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Broomall Home’s Eagles-Themed Holiday Decorations Hold a Deeper Meaning
Holiday decorations at the Broomall home of Steve Reynolds have a decidedly Philadelphia Eagles appeal, but their meaning goes much deeper than simply cheering the team on to victory., writes Aziza Shuler and Jim McHugh for CBS News Philadelphia. Reynolds spent 14 hours creating a mini-Lincoln Field in his home’s front yard. He did the…
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Kylie Kelce Talks About Becoming a Member of the Kelce Family
Kylie Kelce, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce was “welcomed in with open arms” by the Kelce family when she married into the family, writes Matt Ehalt or the New York Post. Kelce described becoming a member of the family in an ABC “Impact x Nightline” interview and also talked about her relationship…
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Foundation’s Annual Report Highlights Local Philanthropy in Action
The Foundation for Delaware County, the county’s largest community foundation, has released its latest annual report. The report demonstrates the Foundation’s ability to connect its philanthropy efforts to community action, utilizing the generous contributions of donors and partners. Philanthropy to Action The report notes that generous individuals have placed their philanthropic vision and assets with…
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Fostering Hope Delco Serves Needs of Foster Families
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping foster parents by providing free essentials to families in need, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Fostering Hope Delco runs a closet in the basement of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Norwood filled with T-shirts, pajamas, shoes, winter coats, hats, gloves, and more. It’s a place where foster…
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SCORE Helps Small Businesses Keep Things Merry in December with These Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free December SCORE webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business prosper. How to Start and Operate a Small Business You have come to the right place, if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business, or even, if…
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Tax Vacation Is Over: Delaware County Eyes 5 Percent Increase
It’s the first county tax increase in a decade, but it has to be done, said Delaware County officials this week. The proposed $428 million 2024 county budget calls for a 5 percent increase in real estate taxes, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Look, nine straight years without increasing revenue is a…
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Halloween Lovers Bring Krampus Fest into Media’s Christmas Season
Santa apparently has a goat demon sidekick creating Christmas chaos known as Krampus. That sidekick was celebrated during Media’s Krampusfest, geared particularly toward those who love Halloween, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About 50 “troublemakers” turned out Tuesday to experience Krampus tales, Krampus cards, and a State Street promenade that culminated in the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Colonial in a Private Setting in Media for Sale
A beautiful Colonial in Media on 1.44 attractive acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale. The home has had many upgrades and improvements in recent years and boasts all the usual amenities and much more. This lovely residence opens to the central foyer that leads to a formal…
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SCORE: Can Diverse Supplier Certification Benefit Your Business?
Of the 1.1 million minority-owned employer businesses in the U.S., 99.9 percent are small businesses, but not all of these businesses are certified as diverse suppliers, despite being eligible. Getting certified as a diverse supplier offers small business owners the opportunity to expand market share, grow their companies, discover new partners, and create new revenue…
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Army-Navy Game Ball Passes Through a Delaware County Town
Delaware County became part of an Army-Navy tradition this year when an annual run of the Army-Navy game ball by Navy midshipmen took them through a section of the county, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. Midshipmen transported the ball from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, to the game site, which…
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Arc’s Returning Holiday Fun Fest a Hit With 150 Families Attending
The Arc of Chester County was excited to host its Holiday Fun Fest event last Saturday for the first time since 2019. The event was extremely well-received, with close to 150 families and children attending. The Arc holiday fun fest featured not only Santa and Mrs. Claus but also a freeze dance with Frosty, a…
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AI Influencing How Delaware County Handles 911 Emergencies
Artificial intelligence is at work in the Delaware County 911 Center, helping dispatchers with about 800,000 emergency calls, writes Eric Scicchitano for the Ottumwa Courier. The center has been using Prepared AI to transcribe the calls since mid-October. The transcription process verifies what a caller is saying, said Anthony Mignogna, chief of communications for Delaware…
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Cheyney University Back on Probation Despite Making Progress
Four years ago, Cheyney University was making a comeback and had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Now that same body has put the university back on probation, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university “is in jeopardy” of losing its accreditation for failing to show it has…
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Pennsylvania women Are Demanding Better Access to Birth Control
Now that employers are no longer required to offer birth control under their insurance, many in Pennsylvania are struggling to pay for necessary medical care, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. In the summer of 2020, the US Supreme Court upheld Trump-era regulations that gave employers the right to deny female workers no-cost coverage for…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Earns Best Nursing Home Recognition
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious recognition is testament to the high-quality care and services provided by the nursing home. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings have been a trusted resource for consumers seeking short-term rehabilitation…
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Swarthmore Graduate Celebrates a New York Chinatown Wedding
Swarthmore College graduate Dominic Sonkowsky, now an urban planner, and Harry Trinh, head of creative at the nonprofit Welcome to Chinatown wanted their shared heritage to be part of their wedding, so they invited guests to a special New York Chinatown nuptial celebration. Guests experienced events throughout Chinatown, from a tea ceremony to a Cantonese…
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More Chicken for Delaware County? East Coast Wings Is Scouting Locations
A North Carolina restaurant chain whose specialty is chicken wings is revisiting expansion plans into the Philadelphia area from before the pandemic that included a location in Springfield along Baltimore Pike, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. East Coast Wings + Grill has 55 wing sauce flavors with seven different heat indexes. There are also…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES positions are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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