• PECO Powers the Arts with $150,000 in Grants for 19 Community-Based Organizations

    PECO Powers the Arts with $150,000 in Grants for 19 Community-Based Organizations

    PECO has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to 19 cultural institutions and arts nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area through the PECO Powering the Arts program. The initiative aims to support vibrant arts and culture programs that benefit local neighborhoods. This year’s grantees are on a mission to introduce the arts to new audiences…

  • Common Retirement Planning Challenges for Gen X

    Common Retirement Planning Challenges for Gen X

    Members of Generation X, often called the “latchkey generation,” may feel retirement looming on the horizon. If you’re feeling concerned, you’re not alone. Born between 1965 and 1980, Generation X has grown up with significant economic and social changes. One big shift has been the decline of traditional pensions and the rise of 401(k) plans,…

  • From WrestleMania to the World Cup: How Philadelphia Lands Some of the World’s Largest Events

    From WrestleMania to the World Cup: How Philadelphia Lands Some of the World’s Largest Events

    For more than 25 years, Maria Grasso has played a key role in establishing Philadelphia as a premier destination for meetings, from the Republican National Convention in 2000 to the NFL Draft in 2017, to landmark events like the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The Chief Sales Officer for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau…

  • IBX Announces 2025 Benefits for Large Employers

    IBX Announces 2025 Benefits for Large Employers

    Independence Blue Cross has announced its 2025 commercial medical and prescription drug product health plans for large employers headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania with 51 or more employees. The 2025 IBX portfolio includes new and existing medical, pharmacy, specialty services, behavioral health, and wellness benefits available upon renewal for fully insured and self-funded groups starting Jan. 1, 2025. New…

  • ‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday

    ‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday

    During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It was hardly an isolated incident.   From the mid-19th century and well into the 20th century, Catholics were the target of nativist factions that sought to keep them from practicing…

  • C&N Announces 2025 Calendar Contest Winners

    C&N Announces 2025 Calendar Contest Winners

    C&N has announced the winners of its annual calendar photo contest, a beloved tradition that showcases the region’s beauty through the lenses of local amateur and professional photographers. Phil Burkhouse, an amateur photographer from Emporium, Pa., is the grand prize winner. His photograph, a stunning image of a bull elk captured in Cameron County in…

  • Prepare for Colder Weather and Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

    Prepare for Colder Weather and Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

    October is Energy Efficiency Month, and PECO is here to help you get your home ready for the colder months ahead. Read on to discover helpful tips and resources to boost your home’s comfort, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy costs. Our team of BPI-certified energy advisors are sharing their expert advice on how homeowners…

  • Senior at Abington Friends School Receives Inaugural Jack Goldenberg Scholarship

    Senior at Abington Friends School Receives Inaugural Jack Goldenberg Scholarship

    Abington Friends School senior Angela Stevens is one of the inaugural winners of the Jack Goldenberg Scholar-Athlete Award sponsored by the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. The scholarship award for rising senior student-athletes was given to two Jewish scholar-athletes who embody the humility, passion, and determination of the award’s namesake, Jack Goldenberg. While the award…

  • King of Prussia District Announces 10-Year Renewal as It Pursues Vision of Making KOP an Economic Powerhouse

    King of Prussia District Announces 10-Year Renewal as It Pursues Vision of Making KOP an Economic Powerhouse

    King of Prussia District’s Board of Directors and staff have announced the organization’s renewal through 2035. Established in 2010 as a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization, and subsequently renewed in 2015 and 2020, King of Prussia District’s mission is to accelerate economic growth by making King of Prussia more vibrant, attractive, and prosperous. The Upper Merion Township…

  • MBA Student Performance on National Peregrine Exam Displays Eastern University Program’s Excellence

    MBA Student Performance on National Peregrine Exam Displays Eastern University Program’s Excellence

    Students in Eastern University’s MBA in Organizational Management have displayed excellent performance on the distinguished Peregrine Exam, placing in the 86th percentile among students in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Peregrine Exam is a nationally-recognized assessment used to benchmark the learning outcomes of business programs across the…

  • 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…

  • C&N Teammates ‘Standing Strong Against Cancer’

    C&N Teammates ‘Standing Strong Against Cancer’

    C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program is making a difference again this year with its “Standing Strong Against Cancer” initiative. Since its launch on June 1, the campaign has already raised more than $30,000, almost a third of its $100,000 goal. The money raised will directly support local individuals battling cancer, providing financial relief and…

  • DelVal to Host Experts from Naval War College and Its Foundation for Presentation on AI, National Security

    DelVal to Host Experts from Naval War College and Its Foundation for Presentation on AI, National Security

    Delaware Valley University’s Criminal Justice Department, in partnership with the Bucks County Herald, will host an educational discussion, entitled “AI: Addressing Its Implications for National Security,” that features experts on national security from the Naval War College and and its foundation. The event will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 PM in the…

  • Fighting Food Insecurity Together: WSFS Bank Teams with Sharing Excess, Sunday Breakfast Mission for Food Drive

    Fighting Food Insecurity Together: WSFS Bank Teams with Sharing Excess, Sunday Breakfast Mission for Food Drive

    WSFS Bank has launched its annual food drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania will serve as deposit centers for nonperishable donations from WSFS associates, customers, and community members through Dec. 31. WSFS officially kicked off the food drive at WSFS…

  • BTC Marketing Acquires NouSoma Communications to Form Region’s Leading Mid-Size Marketing Agency

    BTC Marketing Acquires NouSoma Communications to Form Region’s Leading Mid-Size Marketing Agency

    Wayne-based BTC Marketing Communications, one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading full-service marketing agencies for more than 40 years, has acquired NouSoma Communications, a PR and marketing firm based in Haverford. The move strengthens BTC’s media relations and content development teams, while expanding the graphic design, digital marketing, and social media services offered to NouSoma’s client…

  • Independence Blue Cross Presents Quality Cup Awards to Four Primary Care Groups

    Independence Blue Cross Presents Quality Cup Awards to Four Primary Care Groups

    Independence Blue Cross recently awarded its Quality Cup to four primary care groups in its network: PentaHealth, Main Line Health, Redeemer Health, and St. Luke’s University Health Network. The Quality Cup, which is based on an IBX quality incentive program, compares primary care practices on how well they do on specific care measures. “These awards give us the…

  • DelVal Named Among Best in Region by Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report

    DelVal Named Among Best in Region by Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report

    Delaware Valley University was once again recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. In The Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region,” DelVal is one of 631 colleges recognized and one of just 97 colleges mentioned in its region, the Mid-Atlantic.…

  • Do U.S. Presidential Election Cycles Have an Impact on Financial Markets?

    Do U.S. Presidential Election Cycles Have an Impact on Financial Markets?

    We often get questions from clients regarding the potential impact election cycles have on financial markets, and the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle is no different. The simple answer is that history shows election cycles alone do not have a significant impact on financial markets. We recommend that clients invest for the long-term given their…