Newtown Square
-
St. Anastasia B-Ball Team Brings Home State Title 2 Years in a Row
Hard work and team chemistry gave the St. Anastasia Parish Girls Varsity Basketball team in Newtown Square its second Pennsylvania State CYO championship victory in a row, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The team took the title in 2022 and again in 2023. “Ever since the beginning we’ve just been like sisters,” said Maddie DeFronzo.…
-
ArriVent in Newtown Square raises $155M for Cancer Drug Trial
Two Delaware County life science firms are leading the way this year in equity financing. A cancer treatment drug being developed by ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square got a financial boost this week when the company closed a $155 million private stock sale. The sale was the second largest equity financing deal this year for…
-
Episcopal Academy Boys Track & Field Team on National Stage
The Episcopal Academy’s Boys Track & Field team in Newtown Square has risen to the national stage after winning its first-ever state championship last month, writes Renee Washington for 6abc. Freshman Abaas Hunter took first place in the freshman 400m at the New Balance Nationals March 9, setting a new school record of 49.52. On…
-
Malvern Bank House of the Week: Custom Farmhouse for Sale in Newtown Square
A custom Farmhouse on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre site with five bedrooms and six full baths is available for sale in Newtown Square. This farmhouse sits on a quiet cul-de-sac steps from the Episcopal Academy campus. The design is rooted in the combined thinking of its owners and builder that provides comfortable family living and…
-
Play For All At New Inclusive Playground In Upper Providence
For more than 20 years, playground consultant Will Hemler at General Recreation in Newtown Square has been at the forefront of accessible playground design. Over the years he has helped develop a number of inclusive playgrounds. His most recent project was Black Rock Park in Upper Providence Township, Phoenixville. Hemler first worked with Upper Providence…
-
Former Newtown Square Woman Learns Important Lessons on a Near Fatal Rafting Trip
Erin McCarthy, 24, didn’t think she was going to die until a 2019 summer rafting trip on the Susquehanna River left her trapped underwater, she writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McCarthy, from Newtown Square, was on the river with her boyfriend, his family, and friends. They had tied their rafts together. The current picked up…
-
1st Asian-Owned Delco Art Gallery Opens With Art From Everywhere
The first Asian-owned art gallery in Delaware County, Saliim Projects, has opened in Newtown Square, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. It is a dream fulfilled for Daye Kim. Kim, a wife and mother of two with a background in art curation, was always checking vacant buildings, envisioning an art gallery. “I love being…
-
Newtown Square-Based Search Firm Rebrands to Reflect Its Expanded Capabilities
RxPro Services, established in 1998 as an expert witness search firm connecting law firms with medical experts, has rebranded as Versed to reflect the Newtown Square-based firm’s expanded capabilities. Versed now provides expert witness identification services for its clients’ needs across all industries and sectors. “Our expertise has grown to include finding experts in all…
-
Forma Provides a Contemporary Vibe for Playgrounds
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a leading distributor of commercial playground equipment, introduces Forma, a new playground structure for those who want a different style in their community or school play environment. Forma brings a sculptural look to traditional play structures, taking play to a new dimension with a unique look and a unique…
-
Dunwoody Village Groundskeeper Retires with a 38-Year Legacy
Bill Hohlfeld has been tending the grounds at Dunwoody Village for 38 years. Now residents and staff are bidding him a fond farewell as he heads into retirement. His last official day at the continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square was Feb. 1. The Dunwoody property had once been a working farm, and when…
-
Ellis Preserve Office Building Signals End of Development
The start of construction this week on a five-story office building at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square marks entry into the final phase of construction there. The 106,000 Square foot building is slated to open in the summer of 2024, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will have one tenant who has…
-
Inclusive Play: Teamwork On and Off the Playground
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township PA that brought in General Recreation experts to help them plan a vibrant, inclusive playground. General Recreation worked with Christopher Green, Senior Landscape Architect at Gilmore & Associates, to complete an expansive…
-
Malvern Bank House of the Week: Spectacular Colonial in Newtown Square
A spectacular center-hall colonial home on 1.5 gorgeous acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stately stone-and-stucco residence on a tree-lined drive and is surrounded by lush green lawns. The traditional center-hall home features stunning details, including curved archways, crown molding, and other…
-
FitCore Extreme Embraces Popularity of High-Intensity Strength Training
As the nation continues to embrace the importance of fitness, particularly for children, General Recreation in Newtown Square gives you FitCore Extreme to create your own custom fitness course. You can create your own course by using combinations of pre-designed challenges to encourage kids, teens, and adults to get and stay fit. The course can…
-
Episcopal Academy 9th Grader 1 of 100 in US Chosen for Disney Academy
A 15-year-old ninth grader at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Tavis Sanders, will be heading off to Walt Disney World for a unique learning opportunity, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Sanders was one of 3 Pennsylvania students chosen for the Disney Dreamers Academy and one of only 100 students nationwide chosen for the Disney Dreamers…
-
Newtown Square’s ArriVent Has Stock Sale for Cancer Drug
A Newtown Square biopharmaceutical company, ArriVent, has raised $110 million in a private stock sale to bring cancer medicines approved in China to the U.S. and the European Union, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. ArriVent Biopharma officials said the funds will advance its existing pipeline and support asset growth. They expect the Series…
-
Outdoor Recreation Now Comes With Solar Charging Stations
Now you can enjoy the outdoors and not worry about a dead smartphone or tablet battery, thanks to solar charging stations. With solar charging stations at outdoor benches and poles, people can stay connected through an environmentally friendly, self-contained power system. General Recreation in Newtown Square offers a variety of Sun Charge Systems’ clean-energy products.…
-
Inclusive Play: Teamwork On and Off the Playground
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township PA that brought in General Recreation experts to help them plan a vibrant, inclusive playground. General Recreation in Newtown Square worked with Christopher Green, Senior Landscape Architect at Gilmore & Associates, to…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
