• When a Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Understanding ADHD and Autism Together (AuDHD)

    When a Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Understanding ADHD and Autism Together (AuDHD)

    Across Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Lehigh, and Delaware counties, more families are seeking answers to the same complicated question: What’s really going on with my child? Often, they’ve already taken the first step. A child may have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or, in some cases, autism. There may already be a 504 plan or…

  • PECO Reminds Customers to ‘Know What’s Below’ and Check Above Before Starting Any Project 

    PECO Reminds Customers to ‘Know What’s Below’ and Check Above Before Starting Any Project 

    April is National Safe Digging Month, and PECO reminds residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and keep communities safe.  Before taking on any project that involves digging, customers must call 811 or visit PA One Call at least three business days in advance to identify the approximate…

  • Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association

    Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association

    Citadel Wealth Management has received the 2026 BISA Impact & Vision Innovator Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association, which recognizes organizations that advance financial services through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking solutions. The national honor highlights Citadel Wealth Management’s continued momentum as a client-focused, growth-oriented wealth management business. The recognition follows the team’s ongoing…

  • Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional

    Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional

    A once-aging industrial warehouse in Ambler with decades of wear and an uncertain future was recently reimagined as a community gathering place in the likeness of Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market. A 12,500-square-foot property that houses multiple food and drink vendors and a second-floor event venue, Ridge Hall is now a year-round destination that’s bringing…

  • Spring Allergy Season Has Started Early; Here’s What Parents Can Do

    Spring Allergy Season Has Started Early; Here’s What Parents Can Do

    Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a tough allergy season based on January and February’s roller coaster temperature shifts from early warmth to sudden cold snaps, which set the stage for intense pollen production in some areas. And with tree pollen arriving weeks ahead of schedule and pollen counts predicted to spike rapidly across…

  • Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology

    Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology

    Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the school’s interim dean, strengthening and strategically growing the school while the search for a new dean was underway. Porterfield brings both higher education leadership experience and professional industry experience —…

  • With Firstrust Bank as Title Sponsor, Conshy Classic to Benefit Johnnie’s Place and Honor a Son’s Memory

    With Firstrust Bank as Title Sponsor, Conshy Classic to Benefit Johnnie’s Place and Honor a Son’s Memory

    On Saturday, June 6, the streets of Conshohocken will transform into a high-speed stage, filled with cyclists, spectators, and the rapid pulse of race-day intensity. For avid cyclist Michael Dinda, EVP and Chief Lending Officer at Firstrust Bank, the third annual Conshy Classic carries a deeper purpose — honoring the life of his son, John…

  • PECO Connects Customers with Energy Assistance to Ease Winter Bill Costs 

    PECO Connects Customers with Energy Assistance to Ease Winter Bill Costs 

    After a record cold winter and continued increases in energy supply costs, families and businesses across southeastern Pennsylvania are experiencing higher-than-average energy bills. Given these rising costs, PECO reminds customers that help is available. Through a combination of company-supported and federal and state programs, qualifying customers can access financial assistance to help manage these rising costs and maintain essential energy service.   “We know many of our customers are feeling the strain of higher energy…

  • Downingtown’s Haverford Systems Transitions to an Employee-Owned Company

    Downingtown’s Haverford Systems Transitions to an Employee-Owned Company

    Business succession plans are more often in the news as smaller or family-owned enterprises choose to sell out to larger competitors or private-equity firms when their leadership decides to make their exit. However, Downingtown-based Haverford Systems, a long-time provider of audiovisual integration services, has chosen a different approach. Rather than going public or merging with…

  • 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Benjamin Yocum

    2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Benjamin Yocum

    Benjamin Yocum is building more than programs. He’s building pathways. As founder and executive director of The Creative Club of Chester County, Yocum has turned a vision of blending creativity, technology, and community into a growing hub of opportunity for youth and families in Coatesville. The Eagleville native followed a creative path early, attending Methacton…

  • Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion

    Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion

    Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to Eastern’s NCAA Division III athletics programs, as well as bright and advanced aerobic and lifting facilities with a stunning view of Olson Field, the home of Eastern’s soccer and lacrosse…

  • 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Gordon Prince

    2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Gordon Prince

    For Gordon Prince, the path to partnership at Gawthrop Greenwood has been shaped by steady growth, strong roots, and a clear sense of purpose. A native of Northfield, N.J., Prince got an early introduction to hard work through his first job: helping out at his father’s landscaping company when he was 12 years old. That…

  • Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition

    Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition

    Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport, a digital learning platform used by more than 40 teachers in…

  • What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?

    What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?

    When you hear the word “portfolio,” you may picture complicated charts, confusing terms, and lots of numbers. You’re not alone. Investing terms can sound complex, but the basics are often simpler than they seem. At C&N, we believe that understanding investing basics shouldn’t require a finance degree. Let’s break down the key concepts of an…

  • Blackbird Health Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Medical Officer

    Blackbird Health Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Medical Officer

    Blackbird Health has welcomed Dr. Michael Tang as its new Chief Medical Officer. He brings deep clinical expertise and leadership experience in integrated behavioral health. A Leader in Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Care Dr. Tang is a quadruple board-certified physician in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, pediatrics, and addiction medicine. Throughout his career, he…

  • Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work

    Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work

    Retirement planning has long been framed around numbers. Savings targets, withdrawal rates, and portfolio allocations tend to dominate the conversation. While essential, these elements leave out something equally important: how people understand and connect with their plan. That gap inspired Your Retirement Sketchbook: 125 Retirement Planning Lessons from Financial Experts, a new book that takes…

  • RKL’s Laurie Peer Named 2026 Circle of Excellence Honoree by Lehigh Valley Business

    RKL’s Laurie Peer Named 2026 Circle of Excellence Honoree by Lehigh Valley Business

    Laurie Peer, President of RKL Private Wealth, has been named a 2026 Circle of Excellence honoree by Lehigh Valley Business as part of its Women of Influence awards program. The Circle of Excellence recognizes women of longstanding, notable success who are leading the way for other women in the community. Honorees are selected by a…

  • Preparing Today for Cyber Protection Tomorrow: Prioritizing Your Cyber Investments

    Preparing Today for Cyber Protection Tomorrow: Prioritizing Your Cyber Investments

    As a business leader, you likely view your cybersecurity budget with a mix of urgency and uncertainty. You read the headlines about ransomware and data breaches, and you know the risks are real. Yet determining exactly where to allocate your limited resources often feels like a guessing game. You are not alone in this anxiety.…