• PECO Secures $8.9 Million in Savings for Natural Gas Customers

    PECO Secures $8.9 Million in Savings for Natural Gas Customers

    PECO natural gas customers will receive $8.9 million in relief on their natural gas bills following the successful resolution of a multi-year federal pipeline rate case that would have instead increased natural gas transportation costs, which would impact the supply portion of a customer’s bill. The collective actions of PECO and parent company Exelon will…

  • The Catholic Foundation, Malvern Retreat House Host Legacy Conference on May 21 to Explore Planned Giving

    The Catholic Foundation, Malvern Retreat House Host Legacy Conference on May 21 to Explore Planned Giving

    For many families, conversations about legacy, charitable giving, and end-of-life planning are easy to postpone. The decisions can feel emotional, complicated, and difficult to navigate. On Thursday, May 21 from 8 AM-2 PM at and in partnership with the Malvern Retreat House, The Catholic Foundation will create a space where those conversations can begin with…

  • Longtime Banking Leader Kelley Cwiklinski Retires from C&N After Decades of Service

    Longtime Banking Leader Kelley Cwiklinski Retires from C&N After Decades of Service

    Kelley Cwiklinski, C&N’s Chief Commercial Lending Officer, will retire after a 41-year career that made a lasting impact on the company, its customers, and the communities it serves. Cwiklinski joined C&N on July 1, 2020, through the Covenant Bank merger as Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Lending and was promoted to Executive Vice President…

  • Temple Grandin Offers Compelling Look at Experiencing the World Differently at Sold-Out Event at Immaculata

    Temple Grandin Offers Compelling Look at Experiencing the World Differently at Sold-Out Event at Immaculata

    Immaculata University recently welcomed world-renowned autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin for a community event celebrating neurodiversity and inclusion. The free event, held in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit, drew two sold-out, in-person sessions and a robust livestream audience, bringing together families, educators, and community members from across Chester County. Dr. Grandin is a…

  • From ‘Best-Kept Secret’ to Bold New Identity: Trumark Credit Union Unveils Rebrand

    From ‘Best-Kept Secret’ to Bold New Identity: Trumark Credit Union Unveils Rebrand

    For years, TruMark Financial Credit Union had something many financial institutions strive for: deeply loyal members who valued the service they received. The challenge, according to CEO Kelly Botti, was that not enough people knew about it. That realization became the starting point for a rebrand effort that has been over three years in the…

  • Pair of DCCC History Professors to Discuss ‘The American Revolution’ at Henrietta Hankin Library on Monday

    Pair of DCCC History Professors to Discuss ‘The American Revolution’ at Henrietta Hankin Library on Monday

    History will come alive in Chester Springs on Monday, May 11, when a pair of professors from Delaware County Community College join a University of Pennsylvania scholar for a public discussion inspired by the new PBS documentary series, The American Revolution. The event, taking place from 5 to 7 PM at the Henrietta Hankin Library,…

  • Holy Family University to Establish New EMS Training & Education Institute

    Holy Family University to Establish New EMS Training & Education Institute

    Holy Family University has announced plans to establish the EMS Training & Education Institute at its Northeast campus. The new program was designed in response to urgent requests from the university’s community partners, which helped to identify a critical public health and workforce need: the region is experiencing a growing shortage of trained emergency medical…

  • How to Use Your Home Equity Wisely: Six Benefits of a HELOC

    How to Use Your Home Equity Wisely: Six Benefits of a HELOC

    If you own your home, you probably have access to more capital than you think, thanks to a little something called a home equity line of credit. A HELOC is not a home equity loan. Though the two may sound similar, and both allow you to borrow against the equity you’ve built up in your home,…

  • How to Choose the Best Childcare for You and Your Family

    How to Choose the Best Childcare for You and Your Family

    Choosing childcare can feel a bit like starting a big adventure, one filled with new places, new faces, and lots of big decisions. The good news? Nemours Children’s Health is here to help you every step of the way. Here’s a friendly, easy-to-follow roadmap to help you find the best childcare fit for your family.…

