• PBJ Recognizes Meridian Bank’s Christopher Annas as a 2025 Most Admired CEO

    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…

  • Artful Impact: An Evening of Comedy Supporting Chester County Futures Students

    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…

  • Surprise Gift from Santa Brings Holiday Magic to Local Family

    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 —…

  • How Specialized Memory Care Neighborhoods Support Cognitive Wellness

    How Specialized Memory Care Neighborhoods Support Cognitive Wellness

    For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, thoughtfully designed environments can make a meaningful difference in daily life. Memory care neighborhoods offer more than safety and supervision — they create opportunities for older adults to experience calm, connection, and engagement through surroundings tailored to their unique needs. Why Environment Matters in…

  • Robert Hankin Named to PBJ’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs List

    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…

  • People’s Light Opens 2026 Season With ‘Steel Magnolias’

    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…

  • CADY Studios Expands to Hankin Group’s Eagleview in Exton

    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…

  • From Crisis to Continuity: Crozer’s Family Medicine Residency Finds New Home at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital

    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…

  • Malven-Based Meridian Bank Opens Full-Service Branch in Bonita Springs

    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…

  • Lamb McErlane PC Welcomes Attorneys Lauren M. Law and Li Shao

    Lamb McErlane PC Welcomes Attorneys Lauren M. Law and Li Shao

    Lamb McErlane PC, a full-service regional law firm based in West Chester, continues to expand, welcoming Attorneys Lauren M. Law and Li Shao to its litigation practice. Law is a Senior Associate at Lamb McErlane, focusing her practice on Civil and Business Litigation, and Labor and Employment Law. Law is a dedicated Trial Attorney with…

  • 48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy

    48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy

    Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun Valley High School in Aston. The graduation class included nine newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), five Upper Darby Police Department officers, and 10 Chester County…

  • HFHCC Elevates Affordable Housing Solutions Before State Lawmakers

    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…

  • Personal Care vs. Skilled Nursing: What’s the Difference?

    Personal Care vs. Skilled Nursing: What’s the Difference?

    It can be challenging when a family member or friend needs daily support around the clock with their activities of daily living. When they can no longer live independently, it may seem daunting to navigate the next steps. Many might not know the difference between personal care and skilled nursing, or which one would be…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County

    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…

  • How to Talk About Personal Care Communities with Loved Ones

    How to Talk About Personal Care Communities with Loved Ones

    When a loved one begins to need more assistance than their family can provide, it is often helpful to explore personal care communities. However, broaching the topic of moving to a more assistive level of care can be challenging, especially as emotions and stress enter the equation. An older adult may understand and recognize they…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In

    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…

  • DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design  

    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…

  • CCOIC’s Javonna Wylie to Speak at Public Networking & Career Clothing Drive

    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…