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Man Just Outside of Bucks County Wins $200k in New Jersey’s Scratch-Off Game
Brian Kohler from nearby Trenton has emerged as the first major winner of “The Jersey Debate,” New Jersey’s captivating Scratch-Off game, writes Jessica Woods for the Shore News Network. The win came as an amazing surprise for Kohler on his birthday. He decided to buy a Scratch-Off ticket during his daily commute to work. Once…
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Revitalizing Local Manufacturing Through Innovative Audio-Visual Technology
Imagine entering the bustling premises of Armstrong World Industries, a titan in the local manufacturing scene here in Pennsylvania, and being met with the harmonious hum of machinery, the clear tones of a paging system, and a network of cameras strategically positioned to monitor every intricate detail of the production process. Over the years, manufacturing…
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Surprising Financial Decisions That Can Affect Your Credit Score
You probably know that your credit score is important, and that it influences your lender’s decision to approve a loan. But you may have some questions: How are credit scores calculated? What affects your credit score? What hurts your credit score? The calculation works like this: FICO and VantageScore each have unique methodologies, but their…
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Wells Fargo to Close Montgomery County Location in Fall
Wells Fargo recently announced that it will be closing its Flourtown, Montgomery County location on October 4, 2023. The increasing trend of customers choosing to do their banking on their phones is forcing many banks in the U.S. to close branches, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ. “Wells Fargo has made the difficult decision to close…
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When Lightning Strikes: Haverford Systems Helps Abington Presbyterian Church Weather the Storm
A lightning bolt can change things fast. Ask the folks at Abington Presbyterian Church, which has one of the tallest buildings in Abington. A lightning strike recently knocked out its vital livestreaming system. For many congregants, this was their lifeline to the church, especially during COVID-19. A real disaster, right? Well, Haverford Systems had other…
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Three Important Factors to Consider When Investing in Today’s Fixed-Income Market
Interest rates have been on the rise since early last year when the Federal Reserve began raising the federal funds rate that now sits at roughly 5.00 percent. Investors have been looking to take advantage of today’s interest rate environment and add additional income to their coffers. And rightfully so. Opportunities certainly exist, although they…
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Meridian Bank Recognized by American Banker as One of Top-Performing Banks
Meridian Bank has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top-performing mid-size banks with assets between $2 billion and $10 billion in 2022. Banks scoring a spot on American Banker’s top 200 list had a median return on average equity of 12.48 percent and the three-year average for this figure was 11.61 percent. …
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Citadel Credit Union Launches New Corporate Giving Program to Encompass All of Its Charitable Efforts
Citadel Credit Union has launched a new corporate giving program, Citadel Cares, that encompasses all charitable efforts across the company. Citadel Cares will be dedicated to supporting philanthropic efforts across the Greater Philadelphia area that help people and communities prosper. Within four years, Citadel is committed to donating more than $2 million in philanthropic support…
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Blue Bell Place Uses Virtual Reality to Help Residents Thrive, Stay More Engaged
Blue Bell Place, a senior living community in Blue Bell, is using virtual reality to help its residents live richer and more engaging lives, according to a staff report from the Daily Local News. Pat Keaveney is among those who are taking full advantage of the virtual reality offerings. The 87-year-old loves to observe birds…
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Firstrust Bank Execs Frame First Story of Strawberry Mansion Home with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Firstrust Bank CEO and President Tim Abell, along with 17 other executives from Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank, recently traded home loan mortgages for home building tools, as they volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia to frame the first story of a home in Coltrane Commons. Coltrane Commons is an affordable housing community in the Strawberry Mansion…
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Horsham Business Association: Powering Growth, Collaboration in Montgomery County
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County announces the establishment of the Horsham Business Association, a new program aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration among businesses in the Horsham community and throughout the Greater Montgomery County area. The Horsham Business Association will serve as a dynamic platform for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to…
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Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen Gives Temple Students Real Life Tech Experience
Recent Temple graduate Russell Abernethy worked on a project with AmerisourceBergen, based in Conshohocken, during his senior year, gaining some real-life tech experience, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The project was through Temple’s Digital Innovation Foundry, which is a part of the Fox School of Business’ Institute for Business and Information Technology. It connects students…
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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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Teaching Teens to Manage and Open a Bank Account
As children grow into teenagers, they gain independence in many ways. From spending more time with friends and hobbies to starting a job, the teenage years are crucial to development and learning. One way to support their independence is by setting up a bank account. Here are three things teens learn by setting up a…
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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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Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing
The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and the globalization of markets, investors have more choices than ever. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, alternative investment strategies are becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. In this article, we’ll explore…
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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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The Power of Down Payments and Credit Scores
Let’s face it – nobody wants a mortgage, they want a home. Homeownership is a fulfilling experience and, unless you have the means of purchasing your home outright, a mortgage is the vehicle that drives you down that road. Because of how crucial mortgages are to homeownership, it’s good to know mortgage basics that can…
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