• Vanguard Releases New Book on Forces Shaping the Future Global Economy

    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…

  • Malvern Retreat House Receives Famous Historic Cross From 1979 Papal Visit

    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…

  • People’s Light 50th Birthday Raffle Offers Chance to Win a Dream Vacation

    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…

  • Pacer Financial Founder Scoops Up Three Malvern Office Buildings for Slashed Price

    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,…

  • Performance Lab’s ‘Little Shop Teen Takeover’ Offers Young Artists Immersive Musical Theatre Experience

    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…

  • After 50 Years Under One Umbrella, Malvern’s Vanguard Divides Funds Into Two Management Units

    After 50 Years Under One Umbrella, Malvern’s Vanguard Divides Funds Into Two Management Units

    After five decades of housing its mutual funds and exchange-traded funds under one umbrella, Malvern-based Vanguard Group is now dividing them into two wholly owned management units, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Both units will report to Vanguard President and Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis.  The investment management giant said that establishing…

  • ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Brings Musical Mayhem to People’s Light This Summer

    ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Brings Musical Mayhem to People’s Light This Summer

    Get ready for a devilishly delightful theatrical experience as Little Shop of Horrors takes over the Leonard C. Haas Stage at People’s Light from Jun. 25-Aug. 3. Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan, this beloved cult musical — featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman — offers a quirky blend of sci-fi, horror,…

  • Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis Sets Freshman Home Run Record, Ready for College World Series

    Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis Sets Freshman Home Run Record, Ready for College World Series

    Tague Davis began his baseball career as a two-way player at Malvern Prep and has gone on to set the freshman home run record at Louisville, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  His next stop is the College World Series in Omaha.  In a recent game against Miami, it was Davis who ran under…

  • Philadelphia Phillies Assist in Revamping Malvern Family’s Backyard

    Philadelphia Phillies Assist in Revamping Malvern Family’s Backyard

    The Philadelphia Phillies have teamed up with Parkesburg’s King Swings to gift a Malvern family a new backyard, writes staff for Phillies.com. Brothers Ray, Sammy, and Gio Almada lost their father in 2023. The family has been supported by Peter’s Place, a family grief support agency that is a Phillies community partner. While the team…

  • Malvern Payment Tech Company Going Private in $848 Million Acquisition

    Malvern Payment Tech Company Going Private in $848 Million Acquisition

    Malvern-based Cantaloupe is going private after being acquired by Michigan-based 365 Retail Markets for $848 million, a deal that will make it privately held, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Cantaloupe delivers cashless payment technology that powers vending machines, laundromats, gaming machines, and other self-service operations. Meanwhile, 365 Retail is owned by Providence…

  • It’s a Smart Saver’s Summer, According to New Vanguard Consumer Survey

    It’s a Smart Saver’s Summer, According to New Vanguard Consumer Survey

    It’s a smart saver’s summer, according to Vanguard’s new consumer survey, which found that 71 percent of Americans plan to shift their savings approach this summer to prioritize emergency savings and flexibility. But despite these intentions, Americans see obstacles to saving, citing time (28 percent), feeling like they don’t have enough money to save (28…

  • Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Rises to Top as Highest-Ranked NFL Player

    Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Rises to Top as Highest-Ranked NFL Player

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who recently purchased a home in Malvern, ranked highest on the NFL Player Association’s player sales list for the 2024-2025 season, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  This makes him the first running back to lead the list since 2017. Barkley dethroned teammate Jalen Hurts from first…

  • Malvern Coach, Former Player Celebrates 40 Years of Mentorship

    Malvern Coach, Former Player Celebrates 40 Years of Mentorship

    A former Malvern Prep coach and basketball player have reunited at this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters conference, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. At the organization’s national conference in Philadelphia, coach Fran Dunphy and player Steve Nesmith reflected on their decades of friendship and mentorship. Dunphy first coached Nesmith at Malvern Prep, and…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Majestic Traditional in Malvern

    First Bank House of the Week: Majestic Traditional in Malvern

    A majestic traditional home set on 14.81 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern.  . . Beagle Hill Farm, which dates back to 1821, is nestled along a private lane amid the rolling hills and valleys of Charlestown Township.  The elegant residence blends historic charm with…

  • Facing Funding Cuts, Resource Center Turns to Private Donors and Lands Vanguard Support 

    Facing Funding Cuts, Resource Center Turns to Private Donors and Lands Vanguard Support 

    The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center, which provides loans primarily to the region’s small businesses, has turned to private donors as it faces federal funding cuts and has recently received support from Vanguard Group’s charitable arm, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Vanguard Charitable is “embarking on a new strategic philanthropic focus on financial…

  • Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World

    Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World

    In a rapidly shifting job market marked by economic uncertainty, automation, and industry disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable career strategy has never been more crucial. Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, believes the key to thriving in this environment lies in continuous growth, strategic networking, and taking advantage…

  • Malvern’s Wharton Esherick Exhibition Ends Its Journey at Taft Museum

    Malvern’s Wharton Esherick Exhibition Ends Its Journey at Taft Museum

    The Wharton Esherick exhibition, co-organized by the Brandywine Museum of Art and Malvern’s Wharton Esherick Museum, is making its final stop at the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, Ohio, writes Leah Zipperstein for the Cincinnati Business Courier.  The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick opened on June 7 with over 3,000 objects from Esherick’s collection,…

  • Cuba Libre Fans Have New Go-To Spot in Chester County

    Cuba Libre Fans Have New Go-To Spot in Chester County

    Chester County fans of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood now have a brand-new spot much closer to home to hang out at, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular restaurant’s parent company, GuestCounts Hospitality, has recently taken over three restaurants in the city’s suburbs, including Bomba Taco + Bar in Malvern…