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WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Fourth-Quarter Grants to Local Community Organizations
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two community organizations located in Delaware and New Jersey as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities. The grants will support the following organizations: “For nearly 200 years, WSFS has been committed to providing vital support to our communities,”…
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Giving the Gift of Donations: A Guide to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions
Six out of 10 American households are charitable, according to The Philanthropy Roundtable, and December is the month Americans make more charitable gifts than any other.* So how to make the most of your generosity? Here’s what to consider as giving season draws near. Check Your List Most people give to the same charities annually.…
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ChristianaCare Physician Based in Kennett Square Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Respiratory Viruses This Winter
Health officials throughout the country are indicating that we are now facing a triple threat of respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — as we head into winter. Masking, social distancing, capacity limits, and school closures in 2020 and 2021 meant that we were more protected against these viruses. Now,…
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MONTCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley
Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Assistant Director of Admissions This position will oversee day-to-day operations and staff as they relate to the admission of domestic and international graduate applicants…
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Montco Home to the Best Liberal Place to Live in America
Montgomery County is home to the Best Liberal Place to Live in America, according to new rankings from Stacker. Stacker’s list of the 50 Best Liberal Places to Live in the U.S. was compiled using data from Niche.com — which includes statistics from the Department of Education, Census Bureau, and FBI — and the presidential…
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Nonprofit That Provides Scholarships to Families of Fallen Military Members Expands Its Mission
Folds of Honor, a national nonprofit with a local chapter encompassing Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members, is expanding its mission. The organization will now serve America’s first responders, including police, fire, EMTs, and paramedics. There are more than two…
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Bryn Mawr Trust Exec Explains How to Maximize Your Generosity, What to Consider as Giving Season Arrives
Six out of 10 American households are charitable, according to The Philanthropy Roundtable, and December is the month Americans make more charitable gifts than any other. Elizabeth B. Wagner, the Director of Institutional Wealth Management at Bryn Mawr Trust, a WSFS company, explains how to make the most of your generosity and what to consider as…
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Hoops Star Cooper Shivers Finds His Fit — Academically, Athletically, Socially — at Church Farm School
Glen Mills resident Tom Shivers, a former college basketball player and self-proclaimed hoops junkie, is quick to take credit for his kids’ marksmanship on the hardwood, particularly the beauty and efficiency of their jump shots. As for their maturity and the wisdom that belies their age? “Not so much,” joked Shivers. “They probably got that…
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Real Estate Investment Firm Based in Bala Cynwyd Scoops Up Trio of Montco Properties for $24 Million
Over the last four months, Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners has bought three properties in Montgomery County and one in Bucks County that it plans to convert into industrial or flex space, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company already owns a portfolio of 7.5 million square feet of industrial and flex…
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Blue Bell-Based Accounting Firm Expands Office Space to Accommodate Its Growth
Blue Bell’s McCarthy & Co. is ending the year on a high note: It has expanded its team, acquired accounting firm Frank Leonard & Associates, and is now moving into a new office in Tinton Falls, N.J., to accommodate its growth, writes Jessica Perry for NJBIZ.com. The 6,600-square-foot office space is still under construction, but…
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Strong Relationships, Profound Experiences the Hallmark of Mentorship at The Haverford School
“Mentorship” doesn’t show up in The Haverford School’s core documents. It isn’t etched in stone on our Walk of Virtues, nor does it make an appearance in our mission, vision, or Essential Qualities of a Haverford School Graduate. And yet, it is certainly part of the fabric of the school. It is that invisible thread…
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Spring Valley YMCA Spotlighting Ability Programs for Giving Tuesday Donations
In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Spring Valley YMCA in Royersford is asking for donations to support its Ability programming for youth with special needs. The YMCA serves the local special needs community with a deep roster of programs aimed at keeping them healthy, active, and connected to the community, including: “We’re enormously proud of…
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Wealth Management Exec at WSFS Bank Subsidiary Offers Tips to Ensure You Have a Solid Plan for Financial Success
Even the most ardent savers question whether they are doing enough to achieve financial success. Regardless of where you are on the spectrum of planning and saving for your financial future, now is a great time to focus on your finances. According to Garrett Spangler, the Director of Wealth Planning at West Capital Management, a…
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Thankful for Teachers? Nominate a Local Teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award
Now through Jan. 15, Citadel Credit Union is accepting nominations for its prestigious teaching excellence award, the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty and truly makes a difference in the lives of students, please submit a nomination. Nominate a few ways: Citadel Credit…
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Get Resources and Guidance for Year-End and Beyond in RKL’s 2022–23 HR/Payroll Reset Guide
For many, the end of the year is a time to relax and enjoy the company of those around you. For those in HR, it’s a time of tying up loose ends and planning for the year ahead. RKL Virtual Management Solutions’ Workforce Strategies team, which provides a variety of outsourced HR services, created an…
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A Big Tax Write-Off for Small Business: What Is IRS Section 179?
Today’s economy is creating challenges for many small businesses. Many things seem to be changing quickly. But one important thing has not changed: Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code. When small businesses use financing to reinvest in their business by purchasing certain categories of equipment or software, they can take advantage of a powerful…
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Students at Abington’s Center School Learn About Philanthropy, Raise Funds for Local Breast Cancer Center
Center School, a nonprofit independent school in Abington, often hosts fundraisers to support programs that help students who learn differently. In October, the school celebrated ADHD Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Month to bring attention to these disabilities and celebrate the strength, grit, and determination that its students exude every day. Giving back is important…
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Montgomery County Among the Nation’s 40 Wealthiest Congressional Districts of 2022
Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congressional District, which encompasses the majority of Montgomery County, is one of the wealthiest congressional districts of 2022, writes Andrew DePietro forForbes. Census data indicates that there are 40 congressional districts in the country with median household incomes that are higher than $100,000. While most of these are in California, Pennsylvania is among…
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