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Giant Funds Are Taking over Wall Street
Giant funds are taking over the financial system, with top firms now controlling amounts that rival the economies of many large countries, writes Matt Wirz for The Wall Street Journal. Asset managers are entering new business areas and blurring the lines of who does what on Wall Street. In the process, they are nudging the…
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Immersive Hybrid Meetings with 360-Degree Cameras: Philly Tech Trends with Haverford Systems
Imagine being able to capture every angle of a meeting room, with every participant included equally, regardless of their physical location. This is precisely what 360-degree cameras offer —a panoramic view that eliminates blind spots and creates a more immersive meeting experience. Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, provides insight into how…
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USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer Recognize Firstrust Bank as a Top Workplace for 2024
The hard-earned reputation that Firstrust Bank has for treating its customers well starts with the way it treats its employees. After all, they’re the most important assets the bank has for serving its customers. One might even say that Firstrust employees are like a family, which seems appropriate for a 90-year-old, family-owned enterprise. As an…
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Citadel Credit Union to Host Webinar on Tax Planning Throughout the Wealth Cycle on May 8
Citadel Credit Union will host a webinar, entitled “The Tax Journey: Accumulation to Wealth Transfer,” on Wednesday, May 8 from 12-1 PM. Seth Borders, Senior Financial Advisor, will discuss: A Certified Financial Planner with more than 10 years in the industry, Borders works one-on-one with Citadel members and the local community to design and implement…
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Get to Know WilmU at Open House on Wednesday
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at an Open House on Wednesday, May 1 from 11 AM-7 PM. Prospective students can attend either online or in person at the Pratt Student Center on WilmU’s New Castle Campus, located at 320 North Dupont Highway. In addition to having the application fee waived…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Bucks County
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps and a street crossing, forges an ADA-accessible connection on the D&L Trail that was previously impassable due to the bridge abutment at Bridge Street; creates a more-than-75-mile section of uninterrupted…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration encourages people across the country to get outside and enjoy the nation’s exceptional trails and trail systems. How you choose to participate in Celebrate Trails Day is entirely up to…
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What to Know About PECO’s Default Service Plan
As an electric distribution company, PECO is focused on the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to area homes and businesses. While we are focused on the poles and wires, we do not own power plants or generate electricity, so we need to purchase energy for our customers through competitive market-based contracts. Specifically, we do…
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How WSFS Bank Is Making Foreign Exchange a Less Foreign Concept for Its Customers
Touchstone Home Products has roots that originated 38 years ago and has since grown to be an industry leader in electric fireplaces, patio heaters, TV lift cabinets, and other home goods. The company has continually exceeded customer expectations and, as the business evolved, took an interest in electric fireplaces — a product that was only…
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Investors’ Concerns About America’s Bonds Intensify
Following a string of weak auctions for U.S. Treasurys, investors are becoming increasingly concerned that the market will not be able to absorb an incoming influx of government debt, writes Eric Wallerstein for The Wall Street Journal. A hotter-than-expected inflation report triggered a selloff that worsened last week, following weak demand for a $39 billion…
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Prestigious Award for PTZOptics Underscores Chester County’s Growing Influence in the Tech Industry
Downingtown-based PTZOptics has marked another milestone in the technology sector by winning the prestigious Product of the Year Award at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Recognized for its revolutionary remote production system, PTZOptics Hive, the company is putting Chester County on the map in the global broadcast and media technology industry. A Testament…
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Firstrust Bank Expands Access for First-Time Homebuyers
Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank is opening doors for first-time homebuyers. The First Front Door program is now available at Firstrust Bank. The First Front Door program, administered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, provides down-payment and closing-cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers. Borrowers can qualify for up to $15,000 in assistance to make the…
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PECO Rewards Local Elementary Schools for Their Creativity with Natural Gas Safety
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to life. Part of PECO’s Natural Gas Safety Challenge, these winning videos highlighted important steps to take when smelling the distinctive rotten-egg odor of a potential natural gas leak. PECO piloted the safety video…
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Brumbaugh Wealth Management Enhances Operational Efficiency with West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
For small business owners like Kim Brumbaugh, the CEO of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, every second spent on administrative tasks like bookkeeping and payroll is time that can’t be spent in the trenches, doing the critical work that drives revenue for her Exton-based firm. “Running a business can be daunting and requires a lot of work…
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Which Grocery Chains Are the Most, Least Expensive in the Area?
A price comparison of groceries by Consumers’ Checkbook has found that Whole Foods is the most expensive grocery chain in the Philadelphia area, with Acme a close second, writes Christian Hetrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The study compared 19 grocery stores using a basket of 154 common items to compare prices. The nonprofit also compared…
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Amidst Continued Growth, Citadel Credit Union Reinforces Commitment to the Communities It Serves
Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community initiatives. Corporate Responsibility In July 2023, Citadel formalized its corporate giving and volunteer program, Citadel Cares, with a commitment of more than $2 million in the next four years and…
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Experts at The Heritage of Green Hills Help Navigate the Move to Senior Living
Moving to a senior living community is a big decision, with lots of questions and several moving parts. The staff at The Heritage of Green Hills in Berks County understands this can be overwhelming and are there to help seniors and their families navigate this often-daunting process, which often includes selling the family home, wills, estates, power…
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WSFS Bank Launches Early Pay, Enabling Customers to Receive Eligible Direct Deposits Early
WSFS Bank has launched Early Pay, which allows customers to receive eligible direct deposits from their employers up to two days early. Early Pay is also available for recurring government benefits, such as Social Security payments. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer Early Pay to our customers to help streamline their eligible direct deposits…
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