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Launched in a Backyard on a Weber Grill, Lansdale-Based Coffee Roaster Celebrates Major Milestone
Backyard Beans Coffee Company, which Lansdale residents Matt and Laura Adams started after roasting coffee in their backyard on a Weber grill, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special blend. In 2013, when the Adamses noticed their local farmers markets didn’t offer any coffee, they decided to sell their own roasts to help bridge…
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Eastern University’s Tia Argento Advances to Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship
With speed, precision, and mastery of spreadsheets, Tia Argento, a student in Eastern University’s School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, won first place in the Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) category at the state level of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship. The achievement qualifies her to compete at the MOS National Championship in Nashville…
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Firstrust Bank’s SuperBonus Rewards Employees for Shared Success, Builds a Culture That Spans Generations
At many companies, a bonus is a line item on a paycheck. At Firstrust Bank, it has long represented something much larger: a shared milestone tied to the collective efforts of employees across the organization. This year, that philosophy is once again taking center stage. Firstrust Bank, the largest family-owned bank in the Greater Philadelphia…
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RKL Claims Top Spot Among Accounting Firms in Pennsylvania
RKL, a leading advisory firm with an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest accounting firms from industry publication Accounting Today. RKL’s 2026 national ranking is based on 2025’s revenue of $151.54 million. The firm also ranked ninth among the top firms in the…
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PECO’s All-of-the-Above Approach to Energy Affordability
Pennsylvania’s energy landscape is at a crossroads. After decades of relatively flat electricity demand, energy use hit an all-time high in 2024 and continues to rise — driven by data centers, AI, industrial reshoring, and electrification. At the same time, many power plants have retired across the PJM Interconnection region, and many renewable energy projects…
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Holy Family Women’s Basketball Team Makes History, Wins Division II East Regional to Advance to Elite Eight
With a recent win over Daemen University in the third round of the NCAA Division II tournament, Holy Family University has made history, becoming the first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) women’s basketball team to win the tournament’s East Regional. The Tigers advance to the Elite Eight, where they will face Indiana University of Pennsylvania…
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When Graduation Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom
Understanding Post-Graduation Depression — and How to Move Forward Graduation is often framed as a triumphant milestone — a doorway into independence, possibility, and adulthood. But for many young adults, the weeks and months after high school or college don’t feel exciting. They feel disorienting. If you’re a young adult who feels unmotivated, anxious, or…
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Growth Opportunity Center Launches New Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program
Southampton-based Growth Opportunity Center, a long‑trusted provider of mental health and developmental services, has a launched a new Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program for youth, teens, and adults. This program offers practical, skills‑based support for individuals who want better tools for managing focus, organization, planning, and follow‑through in their everyday lives. To ensure accessibility…
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Young Scientists Gather at Church Farm School to Compete in Chester County Science Research Competition
Young scientists from across Chester County showcased their knowledge and engaged in friendly rivalry at the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC), organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit and hosted by Church Farm School. CFS recently hosted 369 students (from 50 schools) who displayed their love of science across 15 different categories, including…
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‘As Good as It Gets’: Firstrust Bank Finances Development of Luxury Homes on Late Billionaire’s Radnor Estate
Nearly a decade after the passing of Campbell’s Soup heiress Dorrance Hill Hamilton, her estate in Radnor Township is about to enter a new phase, one shaped by a unique mix of personal connections, longstanding relationships, and a rare development opportunity on the Main Line. The estate, located a short walk from downtown Wayne, is…
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Holy Family’s New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis Aims to Meet Field’s Surging Demand
The demand for qualified behavioral health practitioners — professionals who help people address challenges related to mental health, emotional well-being, and behavior — is outpacing the supply. School districts have openings. Clinics are managing waitlists. Community agencies are searching for specialists trained in evidence-based intervention. A quick scan of job boards reveals hundreds of local…
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Holy Family University President Speaks at United Nations
“Science and technology alone do not create inclusive futures. People do,” Holy Family University President Dr. Anne Prisco said last month in a speech before the United Nations. Dr. Prisco addressed the 11th International Day of Women & Girls in Science Assembly in February. The invited sector experts, government officials, private-sector representatives, and a contingent of students…
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Next Installment of DelVal’s Colloquium Series to Discuss How Economic Choices Shape the World
Delaware Valley University’s Department of Business and Information Management will facilitate the next installment of the Business, Arts, and Sciences Question It! Change It! Colloquium Series. This segment, entitled “The Economy,” will foster an informed conversation about how economic choices influence jobs, prices, innovation, and global competitiveness in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. The…
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‘Strong Culture Is the Foundation of Strong Performance’: Citadel Credit Union Appoints New CHRO
Citadel Credit Union has appointed Bonnie Levitt as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Levitt brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, organizational design, compensation, and inclusion. She will lead Citadel’s enterprise-wide people strategy as the organization continues its strategic expansion following its recent charter conversion. As CHRO, Levitt…
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New Campaign Highlights How IBX Is Tackling Rising Healthcare Costs
Independence Blue Cross recognizes that the cost of healthcare in the U.S. can be frustrating for many people — members, employers, doctors, and health systems. That’s why the company is tackling what drives rising healthcare costs and creating tools and programs to help manage them. This is IBX’s commitment to Getting Health Care Right. “Rising healthcare…
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When Outsourcing Doesn’t Feel Like a Partnership
You chose to outsource your accounting, HR, or financial management because you needed capacity, expertise, and steadier ground for decision-making. Instead, what you’re experiencing feels more like a vendor relationship that manages requests, rather than helping you plan ahead. If this scenario sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many organizations already use outsourced services, yet…
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PECO Reinforces Commitment to Fight Rising Energy Costs as Part of ‘The Exelon Promise’
As families and small businesses across Southeastern Pennsylvania continue to face higher energy bills, PECO is reinforcing its commitment as parent company, Exelon, launches The Exelon Promise — a comprehensive, customer-first strategy focused on delivering immediate customer relief, strong protections amid growing demand, and long-term solutions to address the root causes driving higher costs. PECO…
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How Animal, Art, and Music Therapy Support Healing for Children
At just 18 months old, Carli was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, beginning a journey filled with uncertainty. Despite normal MRIs and no birth trauma, her mobility challenges grew more severe over time. By age nine, walking had become exhausting. After years of searching for answers, Carli’s family found hope at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington,…
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