Malvern
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Immaculata Prof’s New Book on Massacre at Duffy’s Cut Uncovers Conspiracy on Pennsylvania Railroad
Dr. William Watson, a professor of history at Immaculata University, has co-authored a new book with his brother J. Francis Watson on Duffy’s Cut. The book, Massacre at Duffy’s Cut: Tragedy and Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad, is their second on the topic. Their first, The Ghosts of Duffy’s Cut: The Irish Who Died Building…
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VISTA Breakfast: The Buttery
Publisher’s note: This VISTA Breakfast post is the first in an ongoing series of Chester County breakfast spot reviews. By Rena Coyle I celebrate all those early risers that find their way to work long before dawn in order to make my breakfast a memorable start to the day. The Buttery, located on East King…
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With Hundreds of Recipes in Tow, Zoup! Opens in East Whiteland
Zoup! – the restaurant chain with hundreds of recipes, thousands of flavors, and really good soup – has officially opened its doors in the Uptown Worthington development in East Whiteland Township, according to a report in the Daily Local News. Zoup! hosted two preview lunches, as well as a special VIP pre-opening dinner, which raised…
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Equus Capital Partners Buys Malvern Office Complex, ‘the Front Door to Great Valley’
Equus Capital Partners has purchased an office complex in Malvern for $70 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 300,000-square-foot complex at 1400 Atwater Drive has a pair of five-story buildings connected by a glass lobby. Developed through a partnership between Trammel Crow Company and Chambers Street Properties, the building was designed…
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Malvern-Based Developer Aims to Demolish Part of Former Towne House Restaurant in Media
D. Fickler Construction has filed for a demolition permit for the iconic but long vacant Towne House restaurant in Media, writes Susan Serbin for the Delaware County News Network. The restaurant has been sitting vacant for two and a half years and the principals representing it have been keeping quiet about its future. But now,…
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Early-Stage Entrepreneurs to Enter Lion Cage at Penn State Great Valley with $5,000 in Prizes at Stake
Penn State Great Valley will hold the second annual Lion Cage pitch competition from 10 AM-4 PM on Saturday, Nov. 10. Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, Lion Cage creates an opportunity to pitch business products or ideas to a judging panel of startup and business experts, receive valuable feedback, and compete for prizes. A total of…
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DNB First House of the Week: European Manor Overlooking Country Club in Malvern
An impressive European manor with seven bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern. This custom home sits on nearly six glorious acres overlooking the sixth green at White Manor Country Club. Entry is through a two-story reception hall with curved railings and two powder rooms. From there is…
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Malvern Bancorp Announces New Hires for Private Banking
Malvern Bancorp – the parent company of Malvern Bank, National Association – has appointed several new executives to its private banking team. George Trapnell has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Private Banker, in its Montchanin, Del., and Palm Beach, Fla., Private Client representative offices. These offices offer a wide range of Private Client,…
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CTDI a Model for Meaningful Corporate Culture; Its Prez to Share Insight at People’s Light Speaker Series
Leo Parsons, the President and Chief Operating Officer at West Chester-based CTDI, will speak about creating and maintaining a meaningful corporate culture from both a local and global perspective at a breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 8:30-10 AM as part of the People’s Light Corporate Circle Speaker Series. Throughout its history, CTDI has preserved…
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Former Faculty Member, His Wife Make $200,000 Commitment to PSGV’s Electronics Lab
The Electronics Lab in Penn State Great Valley’s Innovation Center has been named in honor of the $200,000 commitment made by advisory board member Chuck Thomas and his wife, Karen, writes Elizabeth Palmer for Penn State News. The Chuck and Karen Thomas Electronics Lab gives classroom and laboratory space to undergraduate students enrolled in multidisciplinary…
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Chester County Day House Tour to Feature Residence with Unique Role in Church Farm School’s History
The 2018 Chester County Day House Tour celebrates the traditional, distinctive architecture of the Northeast Quadrant of Chester County. The 78th edition of this event, slated for Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 AM-5 PM, will feature 16 homes and six public landmarks in West Chester, Exton, Frazer, Chester Springs, Kimberton, and Phoenixville. One of the…
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Secret to Success Is Simple for These Penn State Frat Brothers, Owners of Malvern Brewery
The three Penn State graduates who opened Locust Lane Craft Brewery in Malvern last year plan to grow the business through simple operations and ingredients, according to a report in the Reading Eagle. While other breweries often use unconventional ingredients and give their beers wacky names, Locust Lane’s motto – “simply crafted” – has worked…
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Immaculata University to Host 43rd Annual Golf Invitational on Oct. 8 in Gladwyne
Immaculata University will host its 43rd Annual Golf Invitational on Monday, Oct. 8 at the Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne. “The Immaculata Invitational is a fun day of golfing, socializing, and enjoying great food,” said Susan Arnold, Immaculata’s vice president for institutional advancement. “However, the significance of the day is reflected in our students and…
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Franchisees of Berwyn-Based JDog Junk Removal Receive Massive Investment
Military Veteran Partners will make a sizable investment of $20 million in seven franchisees of Berwyn-based JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, a company started by and for veterans, writes Erin Arvedlund for the Philadelphia Inquirer. MVP is a venture capital and investment management firm based in Malvern and founded in January by Steve Cloetingh and…
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Penn State Great Valley’s Cutting-Edge Programs on Display at Tuesday’s Open House
The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies will host an open house in its Conference Center, located at 30 East Swedesford Road in Malvern, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 5-7 PM. Stop by to learn about Penn State Great Valley’s programs in a casual setting. Enjoy light refreshments and conversation with faculty,…
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Meridian Bank Teams Up with Nonprofit Surrey to Help Seniors ‘Stay in the Game’
Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas knows firsthand the value of what Surrey Services for Seniors provides the region’s older population. “My mother lost her husband about three years ago, and for a long time, Surrey was the light in her day,” said Annas. “She loved their chair yoga and looked forward to a lot of…
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Immaculata University’s Volunteer Service Projects Promote Lifelong Servant Leadership
Students in Immaculata University’s Class of 2022 participated in a community service project last Saturday as part of their New Student Orientation (NSO). Several Philadelphia Catholic schools and local organizations were the benefactors of this all-day volunteer project that has been at the crux of Immaculata’s mission of service and activities for NSO. “At Immaculata,…
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CCCBI’s 2018 Chester County Golf Classic Set for Tuesday at Applebrook Golf Club
Publisher’s Note: Due to last minute changes, CCCBI has three golf foursomes available for their Tuesday Golf Outing. For the bargain price of $2,000, you and three of your friends, coworkers or customers can enjoy a round of golf followed by the areas best cocktail hour and dinner at the premier Applebrook Golf Club! Call Marianne Martelli…






























































