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Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Chesco Housing Market
If you’re buying or selling a home in this current real estate housing market, you know that it is a “seller’s market” in Chester County due to the current climate of low inventory and high demand. Add in the fact that interest rates are extremely low and you have a tight market for buyers looking…
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DeSales MBA Among First in Pennsylvania to Offer Cyber Security Concentration
DeSales University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is helping pave the way for cyber security professionals to pursue a graduate business degree. The program is among the first in Pennsylvania to offer a new concentration in this field. The degree is aimed toward cyber security professionals who are interested in getting an MBA to…
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USA Today: Despite Sharing a Border, Two Local School Districts Encapsulate PA’s Disparity in School Funding
Sitting side by side, the Lower Merion School District and Philadelphia School District provide a perfect example of the disparity in school funding for Pennsylvania and the effects educational gerrymandering has on children who do not live in affluent communities, writes Alia Wong in a 3,100-word investigation for USA Today. Pennsylvania ranks 45th in the…
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Pottstown’s Hobart’s Run Takes it to the River for Annual 5K
The Annual Hobart’s Run 5K takes a new path this year on Sunday, November 14: The beautiful Schuylkill River trail will be the location for “Hobart’s Run By The River,” the nonprofit’s primary annual fundraiser. Hobart’s Run By The River will provide a flat, easy run compared to the hilly course used in previous runs, looking…
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Wegmans-Anchored Shopping Center in Montco Up for Sale
Providence Town Center, the open-air shopping center anchored by Wegmans in Collegeville, has hit the market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot property that is currently owned by Brandolini Cos. is expected to sell for upwards of $160 million. The retail center is positioned on 80 acres. The Wegmans on the…
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Perkiomen School Excited to Host Open House Events This Fall Beginning Friday
Perkiomen School invites prospective families to learn more about their day and boarding experiences for students in grades 6-12 and post-graduates. The independent school, located in Pennsburg, PA, will be hosting both in-person and virtual events throughout the fall and winter. At this school, students uncover possibilities. The supportive environment enables students to discover what…
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Nappen & Associates Announces New Tenant, Unique Furniture, in Quakertown
Montgomeryville-based industrial real estate developer and property manager, Nappen & Associates, is pleased to announce its newest tenant, Unique Furniture. The lease was executed thanks to the tireless efforts of Vice President of Leasing at Nappen & Associates, Tracy Flissar. The Danish-based furniture company, Unique Furniture, signed a lease with Nappen & Associates for a…
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Customers Bank Director of Multicultural Banking Announced Congreso de Latinos Unidos New Board Chair
Mr. Miguel Alban is a Senior Vice President and Director of Multicultural Banking for Customers Bank and has been welcomed as the new Board Chair at Congreso. Mr. Alban previously served on their board for 3 years and was the recipient of the “40 Under 40″ award in 2021 by Al Día News. Mr. Alban…
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DeSales University One-Credit MBA Class Offered This Month
Interested in refreshing your management and leadership skills? Take a weekend class at DeSales University this month, while earning one credit towards an MBA. Managing and Leading People: A Day to Day Guide It is 1 Credit offered over 2 weekends. Virtual sessions are held on Zoom. Participants will learn how to analyze and evaluate…
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Customers Bank CEO and President Sam Sidhu Shares Executive Insights
Sam Sidhu, the new CEO and President of Customers Bank, spoke with Sandy Smith, Market President and Publisher of the Philadelphia Business Journal, about his plans for the bank’s expansion and other news during a feature video that is part of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Executive Insights series. The one-on-one interview introduced Sam Sidhu to…
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Meet the Director: Dr. Karen Kent, DeSales MBA Program
In Montgomery County and the surrounding areas, The DeSales University and its MBA program has been at the forefront of graduate education for years, thanks in part to the Director of the Program, Dr. Karen Kent. Dr. Karen Kent joined DeSales MBA in July of 2019 as Director of the MBA Program. She came to…
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Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Unveils a New Approach to Student Schedules, “Monarchs in Motion”
Selecting the learning environment that will best nurture and develop your daughter during her high school years is a momentous decision that can influence the rest of her life. Understanding that this time in her life is formative, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School continues to innovate and provide opportunities for students to enrich and balance…
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Four Gwynedd Mercy Students Recognized By the National Merit Scholarship Program
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation have included two students from Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School among approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 67th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Anna Marie Patti ’22 and Hayley Young ’22 have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million…
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Pottstown’s Edgewood Historic Cemetery Volunteers Plan Second Art Fair and Cleanup Event on October 23
When the volunteers of the previously abandoned Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High Street in Pottstown, planned to combine a grounds cleanup with an Art Fair fundraiser, they were not sure if the creative twist would appeal to vendors or participants. However, it was so successful the group has planned another event for…
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La Salle College High School: Building a Community Inside Its School
Choosing a high school for your son is a big decision as it can put him on a positive path for his future. When you choose a school like La Salle College High School, you are giving your son the opportunity to be part of a very special community. “I think a lot of schools…
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beMarketing Named to Philadelphia 100 List of Fastest-Growing Companies For Sixth Straight Year
Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia has named beMarketing to their list of the 100 fastest-growing private companies in the region. This is the sixth consecutive year for beMarketing’s recognition on the prestigious list. “We are extremely excited to continually rank among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia,” said Founder and CEO of beMarketing Brandon Rost. “It…
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Looking to Redo Your Kitchen on a Budget? Turn to the Team at Let’s Face It
When David Cerami started his kitchen and bathroom remodeling business 38 years ago, there was no such thing as cabinet refacing. Today, Let’s Face It is one of the most well-respected companies in the region, refacing hundreds of cabinets in the area each year. What makes them special? They’ve developed a high-quality cabinet restoration process…
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First-year Chestnut Hill College Student and Entrepreneur Launches Own Business While in High School
As Safiyyah Witherspoon ’25, spends the summer preparing to be a freshman at Chestnut Hill College, she is also celebrating her first year as a small business owner. Witherspoon launched her line, Feegenics, a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetic line, in June 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and right as she completed her junior…
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