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Exton-Based Iron Hill Was Ahead of the Game with Spirit-Free Beverages
Every new year, goals are set and hoped to be achieved, with many planning to drink less or get rid of alcohol altogether. In a culture surrounded by socialization via drinking, it can be a hard goal to accomplish. Dry January is one of the target goals that may have been difficult but with spirit-free…
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This Exton Company Plans to Use AI to Create More Resilient Infrastructure, Automated Drawings
Exton-based Bentley Systems is among the growing number of companies that are working on finding ways to utilize generative AI in their operations, writes Belle Lin for The Wall Street Journal. The maker of construction-industry software is currently developing generative AI-powered tools for creating drawings like site plans. The company is also working on systems…
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Exton Business Offers Unique Approach to Concept That Combines Fitness, Wellness
Vibe Vault Fit in Exton, founded by Bhavna Shyamalan — who is married to director M. Night Shyamalan — and Kristine Carroll, offers a marriage between fitness and wellness in a unique way, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The fitness center opened its doors in May 2019 in the former site of the…
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Exton-Based West Pharmaceutical Services Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services, the drug packaging manufacturer founded by Herman O. West in 1923, recently celebrated its centennial, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The company, which was originally located in Fishtown, started by manufacturing rubber plungers for dental cartridges. “Penicillin was coming on the scene, insulin was coming on the scene, and so [West]…
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SECURE 2.0 Provides New Retirement Savings Options in 2024
The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed in December 2022, made wide-ranging changes to U.S. tax laws related to retirement savings. While some provisions were effective in 2023, others did not take effect until 2024. Here is an overview of some important changes for this year. Matching student loan payments Employees who make student loan repayments may…
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Exton Pour House One of Many PJW Restaurants to Receive Complete Revamp in Future
New Jersey-based PJW Restaurant Group is preparing to completely revamp its Pour House restaurant chain, including the Exton location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restaurant group is relaunching both its food and beverage menu starting on Feb. 1. The updates to the three locations have been in process for the last…
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Chester County Library to Hold 12th Annual Holiday Craft Fair This Weekend
Celebrate the joy of the season at the Chester County Library’s 12th annual Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This homemade holiday extravaganza promises a blend of family entertainment, stress relief, and handmade gifts for loved ones. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 50 vendors set up throughout…
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Exton Square Mall CEO Believes New Mall Consumers ‘Value Experiences Over Goods’
Joseph Coradino, CEO of PREIT, owner of the Exton Square Mall, took a hard look at its portfolio well before the onset of the pandemic, replaced department store anchors at some of its super-regional malls, and started selling properties that were not achieving minimum sales levels, writes Al Urbanski for the Chain Store Age. The…
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With Its $1 Billion Debt Coming Due, Owner of Exton Square Mall May Have to File for Bankruptcy Again
Philadelphia-based PREIT could be heading for another bankruptcy filing just under a month before its credit facilities with a $1.1 billion balance are set to mature, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The publicly traded real estate investment trust posted a net loss of nearly $64 million in the third quarter, which only…
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VK Brewing in Exton Celebrates One Year in Business
Exton’s VK Brewing, run by Jason Van Keuren and Najib Abiaad, is celebrating its first anniversary this week, writes Chadd Balbi for Breweries in Pennsylvania. The veteran-owned brewery opened its doors in the former home of The Ship Inn on Nov. 15, 2022. The historic building dates back to 1796 and has been host to…
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The Power of a Strong, All-Boys High School Community
As a parent, you want to know that your son will be challenged and encouraged in a strong community. Community plays a critical role in shaping his character, fostering a sense of brotherhood and inspiring growth. All-boys schools provide an education centered on character development, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths distinctive…
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Church Farm School to Host Admissions Open House on Saturday
What’s it like to attend a boarding school? What’s it like to attend an all-boys school? What courses do you offer? How are your sports teams? These questions and more will be answered on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 AM during Church Farm School’s Admissions Open House. Located on 150 bucolic acres in Exton, CFS’s…
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Chester County Library Among 50 Libraries Nationwide to Conduct Affordable Connectivity Program
The Chester County Library & District Center is among 50 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) this year to conduct workshops using the new Digital Learn Affordable Connectivity Program Basics training materials, developed in collaboration with AT&T. The Affordable Connectivity Program, also known as the ACP, from the United States…
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Chester County Library Calls for Autumn Maker-in-Residence Program
The library is launching the fall/winter Chester County Library & Hankin Branch Makers-in-Residence program. What is a Maker? A Maker can be an artist, musician, songwriter, crafter, techno-wizard, dancer, and lots more. A Maker is a creative who loves the process not just the end product, and wants to share that process with others. 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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Comitta, Chester County Library Encourage Residents to Get Their Library Cards
State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently partnered with the Chester County Library System to hold a Library Card Sign-Up Fest, an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities to promote literacy and showcase all of the opportunities the library has to offer. Dozens of families attended the event, which included games, activities and crafts, face painting, children’s story…
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Win Cash Prizes, Help a Good Cause at Hankin Invitational 2023 Money Ball Drop Contest
During the 37th Annual Hankin Invitational Golf Tournament on October 2, 2023, you will have a chance to win cash prizes and support the mission of HC Opportunity Center by joining the 2023 Money Ball Drop Contest. All purchased golf balls will be numbered and entered in the Ball Drop Contest and then released by…
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This Exton School Shines Again As a 2023 National Blue Ribbon Recipient
Exton’s Saint Philip and James School is among eight Philadelphia area schools that have been awarded the 2023 National Blue Ribbon, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This year, 353 schools were recognized nationally with the award. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program evaluates academic performance…
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