• Partnership with ACJ Helps Chester County Food Bank Amplify Its Mission, Deepen Its Impact

    Partnership with ACJ Helps Chester County Food Bank Amplify Its Mission, Deepen Its Impact

    With traditional media in decline and the coverage of positive news dwindling, American Community Journals has pioneered an innovative model for local news and branded content delivery. ACJ’s approach is refreshingly straightforward: sharing community-focused stories that not only resonate with readers but also amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners. It’s a winning recipe trusted…

  • National Stress Awareness Day: How One Local Couple’s Innovative Product Helps People Manage Stress on the Go

    National Stress Awareness Day: How One Local Couple’s Innovative Product Helps People Manage Stress on the Go

    Today, Nov. 6, is National Stress Awareness Day, the perfect time for West Chester entrepreneurs Paul and Lauren Richards to share the story behind their innovative product, StressGrip, a handheld tool they designed to help people manage stress on the go. Released in early 2020, StressGrip couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time. As…

  • Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown

    Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown

    During a recent visit to her hometown, three-time Grammy winner, poet, and actress Jill Scott stopped by the PECO Customer Care center to chat with PECO employees and offer warm words, encouragement, and thanks for the work they do. “It’s a blessing to have someone like Jill to recognize what we do,” said Pat Fennell-Peaks.…

  • DelVal Students Compete at Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge

    DelVal Students Compete at Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge

    Five Delaware Valley University students recently showcased their skills at the 22nd annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Hosted by The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, this year’s event brought together 76 students from colleges and universities across the northeastern U.S. and Canada. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative, three-day educational competition…

  • Brumbaugh Wealth Management, MyOfficeOps to Co-Host Webinar on Business Succession and Benefits on Nov. 6

    Brumbaugh Wealth Management, MyOfficeOps to Co-Host Webinar on Business Succession and Benefits on Nov. 6

    Kim Brumbaugh, founder of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, and Steve Rickel, CEO of MyOfficeOps, will co-host a free webinar on Business Succession and Benefits on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 12-1 PM. Register here.

  • Holy Family University’s Voter Engagement Efforts Lead to Increase in Student Registrations

    Holy Family University’s Voter Engagement Efforts Lead to Increase in Student Registrations

    Holy Family University has undertaken multiple initiatives to encourage more students to participate in the upcoming election. Through voter engagement efforts, 47 Holy Family students were newly registered to vote — and every student had the opportunity to engage in deepening their civic involvement. Students were able to register to vote through a series of…

  • 5 Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly with Accounting Efficiency

    5 Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly with Accounting Efficiency

    Managing daily accounting operations with limited time and resources is a common challenge for businesses. Improving efficiency not only alleviates the pressure of an overwhelming task load but also ensures that the most valuable information is available for decision-making. Here are some strategies to help increase accounting efficiency: 1. Streamline Reporting While financial details are…

  • WSFS CARES Foundation’s $105,000 in Third-Quarter Grants Aim to ‘Create Lasting Change, Enhance Lives’

    WSFS CARES Foundation’s $105,000 in Third-Quarter Grants Aim to ‘Create Lasting Change, Enhance Lives’

    The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities: “Through our ongoing support of local nonprofit partners, we strive to create lasting change and enhance the lives of those around us,” said Patrick J. Ward, Executive Vice President…

  • GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement

    GMercyU Student Explores Teaching in a Hospital Setting Through CHOP Placement

    Gwynedd Mercy University student Hannah Ruch, a junior studying education, is gaining unique experience via her Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) work at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, according to a staff report from GMercyU. After attending GMercyU’s Autism Conference last April, Ruch was motivated to seek a position that would deepen her understanding of diverse…

  • Unlocking Wedding Elegance with Normandy Farm’s In-House Florist, Willow and Thistle

    Unlocking Wedding Elegance with Normandy Farm’s In-House Florist, Willow and Thistle

