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The Hidden Costs of Caregiving
Family caregivers selflessly assist aging parents, spouses, and relatives with everything from daily tasks to complex medical needs. According to the AARP, nearly 63 million Americans now serve as family caregivers. Despite their large number, many people remain unaware of the daily challenges that caregivers face. So, for National Family Caregivers Month, we’re exploring the…
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Explore Ken Burns’s ‘The American Revolution’ at a Special Valley Forge Park Alliance Event
If Ken Burns’s storytelling gives you goosebumps, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Just weeks after the debut of his monumental PBS series The American Revolution, the Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) is bringing the conversation home with an exclusive expert panel that unpacks the drama, ideals, and human stories behind the…
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MyOfficeOps Helps Power Kind Human Foundation’s Efforts to Deliver Clean Water to Underserved Regions
Chat with Nick Schwartz for even a minute, and you’ll immediately notice a pattern — that the conversation always circles back to the same thing. The families the Kind Human Foundation serves and the simple belief that clean water should never be out of reach. Schwartz is the Director of Kind Human, a nonprofit organization…
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Eastern University Football Team Headed to NCAA Playoffs After Claiming First-Ever Conference Title
Eastern University’s football team has claimed the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championship in just its third official season of play. The Eagles defeated Stevenson University, 16-10, on Saturday, marking a historic milestone for the young program. “This team has shown extraordinary grit all season,” said head coach Billy Crocker. “To accomplish something this significant in just our…
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Citadel Credit Union Marks 25 Years of Honoring Educators During American Education Week
During American Education Week, Citadel Credit Union is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards (CHOLA), a program that has recognized more than 430 local educators and distributed nearly $600,000 in grants to teachers across Greater Philadelphia. This milestone year is not just about looking back but about listening. To commemorate…
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Couple Flips, Maintains Authenticity of Squire Cheyney’s Estate in Thornbury
In 2013, John Murphy, a history buff with a keen interest in the Revolutionary War, and his wife Vicki purchased Squire Thomas Cheyney’s estate – a house and 11.9 acres – in Thornbury for $80,000. Now, after three years of restoration aimed at preserving its authenticity, it’s on the market for $2.199 million, writes Alan…
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500 Miles of Circuit Trails Redefine How Communities Connect Across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey
On any given weekend, the Schuylkill River Trail hums with life — runners weaving past families on bikes, friends meeting at the water’s edge, and walkers and riders using the trail to get where they need to go. Across the Delaware River in Camden, walkers and cyclists follow the revitalized waterfront to the Ben Franklin…
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GMercyU Social Work Professor Has Personal Connection to Historical Moment in Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Wade Luquet, a professor of social work at Gwynedd Mercy University, recently had the honor of introducing the keynote speaker at The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-PA) conference. Civil rights pioneer Dr. Leona Tate served as the keynote speaker, where she shared how her place in America’s history inspired…
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Citadel Credit Union Redefines Business Banking with Expanded Team, SBA Certification, Growing Influence
Citadel Credit Union has made a major step forward in its ongoing mission to empower local businesses across Greater Philadelphia. Through strategic investments, expanded leadership, and new U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending certification, Citadel continues to redefine what business banking can look like at a community-based, member-owned financial institution. Under the leadership of Thomas…
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Awards $3 Million to Improve Healthcare Access
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has announced regional funding totaling $3 million to improve access to primary care, vision, and dental services. Grants were awarded through the IBX Foundation Blue Safety Net Health Center Grant Program to 63 health organizations representing Federally Qualified Health Centers, free, and nonprofit clinics in southeastern Pennsylvania. Across the five-county region, IBX…
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PECO Expands Customer Relief Fund to Support More Customers, Reduce Burden of Higher Energy Supply Costs
PECO has expanded its Customer Relief Fund to help more income-eligible customers manage the burden of rising energy costs. As part of the enhancements, the one-time grant amount has increased from $500 to $750 for qualifying limited- and moderate-income customers. Customers who were previously approved will automatically receive an additional $250 credit. Originally announced in July,…
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Maximizing Opportunities in a Season of Donor Giving
The holiday season can often revitalize your nonprofit’s entire fundraising landscape. For nonprofits, this infusion of generosity arrives at the perfect time. It fuels programs, lifts staff morale, and inspires teams to push toward year-end goals with renewed energy. While your team is focused on year-end program deliverables and financial reports, your donors are making…
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Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recently celebrated Havertown Carpet Co. as the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on uplifting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. As the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, Havertown Carpet Co. has been awarded up to $25,000 in promotional assets, including…
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Bucks County’s Growth Opportunity Center Earns Recognition as Top Mental Health Provider
Growth Opportunity Center, a longstanding pillar in Bucks County’s mental health landscape, has been named the Best Mental Health Practice of 2025 by the Bucks County Herald. The honor reflects a community-driven endorsement of GOC’s commitment to exemplary care across therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and support groups. “This recognition is not simply an award; it…
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GMercyU Unveils Humanoid Robot to Enhance Computer Information Science Learning
Of all the technology that Computer Information Science (CIS) majors at Gwynedd Mercy University get to use and learn from, the latest tool just might be the most impressive. This year, students are working with a new Elephant Robotics Mercury Humanoid. “Robots are already reshaping the workforce, and students graduating with these skills will have an advantage…
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Protect What You’ve Built: Use Life Insurance in Your Planning
Life insurance can be a powerful tool to incorporate into your estate and broader financial plan, particularly if you are a business owner. This is due, in large part, to the tax-free nature of income tax treatment of life insurance death benefits. Life insurance serves as a tax-efficient tool that allows you to pass wealth to…
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Philadelphia’s Favorite Winter Waterfront Tradition, the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Returns
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites all to embrace the magic of the season as the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns for its 2025-2026 season, opening Friday, Nov. 28. In addition to the beloved skating tradition, the DRWC will spread festive cheer along the waterfront with holiday offerings at Cherry Street Pier, including a Holiday…
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C&N Announces 2026 Calendar Contest Winners
C&N has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photo contest. The beloved annual tradition showcases the inspiring beauty of our region and the extraordinary talent of local amateur and professional photographers. Bernadette Chiaramonte, a photographer from Wellsboro, was named the grand-prize winner. Her photograph, a breathtaking snap of Hills Creek State Park in Tioga…
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