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CCRES Staff Recognized by Board Members for Outstanding Service
Four CCRES staff members were recognized last June and four more were recognized in September for their outstanding contributions. They were nominated by administrators, customers, and the community for their continued dedication to their work and to the clients. CCRES, based in Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the…
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West Chester’s QVC Goes Hallmark with Film Release of ‘Holly and the Hot Chocolate’
West Chester’s flagship shopping network QVC made a wintry debut in the holiday movie scene, competing with the likes of made-for-television moguls like Hallmark and Lifetime, writes Dan Snierson for Entertainment Weekly. Holly and the Hot Chocolate follows a cosmopolitan film critic named Holly — played by the prolific Philadelphia-based actress, model, and voiceover artist…
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DELCO Today Wishes You a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving
The staff at DELCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for, as we enter our seventh year of growing our affiliate partners’ businesses, strengthening the fabric of Delaware County, and uniting people in a celebration of community, relationships, and life. Thank you for…
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Thanksgiving Travel Rush Is Here, but Different
We’re rushing around doing our Thanksgiving travel like we used to in pre-pandemic days, but that doesn’t mean we’re going back to how things used to be, writes David Kenig and Alexandra Olson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. People are catching planes in volumes not seen in years and they’re ignoring inflation concerns to see loved…
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Lots of Good Dog Romps in Delco, Like Ridley Creek Park
When your dog needs to stretch its legs and get back out into nature for some dog hikes, but you don’t want to travel too far, there are plenty of options in Delaware County. Ridley Creek State Park in Media made the list of suggested doggie destinations in the region compiled by Nick Vadala and…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Colonial in Garnet Valley
A stunning Greystone colonial home on a beautiful 0.86 acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The residence, which is located in the desirable community of Greystone, boasts many wonderful details, including rich hardwood floors and high ceilings and a large open-concept floor plan ideal…
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Penn State Brandywine, Delco Libraries Partner on Access
Penn State University Libraries’ Vairo Library at Penn State Brandywine is beginning a lending partnership with Delaware County Libraries. Now, library users from any of the county library system’s 28 locations may use their existing public library card to check out books and other items from Vairo Library and other Penn State University Libraries locations.…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is hiring for several key positions including PCAs, BCBAs and DSPs. CCRES specializes in matching qualified candidates with local career opportunities working with children and adults in their community. Qualified candidates are sought for entry level and advanced experience to work with children and adults in their local schools and communities …” CCRES, Downingtown,…
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Newsweek Names Fair Acres Among Best Nursing Homes in US
Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, owned and operated by Delaware County, has been named one of the best nursing homes in the U.S. by Newsweek, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The facility ranked 25th among Pennsylvania’s nursing homes on Newsweek’s list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2023.” Fair Acres was one of 475…
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Eagles Superfan, 88, Back on Twitter With Celebration Dance
Eagles superfan Marybelle Alston, 88, formerly from Wayne, took to dancing on Twitter once again after the Eagle’s win over the Colts Sunday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In an appropriate Philadelphia sports tie-in, she danced to the Phillie’s unofficial anthem, “Dancing on My Own”. Alston became a Twitter sensation last May…
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Philly and Wawa Give the US a Unique Sandwich Offering
Many think of the Philadelphia sandwich as the cheesesteak, but there are actually three sandwiches that make the cut in our region, writes Crawford Smith for Mashed. Mashed took a look at the 11 best sandwiches from different regions of the country. Special attention was paid to towns that had long-standing traditions of unique local…
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Havertown Mom Weighs in on Modern Playdates
These days, every aspect of a child’s playdate seems to be orchestrated, then captured by smartphones and shared, writes columnist Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. Monica Davis McDonald in Havertown has noticed a lot more playdate photos floating around in the last two years These days, McDonald receives playdate photos when they involve…
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Plymouth Meeting Candy Maker’s Holiday Gifts Will Stick in Recipients’ Memories: Gourmet Marshmallows
Dana Hermann, a Plymouth Meeting native, created Malvern Road Marshmallows after she found some comfort from what was going on around her during the pandemic, writes Mary English for The Pottstown Mercury. Her gourmet marshmallows turned out to be a hit with her family, and she realized she could make them herself for less money…
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Chester’s Filing for Bankruptcy a Rare Thing These Days
The city of Chester filed a Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy petition on Nov. 10, only the third U.S. city to do so between 2014 and 2021. It joins Hill, KY, which filed in 2015; Perla, AR in 2019, and Fairfield, AL in 2020, writes Marc Joffe for cato.org. Chester has been under state supervision since…
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Wall Street Journal: San Francisco has the Best Airport, Philly Came in 13th
San Francisco International Airport may be one of the most pleasant airports in the country. At least that’s how The Wall Street Journal sees it on its recent ranking of 50 of the busiest U.S. airports, writes Dawn Gilbertson for The Wall Street Journal. San Francisco’s secret to being number one is making travelers forget…
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Relay CEO Matt Gillin’s Entrepreneurship Runs in the Family
Relay Network in Radnor is the brainchild of Matt Gillin, who had a front-row seat with his eight siblings watching his father run a mini golf course business. From those earlier experiences, most members of the family went on to own their own businesses, writes Paige Gross for Technical.ly. He launched his first company, Ecount,…
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Kyle Neptune Keeps It in the Family as He Steps Out of Jay Wright’s Shadow
Going above and beyond seems to be in Kyle Neptune’s upbringing. When Villanova’s new men’s basketball coach was a kid, he had to write a book report on one of three topics. Neptune’s mom made him do one on all three, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. It was all about being out of…
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Penn State Brandywine Giving Tuesday Campaign Underway
Penn State Brandywine is starting its Giving Tuesday campaign ahead of Nov. 29, accepting donations for its Education Abroad and Brandywine Athletics programs. Visit the links below to learn more and show your support. Brandywine Education Abroad Brandywine students come from a diverse population and many face financial challenges. Having the opportunity to travel and…
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