• Drexel Hill Author Nikki Rineholt Pens Children’s Book on Being Different

    Drexel Hill Author Nikki Rineholt Pens Children’s Book on Being Different

    A Drexel Hill author wrote his first children’s book, a picture book for parents and children that celebrates being different, being accepted, and being loved, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. Nikki Rineholt, who is autistic, wrote “My Little Me” to show others who feel different and who may be autistic themselves that they are not…

  • Even Wawa Properties Aren’t Immune From Current Market Conditions

    Even Wawa Properties Aren’t Immune From Current Market Conditions

    Wawa properties are a popular real estate investment thanks to the popularity of the brand and the relatively low risk of its stores. Yet even these properties are being affected by a turbulent real estate market that’s seeing cautious investing and high-interest rates, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa properties that were once…

  • Grammy’s Gifts Honors Late Wife With Gifts to Women Treated for Cancer

    Grammy’s Gifts Honors Late Wife With Gifts to Women Treated for Cancer

    Leo Botta of Delaware County saw the struggles his late wife Patricia “Tricia” Botta went through being treated for breast cancer, so he’s providing gifts to women going through the same thing in her honor, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Tricia Botta was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, she was blessed with…

  • Newsweek Recognizes Freedom Village at Brandywine for Best Continuing Care

    Newsweek Recognizes Freedom Village at Brandywine for Best Continuing Care

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a leading continuing care retirement community, has been honored by Newsweek and global market research firm Statista in their inaugural “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” rankings. This recognition highlights Freedom Village’s commitment to providing exceptional care and services to its residents.  The prestigious list, compiled by Newsweek and Statista,…

  • DELCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

    DELCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

    DELCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If 2023 has taught us anything, it’s that the world continues the change at a dizzying pace. Some things never change, however, including our eternal gratitude for your dedicated readership and for allowing us to try to brighten each…

  • Ridley Park Left With Revenue Shortfall From Taylor Hospital Tax Payment Delay

    Ridley Park Left With Revenue Shortfall From Taylor Hospital Tax Payment Delay

    Ridley Park Borough taxpayers are looking at a possible 17 percent tax increase brought on by Prospect Medical Holdings’ failure to pay property taxes for Taylor Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Prospect Medical, the parent company of Taylor Hospital, gave Ridley Park a check for $123,000 for sewer fees on the…

  • Jordan Davis Surprised Himself With His Viral Moment on Eagles Christmas Album

    Jordan Davis Surprised Himself With His Viral Moment on Eagles Christmas Album

    It wasn’t easy to convince Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis to join the vocal trio of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata on their now annual Christmas album. Davis declined to sing for the first album, “Philly Special Christmas” and was reluctant to join them at Elm Street Studios for the second album,…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square

    First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square

    An exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square set on 2.08 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This meticulously designed abode boasts nearly 6,000 square feet of opulent living space. An inviting open-concept floor plan accentuated by attractive hardwood flooring that ensures a seamless flow between rooms.…

  • Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent

    Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent

    More than 98 percent of Neumann University nursing graduates who took the NCLEX exam last year passed the test required to become licensed RNs. Neumann’s current nursing NCLEX pass rate of 98.44 percent among first-time test takers from October 2022 to September 2023 topped even last year’s success rate of 98.25 percent. Sixty-three of 64…

  • It Continues to Look A Lot Like Christmas at the McGrath House

    It Continues to Look A Lot Like Christmas at the McGrath House

    For Charley McGrath, Christmas comes to his Glen Mills home weeks before Thanksgiving, with green garlands wrapped around the white columns of his two porches and wreathes above the windows. Decorations get added from that point forward and will remain at the McGrath house until Feb. 21, the day of his son Broderick’s birthday, writes…

  • Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone

    Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone

    Do you burn cornflakes?  Live at Wawa?  Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…

  • ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia

    ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia

    The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square right here in Philadelphia, writes Jennifer Lin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The carol was created by two friends, a rector and his organist, in 1868, built on procrastination and an angelic visit. Church…

  • $2.5 Million Raised for Charity From Eagles 2nd Christmas Album

    $2.5 Million Raised for Charity From Eagles 2nd Christmas Album

    The Philadelphia Eagles second-holiday album is not only topping the charts, it’s also doing some immense good for charity. “A Philly Special Christmas Special” has earned $2.5 million for charity, writes Kristin Hunt for Philly Voice. The producers of the album are taking suggestions on social media on which local charities should receive those earnings.…

  • Big Brother, Big Sister Deliver, Persevere on Purpose Deliver Holiday Care Packages

    Big Brother, Big Sister Deliver, Persevere on Purpose Deliver Holiday Care Packages

    Families in our region that struggle throughout the year can find it particularly isolating during the holiday season, but they are not alone, thanks to the efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Persevere on Purpose. Volunteers recently spent the day out of Chichester packing, loading, and delivering more than 150 community holiday care packages…

  • TLC: Let’s Get Moving! Physical Activity and Strong Mental Health

    TLC: Let’s Get Moving! Physical Activity and Strong Mental Health

    In a world of ever-present distractions, it’s easy to overlook the creeping signs of anxiety, depression, or frustration. Often the go-to remedies involve self-soothing distractions like substance or alcohol use, digital escapism, and comfort foods—but what if the key to mental wellness lies in a different direction? Exercise is arguably the most affordable, immediate, and…

  • Advisors Can Help Navigate the Financial Terrain of Blended Families

    Advisors Can Help Navigate the Financial Terrain of Blended Families

    In the complex landscape of modern families, financial and estate planning can get weighed down, especially for blended families, writes Cheryl Winokur Munk for Barrons. Amy Jucoski, head of legacy and wealth planning at Callan Family Office in Radnor, emphasizes the importance of early and open discussions about finances in blended families. “It’s crucial to…

  • As Wawa Tinkers With Its Stores, Is It Losing Local Charm?

    As Wawa Tinkers With Its Stores, Is It Losing Local Charm?

    Wawa’s been experimenting with efficiency in its food prep and delivery, offering apps, online ordering, curbside pickup, and now, an all-digital Wawa in University City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine.  The Wawa digital store has no shelves, no shopping. Transactions go through kiosks and Wawa’s app. The efficiency helps Wawa run its ever-expanding company,…

  • A Radnor-Based Investor Brings a Life Sciences Company to Philadelphia 

    A Radnor-Based Investor Brings a Life Sciences Company to Philadelphia 

    Radnor-based Brodie Generational Capital Partners has bought the assets of Cytimmune Sciences, a medical research company based in Rockville, Maryland and is relocating it to Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition was made three months ago.  Cytimmune Sciences is now a subsidiary of Brodie Generational and is known as Zahav Biosciences.…