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Keep Calm and Stay on the Covid Course
By Wendi Rank I didn’t intend for the mashed potatoes to land in her mouth. But it was eleventh grade, we were joking around, and she – my best friend to this day – had landed a comic punch. Unwilling to let her have the last word, I scooped up the mashed potatoes that were already…
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In a Year Like No Other, DELCO.Today Wishes You a Happy, Socially Distant Thanksgiving
In a year like no other, DELCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We are particularly thankful for your dedicated readership and are grateful that you return here, day after day, to read that day’s Delaware County news. We will return to posting stories on Monday, Nov. 30. In…
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Wiser Wealth: The Intimate Connection Between Love and Money
To figure out your relationship with money, look at your relationship with people. They’re probably similar, writes Kate Murphy for the Wall Street Journal. Money and love are tangled up in our subconscious. In relationships and money matters, most tilt toward the insecure, from anxiousness to avoidance. The anxious use money to be loved, appreciated,…
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7 New Traditions for a COVID Thanksgiving
By Wendi Rank To say October through December is my favorite time of year understates my sentiment. I would spend the year – all three hundred and sixty-five days of it – living Halloween to Christmas on an endless cycle. My husband says it’s depressing to spend nine months of the year longing for the other three. But he doesn’t load the dishwasher properly. I don’t really expect him to understand. I…
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Think Your Kids Are Bored of Being in Lockdown? Read This!
By Wendi Rank Every puzzle has been assembled. Every banana has been baked into bread. Every episode of The Mandalorian has been watched. Every book on Amazon has been read. Every trail has been hiked. After seven months of hanging with COVID, my teenagers wear their boredom like a ratty bathrobe. It clings to them,…
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Where to Get the Best Thanksgiving Pies From Delaware County Top Bakers
By Christine Tarlecki We know that Thanksgiving is all about the pie, not the turkey. Dessert after a full meal of turkey, stuffing, and gravy is what we wait for all year. Here are just a few of our favorite Delco bakeries* that offer top desserts of cakes, cookies, pies, rolls, and more! Linvilla Orchards…
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Four Places to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Delaware County
It’s that time again, Thanksgiving is here, but where to get the best Thanksgiving meal around? If you aren’t up to cooking or want to be socially distant, these are just a few delicious Delco restaurants* that have what you need to enjoy a tasty Thanksgiving meal. The Porch Restaurant at The Lamb Tavern (located…
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6 Essential Tips for Planning a Successful Corporate Headshot Session
By David Bjorkgren Having professional headshots of your staff/team is a great way to appeal to potential clients and give your company an extra bit of polish needed in the world of business. Here are six tips to help you plan your photoshoot to get the results you’re after. Click Here for your FREE guide…
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Your Employer May Help You Pay For Your MBA
By Leslie Feldman Whether your a recent college graduate considering going back to school or someone climbing your career ladder for way too many years and are finally serious about getting your MBA, paying an MBA, or any graduate degree for that matter, is always top-of-mind. If you are currently working, your employer may offer…
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Wealth Wise: Six Signs It’s Time to Sell a Stock
It’s hard to know when to sell a stock. You don’t want to sell it at a loss, but you don’t want to hold on to it for too long or your losses could get bigger. The smart move is to sell before things get really bad. Here are six signs it’s time to sell…
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The Best Places to Get a Fresh Turkey in Delaware County for Thanksgiving Dinner
By Christine Tarlecki Ordering a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving from a local farm or farm market store offers a fresher bird and better flavor, which is excellent for dinner, plus all those leftover turkey sandwiches you’ll be enjoying. Here are just a few of our favorite places* in Delaware County to order a fresh turkey,…
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King of Prussia’s Melting Pot Offers Delicious Seasonal Fondues Now Through November
By Christine Tarlecki There’s nothing better on a crisp autumn evening than hot, melty cheese fondue. Add in Fall flavors and you have a night worth remembering. The King of Prussia Melting Pot (located at 150 Allendale Rd, Ste 2100 in King of Prussia) focuses on seasonal flavors with every turn of the calendar page,…
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After Decades of Helping Bank Customers Improve Their Businesses, John Durso is Ready to Fly Solo
John Durso’s executive career has been spent at different banks in and around Philadelphia and its suburbs, helping his clients become more successful business owners and connecting them with each other. Over the years, Durso’s strategy around business development for banks has meant more prosperity for the client and more money coming into the bank.…
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How Much Retirement Savings Is Enough? Why Couples May Disagree
When couples plan for retirement, it’s often the woman who worries most about running out of savings later in life, writes Glenn Ruffenach for The Wall Street Journal. There’s a reason for that. Women worry more because they tend to live longer– about five years longer–than men. Women are more likely to live their final…
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With Planning, the Cost of a College or an MBA Degree is in Reach
By Leslie Feldman Whether you are a recent high school graduate or someone going back to school to either finish your undergraduate degree or pursue that long dreamed-for MBA, figuring out how to pay for college is always top-of-mind. Your college education is an investment in your future, but you shouldn’t have to break the…
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Springfield Mall Owner Feeling Hopeful About Recovering After Filing for Bankruptcy
By Chris Isaac After PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, filed for bankruptcy on November 1 they announced that this would be a move that would wind up revitalizing them. Now that the company has been approved for an expedited Chapter 11 approval on November 24, they have gone into more detail about how they…
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3 Tips for Getting Through Halloween With Good Scares
By Wendi Rank Halloween is the best holiday of the year. One might argue the best holiday is Christmas, or Thanksgiving, or – gah – Mother’s Day. One can argue Halloween isn’t even a holiday. But you and I know that’s wrong. Show me another day where you can enjoy two of the best contributions of humankind – Jamie Lee Curtis and Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins. I mean,…
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Wiser Wealth: The 30 Biggest Money Mistakes People Make in an Economic Downturn
By David Bjorkgren Sometimes the right decisions aren’t always the most obvious, especially when coping with the stress of a recession or financial crisis, writes Justin Metz for The Wall Street Journal. Many of us haven’t faced an economic downturn in a long time and need help navigating it. Avoiding common pitfalls in the way…







