  • Your Mental Health Matters More Than You Think

    Your Mental Health Matters More Than You Think

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a moment to pause and check in with yourself in a world that rarely slows down. Most of us move through our days carrying more than we admit: stress that lingers, worries that stack up, and responsibilities that never seem to end. It’s easy to push your own needs…

  • As VISTA NextGen Superstars Nonprofit Sponsor, Citadel Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Chester County OIC

    As VISTA NextGen Superstars Nonprofit Sponsor, Citadel Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Chester County OIC

    The VISTA NextGen Superstars Awards Reception & Celebration is known for recognizing the region’s rising leaders. But each year, the event also creates space to spotlight something just as important — the nonprofits working every day to strengthen the community around them. That moment came into focus again last Thursday night, as Citadel Credit Union,…

  • From Outgrowing Space to Owning It: Bucks County-Based Works in Stone’s SBA Success with Firstrust Bank

    From Outgrowing Space to Owning It: Bucks County-Based Works in Stone’s SBA Success with Firstrust Bank

    For Steve and Kristi Ferrari, the owners of Bucks County-based Works in Stone, growth didn’t arrive all at once. It built gradually, project by project, stone by stone. Then, it suddenly accelerated. Works in Stone began as a small, highly specialized masonry operation but has since evolved into handling complex historic restoration, custom stone fabrication,…

  • RKL Announces Leadership Transitions for Senior Living Services Consulting Group

    RKL Announces Leadership Transitions for Senior Living Services Consulting Group

    As senior living and post-acute care providers navigate increasing operational, reimbursement, and regulatory complexity, RKL’s Senior Living Services Consulting Group is entering its next chapter of leadership in step with the industry’s evolution. The firm announced that Stephanie Kessler will now lead the group, succeeding Jeffrey Boland, whose leadership helped establish the practice as a…

  • Skyler Searfoss Earns Valedictorian Honors with Perfect GPA, Basketball Success at Holy Family

    Skyler Searfoss Earns Valedictorian Honors with Perfect GPA, Basketball Success at Holy Family

    On most mornings, Holy Family University senior Skyler Searfoss is awake hours before classes begin. There is an intentional, disciplined rhythm to her days. They start earlier than most, not out of preference alone but necessity. Balancing academics, basketball, and a lifelong metabolic condition that requires careful control of her diet demands constant planning. “I…

  • With Deadline Fast-Approaching, PECO Issues Last Call for LIHEAP Applicants

    With Deadline Fast-Approaching, PECO Issues Last Call for LIHEAP Applicants

    Get up to $1,000 toward your energy bill through LIHEAP, available to qualifying customers. This cash grant does not need to be repaid and can be applied directly to your PECO energy bill. Eligibility is based on household income, and residents must reapply each year. Apply now to see if you qualify. The deadline to…

  • West Chester Man Turns Estate Sale Castoffs Into a Rare Book Business

    West Chester Man Turns Estate Sale Castoffs Into a Rare Book Business

    Kevin Tupitza makes a living by buying rare and antique books from his office and reselling them on his website, WestChesterBooks.com, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Tupitza finds the majority of his inventory at estate sales. He finds that people selling their relatives’ things often disregard books and either donate or discard…

  • Eastern University Enjoys Record-Breaking Annual Day of Giving

    Eastern University Enjoys Record-Breaking Annual Day of Giving

    Eastern University’s 2026 Day of Giving was a historic success. On March 19-20, dates that mark the school’s 101st birthday, Eastern raised $104,670 in 1,925 minutes, cementing a new record for the philanthropic sprint. The funds will go toward various departments and areas of the university, including student scholarships, academic programs, clubs, athletics teams, the…

  • C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together Earns National Recognition for Standing Strong Against Cancer

    C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together Earns National Recognition for Standing Strong Against Cancer

    C&N’s employee-led Giving Back, Giving Together program received an Honorable Mention in the Community and Economic Development category of the ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. This marks the third national recognition for the program and highlights the meaningful local impact driven by C&N teammates. The recognition specifically honors Giving Back, Giving Together’s Standing Strong Against…