• Hill School Student Philanthropy Announces Grant Applications for 2025 Awards

    Hill School Student Philanthropy Announces Grant Applications for 2025 Awards

    The Hill School’s student-run Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is again accepting applications from Pottstown-area nonprofit organizations for its grant program. Interested organizations may complete an online form and submit a Request for Proposal. Check out these detailed instructions on how to access the online application and submit other important supporting documents. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 PM on Nov.…

  • Phoenixville Teen Helps Kids Worldwide With ‘School Essentials’ Nonprofit

    Phoenixville Teen Helps Kids Worldwide With ‘School Essentials’ Nonprofit

    Phoenixville’s Aadit Bontha, a 16-year-old La Salle College High School student, is helping kids around the globe gain better education tools through his nonprofit, School Essentials, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Around two years ago, I looked around my room and realized I had so many extra school supplies,” said Bontha. “Around the same time,…

  • KeyBank and Elmwood Park Zoo Forge Exciting New Partnership Featuring Zoo-on-Wheels Sponsorship

    KeyBank and Elmwood Park Zoo Forge Exciting New Partnership Featuring Zoo-on-Wheels Sponsorship

    KeyBank and the Elmwood Park Zoo have formed a new community partnership that provides funding for Zoo-On-Wheels, a mobile zoo program that makes more than 400 visits to schools and community groups throughout Montgomery County each year. The three-year sponsorship contract enables the bank to have KeyBank branding on a Zoo-On-Wheels vehicle, plus receive admission…

  • Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit

    Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit

    Residents at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community, has collected and donated over 1,000 books to the Treehouse Books nonprofit. The drive, which is currently in its third year, was organized by the Waverly Heights Diversity Committee. “We are energized by the continued participation by residents and staff in our…

  • New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections

    New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections

    AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide election survey. Conducted in collaboration with bipartisan pollsters from Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, the briefing provided analysis and insight into where Pennsylvania voters stand on the Presidential, Senate, Attorney General, and…

  • The Arc of Chester County Dedicates New Inclusive Playground

    The Arc of Chester County Dedicates New Inclusive Playground

    A new era of play, inclusion, and joy has officially begun at The Arc of Chester County. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the organization dedicated a new, fully inclusive playground, a space designed for children of all abilities to play, grow, and connect. This joyful event served as a highlight of The Arc’s 70th Anniversary…

  • TLC: Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers

    TLC: Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers

    No matter how much teachers may rest and prepare for the beginning of a new school year, it still can feel like a polar bear plunging into icy waters; jolting, exciting, numbing, and perhaps a little crazy. Amidst the chaos and noise, class norms and life rhythms develop quickly while teachers navigate student crises, parent…

  • Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families.   In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…

  • Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story

    Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story

    For 10 years and counting, American Community Journals has been a force in helping its affiliate partners achieve their marketing goals through impactful storytelling and audience engagement. The ACJ formula — sharing positive, upbeat stories that resonate with the community and amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners — is simple but powerful. And a…

  • Valley Forge Sports Hosts a Tremendous Summer in Montgomery County

    Valley Forge Sports Hosts a Tremendous Summer in Montgomery County

    Montgomery County continues to be a premier destination to host sports tournaments, and the Valley Forge Sports team of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is proving just that. The team is proud to have hosted 40+ events this summer, with a total of 18 different sports and 13 events new to the area.…

  • World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s New CEO Looks Toward Organizational Growth

    World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s New CEO Looks Toward Organizational Growth

    Thomas Young has been in the role of CEO of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia since August 2023, and has a vision of growing the organization, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, he hopes to double its organization’s staff and increase its annual operating budget. The latter is estimated at $2…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams

    AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams

    With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, emphasizes the importance of caution. “Scammers…

  • AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7

    AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7

    AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees. This event is designed to help community members safely…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…

  • New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors

    New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors

    AARP Pennsylvania recently released a report that shows an estimated 160,792 Pennsylvanians on Medicare prescription drug plans who will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs…

  • Arc of Chester County Benefits from Local Eagle Scout Project

    Arc of Chester County Benefits from Local Eagle Scout Project

    Bobby Ross, a member of Chester County Boy Scout Troop 93, has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, a significant milestone in his journey toward achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The project, which benefited The Arc of Chester County, was inspired by Bobby’s personal connection to the organization and his…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams

    AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams

    AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers use tools like deepfake videos and voice cloning to deceive individuals into handing over money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force,…

  • AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service

    AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service

    AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.    “AARP Pennsylvania is excited to shine a light on 50+ Pennsylvanians who are using what they’ve learned in life to make…