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Budgeting for Homeownership: Additional Costs Beyond the Down Payment
Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect house and are ready to make an offer. But before you place that bid, there are some additional expenses to consider that go beyond the down payment. To ensure a smooth transition into your new home and avoid any financial surprises, let’s explore some other expenses to factor into your…
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Eagleview Town Center Kicks Off Opening Week for Eagleview Summer Events
Eagleview Town Center has unveiled an array of summer events to entertain Chester County residents and visitors alike. From farmer’s markets, festivals, and outdoor concerts to craft markets and movie nights in the park, Eagleview Town Center promises an unforgettable summer experience for all. In conjunction with the weekly Eagleview Farmers Market every Thursday from…
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First Bank FSVP/Market Executive Anthony DeSenzo Receives Banker of the Year Award
J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. (JGPCO), one of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region’s most respected development and design/build organizations, hosted its annual Leadership Awards Dinner on May 9. This event honors industry leaders among brokers, bankers, engineers, and lawyers, and First Bank’s FSVP/Market Executive, Anthony DeSenzo, was recognized with the Banker of the Year Award.…
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Immaculata University To Offer New Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision for Fall 2025
Immaculata University is expanding its impact with the introduction of its first Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will launch in the fall of 2025. The 63-credit program teaches current professional counselors or related professionals the skills needed to be effective counselor educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, advanced clinicians, and client advocates. As one of the…
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S&T Bank Raises Over $100,000 To Combat Childhood Cancer
S&T Bank has made a 2024 donation of over $100,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF was founded by four-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination lived on after her passing, inspiring others to support her…
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Wilmington University Celebrates Its Class of 2024
Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies Jun. 2-3, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Del. The accomplished Class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional dedication, achieving their academic goals amid professional responsibilities and personal commitments. Graduates, spanning ages from 18 to 77, represented 60 countries on continents…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa while a school of five, 11-foot-long female copper sharks swim five inches from your face. For Holy Family University sociology professor Dr. Jenai Grigg, who found herself wide-eyed in that…
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The Hankin Invitational Returns for Its 38th Year
On Monday, Oct. 7, the 38th Annual Hankin Invitational will take place at the Whitford Country Club in Exton. Registration for the event begins on Wednesday, Jul. 10, and lasts until Sept. 2. Sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Invitational are still open and include various levels. The Hankin Invitational, now in its 38th year, has…
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Moselem Springs Golf Club Among Nation’s Hidden Gems
Moselem Springs Golf Club, located just north of Montgomery County, has earned its place among the hidden gems of golf courses in America, according to a staff report from Golfweek USA Today. The course is nestled in the lush, rolling hills of neighboring Berks County. According to its Founder, Hawley Quier, Moselem Springs is celebrated…
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Immaculata University’s Criminology Degree Shapes Alumna’s Journey to Policing
When Criminology major Jasmine Hess ’23 needed to take a science class to fulfill a core curriculum requirement during her senior year at Immaculata, her Advisor, Lisa Brown, suggested Forensic Science. Brown knew Hess was interested in law enforcement and thought Hess would enjoy learning about crime scene investigations in the class. “I loved that course and…
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Investing in You: Wilmington University Scholarships Turn Dreams Into Realities
Two days after her 35th birthday, Abbey Hammer’s life derailed. “I just worked a 14-hour shift, and I fell asleep at the wheel,” said Hammer, describing the 2019 car accident that caused several broken bones, including her sternum. “I was very lucky to survive.” Determined not just to survive but to thrive, she enrolled at Wilmington University and…
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West Chester University Students Who Are Parents Will Benefit from PA Department of Education Grant
West Chester University (WCU) is one of only 12 universities in Pennsylvania to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to help fund scholarships and programming for undergraduate students with children. The Parent Pathways Grant Program provides funding to institutions to directly support the persistence of parenting students in the form of tuition assistance,…
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VISTA Careers – Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
Located in West Chester, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning has been consistently delivering quality workmanship and outstanding customer service with integrity, honesty, and a 100 percent guarantee since 1993. Brandywine Valley HVAC’s owner, Bill Ronayne, is passionate about serving the community, often going to great lengths to give back. Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning knows it’s the people who make the organization and carefully…
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Joe Pro: This President’s Now a Hall of Famer
It seems that the title of “President” has followed Joe Pro around for most of his life. At Chichester High School, in Boothwyn, he played football and was elected President of the senior class. Later, after he married and began raising a family, he was president of his children’s PTA. In 1998, he earned a master’s in…
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First Bank President and CEO Patrick Ryan Receives Live United Corporate Award
First Bank President and CEO Patrick L. Ryan was recently honored with the Live United Corporate Award by the United Way of Greater Mercer County. This prestigious award recognizes both corporate and personal commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities. “Receiving the Live United Corporate Award is a tremendous honor for both First Bank and…
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Meridian Bank Supported Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor of the 2024 Golf Classic
Meridian Bank supported the Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor for the 2024 Paoli Hospital Golf Classic. The event took place on May 16 at Applebrook Golf Club (100 Line Road, Malvern) with a full course of golfers and sold-out sponsorships. Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefitted the Paoli Hospital Inpatient Room Expansion —…
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West Chester University Addresses National Teacher Pipeline Shortage, Teaching Schools to ‘Grow Their Own’
For West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education and Social Work, the answer to fixing the current national teacher pipeline shortage can be found in teaching school districts about Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators (PRIZE). It’s the ultimate PRIZE for children needing loving teachers and school districts searching urgently to hire lots of qualified, dedicated educators. In keeping with…
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Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
One of the most well-known investors of the 20th Century, Benjamin Graham, said that “the investor’s chief problem — and even his worst enemy — is likely to be himself.” What Graham understood — and modern research is catching up to — is the idea that we all have emotions and biases that affect our…
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