Malvern
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After Leaving Vanguard, Former Executive Joins SEI Investments Board
Karin Risi, a former top Vanguard Group executive, has joined the board of directors of SEI Investments seven months after leaving Malvern-based investment giant, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She served as the head of strategy, product, marketing, and communications at Vanguard. Risi retired from Vanguard at the age of 51 in…
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12-Year-Old Malvern Resident Supports Cancer Research with DIY Summer Camp
Twelve-year-old Malvern resident Rhea Sharma is spending her summer raising funds for cancer research, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. With her vacation free time, Sharma decided to offer summer camp-style activities for other children in her neighborhood. But instead of keeping the money for herself, she decided to organize donations to the Cancer Research Institute.…
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Manufacturing Firm Expands Chester County Presence with New, Larger Malvern Facility
IFM Prover, a subsidiary of the German manufacturing firm IFM, has expanded its Chester County presence with a new, larger facility in Malvern and aims to double its headcount, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company officially debuted its new 89,000-square-foot space this week, which will serve as its U.S. operations base.…
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Baker Industries President Dedicated to Helping Undersupported Workers
Baker Industries president Nic Watson is dedicated to continuing the company’s support for marginalized workers, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The Malvern-based company focuses on hiring traditionally unsupported employees. This includes people with disabilities, formally incarcerated people going through re-entry, and individuals struggling with substance use. Day-to-day tasks for employees include light manufacturing…
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Sublime Cupcakes Offers Delicious Specialty Cupcakes in Malvern
Sublime Cupcakes in Malvern offers some of the best freshly baked cupcakes in Chester County, writes staff for FOX29. Owner Laurie Rochotte began as a home baker before leaving her day job to start her own bakery. She opened Sublime Cupcakes’ first location in Wyomissing fifteen years ago. The shop now operates an additional location…
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Duffy’s Cut Researchers Believe They Found Second Mass Grave of Irish Railroad Workers Likely Killed in 1832
Brothers William and Frank Watson, the researchers who first uncovered Duffy’s Cut, believe they have discovered a second mass grave of Irish railroad workers buried in Malvern in 1832, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. William Watson is a historian at Immaculata University, while Frank Watson is a pastor and an archivist. They discovered…
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Malvern’s Baker Industries Celebrates Impact on Founder’s 100th Birthday
Malvern nonprofit Baker Industries is celebrating its decades of impact—and its founder Charles Baker‘s one hundredth birthday, writes Tamala Edwards and Steph Walton for 6abc. Baker celebrated his milestone birthday last month. He still serves on the board of directors for Baker Industries, which he founded with his late wife Weezie in 1980. The idea…
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Malvern Entrepreneur Darci Henry Builds Clean Beauty Brand from Farm Roots
Malvern resident Darci Henry is a makeup mastermind, running her boutique makeup line with an entrepreneurial spirit, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Henry grew up on a Central Pennsylvania farm, which had been in her family for 200 years. Her family life was modest, full of love, fun, and hard work. She spent…
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Vanguard Faces New Competition Across Malvern Campus from Pacer Appearance
Vanguard Group is facing new competition right across from its Great Valley office park in Malvern, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pacer Financial is drawing more than $40 billion into its exchange-traded funds, rivaling some of Vanguard’s signature products despite charging higher fees. Vanguard and its rival BlackRock dominate the ETF market,…
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Fan Pays Tribute to Malvern’s Saquon Barkley with Unique Costume in New York
Eagles fan Jawad Nesheiwat paid tribute to Malvern’s Saquon Barkley by turning his reverse hurdle into a costume that won the main prize at New York’s Fanatics Fest, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fans at the Javits Center watched in awe as Nesheiwat carried a 30-pound mannequin dressed as the Eagles running back…
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Malvern’s Farm Boy BBQ: Our Small Business Needs Your Help
I’m the chef and owner of Farm Boy BBQ, located just off Route 29. Our menu is crafted with careful thought, offering a delicious array of low & slow smoked meats and freshly made sides and desserts. Each dish we serve reflects the richness of Southern cuisine, delivering an authentic and delicious experience that will…
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Malvern Basketball Player Picked First-Round in NBA Draft
Will Riley, a standout from the Phelps School in Malvern, was a first-round NBA Draft pick and is being sent to the Washington Wizards in a trade, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Canadian small forward was originally selected with the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz, but was then traded to…
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Malvern Resident, Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Nominated for ESPY Awards
Philadelphia Eagles running back and Malvern resident Saquon Barkley has continued his victorious year with nominations for three ESPY Awards, writes Geoffrey A. Knox for Eagles Wire. Each year, ESPN hosts the ESPY Awards, standing for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly. The awards honor the top athletes and athletic achievements throughout the year for both…
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Vanguard Releases New Book on Forces Shaping the Future Global Economy
Vanguard has released a new book, Coming into View, that introduces a groundbreaking, quantitative method in assessing the impact of megatrends on the global economy. The book offers bold new perspectives on the effects of AI, deficits, and demographic shifts for investors, financial advisors, and business leaders. Author Joseph H. Davis, Ph D., Vanguard’s Global Chief…
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Malvern Retreat House Receives Famous Historic Cross From 1979 Papal Visit
Malvern Retreat House is now home to a historic 40-foot papal cross once used for a 1979 Philadelphia papal visit, writes Jay Sorgi for Catholic Philly. The cross was a noticeable feature of Pope John Paul II’s 1979 visit to Philadelphia. The cross stood at the ceremony where the Pope performed an outdoor Mass ceremony…
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People’s Light 50th Birthday Raffle Offers Chance to Win a Dream Vacation
As part of its milestone 50th anniversary celebration, People’s Light is giving supporters the chance to win the trip of a lifetime through its 2025 Birthday Raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $100 each, and one lucky winner will choose from five unforgettable vacation destinations. Proceeds benefit the theatre’s nonprofit artistic and educational…
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Pacer Financial Founder Scoops Up Three Malvern Office Buildings for Slashed Price
Entities connected to Joe Thomson, Pacer Financial President and Founder, have acquired three office buildings near the company’s Malvern headquarters for $12.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three buildings, which total more than 226,000 square feet across 33 acres, were sold by Radnor-based EQT Real Estate. The properties at 100,…
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Performance Lab’s ‘Little Shop Teen Takeover’ Offers Young Artists Immersive Musical Theatre Experience
This summer, rising theatre talent will step into the spotlight with Performance Lab’s Little Shop Teen Takeover, a two-week advanced musical theatre studio for students entering grades 8 through pre-college. Running Jul. 14-25, the program delivers a unique blend of professional training and stage experience — all inspired by the award-winning musical Little Shop of…
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