• Even Wawa Properties Aren’t Immune From Current Market Conditions

    Even Wawa Properties Aren’t Immune From Current Market Conditions

    Wawa properties are a popular real estate investment thanks to the popularity of the brand and the relatively low risk of its stores. Yet even these properties are being affected by a turbulent real estate market that’s seeing cautious investing and high interest rates, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa properties that were…

  • Newsweek Recognizes Freedom Village at Brandywine for Best Continuing Care

    Newsweek Recognizes Freedom Village at Brandywine for Best Continuing Care

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a leading continuing care retirement community, has been honored by Newsweek and global market research firm Statista in their inaugural “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” rankings. This recognition highlights Freedom Village’s commitment to providing exceptional care and services to its residents.  The prestigious list, compiled by Newsweek and Statista,…

  • Bryn Mawr’s Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone

    Bryn Mawr’s Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone

    Do you burn cornflakes?  Live at Wawa?  Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…

  • TLC: Let’s Get Moving! Physical Activity and Strong Mental Health

    TLC: Let’s Get Moving! Physical Activity and Strong Mental Health

    In a world of ever-present distractions, it’s easy to overlook the creeping signs of anxiety, depression, or frustration. Often the go-to remedies involve self-soothing distractions like substance or alcohol use, digital escapism, and comfort foods—but what if the key to mental wellness lies in a different direction? Exercise is arguably the most affordable, immediate, and…

  • Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent

    Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent

    More than 98 percent of Neumann University nursing graduates who took the NCLEX exam last year passed the test required to become licensed RNs. Neumann’s current nursing NCLEX pass rate of 98.44 percent among first-time test takers from October 2022 to September 2023 topped even last year’s success rate of 98.25 percent. Sixty-three of 64…

  • Kelce Family Holiday Card Brings You Love and Chaos

    Kelce Family Holiday Card Brings You Love and Chaos

    Jason, Kylie, and the children sent out their Kelce family holiday card via Instagram and Minted, an online marketplace that offers design goods created by independent artists and designers. This is their fourth holiday season with Minted. Rounding up everyone to get the card made was a challenge, according to Jason and Kylie. “It’s going…

  • This Kelce Love Story Has a Happy Ending Despite a Rough Start

    This Kelce Love Story Has a Happy Ending Despite a Rough Start

    Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie, who is from Narberth, are proof that love can blossom even from a simple Tinder swipe and a bad first date, writes Tierney Bricker for E-News.   This Kelce love story began together on the dating app in 2015, but their relationship has grown into a…

  • General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground

    General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground

    School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors. Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides “Community Build” services. Community Build playgrounds utilize a group of volunteers to organize and install a commercial playground. A Community Build will be built…

  • Options Sought for Upper Merion HS Basketball Star After PIAA Bans Him From Play

    Options Sought for Upper Merion HS Basketball Star After PIAA Bans Him From Play

    Christine Clark and her son, Devon Nelson, are considering their options after a PIAA appeal hearing ruled the 16-year-old is ineligible to play basketball at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Upper Darby this season, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The administration at Upper Merion High School challenged Nelson’s transfer…

  • Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation

    Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation

    Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will welcome approximately 200 students into its alumni ranks. Pending the results of final exams, the university will award four associate degrees, 128 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees, and 18 doctoral…

  • The Lincoln Center: Everyday Mindful Practices to Strengthen Family Connections

    The Lincoln Center: Everyday Mindful Practices to Strengthen Family Connections

    With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, school activities, and professional obligations—families often find themselves in a perpetual state of motion this time of year. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of life and lose connection with ourselves and our loved ones. To help strengthen family connections and communication during…

  • Freedom Village Manager, Life Care Services, Tops Satisfaction Rankings for 5th Year

    Freedom Village Manager, Life Care Services, Tops Satisfaction Rankings for 5th Year

    Life Care Services, an LCS Company and the management firm behind Freedom Village at Brandywine, has once again been recognized as the leading provider in resident and customer satisfaction among independent senior living communities in the U.S. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the company has received this prestigious accolade from the J.D. Power…

  • It’s Happening. ‘Delco: The Movie’ Begins filming at Popular Delaware County Spots

    It’s Happening. ‘Delco: The Movie’ Begins filming at Popular Delaware County Spots

    A new movie currently being filmed around Delaware County hopes to capture the essence of the Delco spirit.  Delco: The Movie started filming last week at some familiar locations, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Director Chris Pierdomenico, from Aston, talked about the film’s unique character, much of it based on his own experiences growing…

  • Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert

    Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert

    The Delaware County Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert on Dec. 17 in a celebration of the season. The second chamber concert of the season includes performers from all the sections of the orchestra. Playing traditional carols and Hanukkah music along with more lighthearted holiday tunes, there will be quartets of brass instruments and saxophones,…

  • That Eagles Laundry Detergent Ad Was Filmed in Pat DiCrecchio’s Essington Home

    That Eagles Laundry Detergent Ad Was Filmed in Pat DiCrecchio’s Essington Home

    Last July, Pat DiCrecchio opened his Essington home to Philadelphia Eagles players Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, and Jordan Mailata so they could film a laundry detergent commercial, writes Paul Kurtz for KYW. It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for this longtime Eagles season ticket holder. “They signed everything. I mean it got to the point where…

  • Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.

    Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.

    Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library and pairs perfectly with outdoor Wi-Fi access. The project was financed by a grant from the…

  • SCORE Mentor Helps Bookkeeper Become Her Own Boss

    SCORE Mentor Helps Bookkeeper Become Her Own Boss

    After working for 15 years as a staff accountant and bookkeeper, Lea Rankin realized what had been holding her back from business ownership: Her own insecurity. In April, Rankin took the plunge, launching her Doylestown-based business, Rankin Bookkeeping Solutions, and has since lost count of how many clients she has onboarded. “It’s really important to…

  • Arc’s Returning Holiday Fun Fest a Hit With 150 Families Attending

    Arc’s Returning Holiday Fun Fest a Hit With 150 Families Attending

    The Arc of Chester County was excited to host its Holiday Fun Fest event last Saturday for the first time since 2019. The event was extremely well-received, with close to 150 families and children attending. The Arc holiday fun fest featured not only Santa and Mrs. Claus but also a freeze dance with Frosty, a…