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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Bryn Mawr Mansion with Movie Theater, Indoor Pool, Heads to Auction
A Bryn Mawr mansion in Delaware County with an indoor pool and 18-seat movie theater is heading to auction after sitting on the market for two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was custom-built in 2005, designed by architect Gordon L. Todd Associates and built by A.L. Hellman Custom Builders. The…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Keep Pipes Clear This Holiday Season by Properly Disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease
With kitchens getting busier during the holiday season, Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can have serious consequences for household plumbing and community wastewater systems. Fats, oils, and grease from festive cooking can cool, solidify, and lead to costly clogs in home pipes and sewer lines. As families prepare their favorite holiday dishes, Aqua encourages customers to…
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Bryn Mawr Birth Center Closing After Nearly Half a Century
The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center in Bryn Mawr is closing after 47 years and 16,000 babies, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The Center will stop delivering babies by Feb. 15. Other services, including prenatal, postpartum, gynecology, lactation support, and mental health services, will gradually close in February and end by late March. Lifecycle Wellness…
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Harcum College Welcomes Zakarias Thornton as Chief Financial Officer
Harcum College has appointed Zakarias “Zak” Thornton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key President’s Cabinet member accountable for Business Services, Controller’s office, and other related functions, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Thornton is a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education financial management, planning, and operational…
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Many Students, Professors Opt to Hang On Until Rosemont College Closes
Rosemont College’s enrollment has dropped by 45 percent, but those remaining behind have decided to stick it out until the school closes in 2028, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University is purchasing the financially-strapped Rosemont College in a merger agreement. Meanwhile, the campus’s remaining 428 students are keeping busy. “Classes are the…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35 million, will fund construction of a new PFAS treatment system at Aqua’s Ridley Water Treatment Plant which will meet federal regulatory requirements for drinking water. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Makes Generous Donation to Beaver Falls Fire Department, Library
Aqua Pennsylvania recently revelaed its donation of a combined $1.25 million to the Beaver Falls Fire Department and the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. The donation is made possible through the company’s Essential Foundation. Aqua Pennsylvania provides wastewater service to approximately 3,200 customers in the City of Beaver Falls. The wastewater system also provides…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Victorian Manor in Bryn Mawr
A lovely Victorian manor home on five attractive acres at 548 560 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. with four bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This charming residence exudes timeless elegance, with distinctive details including sun-filled leaded glass arched and eyebrow windows and meticulously restored architectural features.…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Strategy Strengthens Systems Reliability for Fall and Winter
Autumn has arrived, and as communities observe National Preparedness Month, Aqua Pennsylvania employees remain hard at work on essential projects to deliver safe and reliable service throughout the fall and winter. These efforts are part of Aqua’s long-term strategy to enhance the resilience of essential infrastructure across 33 counties in Pennsylvania, strengthen systems against severe…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin might not be a household name, but the billionaire behind Fanatics is one of the most influential figures in sports, writes William Cohan for Town & Country. His company, Fanatics, is valued at more than $35 billion, and powers everything from sports jerseys and collectibles to online betting. Now, Rubin has…
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Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact
The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100 percent effectiveness rate — the highest possible score. The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99 percent of similar programs nationwide in…
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Jim Murray, Former Eagles General Manager Who Helped Lead Franchise Back to Prominence, Dies at 87
Jim Murray, the former Eagles general manager who helped the team return to prominence and opened the first Ronald McDonald House, died on August 25 at the age of 87 at his home in Bryn Mawr, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up in West Philadelphia, Murray watched the Eagles at Franklin Field.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Bryn Mawr
A stunning contemporary home at 913 Drexel Lane on 1.01 acres with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This work-in-progress residence seamlessly combines modern design with timeless elegance, offering a luxurious, functional, and connected living experience on a beautiful, secluded lot. Sophisticated details include engineered…
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Harcum College Receives Historic $40 Million Gift from Estate of Louise Strauss
Harcum College has received an extraordinary $40 million gift from the estate of Louise Strauss, a devoted former trustee (2009-2024). This historic donation marks the largest single gift in the College’s history. It will have a transformative impact on generations of students to come — particularly those from underserved communities — which has been a…
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Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football
The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program. With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the…
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Superman Star David Corenswet Flies to Montco for Hometown Screening
David Corenswet may be the Man of Steel, but he’s still grounded in Montgomery County, writes Shamus Clancy for Philly Voice. The Bryn Mawr native and Shipley School grad returned to his roots to catch a hometown screening of Superman, the summer blockbuster in which he stars as Clark Kent. On The Tonight Show Starring…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 17,310 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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