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Make a Career in Audiovisual Technology; Join the Innovative Team at Haverford Systems
An audiovisual technology leader based in Downingtown, Haverford Systems designs and installs cutting-edge A/V systems across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for some of the region’s most well-known companies. Within Haverford Systems are two globally recognized camera brands, PTZOptics and HuddleCamHD, that are integral to the company’s success and position as an industry leader. Operating…
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Summer on the Waterfront Now in High Gear with Return of Independence Blue Cross Summerfest
The Independence Blue Cross Summerfest, one of the Philadelphia waterfront’s favorite summertime traditions, is now under way. The theme this summer is “more is more,” inviting visitors to try plenty of new amenities, including the expansion to a new, 18-hole mini-golf course, an enormous arcade, more amusement rides, and an expanded menu of culinary delights…
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3 Ways to Utilize a Reverse Mortgage to Strengthen Your Financial Situation
Reverse mortgages can often be a misunderstood financial option for many consumers. One of the many reasons: since you must be 62 to obtain a reverse mortgage, consumers don’t get as much experience early on in their financial journeys as they would with credit cards or student loans. Driving this point home, a recent WSFS…
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Nurse Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania Eligible for $5,000 Award
For the second year in a row, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has partnered with The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania to recognize an entrepreneurial nurse in Pennsylvania with the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award. Guardian Nurses is again sponsoring the $5,000 prize to be given to the winner. To be considered for the Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award, applicants must…
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For Some Retirees, Real Estate Is Right Choice for Their 401(k)
Some investors are choosing to forego Wall Street on their road to retirement and are instead putting their money in real estate as their 401(k), write Veronica Dagher and Anne Tergesen for The Wall Street Journal. Instead of relying on the stock market to secure their future, real-estate retirees prefer the steady income they receive…
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Should You Wait for Rates to Come Down Before Buying a Home?
If you’ve been wondering whether you should wait for mortgage rates to come down before you buy a house, you’re not alone. High rates and home prices have made many prospective buyers decide to sit out of the housing market. Over the past few years, we’ve seen mortgage rates climb from as low as three percent…
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Firstrust Bank Sponsors Southampton Days 4th of July Parade
Firstrust Bank, a family-owned financial institution with a 90-year legacy of fostering trust and stability through generations, is once again sponsoring the Southampton Days 4th of July Parade in Bucks County. Beginning at 9:30 AM, the parade will form at Jaymor Road in Southampton and proceed north on Second Streek Pike, before ending at Klingler…
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Wilmington University’s Dr. Angela Herman Lauds Vitally Important Role of Nurses at VMS Awards Reception
Dr. Angela Herman, Chair of the Health Sciences Programs within Wilmington University’s College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, delivered a memorable speech at the 2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars Awards Reception & Celebration last month at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center. Below is her speech in its entirety. ________________ Good evening. What a…
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Once-Perfect Match of Private-Equity and Pension Funds Creating Expensive Problems for Investment Managers
Private-equity and pension funds were once considered a match made in heaven, but now the honeymoon period seems to be over, writes Heather Gillers for The Wall Street Journal. When companies and states in the U.S. first started handing over control of some worker retirement savings, they received a promise of high returns after 10…
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Former Governor: The Legislature Should Reject Any Attempt to Create a Different Tax Rate for So-Called ‘Skill Game’ Devices
Twenty years ago this week, I was in my second year as Governor. My team and I were in the midst of negotiating the State Budget for 2004-2005. A major part of that budget involved passage of the Gaming Act, which brought casino gaming — slot machines to be exact — to the Commonwealth. Gaming industry…
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Haverford Systems Shares the Eight Biggest A/V Trends from InfoComm 2024
InfoComm 2024 was nothing short of a spectacular showcase of the latest and greatest in audiovisual technology. As one of the premier events in the A/V industry, InfoComm brings together innovators, experts, and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore cutting-edge technologies and trends. Haverford Systems, an A/V integrator based in Downingtown, attended this year’s…
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17 Memorable Lodging Options Near Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is a Chester County treasure in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, just a short distance from Philadelphia International Airport, that draws nature lovers and horticulture enthusiasts from all over the world. Its sprawling landscapes, seasonal displays, and breathtaking conservatories offer a bucket list experience with a serene escape from the hustle and…
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Philadelphia Mayor Taps into Entrepreneurial Wisdom of Firstrust Bank’s Richard J. Green
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker recently launched a new business-roundtable initiative that leverages the expertise and influence of prominent local leaders in order to capture the voice of the business community and ultimately improve the ease of doing business in Philadelphia. There are nine different sector roundtables, each focused on some industry or aspect of doing…
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Key Questions to Consider When Crafting Your Effective Tax Strategy
With April 15 behind us, many business owners view this as a chance to set aside thinking about taxes for months. While they will pay their quarterly estimates and work with their CPA to address any notices they receive, these business owners welcome the opportunity to not think about taxes until next year’s busy season.…
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Like Its Banking Partner, Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale Captures Spirit of Family-Run Businesses
Under the stewardship of four generations of the Kieffer family, Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale has been serving residents of the Delaware Valley for more than a century and captures well the spirit of family-run enterprises. Sunday, June 23, was National Family Owned & Operated Business Day, a time to recognize and promote the contributions of…
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C&N Teams Raise More Than $98,000 for Local Senior Citizens
As a community-oriented financial services institution, C&N teammates raised more than $98,000 in 2023 through the bank’s Giving Back, Giving Together program to support local senior organizations. In addition to monetary donations, teammates collected 3,022 essential items and volunteered 166 hours at senior centers. C&N partnered with these organizations that support seniors, helping to ensure…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential landmark funding from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The Circuit Trails, a network of more than 411 miles of multi-use trails in the region, is eligible to receive more than $200 million in…
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ETHOS Treatment’s Cait Kish Honored with Caron Foundation Unsung Hero Award
Cait Kish of ETHOS Treatment LLC received the Unsung Hero Award from the Caron Foundation during the 22nd Annual Greater Philadelphia Community Awards Breakfast. The event is dedicated to recognizing individuals who have made significant, selfless contributions to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and delivering treatment as an alternative to the pain of addiction to alcohol…
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