Pennsylvania
-
First Bank: Why is Self-Care Important?
With the start of a new school year, September is the perfect time to refine your self-care habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “individuals, families, and communities promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability.” During this Self-Care Awareness Month, think about how you can treat…
-
Pennsylvania School Funding Crisis: Why Most Districts Can’t Meet State Standards
Despite a 2016 funding formula aimed at equalizing district finances in Pennsylvania, a school funding crisis means a staggering 80 percent of its school districts fail to secure sufficient funds to provide optimal education to their students, writes Maddie Hanna, Kasturi Pananjady, and Jasen Lofor for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The disparities in funding are starkly…
-
DELCO Careers – Aqua Pennsylvania
Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., knows that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why they take seriously their mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Aqua is guided by a set of principles that embody the character of the company and inspire…
-
Pennsylvania’s War on Spotted Lanternflies is an Uphill Battle
When spotted lanternflies first arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive species stirred fears of the decimation of the state’s vineyards and timber production, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Those fears never fully materialized, in part due to a swift reaction of residents who went on a killing spree against the insect driven…
-
Folds of Honor Building Match Fund for 9/11 Radio-thon to Benefit Military Families
Folds of Honor military families will be benefiting from the 14th Annual AM790 WAEB Radio-thon, which will be held the week of Sept. 11. Hosted by Bobby Gunther Walsh and Gene Dickinson from 7 AM – 10 AM from Sept. 6 – 11, this will be the fourth time that the Folds of Honor and…
-
4,000 Penn College Students Can Walk to Wawa’s Next Store in Williamsport
Wawa continues its convenience store expansion with a new location on Maynard Street in Williamsport, PA, writes Melissa Farenish for NorthcentralPA.com. This time, the new store will be within walking distance of 4,000 Penn College students. It will also be about a half-mile from its competitor, Sheetz. The store will open at Maynard Commons across…
-
Wawa Store proposed at former Lebanon County Riding Club
The latest Wawa expansion is happening in Lebanon County, where a convenience store will be built at the site of a former riding club, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa plans to build a 6,000-square-foot store with indoor seating and gas pumps at 2500 Quentin Road in West Cornwall Township, according to the township.…
-
C&N Welcomes Kathryn Sellers as a Mortgage Loan Originator
C&N, the leading financial services company in the region, welcomed Kathryn “Katie” Sellers Mortgage Loan Originator II based in Doylestown. Katie brings over two decades of mortgage lending experience to her new role and will work with clients on residential mortgage loans to help them buy, build or refinance their homes. “[Katie’s] background in construction…
-
Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout Chester County and meet with Chamber members, other job creators, and community leaders to hear their input on items that impact their respective sectors. Whether in the hospitality industry,…
-
Five Percent Toll Increase Approved by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for Next Year
Driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about to become more expensive, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently approved a five percent toll increase for 2024, write Patrick Damp and John Shumway for CBS News. The new rates will take effect on January 7 and will apply to both E-ZPass holders and Toll By Plate. “As…
-
Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes Kris Maher for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s definitely a major coverup,” said Dennis Parada, who has been chasing the gold for over 40 years. The gold Parada was looking…
-
New $400 Million Training Program Will Prepare Pennsylvania Workers for Infrastructure Jobs
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order earlier this week that created a $400 million training program that will prepare up to 10,000 Pennsylvania workers for jobs created by federal infrastructure investments, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Grants awarded by the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program are designed to provide companies, contractors,…
-
Highest Grade Insecticide Might Be Effective Against Spotted Lanternflies, But It Is Also Deadly to Many Plants
Spotted lanternflies are continuing to wreak havoc across Pennsylvania, with hundreds of thousands of invasive pests making their home in gardens and backyards across the state, writes John Hayes for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Homeowners desperate for solutions for dealing with the bug have turned to official sources for help, with little results. Kristine Masta, whose…
-
The Path to Financial Freedom
Financial freedom is the ultimate goal of every individual seeking financial stability. It refers to a state of having enough wealth, assets, and resources to sustain your desired lifestyle without worrying about money. Achieving financial freedom allows you to make choices based on your interests, dreams, and values, rather than being driven solely by financial…
-
Folds of Honor to Host 2023 Wingman Open in Bethlehem
The Folds of Honor Eastern PA-NJ Chapter, along with honorary Co-Chairmen John Hatch Borneman and Jim Zellner, will be hosting the 4th Annual Wingman Open Pennsylvania on Sept. 18 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem. Over 300 golfers will have exclusive access to the Weyhill, Grace and Old (the site of the 42nd US Senior…
-
Pennsylvania’s Deficient Bridges Still High But Decreasing
While the number of deficient bridges in Pennsylvania continues to go down, the Keystone State still has a higher percentage of spans that need repairs than most other states, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A new analysis of federal records shows that Pennsylvania has the sixth-largest percentage of deficient bridges in the…
-
Centre County Wawa Moves Delco Vibe Into State College Area
Wawa’s westernmost outpost in Pennsylvania is moving closer to reality as the company submitted its land development plans for its first Wawa store in Centre County, along Benner Pike near Bellefonte, writes Geoff Rushton for StateCollege.com. A Wawa spokesman said the hope is to open several stores in the State College area. The proposed store…
-
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. …
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
