• First Ascent’s Partnership-Driven Approach Helps Clients Navigate the ‘Chaos of Digital Marketing’

    First Ascent’s Partnership-Driven Approach Helps Clients Navigate the ‘Chaos of Digital Marketing’

    Digital marketing as an industry has always been marked by constant change, algorithm shifts, and a relentless push toward the next big thing. For First Ascent, however, that reality has never meant chasing every new trend. Instead, the full-service agency based in Wilmington has built its reputation on a measured, partnership-driven approach: Investing in long-term…

  • Citadel Credit Union Completes Charter Conversion to Broaden Access, Support Responsible Growth

    Citadel Credit Union Completes Charter Conversion to Broaden Access, Support Responsible Growth

    Citadel Credit Union has converted from a community charter to a Federal Multiple Common Bond charter, a strategic move that enables the not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution to broaden membership eligibility and serve more individuals, families, and businesses across a wider regional footprint. The milestone advances Citadel’s long-term strategy to grow with discipline while preserving its…

  • Bucks County’s Largest Indoor Craft Beer & Beverage Festival Returns This March

    Bucks County’s Largest Indoor Craft Beer & Beverage Festival Returns This March

    Set inside a landmark of American space history, one of Bucks County’s most anticipated craft beer and beverage events is set to return this spring — bringing together local brewers, distillers, winemakers, and fans for another unforgettable day. The 2026 Bucks Beer Bash takes place Saturday, March 14 at The Fuge in Warminster. The event…

  • ‘This School Has a Heartbeat’: Princeton-Bound Senior Reflects on His Life-Changing Education at Church Farm

    ‘This School Has a Heartbeat’: Princeton-Bound Senior Reflects on His Life-Changing Education at Church Farm

    Church Farm School senior Cesar Ramirez is heading to Princeton University on a full scholarship next fall — the fulfillment of a dream for a young man whose main goal since he arrived at CFS as a 10th-grader was to set his family up for success. “I chose CFS to pursue the higher education my…

  • Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids About the News

    Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids About the News

    There is so much information constantly flowing into families’ lives about the state of the world, with daily news headlines that have the potential to create distress. Children hear about what’s going on in the world through social media, friends, or adult conversations. But news headlines aren’t always about news; they’re often about what will get…

  • MyOfficeOps Helps Fuel Growth of Local Dental Practice by Removing Daily Accounting Burden

    MyOfficeOps Helps Fuel Growth of Local Dental Practice by Removing Daily Accounting Burden

    In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, private dental practices are being asked to do more than ever before. Clinical excellence is only one piece of the equation. Behind every thriving practice is a strong business foundation — and for one growing Bucks County dental office, that foundation has made all the difference. At their Yardley location,…

  • Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood

    Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood

    You might think cholesterol and heart disease are only adult concerns, but research shows cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Many teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels, meaning their good cholesterol is too low or their bad cholesterol is too high. And the risk increases dramatically with weight — with obese teens being affected at a rate…

  • Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees

    Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees

    Eastern University has appointed Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to its Board of Trustees.  Libson is a recently retired corporate attorney whose career has focused on the entrepreneurial Life Sciences area. He spent the majority of his career at Pepper Hamilton in Philadelphia, where he chaired its National Life Sciences practice, and the last decade…

  • Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

    Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

    Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington has been designated as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA, to treat sickle cell disease.  This designation marks a significant milestone in pediatric care for families across the Delaware Valley and beyond. As a QTC, Nemours is now authorized to collect stem cells and…

  • How to Get Over Resistance to Changes in Payroll Technology Transformation

    How to Get Over Resistance to Changes in Payroll Technology Transformation

    Introducing changes to your payroll processing can often be met with skepticism from your team members. This is rarely because they’re unwilling to improve, though. Rather, it’s because they harbor real concerns about switching to new and unfamiliar technology while working under demanding compliance requirements and strict deadlines. The hesitation is understandable. Imagine being counted…

  • Local ‘Nonprofit Whisperer’ Named to Board of Directors at Family-Owned Boscov’s

    Local ‘Nonprofit Whisperer’ Named to Board of Directors at Family-Owned Boscov’s

    East Goshen Township resident Bob Madonna has spent much of his career helping nonprofits find clarity, stability, and strong leadership. Now, that work is extending into the retail sector, with one of the most popular department store chains in the Mid-Atlantic region. Madonna, the Managing Partner of Diversified Services LLC and a longtime nonprofit advisor,…

  • Firstrust Bank Enters New Strategic Partnership with MortgageCountry

    Firstrust Bank Enters New Strategic Partnership with MortgageCountry

    Firstrust Bank is partnering with MortgageCountry, LLC to manage key mortgage production functions, positioning the bank’s mortgage business for long-term sustainability and growth. Through this partnership, MortgageCountry will oversee end-to-end mortgage originations and provide strategic leadership. Mortgage loans will continue to be originated and closed under the Firstrust name; Firstrust mortgage loan officers will remain bank employees.…

  • New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families

    New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families

    Parents are often looking for ways to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their day‑to‑day interactions with their children. Many caregivers share that they’re simply hoping for a little more ease at home, more moments of cooperation, more understanding during big feelings, and more tools to support their child’s growth. To meet that need,…

  • West Chester-Based Danny Apex Productions Blends Art with Strategy, Elevates Visual Storytelling for Clients

    West Chester-Based Danny Apex Productions Blends Art with Strategy, Elevates Visual Storytelling for Clients

    In a fast-paced digital world where attention spans are scarce, visuals often speak louder than words and instantly shape first impressions. Strong imagery, therefore, has never been more essential for businesses. It can make their brands memorable, credible, and emotionally resonant. That’s the creative space where Danny Apex Productions, founded by West Chester native Daniel…

  • From Piggy Banks to Nest Eggs: Financial Wellness at Every Stage of Life

    From Piggy Banks to Nest Eggs: Financial Wellness at Every Stage of Life

    Financial wellness is a holistic approach to managing finances that emphasizes confidence, control and informed decision-making. It’s a lifelong journey that evolves alongside one’s changing responsibilities and priorities. From learning the value of a dollar in childhood to maintaining security in retirement, each stage of life offers opportunities to foster financial health and peace of…

  • RKL Claims Spot on List of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms

    RKL Claims Spot on List of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms

    RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering next-level solutions to help organizations and their leaders move forward and succeed, has again been named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms by USA TODAY. The national publication, in partnership with Statista, rates the top 100 tax firms in the United States based on recommendations from…

  • New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity

    New Records Set as Extreme Cold Drives PECO Customers to Use More Natural Gas, Electricity

    Following Philadelphia’s second-coldest January in the past decade, and more than 30 days dipping below 32 degrees already in 2026, PECO customers set new natural gas usage records and pushed the region’s electric and natural gas systems to peak performance. On four separate days in January, natural gas usage surpassed the previous 20 highest usage days.   The extreme weather continued into early February, driving customer energy usage significantly…

  • Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park

    Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park

    Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The trace fossils are approximately 210 million years old and scattered along the winding trail. The slabs were purchased eight years…