Berwyn
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Berwyn Firm Ranks Among CNBC’s Top-Rated Financial Advisory Firms of 2022
Berwyn-based Kistler-Tiffany Advisors is one of the top-rated financial advisory firms of 2022, according to the fourth annual CNBC FA 100 ranking. The ranking recognizes advisory firms that assist their clients in successfully navigating their financial lives. The ranking was determined using a proprietary methodology developed by CNBC and AccuPoint Solutions. Several key factors included the…
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Conestoga High School Grad Makes MLB Debut
Conestoga High School graduate and Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Brendon Little made his Major League Baseball debut against the Toronto Blue Jays last week, writes Ethan Duer for Sports Illustrated. The 26-year-old left-handed relief pitcher was picked by the Cubs in the first round of the 2017 MLB draft. Little’s fastball sits in the low…
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Full-Time Pickleball Instructor Hired at the Upper Main Line YMCA
In August, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine welcomed Tim Irwin to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn to lead its pickleball program. Irwin has previously worked for the organization in a part-time capacity and will now transition into a full-time role, as requests for programming and private lessons have continued to skyrocket. This fall…
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Popular Band Got Its Start Locally, Once Playing Shows at Gryphon Cafe in Wayne
Mt. Joy, which got its start playing locations like Gryphon Cafe in Wayne, is returning to the Philadelphia area on Sept. 10 to headline a show at Skyline Stage in Mann Music Center, writes Nick McIlwain for 93.3 WMMR. The popular indie rock band’s lead vocalist Matt Quinn and lead guitarist Sam Cooper met while…
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Berwyn-Based Sports-Tech Company Is the Largest Sports Network That ‘You’ve Never Heard Of’
Former Comcast executive Michael Schreiber launched Playfly Sports in Berwyn two years ago, and now its sports-focused advertising reaches around 83 percent of sports fans in the nation, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Headquartered in the Berwyn Theatre, the start-up firm acquired several companies interested Schreiber’s idea for more than $100 million, allowing…
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Berwyn Pickleball Tournament Offers Players Unexpected Spice of Life
Hundreds of players and spectators gathered in Berwyn last week for the Association of Pickleball Professionals Philadelphia Open Tournament that took place at Upper Main Line YMCA, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “The values of pickleball so align themselves with the values of the YMCA,” said Tim Irwin, the Director of Pickleball within the YMCA…
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Chester County Home to Four of the Region’s 28 ‘Impressive’ Wedding and Event Caterers
Thanks to its incredible food scene, Philadelphia is home to many top-notch wedding caterers, and four of the best are right here in Chester County, according to a new Philadelphia magazine list. J. Scott Catering in Malvern puts the emphasis on farm-to-table cooking and personalization. The company has a highly trained staff and talented planning…
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Berwyn Colonial Farmhouse Mansion Offers Old-School Style with Modern Layout, Amenities
While it was built in 2004, this colonial mansion in Berwyn for sale offers an old-school style reminiscent of the late 1700s and early 1800s farmhouses combined with a modern layout and amenities, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The spacious six-bedroom, four-full, four-half-bathroom home sits on a 17-acre-plus lot. It opens to a two-story…
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Berwyn Teen Receives Life-Changing Upgrade to Make His Life Easier After Surviving Electrocution Accident
After surviving a horrific electrocution accident in May 2021, Berwyn teen Austin Beltrante has received a life-changing upgrade to his home just in time to beat the heat of summer, reports staff for FOX 29. King of Prussia-based Sila Heating and Air Conditioning provided the 14-year-old with a $60,000 air conditioning system. Due to his…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Lavish Retreat in Berwyn with Indoor Pool You Have to See to Believe
A modern, completely renovated farmhouse with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. This luxurious, scenic retreat boasts high-end, tasteful amenities and finishes throughout and features breathtaking views at every turn. . . The home opens to a welcoming two-story foyer with an elegant, curved staircase. This leads…
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Berwyn-Based Sports Media Agency Brokers Colossal Marketing Deal for Oil-Change Franchise
Playfly Sports, a sports media and marketing agency based in Berwyn, has brokered a colossal marketing deal on behalf of Take 5, the oil-change franchise known for its unique, stay-in-your-car concept that allows customers to never leave the comfort of their car. The marketing will span three major leagues and showcase Take 5’s latest programs,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Berwyn Home Seduces with Charm, Character
A traditional home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn. Set in the center of a five-acre lot, the home radiates character and charm. It provides highly coveted privacy while being only minutes away from numerous shopping, dining, and transportation options. . . Among the many…
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Centric Bank Promotes Berwyn Native to New Position of Commercial Revenue Officer
Centric Bank has promoted Christopher Bickel, Senior Vice President, Market Leader Main Line, to the new position of Commercial Revenue Officer. Expanding on his Market Leader responsibilities, Bickel will drive revenue for the bank and oversee the Cash Management department. In this enhanced role, Bickel will deliver a new level of cash management support in…
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream … at These Two Parlors in Chester County
Ice cream is an ideal treat at any time of the year, but even more so in the summer, writes Victoria Alfred-Levow for Main Line Today. While there are several household names, like Dairy Queen, on Chester County’s ice cream scene, there are also plenty of independent shops that offer customers something unique. Handel’s Homemade…
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Berwyn-Based Pharmaceutical Company Takes Over-the-Counter Route for Approval of Its New Drug Candidate
Berwyn-based Virpax Pharmaceuticals has decided to take the over-the-counter route toward regulatory approval for Epoladerm, its experimental pain treatment for osteoarthritis, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The pharmaceutical company’s new drug candidate is a topical spray film formulation of diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The company opted for the OTC route in…
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Berwyn Teen Creates Card Game That Wins Him National Competition, $30,000 Scholarship
Berwyn teen Aryan Rana taught himself about investing, the stock market, and personal finance. Now, he wants to help other kids his age learn about money through his Market Works card game, which teaches the principles of finance, writes Erin Arvedlund for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Rana, 16, is a rising junior at Conestoga High School.…
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Berwyn Couple, Loyal Benefactors to Their Alma Mater for 20-Plus Years, Honored for Their Philanthropy
Berwyn couple Terrence and Robin (Feldman) Curtin were honored for their philanthropic support of their alma mater, Albright College, according to a report by Main Line Times & Suburban. Robin graduated in 1993 and served as a member of the Albright College Alumni Association Board from 2005 to 2008. Terrence graduated in 1990 and…
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Berwyn-Based CEO Joins Forbes Finance Council
Dave Van Horn, the President and CEO of PPR, a real estate and mortgage fund manager in Berwyn, has been accepted into the Forbes Finance Council. Forbes Finance Council is a highly selective, invitation-only community for executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and investment firms. Van Horn, who graduated from West Chester University,…































































