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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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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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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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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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‘The Embodiment of What We Want Our Community to Be’: Church Farm School’s Julie Wickland to Retire
“She is someone who brings peace and calm during times of storms. She is the embodiment of what we want everyone our community to be: humble, kind, selfless, and supportive.” These words from Church Farm School Associate Head of School Tiffany Scott about Julie Wickland at CFS’s annual employee recognition ceremony brought nods of agreement…
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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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DunlapSLK Outlines Four Year-End Planning Steps to Trim Your 2025 Taxes
As the calendar winds down, taxpayers are looking for strategic moves to reduce their 2025 federal income tax and take advantage of significant changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont, outlines four key planning steps individuals should consider before year end. First, reconsider…
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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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Painting Kindness, Sparking Conversations at Abington Friends School
Just after midday on a bright December afternoon at Abington Friends School, kindergarteners gathered eagerly around tables in an Upper School science classroom with paintbrushes poised, colors swirling, and Upper School students seated beside them. For 45 minutes, AFS students ages five through 18 came together for a collaboration intended to highlight the importance of…
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North Montco Student Becomes the Youngest Person Ever Hired by CAES Honeywell
Mechatronics student Mark Ault has turned his training at North Montco Technical Career Center into a major career milestone, accepting a Production Test Technician position with CAES Honeywell while still enrolled in NMTCC’s Cooperative Education program. Representatives from CAES Honeywell visited NMTCC to present the offer and host a celebratory “signing day,” marking a proud…
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King of Prussia District Presents Food Pantry with Record Donation
King of Prussia District marked a milestone year for its annual KOP Takes Out Hunger initiative, presenting the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard (UMACC) with a record $50,410 donation and collecting 6,881 pounds of nonperishable food items through community-wide support. The contributions reflect the extraordinary generosity of local businesses, residents, and event participants who rallied…
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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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