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Rosemont College and Cutting-Edge Tech: A Perfect Match
Welcome to Rosemont College, nestled in the heart of the Main Line. It’s where education and innovation walk hand-in-hand. With the helping hand of Haverford Systems, a leader in audio-visual technology, classrooms have turned into futuristic learning spaces. Fresh, New Ways to Learn Imagine learning with interactive whiteboards, collaborative tools, and hybrid-ready experiences. This isn’t…
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WSFS Bank Execs Share Tips on How Small Business Owners Can Safeguard Against Market Volatility, Fraud
The recent health issues of some of the less-diversified banks have initiated conversations about the protection and safety of consumer and business financial assets. Under FDIC rules, all deposits owned by a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated entity at the same bank are added together and insured up to $250,000. “We know that $250,000 is a…
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Firstrust Bank ‘Cultivates Prosperity for the Communities We Serve,’ Donates $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity’s New ReStore in North Philadelphia
Firstrust Bank recently helped celebrate the grand opening of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s new ReStore at 3111 West Allegheny Avenue with a $25,000 donation. The new ReStore is Habitat’s second ReStore location in Philadelphia, and 100 percent of its profits will go toward building and repairing more homes in the city. “As Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank,…
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Approaching Its 50th Anniversary, Chester County’s R-V Industries Continues to Grow with Latest Acquisition
Honey Brook-based R-V Industries, a leading industrial equipment manufacturer, has acquired Ackley Machine Corporation, a company in Moorestown, N.J., that is a preeminent source for pharmaceutical and confectionary printing, laser marking, laser drilling, and vision inspection technology. “We are excited to add Ackley Machine to the R-V Industries family,” said Kirk A. Putt, president and…
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Trailblazing Real Estate Attorney Returns to Trusted Land Transfer, the Company She Founded, and Appoints Entrepreneurial Banker as Chairman
Trailblazing real estate attorney Faith Hammes has once again taken the reins of Trusted Land Transfer, a Fort Washington-based provider of title and real estate settlement services that she founded in 2018 and sold four years later. Hammes grew TLT by providing title insurance for commercial and residential real estate transactions of all sizes, then…
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Firstrust Bank’s New Promotion Supports Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities
Your savings can now help send children and young adults with disabilities to summer camp. Firstrust Bank has launched a summer promotion with Variety — The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley to support the nonprofit’s ACA-accredited summer camp program for local families and children with disabilities. Now through July 31, Firstrust will pledge a $25…
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How to Avoid Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fake Scams
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but what happens when it falls into the hands of scammers? While AI can help with things like chatbots for customer service and writing emails, it can also be leveraged by nefarious actors through deep fake scams that can mimic human voices, create fake videos, photos, and…
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Citadel Credit Union Honors 31 Local Teachers with Citadel Heart of Learning Award, $58,000 in Grants
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded the winners more than $58,000 in grants and the prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Twenty-eight winners received a hand-blown glass heart award and a $1,000 cash prize. Also, three…
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Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank Associates Volunteer Across the Region for Inaugural ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank associates volunteered across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region on June 14 as part of the bank’s first-ever “We Stand for Service Day.” This company-wide day of giving back through volunteerism saw approximately 1,200 associates join together to volunteer nearly 5,000 hours and make an impact at organizations across the region.…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place. That fact, long understood by residents of the Delaware Valley, if not the rest of America, was recently recognized on an international level, as our nation’s first capital was selected…
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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Montgomery County proudly honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the southern United States. The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board invites you to join it on and around the June 19 holiday, as local communities gear up for a day of equal observation and…
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Church Farm School Honors Retired Human Resources Exec, Student Scholar for Their Ambassadorship
During a recent chapel service, Church Farm School recognized an adult and a student scholar who have both served as ambassadors for the school in a variety of ways. Julia DeMoss received The J. Tyler Griffin Award — named for longtime board member and friend of CFS — in honor of her service and ambassadorship.…
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Deadline Nears for Artists to Apply to Showcase Their Work at Montgomery County Studio Tour
The Montgomery County Studio Tour — a prestigious event that combines artistic expression, community engagement, and affordability — invites local artists to showcase their work to an eager audience from Sept. 23-24. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 19. What makes this year’s Studio Tour even more special is the significantly reduced exhibition fee,…
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Local Nonprofit Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Enriching Girls’ Lives Through Golf
Women Golfers Give Back, a nonprofit based in Plymouth Meeting, is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a driving force behind girls’ golf and leadership development in the region. In 2022, WGGB provided grants to help finance to six Players Programs and nine Clinic Programs extending from Wilmington through southeastern Pennsylvania to Trenton and the Jersey…
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Church Farm School Graduates 36 in Class of 2023; Students Bound for Ivy League, Other Prestigious Colleges
The 36 members of Church Farm School’s Class of 2023 recently bade farewell to each other, the underclassmen, faculty and staff, coaches, board members, and other friends of the school who shared in jubilant Baccalaureate and Commencement services in their honor. The Class of 2023 persisted through three years of disruptions due to COVID-19, including…
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Applying for a Mortgage: Top Dos and Don’ts
Buying a home for the first time is likely the largest purchase people will make at that point in their lives. And for those looking to upgrade their home, the financial stakes are higher. With that comes a lot of preparation, responsibility, and even stress. A recent WSFS Mortgage survey found that 37 percent of…
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Philadelphia Boys and Philadelphia Girls Choirs Announce Spring Shows
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform its concert — entitled “United We Stand! Celebrating the American Spirit: Music of the North and South” — at the Temple Performing Arts Center on June 10 at 3 PM. The Philadelphia Girls Choir will then perform (at the same venue) “A Concert of Musical Gems Spanning…
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Celebrate Pride Month in Montgomery County with These Events
Montgomery County welcomes you to show off your pride this June 2023 with its LGBTQ+ friendly events, businesses, and residents. Whether you are honoring your own unique identity or supporting loved ones, these pride events are the best spots in the county to embrace and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community: Love Is for All: LGBTQ+…
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