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Exton Native, Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan Retires After a Legendary Career
Matt Ryan, an Exton native and Atlanta Falcons quarterback, announced his retirement in a touching Instagram video, writes Robert McGreevy for The Daily Caller. Ryan attended William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, where he was a starting quarterback for three years. During his time in high school, he received many accolades for his impressive football…
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Schneider Electric In Deal Talks with Exton-based Bentley Systems
Schneider Electric confirmed it is in talks over taking control of Bentley Systems, an Exton engineering-software company, in a deal potentially worth over $15 billion, write Lauren Thomas and Laura Cooper for The Wall Street Journal. The French company announced on Friday it is in preliminary discussions with Bentley about a “potential strategic transaction,” but did…
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Lauren Ranalli Takes Over as CEO of Exton-Based First Resource Bank
After spending two decades as its chief financial officer and a board member, Lauren Ranalli took over as CEO of Exton-based First Resource Bank, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ranalli replaced Glenn Marshall, who retired on March 31. Twenty years ago, Marshall and Ranalli worked together at West Chester-based Stonebridge Bank when…
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Exton Mall Owner PREIT Going Private After Emerging from Bankruptcy for Second Time
PREIT, the owner of Exton Square Mall, is set to go private after it emerged from bankruptcy protection for the second time in four years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When it filed for bankruptcy in December, the company faced over $1 billion in debt coming due. Now, PREIT entered a prepackaged…
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PREIT’s New Leadership Keeps Exton Square Mall On List of Properties for Sale
The Exton Square Mall has remained up for sale under PREIT’s new leadership, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia company which recently emerged from bankruptcy protection had previously identified the mall as a “non-core mall,” meaning that it was not investing and was instead positioning it for redevelopment. The property is…
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Bentley Systems Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Presents CEO Transition Plan
Exton-based Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company, announced its CEO transition plan during the opening event for its new UK headquarters in London on March 21. The event also kicked off the observance of the company’s 40th anniversary. On July 1, 2024, Greg Bentley will transition from the position of CEO to Executive Chair…
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22-Year-Old’s Exton Nonprofit Provides Resources to Young Women, Children
Exton-based Angels Protection nonprofit provides resources to mothers and their children as well as young women and their families between the ages of 13 and 20, writes Cheyenne Corin for FOX29 Philadelphia. The organization was founded by 22-year-old Mikaila Davis in 2020. “Angels Protection Inc. came from the girls being the angel and being able…
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DIY Network Cancelled Exton-Based Craftsman, but His New Career Hasn’t Left Him Pining
Although it has been over a year since DIY Network canceled the Jeff Devlin reality series Stone House Revival, the proprietor of SchoolHouse Woodworking in Exton hasn’t been sitting around gathering (saw)dust. Lisa Arnett reported on Devlin’s career renovation for HGTV. Stone House Revival was a fix-it show that concentrated on centuries-old homes. The work…
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PREIT Looks to Maximize Remaining Mall Properties by Adding Up To 7,000 Apartments
PREIT, the Philadelphia-based owner of the Exton Square Mall and others, is looking to add as many as 7,000 apartments to six of its mall properties as part of a shift in company strategy, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After the Philadelphia company sold off over 20 malls in as many years,…
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Sustainable Design Takes Center Stage at Habitat for Humanity Competition
Parents, family members, teachers, and friends were all welcomed by Habitat for Humanity of Chester County at the 21st annual Build a House…Build a Dream contest on Mar. 02. The event was held at the Church Farm School in Exton and highlighted the creativity and talent of fifth-grade students from the Delaware Valley. During the…
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Exton Doctor Working to Offer Improved Healthcare at Lower Cost
Dr. Christine Meyer, a primary care doctor in Exton, is always looking or ways to provide better care for her patients, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, she and her team have increased the time they spend with patients to around 20 minutes from the previous 15. “It feels so good to be…
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Eagles’ Brandon Graham Visits Downingtown East High, Talks Football and Life to Students
Philadelphia Eagles player Brandon Graham recently visited Downingtown East High School, where he talked to students about football and life, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The player answered questions, signed hundreds of footballs, helmets, and jerseys, and posed for pictures. And while students did the famous Eagles chant in the Robert A.…
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Bank of America Opens New Exton Branch, Plans Five More in the Area
After opening its new branch in Exton last week, Bank of America — one of the largest banks in the nation — is planning on investing an additional $47 million into its Philadelphia region footprint and open five more locations, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On Thursday, Bank of America managing director…
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‘20 Men Project’ Photo Exhibition Aims to Demolish Stereotypes in Chester County
The 20 Men Project photo series by Exton-based photographer Sandrien de Bruijn-Mesman aims to demolish stereotypes in Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The series of photos shows Chester County’s Black men in everyday settings, such as working in an office, spending time with family, or engaging in a hobby. The initiative…
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Vice President at Exton’s Bentley Systems Recognized for Diversity in Business Award
Angela Curry, vice president and chief compliance officer at Exton-based Bentley Systems, has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal with a Diversity in Business Award, writes Lisa Dukart for the publication. Bentley Systems is an infrastructure engineering software company with over 5,000 around the world. Born in South Korea and growing up in the…
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Exton-Based Nonprofit, A Haven, to Host 3rd Annual Community Breakfast and Its Family Boogie Bash
A Haven, an Exton-based nonprofit turning six years old this month, will host its third Annual Community Breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 8-10 AM at Downingtown Country Club. It will be a time of connecting and updating the community on the work A Haven has been doing. Tickets for the event are $35 per person. A Haven…
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Exton Teacher Dresses Up as African American Heroes in Honor of Black History Month
Tamika Burton, a Spanish teacher at Collegium Charter School in Exton, is dressing up as African American heroes to honor the historical figures during Black History Month, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. “For the past three years, I have been dressing up as a different person during Black History Month,” she said. Over…
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Exton’s West Pharmaceutical Services Donates $400,000 to Eagles Autism Foundation
Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services recently donated $400,000 to the Eagles Autism Foundation in support of its mission to advance autism research and care programs. Half of the investment will be a direct donation to the Eagles Autism Foundation and half will be as a presenting partner of the Eagles Autism Challenge, the Birds’ signature fundraising…
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