Community
-
A Day in the Life of a VFMAC Cadet – Could Your Son Pass?
Parents always ask their kids how school was when they get home each day. Parents of VFMAC Cadets want to know that, too. As part of Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29th, Cadet parents and anyone tuning into the Valley Forge Military Academy & College Facebook page will get a look into a Day in the…
-
Eden Cemetery Restoring Identities of Those With Untold Legacies
The Negro League Baseball Grave Marker Project at Eden Cemetery is giving recognition to those who have received none, writes Brian Seltzer for KYW Podcasts. Take Daniel McClellan, for example. McClellan, born in 1878, pitched in the Negro League for 12 seasons. “He was the first Negro League pitching great. He also threw the first…
-
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…
-
Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country
Hymie’s Deli, Merion Station, is in the spotlight for its top-notch Reuben. Mashed.com’s Trevor Carlson calls it one of “the absolute best Reuben sandwiches in the U.S.” The classic melt-in-your-mouth sandwich has been an American deli staple for decades. But its backstory is a bit muddled, reports Carlson. Some historians cite a hungry actor who,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
As Small Business Saturday Approaches, Peddler’s Village Is the Perfect Spot to Support Locally-Owned Shops
With Small Business Saturday coming this weekend, Peddler’s Village is home to a wide array of unique, locally-owned businesses. The Buck County shopping mall is known for its specialty shops, offering everything from clothes to cookware to a recently-opened shop specializing in Harry Potter-related items. With almost all of their 65 shops being locally owned,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Get Resources and Guidance for Year-End and Beyond in RKL’s 2022-23 HR/Payroll Reset Guide
For many, the end of the year is a time to relax and enjoy the company of those around you. For those in HR, it’s a time of tying up loose ends and planning for the year ahead. RKL Virtual Management Solutions’ Workforce Strategies team, which provides a variety of outsourced HR services, created an…
-
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.…
-
Bleats and Treats: Amish Farm & House, Lancaster, Has Unique Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit
As November wanes and December dawns, the 2022 Lancaster County holiday calendar is becoming as busy as Santa’s workshop. Two of the area’s signature holiday events — an Amish Christmas Cookie Tour and a Santa & Goats photo op — are notable for being especially special. Both are centered at the Amish Farm & House,…
-
Yeadon Filmmaker Uses Drone to Capture Stunning Views of County in ‘Straight Outta Delco’
The beauty of Delaware County is in its diversity, which Yeadon filmmaker Johnathan Kolleh captured from an aerial perspective in his new film, Straight Outta Delco. Kolleh employed a drone to film landmarks like Villanova University, the Commodore Barry Bridge, the 69th Street corridor, and more, according to a PhillyVoice report by John Kopp. “I…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
