Malvern
-
Despite Being Sent Home, Malvern Contestant on ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Delights in ‘Successful Journey’
Malvern contestant Charles Ling was sent home from The Golden Bachelorette last week but despite fans’ sadness, Ling said he leaves with a different form of love: friendship, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Ling, who is a retired data analyst, lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. Going onto the ABC dating show allowed him…
-
Sales at Toll Brothers’ Newly Opened Malvern Townhomes Underway
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened sales at its 280-townhome development in Malvern, with the first move-in homes scheduled to be ready by next month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers purchased the parcel at 367 Old Morehall Road in July last year from Knickerbocker Lands for $33 million. The site…
-
Malvern-Based Vanguard Pens Agreement to Address Concerns Over Growing Too Powerful
Malvern-based Vanguard Group signed an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to address concerns over growing too powerful, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. FDIC is the powerful bank regulator that can block even the biggest investors such as Vanguard from buying some must-have stocks. Under the expanded agreement, Vanguard will supply…
-
Meridian Bank Ranked a Top SBA Lender Nationwide
Meridian Bank, headquartered in Malvern, has once again been recognized as a top SBA lender nationwide by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Meridian ranked in the top 10 percent of SBA lenders nationwide for the total dollar value lent and the number of loans approved. Meridian was the top Pennsylvania-based lender in Greater Philadelphia ranked…
-
How Malvern-Based Endo Evaded $7 Billion Federal Penalty
Due to the Justice Department’s slow response, Malvern-based Endo Health Solutions avoided a $7 billion federal penalty, write Bob Fernandez and Craig R. McCoy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2013, a whistleblower filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia federal court, accusing the company of criminal behavior related to the updated version of Opana ER. The whistleblower…
-
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art Highlights Modernist Wood Furniture by Paoli Artist
A new exhibition at Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art – The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick – showcases modernist wood furniture crafted by the Paoli artist, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the late 1930s, Esherick was a struggling artist who barely sold any paintings. At the time, he was living with…
-
Malvern-based Galera Therapeutics Secures New Lease on Life with Acquirement Underway
Four months after its board of directors began dissolving the company, Galera Therapeutics secured a lifeline by acquiring Nova Pharmaceuticals, a privately held biotechnology firm, in an all-stock transaction, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following the acquisition, the Malvern biopharmaceutical company will shift its focus to cancer therapies. Nova Pharmaceuticals, based in…
-
Malvern Prep Football Coach Joe Carr Has a Long History of Excellence in the Game
Malvern Preparatory School coach Joe Carr has an unrivaled history of success in the game of football throughout the region, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Since 1990, Carr has coached high school football defense in Chester County, while turning down college coaching offers. With his level of experience and commitment to his community,…
-
Immaculata University Introduces New Undergraduate Degree in Business and Fashion
Immaculata University is expanding its fashion program with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Business and Fashion degree. This new program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Classes begin in January 2025. The program offers an industry-driven curriculum designed to equip students with both creative and analytical skills.…
-
People’s Light Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Delightful ‘Peter Panto’
Malvern-based People’s Light is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Peter Panto, a delightful original panto musical adaptation of Peter Pan, writes Frank Schierloh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panto, a beloved British holiday tradition, transforms familiar fairy tales or children’s stories with pop songs, humor, and lively audience participation. Peter Panto reimagines the classic tale of…
-
Malvern Teen Donating ‘Four Moving Trucks’ Worth of Bikes to Spread Holiday Cheer
A Chester County teenager with a successful nonprofit is getting ready to deliver on his mission to give back to the local community, writes Wakisha Bailey and Paxton Reese for CBS News Philadelphia. Dom Pecora, owner of Dom Fixes Bikes in Malvern, is getting ready to spread some holiday cheer. This week, he and other…
-
Malvern’s Vanguard Group Sets Its Eye on Financial Advice
After revolutionizing retail investing over the past five decades, Malvern-based Vanguard Group has now set its eye on financial advice, writes Sean Allocca for The Daily Upside. The investment giant is planning to restructure its wealth management division into a separate unit to accelerate investments and better meet the growing demand for financial advice. The…
-
Malvern Teachers Organize Mobile Library ‘The Lending Library with Love’
A group of Malvern teachers are continuing work on their mobile library, “The Lending Library with Love,” writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. First-grade teacher Chrissy Casey was inspired during the COVID-19 pandemic to make books more accessible to her students. Casey began the “bookmobile” project with several other teachers through fundraising with Scholastic Books to…
-
Penn State Great Valley Hosts Art Exhibit Celebrating Women’s Voices and Experiences
Penn State Great Valley recently unveiled a special exhibit presented in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts (RCWA). The exhibit, titled 24 Years of Women in the Arts, spans from Nov. 12 to Jan. 6 and features a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women’s voices and…
-
Penn State Global Hosts Day of Service, Leadup to Sustainability Conference
On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses — Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley, and University Park — participated in four service experiences, including planting trees, invasive species removal, service work at…
-
Ray Didinger’s Play ‘Tommy and Me’ Coming to People’s Light Jan. 7-26
People’s Light will present Tommy and Me, the critically acclaimed autobiographical play by legendary Philadelphia sports commentator and Hall of Fame Writer Ray Didinger. Directed by Joe Canuso, the production runs Jan. 7-26, 2025, and delves into the inspiring true story of Didinger’s childhood hero, Tommy McDonald, and his journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.…
-
Federal Judge Blocks Merger Between Kroger and Acme Markets Parent Albertsons
A federal judge has blocked the planned mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons, the parent company of Malvern-based Acme Markets, writes Steve Watkins for the Philadelphia Business Journal. U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission by granting a preliminary injunction blocking the merger on Tuesday. Separately, Judge Marshall Ferguson…
-
Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley
Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held at Great Valley. The Idea TestLab not only supports Penn State students but also encourages…
Pioneer Partner
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
