• IBX Registered Nurse Health Coaches Give Members Support That Helps Them Get Healthy, Manage Costs

    IBX Registered Nurse Health Coaches Give Members Support That Helps Them Get Healthy, Manage Costs

    Registered Nurse Health Coaches at Independence Blue Cross are helping members recover faster, avoid complications, and lower healthcare costs by providing early, personalized support. By connecting with members soon after a procedure, they help simplify recovery, coordinate care, and guide the next steps. This all makes the process easier for members and improves outcomes. “Healthcare can…

  • Every Gift Helps a Child: Why Supporting Nemours Children’s Health Matters

    Every Gift Helps a Child: Why Supporting Nemours Children’s Health Matters

    For parents, few things matter more than the health and well-being of their children. Whether it’s a routine checkup, a broken bone, a chronic illness, or a life-threatening diagnosis, families want to know that expert care is available when they need it most. Across the Delaware Valley and beyond, Nemours Children’s Health has spent generations…

  • Firstrust Bank Launches America250-Themed Checking Promotion with Chance to Win Philadelphia Getaway

    Firstrust Bank Launches America250-Themed Checking Promotion with Chance to Win Philadelphia Getaway

    As excitement continues to build around America’s 250th anniversary, Firstrust Bank is giving locals another way to connect with the historic milestone through a new America250-themed FirstPay Checking promotion. The limited-time promotion, called Philadelphia Hometown Checking and available through July 31, encourages customers to open a FirstPay Checking account while celebrating the city’s role as…

  • Is It Time for a Workforce Assessment?

    Is It Time for a Workforce Assessment?

    An engaged and productive workforce is the heartbeat of any organization, driving performance, growth, and opportunity. But even the most people-focused employers can face workforce challenges that impact morale, productivity, and long-term success. As you navigate 2026, your organization is probably balancing rising labor costs, ongoing economic uncertainty, evolving employee expectations, and rapid changes in…

  • Veteran Wealth Management Executive Bill Van Sant Joins C&N as Chief Wealth Officer

    Veteran Wealth Management Executive Bill Van Sant Joins C&N as Chief Wealth Officer

    Behind every financial plan is a personal story. A retirement years in the making. A business owner’s succession strategy. A family’s goal of creating a lasting legacy. Helping clients navigate those moments is what has defined Bill Van Sant’s career, and it’s the experience he now brings to C&N as Executive Vice President and Chief…

  • Church Farm School Celebrates Class of 2026; Students Bound for Penn, Princeton, Swarthmore

    Church Farm School Celebrates Class of 2026; Students Bound for Penn, Princeton, Swarthmore

    When Devon Bower-Prophet arrived at Church Farm School as a ninth-grader, he felt like he was playing catch-up. Growing up in Philadelphia, he knew he was capable of more academically, but he hadn’t yet been given the opportunity or support to fully realize his potential. The rigorous coursework, structured environment, and expectations at CFS were…

  • Why More Delaware Valley Families Are Choosing Nemours for Their Children’s Healthcare

    Why More Delaware Valley Families Are Choosing Nemours for Their Children’s Healthcare

    When it comes to a child’s health, parents want more than excellent medical care. They want a healthcare partner that understands their child’s unique needs, provides access to specialists when necessary, and supports their family every step of the way. That is one of the reasons so many families across the Delaware Valley turn to…

  • Common Summer Scams: Citadel Credit Union Explains How to Spot Three Major Financial Threats

    Common Summer Scams: Citadel Credit Union Explains How to Spot Three Major Financial Threats

    The warm, carefree air of summer is finally here. And while the season brings plenty of fun sunny days and warm serene nights, it’s also the ideal time for scammers looking to catch you with your guard down. As always, the best way to keep your accounts secure is to stay alert and know what…

  • Eastern University Launches Affordable Online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence Innovation

    Eastern University Launches Affordable Online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence Innovation

