• First Resource Bank Welcomes Three Summer Interns Ready to Learn, Grow, and Contribute

    First Resource Bank Welcomes Three Summer Interns Ready to Learn, Grow, and Contribute

    Summer internship programs are often a student’s first opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into real-world experience. At First Resource Bank, three college students are getting exactly that opportunity while contributing to the community bank’s Credit and Marketing teams. This summer, First Resource Bank welcomed Caroline Rendell, Andrew Saccomandi, and James (Jamie) Bean as interns, each…

  • 15 Sustainability Tips That Are Good for the Planet — and the Bottom Line

    15 Sustainability Tips That Are Good for the Planet — and the Bottom Line

    Now more than ever, green business is good business. In recent surveys of young consumers, a large majority of respondents said that business innovation would play a key role in solving the urgent environmental challenges we face today. There is substantial public pressure on major corporations to reduce waste, pollution, and nonrenewable energy use —…

  • How to Safeguard Your Identity: 3 Practical Tips From First Bank

    How to Safeguard Your Identity: 3 Practical Tips From First Bank

    Protecting your identity is more important than ever in today’s digital world. When fraudsters steal personal information, the consequences can be serious — including financial loss, credit card debt, compromised health insurance, and even legal trouble. First Bank breaks down what identity theft is, the risks involved, and practical steps anyone can take to stay…

  • First Resource Bank Named a ‘Philadelphia Business Journal’ Best Place to Work for Eighth Consecutive Year

    First Resource Bank Named a ‘Philadelphia Business Journal’ Best Place to Work for Eighth Consecutive Year

    In a competitive hiring market where workplace culture matters more than ever, First Resource Bank continues to stand out. The Exton-based community bank was recently recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of its 2026 Best Places to Work, marking the eighth consecutive year the organization has earned the distinction. The annual awards program…

  • From Community College to the Ivy League: DCCC’s National Champion Student Athlete Fatumata Kaba is Headed to Yale

    From Community College to the Ivy League: DCCC’s National Champion Student Athlete Fatumata Kaba is Headed to Yale

    Fatumata “Fatu” Kaba has always been ahead of the curve. Valedictorian of her class at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, she planned to attend Delaware County Community College when she was in the ninth grade. Now, Kaba is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She will shortly enroll at Yale…

  • 40 Years of Swing, 100 Years of Jazz: Criterions Alumni Return to WCU for a Milestone Reunion Concert

    40 Years of Swing, 100 Years of Jazz: Criterions Alumni Return to WCU for a Milestone Reunion Concert

    Four decades of tradition. One hundred years of jazz history. On Thursday, July 16, West Chester University will bring both milestones together as alumni from its legendary Criterions Jazz Ensemble return to campus for the 40th Annual Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert. The free public performance begins at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall…

  • 57 New Officers Graduate from DCCC Police Academy — Including a 57-Year-Old Who Refused to Give Up on His Dream

    57 New Officers Graduate from DCCC Police Academy — Including a 57-Year-Old Who Refused to Give Up on His Dream

    Fifty-seven cadets are ready to begin careers in law enforcement after graduating from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on June 11, joining police departments and public safety agencies across Southeastern Pennsylvania. The graduating class represented a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and ages — from 20 to 57 years old — and included…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Expands Lead Service Line Inventory in West Chester to Help Build a Lead-Free Future

    Aqua Pennsylvania Expands Lead Service Line Inventory in West Chester to Help Build a Lead-Free Future

    Safe drinking water starts long before it reaches the tap. That’s why Aqua Pennsylvania is continuing its work in West Chester Borough to identify and replace lead and galvanized service lines as part of a statewide effort to modernize infrastructure and protect public health. The utility is currently conducting a customer-owned service line inventory study…

  • West Chester University Joins $1.3M NSF-Funded Initiative to Expand AI and Research Infrastructure Across Pennsylvania

    West Chester University Joins $1.3M NSF-Funded Initiative to Expand AI and Research Infrastructure Across Pennsylvania

    West Chester University is helping expand the future of research, artificial intelligence, and advanced computing across Pennsylvania through a new two-year, $1.3 million National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure (NSF CC*) grant awarded to the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) and its statewide partners. The initiative will strengthen the Pennsylvania Science DMZ,…

  • 3,300 Graduates, Countless Journeys: Wilmington University Celebrates the Class of 2026

    3,300 Graduates, Countless Journeys: Wilmington University Celebrates the Class of 2026

    Wilmington University celebrated its 55th Commencement ceremonies on May 31 and June 1, 2026, awarding more than 3,300 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Del.  Graduates, ranging in age from 19 to 73, represented 58 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The farthest graduate lives in China, while the graduate who traveled the greatest distance to attend the ceremonies in person journeyed from Germany.  More…

  • Error or Theft? First Bank Shares How Business Owners Can Recognize and Prevent Inventory Fraud

    Error or Theft? First Bank Shares How Business Owners Can Recognize and Prevent Inventory Fraud

    A company’s inventory is often one of the largest assets on its balance sheet. Unfortunately, inventory doesn’t always receive the careful monitoring it deserves — often at the expense of a company’s bottom line. First Bank takes a closer look at physical inventory theft and inventory accounting fraud, and the steps business owners can take…

  • Wilmington University’s Online Esports Certificate: Turn Gaming Into a Career

    Wilmington University’s Online Esports Certificate: Turn Gaming Into a Career

    Careers in esports now extend beyond competitive gaming into areas like digital media, social media management, technology, and event operations. Wilmington University’s online Esports Certificate Program helps students build practical, career-focused skills for the growing esports and gaming industries. Designed for students interested in esports management, digital communication, and technology, the 18-credit certificate program combines coursework in:…

  • Your SBA Loan Questions, Answered by First Bank

    Your SBA Loan Questions, Answered by First Bank

    Small business owners exploring financing options often have questions about SBA loans — how they work, what they can be used for, and whether their business qualifies. First Bank’s SBA lending team has compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions to help business owners make informed decisions. Q: What are SBA loans?…

  • Delaware County Community College and Partners Unite to Build America’s Shipbuilding Workforce

    Delaware County Community College and Partners Unite to Build America’s Shipbuilding Workforce

    As the United States works to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity and maritime competitiveness, two federally funded workforce initiatives are demonstrating how national collaboration can support this critical industry. On May 5, leaders from Delaware County Community College, Hanwha Philly Shipyard Incorporated (HPSI), and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy convened at DCCC’s Marple Campus and at the…

  • Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning

    Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning

    Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping firmly into the spotlight — and it’s bringing bald eagles, steam locomotives, and a World Cup watch party with it. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made that case…

  • Tutors to Teachers: WilmU and Reading Assist Turn Classroom Dreams Into Reality 

    Tutors to Teachers: WilmU and Reading Assist Turn Classroom Dreams Into Reality 

    For those who are passionate about helping children succeed, becoming a teacher is a meaningful next step. Wilmington University, in partnership with Reading Assist, is helping to create a clear and accessible path to the classroom.  An Accessible Path to a Teaching Career  The Tutors to Teachers Delaware program addresses two critical needs: supporting students in the classroom today and preparing the next…

  • How Three DCCC Students Helped Preserve Community History and Found Their Calling in the Process

    How Three DCCC Students Helped Preserve Community History and Found Their Calling in the Process

    When Delaware County Community College Professor Tanya Gardner asked for volunteers in her Interpersonal Communication class, she wasn’t just filling slots for a library event. She was, unknowingly, changing the career trajectories of three of her students. The assignment brought students Katy Gallagher, Paulina Jaus, and Taya Vietro to Ardmore Library for Community Scanning Day…