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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Solar Partnership with PECO Powers Its Conservation Mission
When Elmwood Park Zoo decided to embrace solar energy, it found the perfect partner in PECO. In July, the zoo celebrated the completion of its new solar installation — a project made possible in part through PECO’s solar incentive programs that support cleaner energy adoption across southeastern Pennsylvania. The solar panels now gleaming on the roof of…
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GMercyU’s Griffin Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort
Gwynedd Mercy University recently welcomed its newest cohort of the Griffin Scholars Program (GSP) at a reception in Assumption Hall. This is the second year for GSP, which connects incoming first-year students who are underrepresented and first-generation with faculty and staff for intentional support, guidance, and perspective for their first two years on campus. New…
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Hank’s Gourmet Beverages Builds on 30 Years of Flavor, Quality — and Now a Partnership with Firstrust Bank
For nearly three decades, Bucks County-based Hank’s Gourmet Beverages has been bottling nostalgia, tradition, and a rich, creamy flavor that most root beer lovers will say is unmatched. However, for company president John Salvatore and his brother, managing partner Tony Salvatore, the Hank’s story begins well before the first bottle rolled off the line in…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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Church Farm School Welcomes Jayme Karolyi as CFO
Church Farm School has appointed Jayme Karolyi as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Karolyi will be a key member of the Administrative Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic and day-to-day financial and operations management of the school. She has 25 years of experience as an accounting professional at independent schools. Most recently, Karolyi served…
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KPInterface, MyOfficeOps to Host Executive Webinar on Protecting Your Business’s Data and Finances
A single cyber incident can compromise not only a company’s data but also its financial stability and hard-earned reputation. Recognizing this growing challenge, KPInterface and MyOfficeOps are teaming up to present a high-impact executive webinar, “How to Prevent Theft of Your Data, Your Money, and Your Reputation.” Register here. The live event, scheduled for Wednesday,…
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IBX Recommends Getting the Flu Shot This Year to Stay Healthy, Stop Spread of the Virus
Last year’s flu season was the most severe in over a decade. To help people stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus this year, Independence Blue Cross is reminding people to get their flu shot. Getting an annual flu shot is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health,…
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RKL Finds Next CEO to Continue Firm’s Remarkable Growth Trajectory
RKL, a leading professional services firm with an office in Exton, has announced that former Chief Operating Officer Mike De Stefano has been elected Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. De Stefano will succeed Ed Monborne, who has led the firm’s remarkable growth trajectory during his 15 years as CEO. As part of the…
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PECO Green Region Grant Fuels Accessible Family Fun in Lower Makefield
Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County, a two-time winner of PECO Green Region grants, used its most recent award to improve accessibility at Five Mile Woods Preserve, including the installation of more than 700 linear feet of accessible boardwalk and new ADA-compliant parking. These upgrades addressed long-standing barriers for individuals with mobility challenges, many of…
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PECO Again Recognized as National Leader for Driving Jobs and Investment to the Region
PECO has once again been recognized as a national leader for its work to drive economic growth and job creation across southeastern Pennsylvania, according to new rankings by Site Selection magazine. Based on responses to an annual survey and research by Site Selection staff among utilities with active economic development departments, PECO has been named…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction would mark the school’s first housing project there since it acquired the property in 1994. The project at 1 Campus Drive calls for 288…
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Local Business Owners Connect with the Future of A/V
Delaware Valley businesses got a look down the fairway of audiovisual technology recently at the HavaTech Showcase presented by Haverford Systems at Topgolf in King of Prussia. The late-August event featured a wide variety of vendors in the A/V space who were there to share their future-ready products, technology, and services with dozens of IT…
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ACJ Survey Finds Eagles Fans Brimming with Confidence as 2025 Season Kicks Off
American Community Journals recently surveyed readers to get their impressions of the Philadelphia Eagles, as they prepare to defend their Super Bowl title. The 10-question survey was completed by 440 people, and the responses reveal an overwhelmingly positive outlook. For a fan base often defined by its skepticism, such unity around optimism is refreshing. Perhaps…
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Helping Kids Thrive: Emotional Support Strategies for the School Year
Understand What’s Beneath the Behavior For many children and adults, the fall season brings a sense of renewal. Parents often feel relieved to return to daily routines after the unstructured summer months. Kids may be excited to meet new teachers and make new friends. But for some children, the school year can trigger anxiety, mood…
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How PECO Green Region Grants Help Sustain Wissahickon Valley Park
For two decades, the PECO Green Region Open Space program, powered in partnership with Natural Lands, has helped transform the region’s parks, trails, and public green spaces. That impact is seen vividly through organizations like Friends of the Wissahickon, the nonprofit steward of Philadelphia’s treasured Wissahickon Valley Park. Since 2007, Friends of the Wissahickon has received multiple PECO Green…
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Why Employees Aren’t Taking PTO — and What Employers Can Do About It
Paid time off (PTO) is one of the most attractive and valuable benefits an organization can offer. According to the 2024 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, paid-leave options are tied with retirement benefits as the second most valued offerings by employees. Similarly, a 2023 Pew Research Center report, “How Americans View Their Jobs,” found that 62 percent…
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Ambler Savings Bank’s $10,000 Donation Helps Rotary Club of Ambler Build Pavilion at Knight Park
The Rotary Club of Ambler, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, completed construction on a new picnic pavilion at Knight Park in the borough. Knight Park is named after the club’s first president, Judge Harold Knight. This meaningful addition to the community was made possible through year-long fundraising efforts and generous contributions from local businesses,…
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