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Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
Mid Penn Bank is continuing its partnership with the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. On October 17, Mid Penn Bank President/CEO and PBCC Board Member Rory Ritrievi attended the organization’s 30th Anniversary Conference and presented PBCC with a $100,000 donation from funds raised by the 2023 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic, which took place in July.…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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Former NFL Star, Good Morning America Host Michael Strahan Debuts Products on QVC
West Chester’s QVC is venturing into a partnership with famed NFL Star and ‘Good Morning America‘ Host Michael Strahan, writes Ritvik Mawkin for the website Meaww on MSN. Last week, Strahan made his QVC appearance where he showcased his new NFL product line, MSX. Leading up to the debut, the 51-year-old teased his…
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Longwood Gardens Sprinkles Holiday Magic and Nostalgic Flair Starting in November
Longwood Gardens will be hosting a dazzling display for visitors with a nostalgic twist to the holiday season, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News Journal. The retro-themed installation, A Longwood Christmas, will debut on Nov. 17. Last year, the twinkling spectacle took 25 days to set up. This year, half a million…
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The Fern & Fable in Malvern Offers Farm-to-Table in Enchanting Garden Setting
Nestled in the heart of Malvern, The Fern & Fable is a charming restaurant occupying a meticulously restored 1700s farmhouse, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. This restaurant offers not only a delightful dining experience but also plays a pivotal role in supporting one of the largest professional nonprofit theaters in the state –…
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Local Health Care Leader Leslie Storms Reflects on Journey from Delco to DePuy
Delaware County native Leslie Storms credits her first big break starting at Johnson & Johnson which among her 15-year tenure, propelled her into being the first woman president of DePuy Synthes U.S., writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, which has offices in West Chester, is a $9 billion…
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West Chester Founder of Unite for HER Empowers Cancer Patients with Holistic Care, Community
When the West Chester founder of Unite for HER was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, she explored various holistic approaches like acupuncture, nutrition, and meditation to find relief during her treatment, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. A year into being cancer-free, Sue Weldon encountered a woman battling the disease who couldn’t…
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Malvern-Based Venatorx Secures Up to $167 Million for Antibiotic Development
Malvern-based antibiotics firm Venatorx Pharmaceuticals has been awarded its third government contract, potentially worth up to $167 million, to develop treatments for multi-drug-resistant bacterial and challenging viral infections, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has initially committed up to $20.3 million, with the prospect…
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Singer-Songwriter Jeffrey Gaines Takes Main Stage at Uptown Oct. 28
On October 28, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is welcoming singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines to the main stage. Jeffrey Gaines has been heralded on tours throughout North America and Europe, for his soul-searching lyrics and inspiring performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a loyal fan base as a captivating…
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Mid Penn Bank Celebrates 155th Anniversary
Mid Penn Bank recently celebrated its 155th anniversary. Originally chartered as Millersburg Trust Company, the bank is Central Pennsylvania’s oldest continuous banking institution. Over the years, it has grown to be a $5 billion bank with 49 financial center locations throughout all regions of Pennsylvania and central New Jersey. Services have expanded to include trust…
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Longwood Gardens Purchases Property Belonging to Boutique Winery Galer Estate
Longwood Gardens has repurchased the property previously home to the highly esteemed boutique winery, vineyard, and Airbnb getaway, Galer Estate, which spans 7.4 acres, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Kennett Square property is adjacent to Longwood, which originally owned the property before selling it in 2002. The estate at…
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Main Line’s Malvern School Acquired by London-Based Organization
The Malvern School, a prominent group of early education schools based on the Main Line, has been acquired by London-based Busy Bees, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The group, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has educated over 40,000 students across its 27 locations. Busy Bees is an international organization that…
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Ken Johnston’s 75-Mile Walk Illuminates Southern Chester County’s Black History Step-by-Step
Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. The walk spans from Hinsonville to Phoenixville, and aims to recognize the free African American communities that existed before the Civil War, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Johnston, 62, initiated his journey at the historic Hosanna African…
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Owned by Olympic Swimmer Kristy Kowal, Big Blue Swim School Makes a Splash in Paoli
In a significant expansion move, Big Blue Swim School unveiled its second Pennsylvania location in Paoli, according to The Daily Local News. The school has already begun its classes this week, providing an accessible and high-quality swimming education for children as young as three months old. The franchise is owned by Olympic swimmer Kristy Kowal and her…
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West Chester Author Wins Bronze Medal for Novel’s Exploration of Love, Life with Parkinson’s
West Chester author Andrée Jannette has clinched the Bronze Medal at the 2023 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest for her debut novel, The Tea Drinker’s Guide to Adventure. The contemporary romance novel centers around a protagonist who, amidst the throes of romance and adventure, is also grappling with the stark realities of Parkinson’s. …
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Saucing Up The Garden State: Chester County’s Beloved Santucci’s Pizzeria Kneads its Way into New Jersey
A popular Chester County pizzeria chain, Santucci’s, continues rolling out to New Jersey, writes John Paul Titlow for The Philly Voice. Santucci’s Original Square Pizza was founded in Philly in 1959 but operates locations within Chester County, including Media and Paoli. It plans to open its fourth location in The Garden State, and the…
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Landenberg Native Erin Matson Fills Legendary Shoes as UNC Field Hockey Coach
23-year-old Landenberg native and Unionville High School grad, Erin Matson, has taken the reins as the coach for the University of North Carolina, succeeding the legendary Karen Shelton, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Matson, a former player who helped the Tar Heels clinch four national titles during her five years on the…
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Exton’s Immunome Moves HQ to Seattle Following Merger
Exton-based biopharmaceutical company Immunome has completed a reverse merger with a Seattle-based company dedicated to making strides in cancer therapies, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After the deal between Immunome and MorphImmune closed on Sept. 23, a group of investors contributed $125 million to the combined companies. The money will be…
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