Professional Services
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Upper Darby Daycare Looking to Rebuild After Fire Hits Building
A 26-year-old daycare facility in Upper Darby destroyed by fire is moving forward, confident they can rebuild, writes Mattieo Iadonisi for 6abc. Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids first opened in 1990 in a multi-purpose building at 6800 Market Street in Upper Darby. On the evening of Jan. 8, a fire broke out on the building’s…
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America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest privately held real estate brokerage in the nation, is now in the Philadelphia market and is already looking ahead to expanding, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brokerage firm entered in Philadelphia by bringing on the team at Long & Foster Real Estate. This one…
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Terrain Events in Glen Mills Has Expanded Beyond Its Garden Center Origin
Terrain Events in Glen Mills has expanded beyond its origins in 2008 as a garden center and café. The private events venue’s focus on nature and seasonal living gave it a chance to grow into a gathering place for celebrations, according to Terrain Events, a sponsor at Main Line Today. Terrain Events now has four…
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Regional Fire Company Proposed for Swarthmore, Nether Providence
A report recommends creating a regional fire department that would come from a merger of the South Media and Garden City fire companies in Nether Providence with the Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association. The new fire department would cover Swarthmore, Nether Providence, and Rose Valley. A drop in volunteers, aging equipment, and “financial limitations” have…
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Data-Driven HR Insights for 2026
HR teams should leverage data and predictive analytics using historical and real-time data to forecast future workforce outcomes. This enables a holistic talent view, risk identification (such as turnover or skills gaps), and proactive decision-making. What Can Employers Do? Adopt Advanced HR Analytics Platforms or Services Platforms/Services with predictive and prescriptive analytics can forecast attrition,…
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Brookline Fire Company Chief John Viola Retiring After 43 Years
John Viola has kept busy during his time in Haverford Township. He’s the township’s police chief, but you’ll also have found him serving for the past 43 years as the Brookline Fire Company’s fire chief. Now he’s retiring as fire chief, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “It was time for the younger guys to step…
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RKL Honored by Graphic Design USA for Creative Excellence
RKL has been named a winner in the 62nd American Graphic Design Awards, hosted by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). This year, RKL earned honors for two outstanding creative projects: the RKL Annual Review and the RKL Advanced Pricing Methodology Mailer. Out of more than 6,000 entries from across the nation, only the top 10 percent are selected…
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RKL Welcomes New Partners, Practice Leader
RKL has admitted Joel Harnly, Gregory Harp, Lindsey Marchant, and Nolan Myers to the firm’s partnership. Matt Piatt has also been named a Practice Leader for RKL’s State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice. Harnly, CPA, joins the partnership in RKL’s Tax Services Group. He works with companies and their owners to identify tax savings opportunities…
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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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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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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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West Chester’s Thomas Lambert, Pennsylvania’s First African American Chrysler Auto Dealer, Retires
Thomas Lambert of West Chester, the first African American Chrysler auto dealer in Pennsylvania and owner of Lambert Auto Body Shop, has retired, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Lambert launched his career in 1967 following his graduation from Morgan State University with a degree in business. He joined Girard Bank’s management program for three years…
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Greystone Hall in West Chester Sold for $6.5 Million
New York-based Mirbeau Hospitality Services has purchased the 44-acre Greystone Hall in West Chester for $6.5 million, and intends to transform it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, the company finalized the purchase of the property, which features a three-story mansion, a garage,…
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MyOfficeOps Helps Power Kind Human Foundation’s Efforts to Deliver Clean Water to Underserved Regions
Chat with Nick Schwartz for even a minute, and you’ll immediately notice a pattern — that the conversation always circles back to the same thing. The families the Kind Human Foundation serves and the simple belief that clean water should never be out of reach. Schwartz is the Director of Kind Human, a nonprofit organization…
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Maximizing Opportunities in a Season of Donor Giving
The holiday season can often revitalize your nonprofit’s entire fundraising landscape. For nonprofits, this infusion of generosity arrives at the perfect time. It fuels programs, lifts staff morale, and inspires teams to push toward year-end goals with renewed energy. While your team is focused on year-end program deliverables and financial reports, your donors are making…
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Six Ways Your Organization Can Become AI-Enabled
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the business landscape, driving innovation, efficiency and new opportunities. However, becoming truly AI-enabled requires more than just adopting new technologies — it demands a holistic transformation in organizational structure, culture, and mindset. New technology is foundational to adopting AI, but that’s just the beginning for your organization to be AI-ready. Six…
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Eagleview Educator and Keynote Speaker Christine Miles Talks Solving Education’s Listening Crisis
Christine Miles, an educator, author, and keynote speaker from Eagleview, has made it her mission to address the crisis of listening in education, writes Nupur Bagoria for the Tech Magazine. Miles created The Listening Path, a system teaching listening as a foundational skill. She uses evidence-based tools and methods that can help teachers and students…
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Cemeteries Seek Creative Alternatives as Revenue Declines
There are more people than ever opting for cremations so cemeteries, particularly smaller ones like the Har Jedhuda Cemetery in Upper Darby, are struggling, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Har Jehuda has been important for the region’s Jewish community since it was founded in the 1890s, with more than 20,000 graves. These days, though,…
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