• RKL Takes Stock of Local, National Data in Latest Economic Outlook

    RKL Takes Stock of Local, National Data in Latest Economic Outlook

    RKL, a leading professional services firm with an office in Exton, has once again partnered with Sage Policy Group to publish an Economic Outlook for Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. The December 2019 report finds that these regions collectively lost 1,500 positions on net in October and, over the past six months, added an average of…

  • Fox Rothschild’s Sam Cortes Named President of Chester County Bar Association

    Fox Rothschild’s Sam Cortes Named President of Chester County Bar Association

    Samuel W. Cortes, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Exton office, has been elected president of the Chester County Bar Association for the 2020 term. Cortes had deep roots within the CCBA and previously served as vice president of the Executive Committee and was the former chair of the Judicial Evaluation Committee. He is also a…

  • Hankin Apartments’ Award-Winning Meridian at Eagleview Celebrates Landmark Achievement

    Hankin Apartments’ Award-Winning Meridian at Eagleview Celebrates Landmark Achievement

    Hankin Apartments has announced that Meridian at Eagleview – a luxury, 55-and-older community – is 100 percent leased. Meridian offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent. With a total of 162 floor plans ranging from 890 to 1,625 square feet, it serves as the perfect fit for many happy residents. Meridian offers residents a first-class…

  • Church Farm School to Host 95th Annual Christmas Pageant on Dec. 15

    Church Farm School to Host 95th Annual Christmas Pageant on Dec. 15

    In 1924, Church Farm School founder and headmaster The Rev. Charles Wesley Shreiner adapted the popular play, Why the Chimes Rang, into a dramatic pantomime performed by CFS students in period costumes and accompanied by seasonal organ and choral music. A tradition — simply referred to as “Pageant” by the school community and the generations…

  • Church Farm School Receives $65,000 Grant from The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust

    Church Farm School Receives $65,000 Grant from The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust

    The Church Farm School — an independent boarding and day school for boys in grades 9-12 in Exton — has received a grant of $65,000 from The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust for the refurbishment of its kitchen and dining center, part of the school’s $15 million Campus Modernization Project. Renovations include a new HVAC system,…

  • With New CEO, Exton-Based Tech Firm Readies for Expansion in ‘a Hot Market Space’

    With New CEO, Exton-Based Tech Firm Readies for Expansion in ‘a Hot Market Space’

    Eric Rubino, a former COO at SAP, is the new CEO of Exton-based Energage, a human resources company that is looking to expand and scale its operations, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rubino took over from Doug Claffey, who founded the company 13 years ago. Claffey is now serving as chief strategy…

  • Citadel to Host Job Fair on Dec. 5; Interviews Will Be Given on the Spot

    Citadel to Host Job Fair on Dec. 5; Interviews Will Be Given on the Spot

    Citadel – the second-largest credit union in Greater Philadelphia with branches in Chester, Lancaster, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties – will host a job fair on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4-7 PM at its corporate headquarters located at 520 Eagleview Boulevard in Exton. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers and…

  • Hankin Group Recognized for Restoration of Historic Property in Exton

    Hankin Group Recognized for Restoration of Historic Property in Exton

    Last week, Hankin Group – the Exton-based developer of distinctive commercial, residential, and retail properties – received the 2019 West Whiteland Township Historic Preservation Award. The honor recognized Hankin’s restoration of Ivy Cottage, which is located on West Lincoln Highway, adjacent to the company’s Keva Flats apartment community. Hankin Group restored the cottage, originally built…

  • World’s Oldest Collegiate A Cappella Group to Perform at Church Farm School on Nov. 17

    World’s Oldest Collegiate A Cappella Group to Perform at Church Farm School on Nov. 17

    The Church Farm School — a boarding and day school for boys in grades 9-12 in Exton — will host the Yale Whiffenpoofs on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 PM for a free, hour-long concert in the school’s historic Chapel of the Atonement. The community is invited to attend this wonderful evening of music. Tickets…

