Bryn Mawr
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100 guests attended the event, hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. This year, in memory of Harcum’s loyal Trustee Louise Strauss (1960-2024), the Circle of Excellence…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II. The event is open to the public and will take place on Oct. 29, 4-5:00 PM at Harcum’s Charles H. Trout…
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Abandoned Hollywood Mansion Owned By Phillies Owner’s Son Covered in Graffiti
An abandoned Los Angeles mansion owned by the Philadelphia Phillies owner and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton’s son has been blanketed in graffiti, writes Allie Griffin for the New York Post. Previously, another neglected mansion belonging to John Powers Middleton, the son of businessman and Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton, was taken over by squatters and…
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This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is a classic study in white and black with forest green accents. While it’s new, Carina Sorella has already seen some sizable crowds, even on weeknights. Prior…
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Bryn Mawr-born Francis R. Strawbridge III Remembered For Civic Leadership, Chairing Strawbridge & Clothier
Francis R. Strawbridge III, Bryn Mawr-born, retired former chairman at Strawbridge & Clothier and longtime civic leader, has passed away at 86, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Strawbridge III was the great-grandson of Strawbridge & Clothier cofounder Justus Strawbridge, serving as chairman of the Philadelphia-based, family-owned department store from 1984 to 1996. Born…
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Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’
Kat Dennings, a Bryn Mawr native, is teaming up with Tim Allen in a new ABC sitcom pilot titled “Shifting Gears,” writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice. In this family comedy, Dennings will play Riley, an estranged daughter who moves back in with her father after her divorce, bringing her two teenagers along. Allen…
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Annual Fashion Show at Harcum College is A Grand Affair
The much-anticipated Annual Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Klein Hall, Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7 PM. The show steps off at 8 PM. This year’s event has been conceived to involve all fashion majors and fashion faculty every step of the way, from promoting to planning,…
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Once Contemporary Norman, Bryn Mawr Home Is Now Modernist Masterpiece
A former attractive contemporary Norman home in Bryn Mawr that has since been transformed into a true Modernist masterpiece inside a Norman shell recently hit the market, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The inside of the 1969 home was fully remodeled by architect Steven Verner and interior designer Janelle Spilman. It is now…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Normandy in Bryn Mawr
A stunning Normandy in Bryn Mawr is located on 0.47 attractive acres. The home has five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, and it’s available for sale. This beautiful residence offers amazing flexible spaces with lots of natural light. There are hardwood floors throughout. The home welcomes you with its elegant two-story foyer with…
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2024 Economic Outlook: Are We Above Water?
By Dario Bellot, Chief Financial Officer, Harcum College With gas prices hovering around $3 per gallon, inflation in decline, and unemployment the lowest in decades, is an economy recovery a reality? Not necessarily. The stock market performed well in 2023. The S&P 500 gained 24 percent, the Dow Jones 14 percent, and the NASDAQ soared,…
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Harcum College Hosts Dental Expo 2024 for Dental Professionals
A full day of affordable professional development is available to to those who operate or are employed by dental practices and clinics on Saturday, March 9, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr. The 16th Annual Dental Expo at Harcum College offers dentists, dental office managers, dental assistants, Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs), dental hygienists, current…
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Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone
Do you burn cornflakes? Live at Wawa? Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…
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Meet Taylor Swift’s Dad, Bryn Mawr Native Scott Swift
Scott Swift, a Bryn Mawr native, is the father of superstar Taylor Swift who has been a constant support to his daughter throughout her entire career, writes Emily Hodgkin for the Daily Express US. The 71-year-old Swift worked as a stockbroker and financial advisor for The Swift Group under Merrill Lynch. He and his wife,…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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Harcum College Welcomes Regine Winifred as New Director of Campus Activities
Regine Winifred, Harcum College’s newly appointed Director of Campus Activities, stepped into her role on July 20, 2023. Regine completed her Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Digital Arts with a minor in Communications from American International College in 2021 and recently obtained her Master’s in Higher Education Student Affairs Administration from Rosemont College in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Custom Traditional in Bryn Mawr
A gorgeous custom traditional home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This lovely residence is accessed by a long winding drive and perfectly nestled atop a gentle hill. It is the epitome of peaceful elegance with picturesque views. It impresses from the start with…
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Bryn Mawr’s Bakery House Serves Up Some Favorite Muffins, Pies & More
For the brains behind Bryn Mawr’s beloved The Bakery House, business and baking are “all about math.” Sandy Stauffer was 26 years old and a math major at West Chester when she started her wholesale baking business, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line Today. Since the beginning, her muffins have been the most popular…







































