…

  • Abington Friends School Unveils New Website

    Abington Friends School Unveils New Website

    Abington Friends School recently unveiled a new website that is designed to feel like AFS itself: welcoming, clear, and deeply connected to community. The new site makes it easier than ever to: “We wanted a digital home that reflects the spirit of AFS and makes it simple for current and prospective students, their families, and…

  • Eastern University ‘Sets the Stage for Excellence,’ Unveils New State-of-the-Art Baseball Field

    Eastern University ‘Sets the Stage for Excellence,’ Unveils New State-of-the-Art Baseball Field

    Eastern University has completed state-of-the-art renovations to the baseball field on its St. Davids campus. The field has been completely upgraded to synthetic turf that is playable year-round and includes new dugouts, bullpens, wall padding, batting cages, a sound system, and a large video board. Construction wrapped up in August, and the field will be used…

  • The Tradeoffs of Passing Rising Costs to Customers Amid Tariffs

    The Tradeoffs of Passing Rising Costs to Customers Amid Tariffs

    As talks of tariffs turn into increased prices for consumers, many U.S. businesses are experiencing declining profit margins. Business owners are now weighing the pros and cons of passing these costs along to the consumer versus absorbing the hit to their bottom line. Before raising the cost outright, some businesses are choosing to eliminate perks like free shipping to…

  • Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence

    Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence

    Eastern University has launched an online Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSAAI), a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical skills, ethical foundation, and critical thinking needed to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields.  With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program fits into the lives of working professionals and…

  • Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For

    Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For

    Growing your business requires dedication, strategy, and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your personal finances but also your employees’ and customers’ financial information. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 60 percent of businesses dealt with scammers in 2024. Popular scams included…

  • Church Farm School to Host 24th Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 29

    Church Farm School to Host 24th Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 29

    Church Farm School will host its 24th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 29 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson. Participants will enjoy a great day of competitive golf, a catered lunch on the patio, and a late afternoon reception culminating with an awards ceremony to recognize the top teams of the day, as…

  • DunlapSLK Explains How OBBBA’s New SALT Deduction Limits Could Reshape Your Tax Planning

    DunlapSLK Explains How OBBBA’s New SALT Deduction Limits Could Reshape Your Tax Planning

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes temporary changes to the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), potentially benefiting taxpayers with high SALT expenses if they plan carefully, advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont. Prior to 2018, SALT deductions had no cap; the Tax Cuts and Jobs…

  • Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank

    Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank

    One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward the end of another semester for Drexel University student Evan Ehlers. The junior was faced with a dilemma familiar to many college students: an excess of dining hall swipes that…

  • Is Now the Time to Consider Alternative Investments in Your Portfolio?

    Is Now the Time to Consider Alternative Investments in Your Portfolio?

    Most people are familiar with traditional investments, such as stocks and bonds; however, alternative investments may be foreign to many investors. Although alternative investments can be traced back to the 1800s, they gained notoriety in the 1980s to protect assets from market volatility. What Are Alternative Investments? An alternative investment (also known as Alts) is…

  • RKL Webinar Provides Economic Update and Crash Course on Cryptocurrency Post-GENIUS Act

    RKL Webinar Provides Economic Update and Crash Course on Cryptocurrency Post-GENIUS Act

    Get the latest economic updates from RKL’s in-house investment team to help you navigate business decisions and opportunities. Learn more about cryptocurrency and the passing of the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) Act. Explore the tax complexities of holding or trading digital assets and get practical knowledge to confidently meet reporting…

  • GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years

    GMercyU Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in 13 Years

    Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its largest first-year (freshman) class since 2012. First-year, new-student enrollment for Fall 2025 is up for a third straight year, with this year’s incoming class more than 30 percent larger than last year. Fall 2025 undergraduate applications and acceptances were also at a 20-year high. GMercyU’s growth in enrollment resulted…

  • Eastern University Dedicates Templeton Hall During Centennial Year and Honors College’s 25th Anniversary

    Eastern University Dedicates Templeton Hall During Centennial Year and Honors College’s 25th Anniversary

    Eastern University recently hosted a blessing ceremony to dedicate Templeton Hall, the newly renovated and expanded home of the Templeton Honors College (THC). The event, held in the Clemens Hall recital space, brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, donors, local clergy, and community members to celebrate this transformative milestone in Eastern’s centennial year and the Templeton…

  • Citadel Credit Union Taps Veteran Technologist Eric Skinner as New CIO

    Citadel Credit Union Taps Veteran Technologist Eric Skinner as New CIO

    Citadel Credit Union has promoted Eric Skinner to the position of Chief Information Officer. Skinner succeeds Brian Berry, who will retire later this year after 16 years of distinguished leadership, having laid the foundation for Citadel’s scalable, secure, and member-focused digital capabilities. Skinner has been a key member of Citadel’s technology leadership since 2013. With more than 20 years…

  • How WSFS Bank’s CEOs Built a Culture of Service and Growth for Nearly 200 Years

    How WSFS Bank’s CEOs Built a Culture of Service and Growth for Nearly 200 Years

    Leadership at any level requires the right balance of strategic direction, creating a successful culture, and planning for the future. Nowhere is this more evident than in the role of a CEO, where stakes are high, and every decision reverberates across the company. It’s a tightrope walk the last three CEOs at WSFS Financial Corporation know well…

  • NMTCC Invites You to Dine Tonight at Texas Roadhouse in Montgomeryville

    NMTCC Invites You to Dine Tonight at Texas Roadhouse in Montgomeryville

    The North Montco Technical Career Center invites the community to enjoy dinner tonight at the Texas Roadhouse located at 115 Garden Golf Boulevard in Montgomeryville. Guests who dine in or order takeout from 4-10 PM can have 10 percent of their total food purchase donated directly back to NMTCC’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)…