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Alzheimer’s Hit Her and Her Mother; Now This Havertown Woman’s an Activist
Nicole MacLean said her mother, Sally Horrocks, would sometimes forgot who her daughter was and would get angry, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But there were good days, too, like when Nicole and Sally did the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer’s together. “I had her in a wheelchair and I pushed her through…
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Meet Delaware County’s New Health Director, Melissa Lyon
Delaware County’s new health director Melissa Lyon is leading the charge on promoting public health in the county and expects great things to happen with the new health department. For now, she’s asking residents to be patient while the infrastructure is put in place. “I have a lot of listening and I have a lot…
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Neumann University Features Live Nativity Event and Holiday Concert
Neumann University will capture the Christmas spirit with a live nativity re-enactment on December 1 and a holiday concert on December 2. The university’s annual live nativity is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Mirenda Center on Convent Road. The program is free and open to the public. …
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts Dec. 1 Information Session on Its 3 Nursing Programs
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. for anyone who would like to explore three nursing programs at the school. Information will be presented on P.I.T.’s Practical Nursing Certificate Program, Associate Degree Program for Allied Health Practical Nursing and its Bachelor…
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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 American Community Journals, our parent company, enters its eighth year of growing our affiliate partners’ businesses, strengthening the fabric of the counties we serve, and uniting people in a celebration of…
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Radnor Commissioner Vote to Keep Farm Lease Going at Former Ardrossan Estate
Radnor commissioners voted 4-2 not to cancel a lease that allows the Fern Valley Farm to raise cattle on 71 acres of township land that was once part of the Ardrossan Estate, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Commissioner Richard Booker made a motion to terminate Fern Valley Farm’s $1-a-year lease, arguing the farm’s…
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Villanova Professor Touts the Importance of Sprituality and God in Sports
God belongs in sports, as he does in all things, according to Dr. Edward Hastings, a professor of Sports and Spirituality at Villanova University, writes John Rader for The Loquitur. Hastings, a Monsignor Bonner High School graduate, was part of the 1971 Villanova Basketball team that reached the Final Four. Hastings has a passion for…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Needs Your Help This GivingTuesday Nov. 30
Today’s higher education students face difficult challenges when it comes to paying for an education. At the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, students are working hard to make a better life for themselves by learning a new career or improving their knowledge in a career they already work in. Yet more than 92% of those students…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Spectular Victorian in Wallingford
A stately Victorian home on 1.09 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Commissioned by Simon Gratz for his granddaughter in 1887, this historic Victorian home is filled with modern upgrades and handcrafted details throughout. The estate home welcomes you with a three-sided, wrap-around porch…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Receives 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award
The nonprofit Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season, including the clients they serve. This month, The Lincoln Center was recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.org, the leading source for reviews and stories on organizations like TLC. The annual award is granted to nonprofits…
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Neumann Honors Friends, Family of Brendan Kelly for 30 Years of Scholarships
On November 18, Neumann University honored the legacy of deceased alumnus Brendan Kelly, whose family and friends have worked for more than three decades to keep his memory alive on campus. Members of the Brendan P. Kelly ’87 Committee and the Kelly family were recognized at the President’s Thanksgiving Reception, Neumann’s annual event that salutes supporters for their continued generosity and commitment…
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Havertown Women’s Reaction at Eagles Game Goes Viral
Mary Kate Mink of Havertown was a victim of bad timing. Or maybe not. On Sunday, Fox’s cameras caught Mink using a few choice words to describe how she felt about a referee penalty call at the Eagles game with the New Orleans Saints, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think she disagreed…
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Key COVID Metrics Up in Delaware County as We Head Into Thanksgiving Weekend
Delaware County is experiencing a rise in five metrics that monitor COVID-19 just as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Coronavirus cases, positive tests, and hospitalizations were all up between Nov 12 and Nov 19, according to state data. Five of the six metrics from the state health department have…
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Foundation’s HOPE Program Gets $100,000 Boost From Boeing for Housing Access
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE) received a $100,000 grant from Boeing Philadelphia. “Housing stability is the first rung on the ladder of economic opportunity,” said Michele Hengey, Boeing Community Investor for Delaware County, “and Boeing recognizes the need for safe, stable, and affordable housing for families throughout…
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American Community Journals Enters Eighth Year of Delivering Impactful Stories, Helping Affiliate Partners Grow Their Business
American Community Journals — the parent company of DELCO Today, VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today — is entering its eighth year of growing its affiliate partners’ businesses, strengthening the fabric of the counties it serves, and uniting people in a celebration of community, relationships, and life. DELCO.Today launched in February 2016 and has…
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Second Chances Prosper at P.I.T. in Media With Help From Financial Aid Office
Paying for higher education is a daunting task for many families and it shouldn’t prevent you from reaching your education and career goals. “You guys are giving me another chance to follow my dreams and become a nurse! I would not be able to do it without financial aid. I just wanted to say THANK…
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SCORE: 5 Critical Steps for Scaling up your Small Business
Congratulations! You own a small business that is emerging from the pandemic crisis with more orders or projects than you ever imagined. Or maybe you found a new path to market or a profitable target group to develop. Whatever it is, scaling up a business means setting the stage to enable and support growth in…
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Chester Funeral Home Equipment Loan Supports Minority-Owned Businesses
The Lewis M. Hunt-Irving Funeral Home in Chester was awarded a $150,000 state loan to buy state-of-the-art cremation equipment. The money is offered through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA) which helps support minority business growth and job creation. Governor Tom Wolf made the announcement about…
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