Pennsylvania
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Folds of Honor to Host 2023 Wingman Open in Bethlehem
The Folds of Honor Eastern PA-NJ Chapter, along with honorary Co-Chairmen John Hatch Borneman and Jim Zellner, will be hosting the 4th Annual Wingman Open Pennsylvania on Sept. 18 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem. Over 300 golfers will have exclusive access to the Weyhill, Grace and Old (the site of the 42nd US Senior…
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Pennsylvania Still Has High Number of Deficient Bridges But Is Steadily Decreasing
While the number of deficient bridges in Pennsylvania continues to go down, the Keystone State still has a higher percentage that need repairs than most other states, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A new analysis of federal records shows that Pennsylvania has the sixth largest percentage of deficient bridges in the nation.…
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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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Aqua Encourages Customers to Apply for Aid with Water, Wastewater Bills
Aqua Pennsylvania encourages customers in need to apply for new financial support through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) available now through Aug. 11, 2023. Through LIHWAP, a temporary federal emergency water and wastewater assistance program, Pennsylvania homeowners or renters can receive up to $2,500 in benefits if their household income is below the state’s 2023 income…
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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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Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1 Million Plymouth Township System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a third of a mile of water main in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. This $1 million project will replace 1,500 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron pipe that was installed in the 1950s with…
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Folds of Honor Provides Life-Changing Scholarships for Families of Those Who Served
Folds of Honor is committed to their mission of helping the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For 16 years, the organization has worked to help the families of those who have served in various ways, including handing out nearly 44,000 life-changing scholarships. This helpful act is one way…
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New Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner to Focus on Fare Collection, Reducing Annual Toll Increases
Keith Leaphart was given a unanimous and favorable recommendation on Tuesday from the Senate Transportation Committee for the position of the new Pennsylvania Turnpike commissioner, writes Anthony Hennen for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Leaphart, who is a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will primarily focus on fare collection and reduction of annual toll increases. “The Turnpike Commission…
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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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Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $1 Million Norristown System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a third of a mile of water main in Norristown, Montgomery County, to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. This $1 million project will replace 1,400 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron pipe that was installed in the 1940s with new 8-inch…
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Immaculata University Offering Supportive Transfer Pathways to Cabrini Students
With the announced closing of Cabrini University after the 2023-24 academic year, Immaculata University has created supportive pathways to enable Cabrini students to easily transfer to Immaculata. Recognizing that students and parents are disheartened and understandably concerned by the news of Cabrini’s impending closure, the Immaculata administration analyzed academic programs, tuition structures, and admissions processes to devise…
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Immaculata’s Higher Education Doctoral Program Helps Professionals Fulfill Dreams of Leadership and Learning
When working professionals seek to advance their careers, gain experience in their fields, and feel a calling to the world of academia, they have turned to Immaculata University for a doctorate in Higher Education. Since the program’s first graduating class in 2015, more than 65 alumni have earned teaching and administrative positions in numerous colleges…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Minority Entrepreneurs
Pennsylvania is one of the best states in the United States for minority entrepreneurs to succeed, according to a new study recently released by Lendio. Lendio analyzed seven key metrics to determine the best and worst states for minority entrepreneurs, including access to small business loans and the business ownership rate. The Keystone State was…
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Kill-on-Sight Orders Issued in Several States for Spotted Lanternfly
As spotted lanternflies continue to spread around the country, several states have issued kill-on-sight orders to prevent any further expansion of the invasive insect, writes Greg Atoms for 96.5 KVKI. Spotted lanternflies are still considered relatively new in the United States. Their first sighting was nine years ago and since then, the bugs have devastated…
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Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Could Get Stipend for Addressing Shortages
Legislation that advanced out of the state House Education Committee proposes paying student teachers in Pennsylvania a $10,000 stipend in exchange for assisting in addressing the state’s teacher shortage, writes Jan Murphy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. House Bill 1331, which received a 20-1 vote on Tuesday, would pay an additional $5,000 to those who decide…
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Immaculata University Adds New B.S. in Esports & Business Management
Immaculata University is offering a Bachelor of Science in esports and business management starting in fall of 2023. Esports, short for electronic sports, is a type of video game competition with professional players that includes structured, multiplayer video game events that are played either individually or as teams. This new degree program provides students with the…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Information Session on June 24
Immaculata University will hold an information session on campus on Saturday, June 24, from 9 to 11 AM in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall on the university’s campus. This event is for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. An admissions counselor will discuss academic programs, financial aid, campus…
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Proposes Legislation That Would Return Billions of Unclaimed Cash
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has proposed legislation that would allow the state to return some of the billions in unclaimed property automatically to its rightful owners, writes Charlotte Keith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state is sitting on over $4 billion in misplaced money. It could be from a check somebody forgot to cash, a…
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