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First Commonwealth Federal credit Union

Jan 29, 2026

Credit Union moving into East Side Allentown shopping center

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union signed a lease at Allentown Commons, opening a new East Allentown financial center with drive-thru teller service.

May 16, 2023

First Commonwealth announces plans to merge withBellco Federal Credit Union

Trexlertown-based First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union has announced that it has plans to acquire Bellco Federal Credit Union in Wyomissing. 

Mar 28, 2023

First Commonwealth now accepting Dominican, Mexican I.D.s

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is working to make itself more inclusive. 

Jun 20, 2022

Downtown Allentown sees growing interest from banks and credit unions

For many years community activists have been calling downtown Allentown a banking desert, but that is rapidly changing. 

Apr 28, 2022

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union partners with SBA for small business financing

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is now offering special financing and enhanced business solutions for small business owners.  

Apr 1, 2022

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union acquires New Jersey credit union

Lehigh Valley-based First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union has acquired Baker Federal Credit Union, Phillipsburg, New Jersey.   

Mar 31, 2022

Collection agencies partner with credit union to offer help to debtors

Two Allentown collection agencies are partnering with First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union of Trexlertown to offer credit counseling services to people and businesses that find themselves owing money. 

Mar 17, 2022

First Commonwealth names new chief lending officer

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union of Trexlertown has announced the appointment of Terry Grier as chief lending officer. 

Mar 7, 2022

First Commonwealth exec to become first woman president of Maryland credit union

Tricia C. Szurgot, executive vice president and COO of First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union in Trexlertown is leaving her post, and the state to take on an exciting new role in Maryland. 

Dec 14, 2021

Baker Federal Credit Union to merge with First Commonwealth

Baker Federal Credit Union of Phillipsburg, New Jersey has announced its intent to merge with First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union of Trexlertown. 

Sep 15, 2021

SBA expands COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program

The U.S. Small Business Administration has made changes to its COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program that a local banking executive said many businesses will find advantageous. 

Mar 24, 2021

A Conversation with Donna LoStocco, president and CEO of First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union started in 1959 serving the manufacturing segment of AT&T, which was then known as Western Electric. Donna LoStocco joined the credit union in 2016 as president and CEO with a mission to grow membership.