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PBJ Recognizes Meridian Bank’s Christopher Annas as a 2025 Most Admired CEO
Christopher Annas was recently featured by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of its 2025 Most Admired CEOs, and the recognition reflects a leadership story rooted in long-term vision, disciplined growth, and community commitment. As Chairman and CEO of Meridian Bank, Annas has spent more than 20 years building the institution from a startup into…
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Artful Impact: An Evening of Comedy Supporting Chester County Futures Students
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center is set to host CCF Comedy Night on Friday, Jan. 30. This Artful Impact event features a special performance by Comedian Glen Tickle and promises an evening where laughter fuels change for Chester County students. “We are very excited for this collaboration with Uptown,” said Katie Duffus, Executive Director of…
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Surprise Gift from Santa Brings Holiday Magic to Local Family
The spirit of the season was present at the Jennersville YMCA on Saturday, Dec. 20, when a local family received a heartfelt surprise during the Jennersville YMCA’s annual Breakfast with Santa event. As families gathered to enjoy breakfast, holiday activities, and time with Santa Claus, one family was unexpectedly presented with a special gift —…
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Robert Hankin Named to PBJ’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs List
Robert “Bob” Hankin was recently featured by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 2025 Most Admired CEOs, spotlighting his leadership and vision at the helm of Hankin Group, the family-owned real estate development and property management firm he has helped grow into a regional leader. Under Hankin’s guidance, the Hankin Group has become…
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People’s Light Opens 2026 Season With ‘Steel Magnolias’
People’s Light, Chester County’s destination for award-winning theatre and live arts, kicks off the new year with Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias, playing Jan. 14-Feb.15, 2026, on the Steinbright Stage. Directed by longtime Company Artist and Artistic Director Emerita Abigail Adams, this production features a powerhouse ensemble, whose shared sisterhood as Company Artists mirrors the journey…
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CADY Studios Expands to Hankin Group’s Eagleview in Exton
CADY Studios, the largest high school and senior photography company in the United States, signed a lease for 6,781 square feet at Hankin Group‘s 411 Eagleview Boulevard. The new Eagleview studio, expected to open in summer 2026, will expand CADY’s Pennsylvania footprint and bring its signature senior portrait experience to Exton families. With 21 locations throughout the country, CADY has built a reputation for transforming senior portrait sessions into a curated, unforgettable experience. The company also partners with local…
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From Crisis to Continuity: Crozer’s Family Medicine Residency Finds New Home at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
The news rocketed around the health care industry and the Philadelphia region. The corporate owners of Crozer were declaring bankruptcy and shutting down the health system, based in Delaware County. The implications for regional health care were massive; for the residents, it meant their training was at risk, and the patients under their care might…
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Malven-Based Meridian Bank Opens Full-Service Branch in Bonita Springs
Meridian Bank has opened a new full-service branch in Bonita Springs, Fla. This expansion builds on the success of Meridian’s Loan Production Office, which opened in Bonita Springs in 2022 to serve the growing commercial lending needs of the region. The new full-service branch, located at 12611 Bonita Beach Road, marks another milestone in Meridian…
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HFHCC Elevates Affordable Housing Solutions Before State Lawmakers
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) continues to build momentum in its mission to expand access to safe, affordable housing, with recent advocacy and community engagement efforts reinforcing its long-standing role as a local leader in housing solutions. Specifically, HFHCC has been widely recognized for pioneering the Habitat Tower model — an innovative mixed-income…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this week, Aqua is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips…
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DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has signed a new transfer agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) that will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Art-Studio, Graphic Design, or Photography. PCA&D is a four-year, private art college in Lancaster that offers…
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CCOIC’s Javonna Wylie to Speak at Public Networking & Career Clothing Drive
The Chester County OIC President and CEO, Javonna Wylie, will serve as a featured panelist at the Welcoming Center and The Wardrobe’s Networking & Career Clothing Drive on Dec. 18. This inspiring community event, held at The Wardrobe Office in Philadelphia, is open to the public and designed to uplift and empower women on their…





























































