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DelVal Receives Healing the Planet Grant to Support Student-Led Tree-Planting Initiative on Campus
To encourage the planting of more trees in local communities, Delaware Valley University has received a $4,000 Healing the Planet grant from The GIANT Company and Keep America Beautiful. The grant supported an environmentally positive, student-led tree-planting initiative on campus, led by faculty member Joe Theesfeld and his Basic Plant Management course, which consists primarily…
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Who’s Shaping the Future of Chester County? Nominations Still Being Accepted for VISTA NextGen Superstars
The start of a new year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what lies ahead — and who will help shape it. In Chester County, VISTA Today is ensuring that reflection takes a very public form. Through its VISTA NextGen Superstars program, VISTA Today is spotlighting for the seventh consecutive year the…
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Registration Now Open for DelVal’s KidsU! and InspireU! Summer Camps
Delaware Valley University’s KidsU! camps and InspireU! pre-college summer programs are set to return in 2026, with camps beginning June 15 and running through Aug. 7. DelVal will offer more than 90 weeklong camps for kids ages 5 to 18, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with optional extended early or after care available.…
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Why Resolutions Fail — and What Actually Works
Every January, millions of people declare resolutions with the best of intentions. “This year, I’ll get organized.” “I’ll stop procrastinating.” “I’ll exercise every day.” The energy is real, the desire for change is sincere, and the commitment feels strong. Yet by February, most resolutions have quietly dissolved. People blame themselves for lacking discipline, motivation, or…
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Local ‘Nonprofit Whisperer’ Named to Board of Directors at Family-Owned Boscov’s
East Goshen Township resident Bob Madonna has spent much of his career helping nonprofits find clarity, stability, and strong leadership. Now, that work is extending into the retail sector, with one of the most popular department store chains in the Mid-Atlantic region. Madonna, the Managing Partner of Diversified Services LLC and a longtime nonprofit advisor,…
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Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 Courses from DelVal’s Center for Learning in Retirement
Delaware Valley University has opened registration for Spring 2026 courses offered through its Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR). This spring, CLR is expanding flexibility for participants by offering in-person, online, and hybrid courses, allowing registrants to learn from where they are most comfortable. CLR operates on a rolling registration systems with no deadline to…
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How a Network of Trails Became One of the Region’s Biggest Success Stories
The year 2025 was marked by moments that dominated headlines and conversations nationwide — from TikTok nearly being banned and the viral Coldplay concert clip, to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged, to an American being elected as the head of the Catholic Church. Across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the year brought its own…
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Lead with Your Head and Heart When Giving This Holiday Season
Now is the time of year when many people choose to give back to support the causes closest to them. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when scammers look to exploit your generosity, taking funds away from those in need to line up their own pockets. Avoiding Scammers This time of year, you’ll likely…
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Understanding the New IRS Electronic Payment and Refund Mandate for Trusts and Estates
On March 25, 2025, Executive Order 14247 was issued, requiring that all federal payments, including tax payments to the IRS, be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). This mandate is part of a broader government initiative to modernize payment systems and reduce reliance on paper checks. The IRS is required to cease issuing paper checks…
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Cold Weather Tips: PECO Shares Seven Ways to Save Energy and Money
With the current cold snap and several inches of snow in the Philadelphia area, we’re all likely to see the impact of colder weather and increased usage on our upcoming bills. PECO recognizes concerns about increasing costs and the economic challenges many are facing right now, and we want to make certain customers not only…
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DelVal Student Takes the Field at Eagles Game Through Internship Experience
Delaware Valley University turf management student Connor Esbenshade had a unique, behind-the-scenes role during a recent Philadelphia Eagles game, assisting on the field by pulling up the net for extra points each time the team scored. Esbenshade, a senior, is currently completing a six-month internship under Tony Leonard, Director of Grounds at Lincoln Financial Field.…
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IRS Announces 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The IRS recently released a list of 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that include increases to qualified transportation fringes, increases in contribution limits for multiple types of health savings accounts, and more. These changes fall under Revenue Procedure 2025-32, 10-9-25 and also include changes made for tax year 2025 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
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Blackbird Health Opens New Clinic in Media, Expands Pediatric Mental Health Services in Region
Blackbird Health, the leading regional pediatric mental health provider of comprehensive virtual and in-person services, has expanded its footprint in southeastern Pennsylvania with the opening of a new in-person clinic in Media. This new clinic adds another access point for children and teens seeking timely mental health support in the region. The clinic, Blackbird Health’s…
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DelVal Partners with Gritty to Launch Non-Credit Medical Sales Leadership Certificate
Delaware Valley University and Gritty have entered into a new partnership that brings together industry-driven professional training and the academic excellence of a nationally recognized institution. Through this collaboration, the two organizations are launching a new non-credit certificate in medical sales leadership. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate equips learners with the practical skills, industry exposure,…
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Citadel Credit Union Contributes More Than $550,000 to Community Organizations in 2025
In one of its largest community investment years yet, Citadel Credit Union directed more than $550,000 and extensive volunteer support in 2025 to organizations working to strengthen prosperity and well-being across Greater Philadelphia. Citadel partnered with more than 30 organizations and participated in 121 community events, with employees contributing 2,000-plus volunteer hours. More than 300…
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Local Nonprofit Leader Redefines Trauma Education to Build Safer, Stronger Communities
Communities today are carrying more emotional weight than they have the tools to manage. Schools are overwhelmed. Nonprofits are stretched thin. Families are navigating stress that grows heavier each year. And in the middle of it all are leaders searching for a real solution to a problem they were never trained to solve. Cleous “GloWry”…
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GMercyU’s Sport Business Association Hosts Baseball Summit to Bring Together Students, Industry Leaders
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Sport Business Association (SBA) recently welcomed more than 80 registered attendees, including members of the university’s President’s Council, to its highly anticipated Baseball Summit. The evening brought together students, alumni, faculty, community members, and industry professionals for a meaningful night of learning, networking, and career exploration. The summit featured a virtual keynote message from Andrew…
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With a Hand from Firstrust Bank, Frankel Enterprises Partners with PHDC to Deliver Affordable Homeownership
As Philadelphia continues to grapple with a shortage of affordable housing, a new partnership between the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) and Frankel Enterprises, a civic-minded and forward-thinking real estate development firm, is helping qualified residents unlock the door to homeownership. Through PHDC’s Turn the Key initiative, Frankel Enterprises is developing more than 100 newly…
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