    As artificial intelligence continues to transform the workplace, Eastern University is helping professionals prepare for the future with the launch of its new Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Innovation. The fully online graduate program is an interdisciplinary, human-centered program designed to equip professionals with the critical thinking, ethical grounding, and practical skills needed to…

  • VISTA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    VISTA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    Founded more than 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust…

  • As Energy Demand Grows, the Exelon Promise Aims to Help PECO Customers Navigate a Changing Energy Landscape

    As Energy Demand Grows, the Exelon Promise Aims to Help PECO Customers Navigate a Changing Energy Landscape

    For many PECO customers, opening an electric bill has become a reminder of a challenge facing households across the country: energy is becoming more expensive. A combination of factors — including growing electricity demand, constraints on energy supply, and increasing pressure on the nation’s power grid — has contributed to rising costs that are being…

  • PECO Supports 17 Area Municipalities, Nonprofits to Advance Community Environmental Projects

    PECO Supports 17 Area Municipalities, Nonprofits to Advance Community Environmental Projects

    Communities across the region will soon see new trees planted, trails improved, parks revitalized, and natural habitats restored thanks to a new round of funding from PECO. In partnership with Natural Lands, PECO has announced the 17 municipalities and nonprofits across the Greater Philadelphia region selected to receive support through the PECO Green Region Open…

  • PECO Helps Customers Stay Safe, Manage Costs as Summer Demand Rises

    PECO Helps Customers Stay Safe, Manage Costs as Summer Demand Rises

    While summer may be weeks away, the region has already experienced sweltering days of intense heat. With that in mind, PECO has been hard at work ensuring the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand as temperatures rise with the changing season. This work will help to prevent customer outages, modernize the…

  • C&N Strengthens Commercial Banking Team in Southeastern Pennsylvania with Two Veteran Lenders

    C&N Strengthens Commercial Banking Team in Southeastern Pennsylvania with Two Veteran Lenders

    For business owners, choosing the right banking partner often comes down to one thing: having experienced advisors who understand both the opportunities and challenges that come with growth. That’s why C&N continues to invest in its commercial banking team across Southeastern Pennsylvania, recently welcoming two highly respected banking professionals whose combined experience spans more than…

  • Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 in Scholarships to 18 High School Seniors

    Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 in Scholarships to 18 High School Seniors

    In a powerful celebration of leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to serving their communities, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 18 exceptional high school seniors during a recent ceremony at The Franklin Institute. The students, chosen for their academic drive and commitment to their communities, are the newest cohort…

  • Blackbird Health Expands into Lancaster, Seeks Clinicians to Meet Demand for Pediatric Mental Health Care

    Blackbird Health Expands into Lancaster, Seeks Clinicians to Meet Demand for Pediatric Mental Health Care

    As Blackbird Health officially opens its new pediatric mental health clinic in Lancaster, the organization is also actively recruiting clinicians to help meet the growing demand for children’s behavioral health services across the region. Located at 1390 Harrisburg Pike, the new clinic opened June 1 and represents a significant investment in expanding access to specialized…

  • Don’t Foil the Fun: PECO Shares Tips on Keeping Balloons Away from Power Lines

    Don’t Foil the Fun: PECO Shares Tips on Keeping Balloons Away from Power Lines

    With graduation season underway, PECO is reminding customers to use caution when celebrating with mylar balloons. When these foil balloons contact power lines or electric equipment, their metallic coating can cause electrical surges that can damage infrastructure, disrupt service, and impact the environment. In 2025, there were 55 outage events in which more than 12,000 PECO…

  • Street in Kennett Square Bears the Moniker of a Revolutionary War Traitor

    Street in Kennett Square Bears the Moniker of a Revolutionary War Traitor

    Sandy Flash Drive in Kennett Square carries the moniker of James Fitzpatrick, a Revolutionary War traitor and highwayman who died by hanging, writes Joseph Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick’s life story was anything but simple and sheds light on an aspect of the Revolutionary War that is often overlooked: how divided loyalties tore apart…