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These Two Accomplishments Confirm the Value of a Harcum College Nursing Education
Harcum College’s Nursing Program has realized two significant accomplishments in 2020. First, the accrediting body for college-level nursing programs (ACEN) awarded Harcum’s program an unprecedented eight-year accreditation in recognition of the program outcomes and the high quality of a Harcum nursing education, according to Fran Schuda, Nursing Program Director. “This important achievement is a reflection of Fran Schuda’s tireless commitment to achieving…
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Money-Draining Food Myths
The road to better health may sometimes involve an extra expense here and there, but you should be careful about wasting money on diet ideas with promises that are more based on myth than fact. Identified below are four diet strategies that may be ineffective and financially expensive. Vitamins and Supplements Americans spend more than…
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Pottstown Native, Former Cadet at Valley Forge Military Academy on Ballot for College Football HOF
Pottstown native Aaron Beasley, a former cadet at Valley Forge Military Academy, is on the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Beasley, a 1991 graduate of Pottstown High School, attended VFMA for the 1991-92 school year, before starring as a cornerback at West Virginia. “When I went to Valley Forge…
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Matthew C. Mayer Joins Brumbaugh Wealth Management as Director of Financial Planning
Matthew C. Mayer has joined Exton-based Brumbaugh Wealth Management as Director of Financial Planning. Mayer was most recently employed as a Client Account Administrator with Vanguard Group. His career in the financial services industry began in 2012 when, upon graduating from Gettysburg College with honors, he joined Vanguard as a Client Relationship Associate. He then…
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Find Out What’s Ahead for Businesses and Individuals in RKL’s 2020 Election Webinar: Register Now
2020 has been a challenging year as companies and individuals have faced a global pandemic, shutdowns, re-openings, and a looming presidential election that could dramatically alter tax and economic policy for 2021 and beyond. Professional services firm RKL LLP has been there to help organizations throughout the region cut through the noise and focus on…
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Malvern Bank Sponsors Brandywine Polo Club for Sixth Consecutive Year
Malvern Bank, National Association was the presenting sponsor of the last match of the Brandywine Polo Club’s summer season. The Richie Jones Memorial Exhibition, named for an avid horseman and member of the Polo Club, was held on Oct. 18. Brandywine Polo Club, a United States Polo Association club, brings the passion of polo and…
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Concerned How the Outcome of the Election Might Impact the Market? This Info Should Allay Your Fears
As we are in the final days before the election, you may be concerned about how the outcome might impact the market. We expect volatility, particularly if we do not know who wins the election and the decision is delayed as ballots are counted for what could be days after Nov. 3. We are here…
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The Shows Must Go On: Malvern Bank Goes Behind the Scenes with Horse Show Management
By Hillary Dobbs As 2020 has progressed, the equestrian community has worked hard to address the new challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Horse shows are a crucial part of the industry and returning to the show ring was of paramount importance for everyone involved. For horse show organizers, there were many challenges presented with…
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Local Advisory Firm RKL Named Among the Best Places to Work in PA for Fourth Consecutive Year
Professional services firm RKL has once again been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. This statewide awards program annually identifies the commonwealth’s top 100 employers through workplace data and demographics and employee survey results. “We’re proud that the commitment and dedication of the RKL team has earned us recognition as…
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Buddy’s Burgers Provides Free Lunch to Thank Staff of Bryn Mawr Rehab
Coatesville native Bob Hewczuk – the co-owner and co-founder of West Chester-based Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts, and Fries – was at the helm of the Buddy’s Food Truck as it visited Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, a part of Main Line Health, in Malvern last week. Since his father arrived at Bryn Mawr Rehab in early September,…
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Energy Transfer’s First Responder Fund Surpasses $1 Million in Grants to Emergency Services Throughout PA
After it recently granted $34,700 to the Lower Chichester Volunteer Fire Department, Energy Transfer’s First Responder Fund surpassed $1 million in funding distributed to emergency services throughout Pennsylvania. “We were very fortunate to receive this grant, which allowed us to replace 10 sets of turnout gear for our firefighters,” said Lower Chichester Fire Chief Brandon…
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Meridian Bank’s ‘High-Performance Culture’ Helps It Earn ‘Sm-All Star’ Status
Meridian Bank has earned a spot on Piper Sandler’s annual list of top-performing U.S. small-cap banks and thrifts, also known as the “Sm-All Stars.” Piper Sandler, a leading middle-market investment bank and institutional securities firm, publishes this list annually in order to “uncover the next crop of stellar mid-cap banks before they are discovered by…
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RKL Examines U.S. Merger & Acquisition Activity, Offers Tips to Buyers, Sellers in New Report
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on daily life and the economy. Similarly, it has had a major impact on merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2020. The Transaction Advisory Services team at local professional services firm RKL published a U.S. M&A Market Update to shed light on M&A trends across the nation and provide…
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Citadel Credit Union Now Accepting Nominations for Its Heart of Learning Award Program
Citadel Credit Union has kicked off the 19th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Award program, which honors local teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program accepts nominations from students, other teachers, administrators, and members of the community. Nominations are accepted through Dec. 31, 2020. According to Citadel, recognizing teachers is…
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Thinking About Earning Your MBA? Learn More at Lerner College’s Wednesday Drop-In Sessions
Thinking about earning your MBA? Meet with the MBA admissions team at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics during an upcoming Wednesday Zoom Drop-In Session from 12-2 PM to discuss any questions you may have about earning an MBA. Lerner’s admissions team will answer your questions and help you design…
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Start Preparing for Your Next Career Move; Attend WilmU’s Virtual Open House on Wednesday
Wilmington University invites you to join it online for a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 11 AM-5 PM. Meet with WilmU representatives to learn about: flexible, 100 percent online degrees and certificates to help build your skills and prepare you for your next career move supportive online faculty, tech resources, and student…
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Pioneering Educator Instrumental in Founding Delaware County Community College Dies at 85
West Goshen Township resident Eugene Kray, a pioneering educator who helped forward adult learning in the region, has died at the age of 85, writes Bonnie Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kray was instrumental in founding Delaware County Community College. He moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania in 1967 to help with the creation of…







































