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September 24, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought beginning April 21. Eligible Counties Pennsylvania: Adams, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and York Delaware: New Castle Maryland: Baltimore County, Carroll, Cecil, and Harford Who Can Apply Small businesses Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries Small aquaculture enterprises Loan Assistance Available Economic Injury Disaster Loans: ... View Article
September 22, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2026 CONTACT: Ellen Scott Board President, Orion Communities, Inc. 610.415.1140 / EScott@OrionHope.org PHOENIXVILLE, PA (September 22, 2028): Orion Communities, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Phoenixville, PA serving the unmet needs of our most vulnerable neighbors, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Christine A. Brown as its new Executive Director. Christine is a community leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership, fundraising, education, program development, and community engagement. A longtime member of the Phoenixville ... View Article
September 16, 2026
Devault, Pa., September 16, 2026 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the completion of a conservation easement agreement to permanently preserve Bernie and Kathleen McElroy’s 13-acre property in North Coventry Township. The protection of this property adds to a growing landscape of protected farmland, wildlife habitat, and historic lands forever preserved in North Coventry and neighboring northern Chester County communities. “We applaud the McElroys for their commitment to conserving their property and welcome them into ... View Article
September 10, 2026
Tower Health hospitals receive national recognition from U.S. News & World Report for quality care in Pennsylvania Reading Hospital ranked in top seven in the state, Phoenixville Hospital received “high performing” designations Sept. 9, 2026 – Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital have been named as high performing hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings, with fewer ... View Article
September 2, 2026
Do you love to cook? Are you looking for a meaningful way to support children in your community? The Camphill School’s Beaver Run campus in Glenmoore is seeking dedicated volunteers to help prepare home-cooked lunches for students during the school week. At Camphill, students enjoy a fresh, nutritious meal each day in one of the residential homes on our campus. We are looking for volunteer cooks to assist our house parents in preparing these meals using organic, seasonal ingredients, including ... View Article
