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CEO of Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry to Run for Governor: ‘We Gotta Fix This Economy’
Guy Ciarrocchi, CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, is running for Governor of Pennsylvania, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ciarrocchi, a Republican from Paoli, said his main priority would be the economy. “We gotta fix this economy,” he said. “The economy is issue No. 1, 2, and 3.” His…
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Paoli-Based Jewelry Business Celebrates 75 Years of Serving the Main Line
Walter J. Cook Jeweler, a legacy business based in Paoli, has been serving customers on the Main Line for 75 years, according to a report from County Lines Magazine. The business is owned by Michael Cook, son of the founder, Walter. And while many other luxury businesses in the region have closed over the years,…
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Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation’s 2021 Golf Classic Series Concludes Oct. 12 at Whitford Country Club
The Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation’s 2021 Golf Classic Series celebrates the important role of libraries in the community while raising funds for the Foundation’s endowment. On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Series will conclude with a day of golf at Whitford Country Club in Exton. The community is invited to join for golf, lunch, and/or cocktails…
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New Asian-Fusion Restaurant in Paoli Overcomes Wave of Obstacles to Finally Open
Poseidon, a new Asian-fusion BYOB and sushi bar, has finally opened its doors in Paoli. The COVID-19 situation waylaid its debut in the space that was previously occupied by Redhound Grill. But now, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line, it’s steaming ahead. Gary Chi acquired the building two years ago. He was planning to…
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C&N Employees Raise More Than $129,000 for Local Food Banks
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through its partnership with area food banks. In addition to the monetary donations, C&N employees collected 3,012 necessity items and volunteered 290 hours at local food banks. In April 2020, C&N teams partnered with 17 local…
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How Paoli’s Deborah Van Cleve Became a Local Authority on Bridal Fashion
Van Cleve Bridal in Paoli has been getting yeses for dresses long before TLC’s Randy Fenoli ever touched a piece of tulle. The shop’s owner, Deborah Van Cleve, is also president and founder of The Van Cleve Collection. She’s guided her shop and her brand to a top spot in the local wedding couture business…
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Boutique in Paoli Joins Pink Lemonade Stand Challenge, Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Polka Dots, a women’s boutique in Paoli, recently took part in the Pink Lemonade Stand Challenge to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, according to a report from 6ABC. The foundation aims “to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research,” according to its website. In addition to…
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With Annual Revenue North of $100 Million, Paoli’s DuckDuckGo Beats Yahoo! and Bing in Mobile Searches
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-minded search engine based in Paoli that launched in 2008 and became profitable in 2014, is now annually generating more than $100 million in revenue, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The search engine — known for not tracking or selling user data — is aiming to launch several new products, including…
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NBC’s TODAY Show: From Rapper to Prison Inmate to Businessman, This Paoli Native Wants to Pay It Forward
Darrell Alston, a former rapper from Paoli who started the luxury sneaker brand Bungee Oblečení after leaving prison, wants to help people in similar circumstances, reports Steve Patterson for NBC’s TODAY show. During his time behind bars, the Conestoga High School graduate envisioned a sneaker brand. He sketched more than 250 design possibilities, which he…
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Acting? Modeling? Been There, Done That for Chesterbrook 12-Year-Old Now Building a Bike-Repair Business
Chesterbrook resident Dom Pecora, has already racked up quite a list of accomplishments, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The sixth-grader at Valley Forge Middle School had been pursuing modeling and acting gigs that landed him on national television. But at the ripe old age of 12, he has decided on a career shift.…
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New Ice Cream Parlor in Paoli a Half-Creamery, Half-Showcase for Women Entrepreneurs and Artists
Longtime caterer Meridith Coyle and her daughter Alexandra McLoughlin are making the dreary pandemic days sweeter in Paoli. They’ve collaborated on a new ice cream parlor, The Queens’ Table, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new business is half-creamery, half-showcase for women entrepreneurs and artists. On the creamery side, the pair aims to…
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Paoli-Based Investment Advisor Enters Boston Market — No Pun Intended — and Adds $725 Million in Assets
Paoli-based Great Valley Advisor Group has entered the Boston market — no pun intended — adding $725 million in assets under management. The breakthrough into Massachusetts comes with the recent acquisition of U.S. Financial Advisors, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. CEO John Napolitano…
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Downingtown Printer, Paoli Nurse Find an Unlikely but Heartwarming Connection
Valerie Osiecki, the owner of Downingtown-based I Do! Invitations and Announcements, helps couples get the fine print for their big day just right, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. “I love what I do,” said Osiecki. “I can’t wait to wake up and just do what I do.” She is following in her father’s footsteps,…
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Could This Paoli-Based Internet Search Engine with Just 100-Plus Employees Be the David to Google’s Goliath?
With Internet privacy becoming a major concern for a growing number of people, Paoli-based DuckDuckGo, the privacy-minded search engine with approximately 124 employees, is poised to take on industry giants like Google, writes Don Steinberg for Philadelphia magazine. Privacy is of crucial importance to Gabriel Weinberg, DuckDuckGo’s founder. “Search should be one of the most…
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New Seafood Market Opens in Former Bridal Shop in Paoli
Main Line Seafood, a new market accompanied by a fast-casual eatery, has officially opened its doors in Paoli, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. Located in the old Van Cleve bridal boutique, the seafood store was started by Alan Chung, Sean Sim, and Mike Casselli, They are former owners of Seafood USA at the…
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Paoli-Based Landscaper Offers Artistic Use of Natural Elements, Without All the Pruning and Trimming
John Fridy, who conceives plans for outdoor spaces at Naturescapes Landscape Specialists in Paoli, creates natural spaces that thrive over the years with minimal human involvement, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. “I design with the future in mind, so no one ever needs to sheer a plant,” he said. “I don’t believe…
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Paoli’s Center on Central Closes Up Shop, Bids Local Families Goodbye with Cupcake Party
After 12 years of serving local families, The Center on Central (TCOC) in Paoli — a popular hub for youth art workshops, camps, and mommy-and-me classes — closed up shop earlier this month, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. Owner Katie Hartley Opher sold its yellow headquarters on March 19. Ready to move on,…
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FOX Business: Former Rapper from Paoli Laid Groundwork for Luxury Sneaker Brand While Behind Bars
Former rapper Darrell Alston, a Paoli native and Conestoga High School graduate, laid the groundwork for his new luxury sneaker brand, Bungee Oblečení, while behind bars, writes Frank Miles for FOX Business. Alston went to prison three times, having to serve six-and-a-half years during his third stay. The time in prison forced him to evolve…
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