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Mother-Son Duo Spreads Autism Awareness Through Inspirational Clothing Line
Grayson Arbutina, an 11-year-old with autism, has created a clothing line alongside his mother to help inspire people with autism to use their voices any way they can, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Grayson was diagnosed with autism at 2-years-old and uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device to communicate with others. In April,…
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Senator Carolyn Comitta and YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Celebrate Earth Day at Free Community Event on April 20
State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are inviting the community to enjoy a day of family fun at the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) on Saturday, April 20 from 10 AM – 1 PM in celebration of Earth Day. The event will spotlight UMLY’s 54-acre campus which includes an environmental &…
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Berwyn Father Hailed a Hero for Trying to Save Distressed Child in Bermuda
Hyon Duk Shin of Berwyn tragically passed away on March 27, 2024, coming to the aid of a child in distress while on vacation in Bermuda, writes Cecilia Levine for the Daily Voice. 49-year-old Shin was called a hero as he gave his own life, leaving behind his wife and two young sons, Ashley Gong,…
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Berwyn Native’s Charity Helps High School Students Run Voter Registration Drives
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired Gen Z to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and give back to their community, writes Ben Gose for AP News. Jahnavi Rao, a Berwyn resident, founded New Voters shortly after the 2016 election, when she was a high school junior. New Voters helps high school students run voter registration drives at…
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Wall Street Journal: Memoir Details Unlikely Friendship Between Berwyn Navy SEAL and Writer
A new memoir written by acclaimed author Will Schwalbe details his unlikely friendship with Berwyn native and Haverford graduate Chris Maxey. We Should Not Be Friends is the latest work of Schwalbe, who wrote the best-seller, The End of Your Life Book Club, writes Benjamin Shull for The Wall Street Journal. The New York-born…
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15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Dedicated to Giving Back to Local Kids Through His Bicycle Business
Conestoga High School freshman Dom Pecora sells, repairs, and donates bikes as a part of his business, Dom Fixes Bikes, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Pecora started his business five years ago from his house. When ten-year-old Pecora wanted a new, $3,000 bike, his mother, Karen Nudy, decided to teach her son…
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Berwyn-Based Annovis Bio Postpones Release of Data for Its Experimental Parkinson’s Treatment
Berwyn-based Annovis Bio is delaying the release of the late-stage study results of its experimental Parkinson’s disease treatment, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company planned to release phase 3 data for buntanetap in late January. This is usually the last hurdle that has to be successfully cleared by a drug developer…
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Forbes: This Berwyn Stock Shows Major Potential in an Otherwise Weak Biotech Market
While biotech is a tough line of work that has a historically high percentage of companies whose stock trades at or below their cash value, some show potential that has garnered a high level of outside interest, including Berwyn-based Virpax Pharmaceuticals, writes Larry Light for Forbes. Virpax focuses on pain management without the addictive aspect…
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Upper Main Line YMCA hosts Governor Josh Shapiro to Celebrate the Expansion of Tax Credits for Families
On Friday, January 5, Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to highlight the recent expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for over 210,000 Pennsylvania families at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Chester County. In 2023, the average cost of childcare in Pennsylvania…
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Assistant Football Coach at Conestoga High School Inspires Players, Students, and Staff
Inspiring assistant coach Sonny Di Martini, who has been involved with the Conestoga High School football program for 24 years, shines bright on all students and team members, according to a staff report from 6ABC. “He loves Conestoga, he loves sports, and he loves football,” said his mother, Pam Di Martini. In over two decades,…
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Berwyn-Based Envestnet Considers Sale of Data-Aggregation Firm Acquired in 2015
Berwyn-based Envestnet is considering the sale of data-aggregation firm Yodlee it acquired eight years ago, write Matthew Monks and Gillian Tan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The software company recently tapped an adviser to help solicit interest in Yodlee from potential buyers. Envestnet paid around $590 million for the firm, including debt. Envestnet Chief Executive…
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Family and Tradition Take Center Stage at 300-Year-Old Hillside Farm in Berwyn
The historic Hillside Farm is a place where family and tradition take center stage, write Wakisha Bailey and Rory Hardenstine for CBS News Philadelphia. The property is owned by Ruth and Bob McKeaney, who spent 16 years flipping houses every 18 to 24 months before they found what they believed would be their forever home.…
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Following an Acquisition in Berwyn, Kansas-based Creative Planning Expands with Another Major Purchase
Following its acquisition of Berwyn-based Kistler-Tiffany Advisors, Kansas-based investment advisory firm Creative Planning is continuing its expansion in the region with another major purchase, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Creative Planning acquired Wilmington-based Daniels + Tansey in late November. The company had $535 million in assets under management, which is about half…
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Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships Join to Fund New Berwyn Fire Station
Tredyffrin and Easttown townships have joined forces to fund the new Berwyn Fire Station, writes Holly Herman for Patch. Tredyffrin supervisors approved an inter-municipality agreement earlier this week to fund fire and EMS services in the neighboring townships. “This is the culmination of two years of work to fund and move forward with Easttown to…
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Positive News About Berwyn-based Annovis Bio’s Experimental Alzheimer’s Therapy Sends Stock Soaring
Positive news about Berwyn-based Annovis Bio’s experimental Alzheimer’s disease therapy bumped the company’s stock up by 16 percent Monday during mid-afternoon trading, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The stock went from an opening price of $6.80 per share to $7.53. The 5-year-old drug developer announced that the 2/3 phase of the clinical…
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Berwyn Chef Patrick Feury Played Major Role in Main Line’s Culinary Renaissance
Patrick Feury, former executive chef and co-owner of Nectar, a renowned Asian fusion restaurant in Berwyn, played a key role in the Main Line’s culinary renaissance, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Feury, a New Jersey native, started his career at a local butcher shop doing from-scratch cooking. He later enrolled in the…
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Berwyn’s Ed Welburn Known as the Man Who Brought Beauty Back to General Motors’ Cars
Ed Welburn, who grew up in Berwyn and Malvern and spent 44 years designing vehicles, is known as the man who brought beauty back to General Motors cars, reports Michelle Miller for CBS News. Welburn rose through the ranks during his more than four decades with the carmaker to become General Motors’ first head of…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stylishly Decorated Traditional House in Berwyn
A stylish traditional home on one attractive acre with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. . . This lovely residence offers an unprecedented blend of comfort, elegance, and modern living. It is filled with stunning details, such as the gleaming hardwood floors and designer finishes. The layout…
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