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Conestoga High School Grad to Represent Chester County on U.S. National Field Hockey Team
Charlotte De Vries from Chester County was recently named to the U.S. National Field Hockey Team, writes Max Bennett for Patch. De Vries graduated from Conestoga High School in 2019, where she was a stellar field hockey player. After graduating from Conestoga High School, she continued both her education and her athletic career at Syracuse…
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Berwyn-based Envestnet Names New CEO One Month After $4.5B Private Sale
A month after going private in a $4.5 billion sale to Bain Capital, Berwyn-based Envestnet has named Chris Todd as its new CEO, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Todd, who started his new role on Tuesday, succeeds interim CEO Jim Fox, who assumed the role after co-founder Bill Crager stepped down in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxuriously Crafted Modern Pad in Berwyn
A luxurious craftsman home on 1.2 acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. . . This elegant residence offers a seamless blend of sophisticated design and cutting-edge craftsmanship. Many beautiful details include white oak hardwood floors and custom cabinetry throughout. Among the highlights are an expansive…
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First Bank House of the Week: Breathtaking Modern Traditional in Berwyn
A breathtaking traditional home on 1.9 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. . . This breathtaking residence offers a seamless blend of modern elegance and timeless design. Remarkable details include gleaming hardwood floors and a stately facade that welcomes visitors. Among the highlights are a…
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Berwyn Native, Conestoga Grad Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Berwyn native Jahnavi Rao has been named a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Now 24, Rao’s Forbes profile highlights her nonprofit organization, New Voters, which she started as a junior at Conestoga High School. Each year, Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 List highlights 600 founders, entrepreneurs, artists,…
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Conestoga High School Team Smashes Egg Drop World Record
The T/E Egg Drop Team at Conestoga High School recently set a Guinness World Record for the highest egg drop, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Set by seniors Matthew Ma, Charlie Gawthrop, Jeffrey Wang, Valley Forge Middle Schooler Breckin Shefflerwood, and teacher Dr. Derrick Wood, the new record is 83 feet. It was achieved on…
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Band with Conestoga High School Roots Set For Their Biggest Hometown Show at Mann Center
Mt. Joy, an indie rock band started by Conestoga High School graduates Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, is ready for its biggest hometown show yet, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair started playing together in high school, but formed the band years later in 2016 while living in Los Angeles. Their first…
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Brewing Company in Berwyn to Host a Bavarian Good Time at Upcoming Oktoberfest
With Germany celebrating its 189th Oktoberfest, America has some catching up to do, and there’s no better place to enjoy an Oktoberfest event than in your own backyard, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. There are plenty of breweries and restaurants pulling their own events in the city, but so is Chester County. At La…
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Fast-Growing Berwyn Fintech Being Acquired by Bank of New York Mellon
Berwyn-based Archer Holdco will be acquired by Bank of New York Mellon in a deal that is expected to close in the fourth quarter, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast-growing fintech offers managed account software to the asset/wealth management industry. The company primarily focuses on providing middle- and back-office software to…
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Conestoga Student Fights for Girls’ Education Around the World
When Zara Samdani visited her parent’s home country of Pakistan with a nonprofit organization, she noticed many young girls were out selling lemons, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “I was especially struck when I was meeting girls around my age, who told me that even though Pakistan is a progressive country, they still don’t have…
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After 30 Years of Teaching, Conestoga High School Swimming Coach Leaves His Mark
After 30 years of being a health and physical education teacher and boys swimming head coach at Conestoga High School, Mark Tirone has surely left a huge impact on his students and athletes, writes Bruce Adams for The Daily Local News. A West Chester University graduate, Tirone started coaching swimming in 1985 at Sun Valley…
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Conestoga High School Senior Teaches Adolescent Girls Around the World
Zara Samdani, a Conestoga High School senior, has been teaching adolescent girls around the world through the Lemons Learn nonprofit, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Samdani and her sister, Hiba, a Princeton University sophomore, have been working with a team that offers tutoring to girls in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and…
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Berwyn-Based Peter Zimmerman Architects Helps Client Turn Treehouse-like Pavilion Into Reality
When Julieann Shanahan decided to turn a peaceful plot in the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat, she envisioned building a treehouse-like pavilion similar to one she previously saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, writes Teri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To bring the idea to life, she turned to Peter Zimmerman…
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Berwyn-Based Playfly Sports Adjusts Leadership to Keep Company on Continued Rise
Berwyn-based Playfly Sports is hoping that the recent changes in leadership will ensure that the four-year-old agency will continue its rapid growth, writes Ethan Joyce for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CEO Mike Schreiber, the company’s founder, will move to the position of executive chairman. Craig Sloan will move from president to CEO position on Sept.…
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Berwyn-based Fintech Envestnet Believes Proposed $4.5B Sale to Bain Capital Could Turbo Boost Its Growth Plans
The proposed $4.5 billion sale to private equity giant Bain Capital could serve as a catalyst for the accelerated growth of Berwyn-based fintech Envestnet, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal also includes minority investments from Reverence Capital, BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton, and State Street Global Advisors. If the deal is…
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Private Equity Firm Bain Capital Close to Buying Berwyn-Based Envestnet
Bain Capital, a private equity firm, is nearing a deal to acquire Berwyn-based Envestnet, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Chester County fintech develops and distributes wealth management technology and products to both financial advisors and institutions. The company’s ongoing talks with the Boston-based firm could end up with a deal that…
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Berwyn Townhouse with Expansive Open Layout Hits Market
A lovely three-bedroom, three-bathroom end-unit townhouse with expansive open layout recently hit the market in Berwyn, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pauline and Brady Kramer, both Gladwyne natives, purchased the home seven years ago. At the time, they liked that the management “kept the place immaculate. And we loved the location and the…
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Conestoga Senior to Lead Her Rowing Crew to Championships Before Heading Off to New Zealand
Conestoga High School senior Helena Laursen is ready to lead her rowing crew to the national championships before she sets off to New Zealand for a gap year with National Outdoor Leadership School, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite an injury that threatened to derail her senior season, Laursen, the team captain, and…
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