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Ben Franklin announces $2.3 million in regional tech investments
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania reports that it has approved more than $2.3 million in investments during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. These investments will support 16 companies—13 early-stage companies and three established manufacturers—fostering innovative product development, workforce expansion, and operational growth across the region. A[...]
Resurrected Community Development opens $7.2m early childhood center in Allentown
A $7.2 million project to address critical needs in Allentown is one step closer to reality. Resurrected Community Development Corporation and Finanta, in partnership with Truist, held a ribbon-cutting recently for its new state-of-the-art early childhood[...]
Cornerstone names Pagano Manges director of institutional solutions
Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management of Bethlehem has named Dianne Pagano Manges as director of institutional solutions. In her role, Manges will support and expand Cornerstone’s institutional and philanthropic client relationships, contributing to the firm’s high-touch approach and long-term[...]
Penn Community Bank CEO Jeane Vidoni honored for advocacy
As CEO of Penn Community Bank, which holds $3 billion in assets and employs more than 300 people, it’s not surprising that Jeane Vidoni has earned her share of industry honors. Most recently, Vidoni was awarded the 2026 William S. Latoff Advocacy Award by the PA Bankers Association during PA Bankers Day at the State Capital. The award[...]
Members 1st warns consumers to be wary of travel fraud
With summer vacation season underway, many people are eager to get out of town and escape the day-to-day grind. But Sherry Ehler, assistant vice president of card services at Members 1st Federal Credit Union, said consumers shouldn’t let their enthusiasm interfere with their good judgement. Vacation season is prime season for scammers looking to take[...]
Members 1st Credit Union earns Telly Awards
Members 1st Federal Credit Union has earned three 2026 silver Telly Awards. The Telly Awards celebrate excellence in video and television across all screens, with nearly 14,000 entries submitted this season from 55 countries. Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s award-winning videos were created by Kyle Cooper, Video and Animation Team[...]
Members 1st warns consumers to be wary of travel fraud
With summer vacation season underway, many people are eager to get out of town and escape the day-to-day grind. But Sherry Ehler, assistant vice president of card services at Members 1st Federal Credit Union, said consumers shouldn’t let their enthusiasm interfere with their good judgement. Vacation season is prime season for scammers looking to take[...]
Truist names regional president for Pennsylvania, New Jersey market
Truist Financial Corporation has named Lindsey Stampone regional president for Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She succeeds Travis Rhodes, who was previously named regional president of Truist's North Carolina West region. Over the past five years, Truist said it has expanded its presence in the region, growing its commercial loan and deposit portfolio to one[...]
Fulton Bank donation to help workforce development
Fulton Bank is helping the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown bring valuable career skills to students in the Lehigh Valley Fulton Bank has made a large donation in support of the organization’s 2025-2026 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program provides tax credits to businesses that make contributions to approved[...]
New president, CEO named for Orrstown Bank
Adam Metz has been named president and chief executive officer at Orrstown Bank effective today. Metz succeeds Thomas Quinn, Jr., who retired from Orrstown Bank and the company effective June 1, following 17 years. Metz was also appointed to the board of directors of the bank and the company. “I am honored to assume the role[...]
Home prices, tight inventory impact residential real estate market
t’s getting even more expensive to buy a home across Pennsylvania -- especially in the Lehigh Valley. The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors reports that median home prices rose year-over-year for the third month in a row, reaching $315,000 in April. [...]
Mid Penn Bank hires senior commercial loan manager
Mid Penn Bank has hired Robert Fischer as senior vice president and senior commercial loan manager. Based at the Bank’s Wyomissing office, Fischer will support commercial banking growth and oversee commercial lending and business development efforts across the region. He will report to Joseph Butto, first senior vice president and[...]