  • Help Spread Cheer over the Holidays with Home of the Sparrow’s Gift Program

    Help Spread Cheer over the Holidays with Home of the Sparrow’s Gift Program

    Home of the Sparrow partners with local women facing homelessness to secure housing, achieve long-term stability, and chart new paths for their futures. These women work incredibly hard to become self-sufficient and are on tight budgets, with little to no extra funds for holiday gifts and activities. By participating in Home of the Sparrow’s Holiday…

  • Unlocking Potential at Church Farm School

    Unlocking Potential at Church Farm School

    Four years ago, Harrison Smith, now a senior at Church Farm School, was looking for a private school that possessed many of the characteristics he had found while a student at The Benchmark School in Media – small class sizes, strong academics and support, and opportunities for growth and leadership. The idea of a boarding…

  • Local Consulting and Advisory Firm RKL Once Again Named One of State’s Best Places to Work

    Local Consulting and Advisory Firm RKL Once Again Named One of State’s Best Places to Work

    For the third consecutive year, professional services firm RKL has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. “Being included among the commonwealth’s top employers for three years running is an important affirmation of the positive culture we foster here at RKL and the dedication of our talented team,” said CEO Ed…

  • Beloved Eagleview Town Center Welcomes New Fall Tradition

    Beloved Eagleview Town Center Welcomes New Fall Tradition

    Exton’s beloved Eagleview Town Center continues to add to its lineup of popular events this season with a three-day Halloween Harvest Fest from Oct. 24-26. On Thursday, the public is invited to stop by the Eagleview Farmers Market for some family-friendly crafts, like pumpkin decorating. Then, be sure to check out Restaurant Row’s spooky happy-hour…

  • Hankin Golf Invitational Raises Record Amount of Funds for Thorndale’s Handi-Crafters

    Hankin Golf Invitational Raises Record Amount of Funds for Thorndale’s Handi-Crafters

    What began more than 30 years ago with a few dozen people enjoying a round of golf for a good cause has morphed into one of the premier fundraisers in Chester County. A total of 228 golfers representing more than 100 local companies recently hit the greens at Whitford Country Club for the 33rd Annual…

  • ONExia in Exton Utilizes Latest Technology, Helps Companies Apply Automation in Their Operations

    ONExia in Exton Utilizes Latest Technology, Helps Companies Apply Automation in Their Operations

    The roots of ONExia, an industrial distributor and custom machine integrator based in Exton, can be traced back to Peoria, Ill., where CEO Greg Selke grew up and became involved with several technologies related to manufacturing. ONExia offers a complete line of automation products from a collection of world-class vendors. Its line is constantly evolving…

  • Home of the Sparrow’s Annual Power of the Purse Fashion Show Set for Oct. 29

    Home of the Sparrow’s Annual Power of the Purse Fashion Show Set for Oct. 29

    Home of the Sparrow – the Exton-based nonprofit that partners with women facing homelessness to secure housing, achieve long-term stability, and chart new paths for their futures – will host its 21st Annual Power of the Purse Fashion Show on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at The Desmond. This unique fundraiser promotes the power women can evoke…

  • Whitford Classic ‘All About Community’ as Event Crosses Million-Dollar Threshold in Charitable Giving

    Whitford Classic ‘All About Community’ as Event Crosses Million-Dollar Threshold in Charitable Giving

    The Ninth Annual Whitford Classic featured tennis, golf, dancing, and whole lot of philanthropy. The money raised at this year’s Classic, held in late September at the Whitford Country Club in Exton, has pushed the event across the million-dollar threshold in charitable giving. One hundred percent of these proceeds, which have been generated in less…

  • Falling Leaf Fest Returns to Eagleview Town Center on Sunday

    Falling Leaf Fest Returns to Eagleview Town Center on Sunday

    Hankin Group invites you to join it for a day full of games, food, and entertainment at the Falling Leaf Fest on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Eagleview Town Center. Admission to this event is free. A donation to the Chester County Food Bank is encouraged. The Town Center has teamed up with Cure4Cam Childhood…