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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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Immaculata University Adds Family Nurse Practitioner to M.S.N. Offerings
Immaculata University is now offering a new track within its Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Professionals in this advanced nursing specialty have in-depth knowledge and skills to provide primary care for families and individuals, from prenatal and pediatric to adult and elder care. “A profession as a family nurse…
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Here’s How Wilmington University Gives You Credit for What You Already Know
Wilmington University turns prior learning experiences into academic credit in many different ways that mean spending less time and money to earn a degree. A lot less. If you’ve taken some college courses, if you’ve completed certifications, or if you have military experience, it all adds up to prior learning that can do extra duty work for you. In fact,…
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Phoenixville Native Uses Drone to Scan Philadelphia’s Hidden Beauty
Chris Hytha, a 26-year-old Phoenixville native, fell in love with the Philadelphia skyline in middle school during a family visit to Center City, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “That experience is really what led me to study architecture, to explore the city, and to try to find a way to get to the…
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Immaculata University Adds Three Minors to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers
Immaculata University is offering new minors in digital forensics, emergency management, and applied politics and policy for the fall semester. These interdisciplinary minors can build upon the academic foundations of undergraduate disciplines in criminology, emergency planning and management, nursing, public administration, information systems, and business among others. “One of Immaculata’s main goals is to prepare students…
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West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino Set to Retire
West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino, Ph.D., who leads the largest university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has announced to the West Chester University community that he will retire in the summer of 2024. Having led the institution as its 15th president for more than six years and having served the university now for…
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Area Couple’s Pampered Pooch Has Anything But ‘Ruff’ Life
The “child” of Coatesville couple Sherry Tran and Ray Cruz who has his own bedroom, bathroom, and snack bar, is none other than their 3-year-old mini Bernedoodle, Oliver, writes Erin Keller for the New York Post. Tran and Cruz moved from a small apartment to a four-bedroom home that allowed them to renovate a room…
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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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1940s West Chester Actor Once Left Lasting Impression on Local Family
A celebrity encounter with actor Claude Rains, who once lived in West Chester, left a lasting mark on a man whose family owned a small inn in the Pocono Mountains in the 1950s and early 1960s, writes John Kelly for The Washington Post. Watson Bullock first met the popular actor when he arrived at the…
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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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The Center for Loss and Bereavement Announces the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event
The Center for Loss and Bereavement, a leading comprehensive grief center serving the greater Philadelphia region, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Fields of Hope Event. This event, held on a private farm in Worchester Township, aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization while providing a unique and uplifting experience for attendees. …
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Home Built Nearly Century Ago for Hires Root Beer Family Hits Market
A Berwyn home built nearly a century ago in the English Cotswold manor style for a member of the Hires Root Beer family has hit the market for $1.425 million, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 5,621-square-foot residence was constructed for Harrison S. Hires, one of the sons of Charles Elmer Hires,…
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Free Concert at West Chester University Features Alumni Jazz Ensemble
Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, the premiere jazz ensemble group out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for a free concert on Thursday, July 20, at 7 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street, West Chester. The concert to…
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The OMNIA Group Architects Take New Hope by Storm
The OMNIA Group Architects, founded in 1993, has an extensive and wide range of portfolio builds in both residential and commercial projects. Partners Gene Grimaldi and Brian Mann, along with their experienced and talented staff, are committed to bringing top-notch architectural design and beauty to the places you call home and work And now, the…
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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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Founder of Elysium Marketing Group Details Why She Finally Niched Her Agency
Starting a marketing agency is equally as exhilarating as it is nerve-wracking. Throughout the 8.5 years of owning my agency, Elysium Marketing Group, I’ve made it a habit of reading books and articles from the best marketing minds and agency owners. One common theme I had read over and over again was that a marketing agency should…
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Tower Health Sells Shuttered Brandywine Hospital
A letter of intent has been signed by both Tower Health and Penn Medicine for the purchase of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 85-acre campus was closed on Jan. 31, 2022 in an effort to relieve Tower Health’s financial struggles as it remains with over…
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Cash Isn’t The Most Exciting Asset, But It Belongs In Your Financial Planning
Cash may not be the most exciting asset class, but it’s essential. Cash is an alternative investment that not enough people are talking about. In today’s market environment, with interest rates rising and high volatility, cash can provide a safe haven for investors. However, many financial advisors may not be eager to recommend it if they aren’t…
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