    Planning a wedding can often feel like navigating a maze of decisions, especially when it comes to floral arrangements. At Willow and Thistle, located on site at Normandy Farm, we understand the desire for elegance and simplicity, which is why we’ve curated the perfect solution: the Simple Elegance Package.   This meticulously crafted package is designed to streamline…

  • DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition

    DelVal’s Soil Judging Team Travels to Rhode Island, Qualifies for National Competition

    The Delaware Valley University Soil Judging Team — the Augering Aggies — recently traveled to Rhode Island for the Northeast Regional Soil Judging Competition. Soil Judging is the pinnacle of experiential learning within the field of soil science and is highly applicable across other disciplines, including environmental science, agriculture, civil engineering, biology, etc. This fall,…

  • Self-Taught Chef Cooks Up Entrepreneurial Success with Equipment Financing from Apex Commercial Capital

    Self-Taught Chef Cooks Up Entrepreneurial Success with Equipment Financing from Apex Commercial Capital

    Elyse Dana, a self-taught chef and the owner of Iris Eats Maine, has had what she deems “an unconventional culinary journey.” She spent a decade cooking professionally on private yachts that sailed up and down the East Coast and throughout the Caribbean. “But that lifestyle can reach its expiration, and it certainly did for me,”…

  • Widespread Tax Law Changes on Horizon as Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets in 2025

    Widespread Tax Law Changes on Horizon as Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunsets in 2025

    The turbulence surrounding key elections in 2024 isn’t limited to the campaign trail. With the expiration of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set for Dec. 31, 2025, taxpayers of all types and sizes — from individuals to corporations — are likely to feel the reverberations of significant and widespread tax law change. In…

  • GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree

    GMercyU’s 4+2 Counseling Program Offers Students a Head Start, Tuition Savings Toward Master’s Degree

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s Psychology program offers students a head start on a Counseling master’s degree, saving them time and up to $9,000 in graduate tuition. Launched for the 2024-25 academic year, the 4+2 Early Entry to GMercyU’s M.S. in Counseling program enables Psychology majors to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses during their senior year. “We are…

  • Citadel Credit Union Establishes New Leadership Model to Enhance Member Experience, Catalyze Growth

    Citadel Credit Union Establishes New Leadership Model to Enhance Member Experience, Catalyze Growth

    Citadel Credit Union has assembled a new leadership team as it gears up for a future filled with strategic growth, community engagement, and operational excellence. With several key appointments, Citadel’s new senior leadership team brings a blend of deep industry expertise and a shared vision for the future, positioning the credit union to further its…

  • Regional Coalition of Health Systems Announces End of Race Adjustments in Clinical Decision Support Tools

    Regional Coalition of Health Systems Announces End of Race Adjustments in Clinical Decision Support Tools

    The Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine has announced that all its member health systems have transitioned away from race adjustments in clinical decision support tools that help guide lung, kidney, and OB-GYN care. “Outdated beliefs about biological differences between races have for many years been embedded in decision support tools used in the practice of…

  • Tour-Goers Meet ‘Infamous’ at Edgewood Cemetery in Pottstown, Hear Ghostly Tales

    Tour-Goers Meet ‘Infamous’ at Edgewood Cemetery in Pottstown, Hear Ghostly Tales

    Local history buffs were treated to well-performed mini-plays that brought mysterious, interred Edgewood Historic Cemetery residents back to life, so to speak, during a Walk to Remember tour. The third in a series, the event illuminated “The Infamous at Edgewood” and raised funds toward maintaining the 12-acre resting place at 989 East High Street in…

  • Salesianum School Athletics Elevates Alumni and Fan Experience with Cutting-Edge Livestreaming System

    Salesianum School Athletics Elevates Alumni and Fan Experience with Cutting-Edge Livestreaming System

    High school sports are a cornerstone of community spirit, bringing students, alumni, and fans together to celebrate athletic achievements. At Salesianum School in Wilmington, the tradition of school pride has been taken to new heights with the installation of a state-of-the-art livestreaming system at Abessinio Stadium. Salesianum’s commitment to enhancing the fan experience — both…