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Episcopal Academy Grad Ashley Sessa Named to U.S. Olympic Roster
Episcopal Academy graduate Ashley Sessa is the youngest player on the U.S. Olympic women’s field hockey roster for the 2024 Paris Games, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sessa, 19, from Schwenksville, was named to the roster Tuesday. “I’m ecstatic. I’m so excited,” Sessa said. “This means absolutely everything. You work so hard for…
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General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township
The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc. of Newtown Square. The new $1 million playground and picnic plaza officially opened June 13. The playground includes areas for children of all ages, a “sound garden,” and a paved path leading…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-front Traditional in Newtown Square
A magnificent stone-front Newtown Square traditional home on 6.95 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This attractive residence is set in a serene surrounding that offers highly coveted privacy while being just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and much more. Built in 1965, the home was…
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Newtown Square’s ArriVent Partners With Chinese Firm on Cancer Drug
ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square has made a deal valued up to $615 million with a Chinese firm on a cancer drug development, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. ArriVent will team with Jiangsu Alphamab Biopharmaceutical on antibody drug conjugates, also known as ADCs. They’re a type of cancer treatment that combines a cloned…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Open House of Octagonal Schoolhouse
Dunwoody Village is hosting an open house Saturday, June 8, of the Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse located on the Dunwoody Village property at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The Schoolhouse will be open from 10 AM to 3 PM and the public is invited to attend. The Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse open house is one…
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‘Track Sisters’ at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Are the School’s Most Decorated Athletes
Episcopal Academy‘s track stars Avery Elliott and Saige Forbes hold 19 combined school records and helped the school win its first PISAA girls’ track title since 2016. Elliott excels in the hurdles, high jump, long jump and pentathlon. Forbes is a star sprinter and jumper, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s…
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River Otter Makes Selfie Appearance in Ridley Creek After 100 Years
It’s been 100 years since a river otter showed up in Ridley Creek. Now one has appeared in a selfie taken by a game camera at the Ridley Creek watershed in Chester County, planted by the Newtown Square-based Willistown Conservation Trust. The otter posed last December, exploring its surroundings for 45 minutes before disappearing into…
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Newtown Square’s Carmine’s Rebrands With a Mediterranean Flare
New ovens, a new chef, and an elevated attitude toward Mediterranean cuisine goes with a new name for the former Carmine’s Pizzeria in Newtown Square. The restaurant closed for two-and-a-half months and when it reopened in early Spring as Carmine’s Eatery it did so with a more refined menu and interior, writes Ben Silver for…
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Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square Receives Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification offered by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health. The certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating skilled nursing facilities against the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based requirements for heart failure (HF) patients, including…
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5 Partners Dream Big and Now the Sixers Are All About Pure Fuel
The partners behind the new sports hydration drink Pure Fuel are celebrating a new partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers. Not bad, considering none of them knew how to run a sports energy drink company, writes Christian Red for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Only Ra-Tah Johnson, who once played high school basketball at Delaware County Christian School…
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First Bank House of the Week: Traditional With Views in Newtown Square
A lovely traditional home on 0.51 attractive acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This beautiful residence is a custom-built Nottingham model with over 3,900 square feet of meticulously crafted living space and breathtaking views of Ridley Creek State Park. The home welcomes you…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Colonial in Newtown Square
A luxurious Newtown Square Colonial home on 1.92 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale. As you step inside, you are greeted by the two story foyer, providing an abundance of natural light to the inviting entryway. From there, you will notice the seamless flow throughout the first level of this…
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Napa Valley-Inspired Restaurant Coming to Ellis Preserve
Napa Kitchen and Wine and a Sedona Taphouse, both products of DJB Hospitality, are coming to the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’re very selective on where we want to put our restaurants,” said DJB Hospitality CEO Dennis Barbaro. “It just seemed like Ellis Preserve hit all the…
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Episcopal’s Taylor Wright Reminds You of His Dad Until He Doesn’t
Taylor Wright has a lot of his father’s moves—arms folded across his chest or extended outward, palms skyward, expressing confusion or angst, or just burying his face in his palms, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright, 30, is the boys’ basketball coach at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, and a 2011 graduate there.…
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The Benefits of Incorporating Playground Spinners Into Playground Design
Playground spinners are a valuable addition to any outdoor play area, offering numerous advantages for children of all ages. By including playground spinners in your play space design, you can provide children with a range of benefits, including: When selecting playground spinners for your play environment, it is important to consider the needs of your…
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Ellis Preserve Developer Equus Capital Partners Makes $124M Land Acquisition
Newtown Square-based Equus Capital Partners has expanded its reach in the Charlotte, North Carolina area after acquiring 1.2 million square feet of industrial space, writes Collin Huguley for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $124 million acquisition includes eight buildings in the Charlotte market and a ninth building in the Greensboro region. At the time of the…
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A Mark Ruffalo Sighting Confirmed at Newtown Square Deli
Actor Mark Ruffalo has been spotted in Newtown Square, at the A Cut Above Deli, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ruffalo, known for the Marvel films who now has a best supporting actor nomination in “Poor Things” also happens to be starring in the sequel to “Mare of Easttown.” Crews were in Ridley…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Traditional in Newtown Square
A stunning Newtown Square traditional home located on 1.4 attractive acres that has six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This amazing property is situated in the walkable Harrison Estate neighborhood and features nearly 11,000 square feet of well-appointed, sun-filled modern living spaces. The gorgeous details include the two-story…
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