Newtown Square
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Oscar Nominated ‘Oppenheimer’ Editor Was Episcopal Academy Grad
Jennifer Lame is riding the wind these days. A 2000 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, she has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Film Editing for her work on last year’s biggest film, “Oppenheimer.” Lame worked with director Christopher Nolan on the film that tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a…
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SAP North America in Newtown Square Calling Staff Back to the Office
SAP, the world’s largest software company, with its North American headquarters in Newtown Square, has issued a “return-to-office” mandate, translating into 3,360 employees returning to the Newtown Square facility three days a week starting at the end of April. SAP North America President Lloyd Adams said staff feedback has largely been positive, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Bank of America Brings New Branch to Newtown Square Under $47M Investment
A Bank of America Newtown Square branch is opening by the end of 2025, part of a $47 million investment over the next two years to add new branches and renovate existing ones in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The region will see five more Bank of America branches by…
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Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play elements. This park, a creation by Landscape Structures and represented locally by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, draws its unique character and thematic inspiration from the historic Fonthill Castle,…
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The World’s Richest Remain in Our Midst, Including 1 From Delco
Delaware County is still host to one billionaire, while several local billionaires live close by, according to a list by Forbes. Victoria Mars in Newtown Square, heiress to the Mars candy fortune, ranks third locally in net worth, coming in at $9.6 billion, writes Katie Krzaczek for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nationally, Mars is ranked the…
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SAP America in Newtown Square Now a Kentucky Derby Sponsor
SAP America Inc. in Newtown Square is now a Kentucky Derby sponsor and will get naming rights to parts of Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby, writes Shea Van Hoy for Philadelphia Business Journal. The software company signed a major multiyear sponsorship deal with Churchill Downs Inc. to become an official signature partner…
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Edith P. Mitchell of Newtown Square, Was a Healthcare Trailblazer
Dr. Edith P Mitchell of Newtown Square, who transformed care for disadvantaged patients at Thomas Jefferson University and elsewhere, is also the first woman physician to become a brigadier general in the Air Force, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The civil rights pioneer died Jan. 21 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. Dr. Mitchell…
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Elevate the Playground Experience with Volo From Landscape Structures
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square is introducing the latest equipment innovation for the playground from Landscape Structures—Volo. Volo, for children aged 5 to 12, is designed to elevate the playground experience for all children and packed with features to maximize the play experience. It utilizes a steel-reinforced cable netting using LSI Flexx to ensure…
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Dunwoody Village Welcomes John Dubyk to New CFO Position
Dunwoody Village welcomes John Dubyk as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dubyk assumed this newly-created position as of January 21, 2024. Dubyk has a long history of working in finance and leadership positions in not-for-profit CCRC organizations. Most recently, he served The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) for 13 years: as President & CEO for four…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Plans to Sublease Newtown Square Office Still Being Built
A new AmeriHealth Caritas office building at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square is still under construction but the Medicaid managed care company is already looking for a tenant to sublease some of the space. The five-story mass timber building is scheduled to be ready by the summer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Newtown Square’s Arrivent Plans Public Stock Offering to Fund Cancer Drug
ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square plans to initiate a public stock offering to raise between $137.5 million and $160 million for the development and launch of a drug to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Furmonertinib is now in late-stage clinical testing. It is already approved in China and marketed by Allist, writes John George…
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Episcopal Academy Grad Ashley Sessa Helped Get US Team to Olympics
The U.S. is back in the Olympics for field hockey, thanks in part to Episcopal Academy graduate Ashley Sessa. The 12th-ranked U.S. field hockey team qualified for the Paris Olympics following a recent 2-1 win over 9th-ranked Japan in an Olympic qualifier on Jan. 18, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sessa, a Schwenksville…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Traditional in Newtown Square
A stunning traditional home on 1.42 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This model home traditional in Newtown Square is part of the Tiburon community and is located on a quiet suburban street offering gorgeous views of Darby Creek. The inviting design…
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First Bank House of the Week: Restored 1708 Farm in Newtown Square
A lovingly restored Echo Valley Farm offering over 11,000 feet of living space is available for sale in Newtown Square, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic property was acquired by Christy Eichinger and her husband not long before the pandemic hit. At the time, Eichinger believed she was done with being a…
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General Recreation, Inc. Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year
Landscape Structures Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, announces General Recreation, Inc. as the 2023 Rep Organization of the Year. This distinction is a testament to their unwavering commitment to Landscape Structures’ core values and mission, which positively impacts communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. “Their approach to business is…
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Autism-Friendly Skating Event at Flight on Ice Aids Eagles Foundation
Autism and the Eagles Autism Foundation were on the minds of ice skaters Tuesday evening at Flight on Ice in Newtown Square. Many Delaware County families turned out to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation at the autism-friendly skating event, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29. “A lot of times at a skating rink,…
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General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground
School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors. Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides “Community Build” services. Community Build playgrounds utilize a group of volunteers to organize and install a commercial playground. A Community Build will be built…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square
An exceptional colonial home on 1.56 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning residence offers an open layout with generous room sizes and high ceilings. The home impresses from the start with its exquisite two-story foyer featuring exposed railing and open views…
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