Alexander S. Kroll recently joined The Victory Bank to serve as Senior Vice President. In his new position, Kroll will assess a clients’ financial position and develop strategic solutions to meet their goals. Kroll has senior management experience that spans over twenty-five years. He has formerly served as Vice President, Sovereign Bank, Philadelphia, PA;...
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CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services has earned a permanent spot on the Jefferson-Eagles Breast Health wall, located on the 3rd floor of the Jefferson Breast Care Center in Philadelphia. On Oct. 11, the center unveiled the newly renovated floor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $1.04 million raised for the renovations were in part thanks...
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Governor Tom Corbett today declared a statewide disaster emergency to enable state, county and municipal governments to respond effectively to the impact of Hurricane Irene, a massive storm expected to impact much of the eastern half of the state. The proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel as necessary to...
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There is a new a diner and family fun center in the area! Caitlyn & Cody’s Diner recently opened on Route 663 near the Turnpike entrance in a building once occupied by Coyotes Show Club. The new owners, John and Deb Henning are running a family-friendly business and are well aware of the building’s...
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None of Exelon Nuclear’s four Mid-Atlantic nuclear energy stations was affected by this afternoon’s seismic activity in Virginia, and all continue to operate safely at this time. An “Unusual Event” was declared at each of the stations following the seismic activity, in accordance with plant procedures: Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Three Mile Island...
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School supply lists seem to get longer each year, and when you have more than one child to shop for, it can really add up. So it’s no surprise that just about everyone is looking for ways to shop smarter. In the most recent Back-to-School Shopping Forecast survey from PriceGrabber, 95 percent of shoppers...
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Physicians Care Surgical Hospital, Royersford, PA, signed an exclusive contract to become a provider for Independence Blue Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest provider of health insurance. “Physicians Care and Independence Blue Cross have been working diligently on this contract to offer the beneficiaries of the plan options in the 422 Corridor,” says David W. Orskey,...
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National Penn Bank’s Royersford Branch has named Charles Firing, a local resident, it’s Customer of the Month for February. The bank initiative recognizes customers of the community office who have made contributions to the community through work and civic engagement. Firing, a 30-year employee at Lebow Furniture, is very active in the community and...
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Exelon Nuclear announced today that Pete Gardner, currently Operations Director at Limerick Generating Station, will become Plant Manager at the plant. Gardner will replace Ed Callan, who was named Vice President for Mid-Atlantic Operations. In his new role, Gardner will report to Site Vice President Bill Maguire and be responsible for oversight of the...
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Governor Tom Corbett has signed execution warrants for the following two individuals: Dennis C. Reed, of Lawrence County, who was convicted of first-degree murder in February 2008. Reed, 39, shot and killed Wendy Miller in December 2001. Reed is held at the State Correctional Institution at Greene. His execution is scheduled for Tuesday, April...
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