• Eagleview Educator and Keynote Speaker Christine Miles Talks Solving Education’s Listening Crisis 

    Eagleview Educator and Keynote Speaker Christine Miles Talks Solving Education’s Listening Crisis 

    Christine Miles, an educator, author, and keynote speaker from Eagleview, has made it her mission to address the crisis of listening in education, writes Nupur Bagoria for the Tech Magazine.  Miles created The Listening Path, a system teaching listening as a foundational skill. She uses evidence-based tools and methods that can help teachers and students…

  • As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm

    As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm

    With remote work declining this year, the Malvern-based Maverick Mindshare remains among the companies still embracing it, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  According to the company’s CEO and founder Casey Benedict, Maverick Mindshare has been remote long since “before it was cool.”  The agency uses a P.O. Box in Malvern to avoid listing…

  • Devoted Public Works Employee Retires After Four Decades of Service

    Devoted Public Works Employee Retires After Four Decades of Service

    Local resident Anthony Jones recently retired after working in the West Chester Public Works Department for more than four decades, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Nicknamed “The Original Mayor of West Chester,” Jones worked for seven public works directors over forty-one years of service. The West Chester borough held a ceremony in…

  • ‘A Bold, Collaborative, and Caring Workplace Culture’: RKL Again Named One of State’s Best Places to Work

    ‘A Bold, Collaborative, and Caring Workplace Culture’: RKL Again Named One of State’s Best Places to Work

    RKL has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the ninth year in a row. This distinction highlights the firm’s commitment to fostering a bold, collaborative, and caring workplace culture for its team of nearly 700 talented professionals. RKL’s investment in professional development, flexible work arrangements, and employee well-being…

  • Local First Responders Honored with Award for Lifesaving Heroism

    Local First Responders Honored with Award for Lifesaving Heroism

    The William H. “Pop” Winters Award recently recognized several local firefighters for their lifesaving heroism, writes staff for 6abc. Firefighters from Longwood, Kennett and Po-Mar-Lin fire companies were recognized for saving a young boy trapped in a house fire last November. Their lifesaving efforts earned them the award, which honors fire and emergency service professionals…

  • FinCEN’s Proposed Rulemaking and Its Implications for Financial Institutions

    FinCEN’s Proposed Rulemaking and Its Implications for Financial Institutions

    The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) program requirements are going to change. On June 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to strengthen and modernize financial institutions’ programs. Specifically, the rule will require programs to be effective, risk-based, and reasonably designed — thus focusing on effectiveness, dynamism,…

  • West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture Helps Couple with Color Drenching 

    West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture Helps Couple with Color Drenching 

    Interior designer Cheri Privor from West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture helped Newtown couple Lindsay and Matt McGowen color drench their pool house, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  This technique uses a single hue throughout the entire home, including on the walls, trim, ceiling, and furniture or built-ins.  “When the majority of the…

  • Berwyn Fire Company Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fire House

    Berwyn Fire Company Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fire House

    The Berwyn Fire Company honored the opening of their newest fire house with a community-wide celebration, writes Max Bennett for Patch. On Sept. 27, the dedication of the new fire house included a parade, souvenirs, food and drink, and celebratory speeches from the community. Attendees included township leaders, elected officials, project architects, and fire company…

  • Local Fire Company Debuts New First Responder Rehabilitation Space

    Local Fire Company Debuts New First Responder Rehabilitation Space

    Fame Fire Company is supporting local first responders through a new in-house rehabilitation space, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The West Goshen fire company recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new second-floor rehabilitation clinic, which will specifically serve fire, law enforcement, and EMS personnel. The clinic opened in partnership with…

  • Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters

    Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters

    One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…

  • RKL Finds Next CEO to Continue Firm’s Remarkable Growth Trajectory

    RKL Finds Next CEO to Continue Firm’s Remarkable Growth Trajectory

    RKL, a leading professional services firm with an office in Exton, has announced that former Chief Operating Officer Mike De Stefano has been elected Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. De Stefano will succeed Ed Monborne, who has led the firm’s remarkable growth trajectory during his 15 years as CEO. As part of the…

  • Fischer Cunnane: Why Working at a Mid-Size Accounting Firm Can Offer Bigger Opportunities

    Fischer Cunnane: Why Working at a Mid-Size Accounting Firm Can Offer Bigger Opportunities

    For decades, accounting professionals often believed that working for a larger firm was the best career path. However, as times change, many are now discovering the advantages of working with mid-size and smaller firms. If your priorities include a collaborative environment with diverse and meaningful client relationships and a healthier work-life balance, a mid-size firm…

  • Why Employees Aren’t Taking PTO — and What Employers Can Do About It

    Why Employees Aren’t Taking PTO — and What Employers Can Do About It

    Paid time off (PTO) is one of the most attractive and valuable benefits an organization can offer. According to the 2024 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, paid-leave options are tied with retirement benefits as the second most valued offerings by employees. Similarly, a 2023 Pew Research Center report, “How Americans View Their Jobs,” found that 62 percent…

  • Key Changes to 529 Accounts

    Key Changes to 529 Accounts

    The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), along with the Secure Act 2.0 of 2022, expands the utilization requirements of 529 plans. These new rules provide meaningful tax-saving opportunities for education-minded people. A 529 plan is a college savings plan sponsored by a state or state agency that can be used for education…

  • One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Takeaways That Pennsylvania Businesses Need to Know

    One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Takeaways That Pennsylvania Businesses Need to Know

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The legislation makes permanent many of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions that were otherwise set to expire at year’s end, while introducing new business and individual tax provisions. The OBBBA combines sweeping tax cuts, spending changes, phased-out clean…

  • Fischer Cunnane Internships: A Bridge to Workplace Success for Villanova Football Player Dale Law

    Fischer Cunnane Internships: A Bridge to Workplace Success for Villanova Football Player Dale Law

    As the summer comes to a close, some college students will have a better chance to land a choice job. An internship can make the difference. Dale Law, a rising senior at Villanova University, recently completed a paid summer internship with a focus on taxation at Fischer Cunnane Certified Public Accountants & Consultants. A native…

  • RKL eSolutions Recognized as Top 40 VAR by Accounting Today

    RKL eSolutions Recognized as Top 40 VAR by Accounting Today

    RKL eSolutions ranked 40th in Accounting Today’s 2025 list of leading value-added resellers (VAR) of accounting software by revenue. With $36.8 million in revenue, RKL eSolutions, a subsidiary of RKL LLP, has demonstrated significant expertise and impact in the accounting software industry. An Authorized Sage Partner, RKL eSolutions represents a portfolio of Sage software solutions,…

  • What Winning Companies Have in Common: A CPA at Every Stage

    What Winning Companies Have in Common: A CPA at Every Stage

    The hard truth is that approximately 20 percent of businesses fail by their first year, and nearly half by the fifth. The critical elements that set the survivors apart are good cash flow and smart financial management. For most business owners, the complexities of managing the books and tax compliance pull time and focus from…