Newtown Square
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General Recreation: We-Go-Swing, Revolutionary New Inclusive Swing
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a provider of commercial playground and recreational equipment throughout the region, always has its eye on inclusive play, making sure that all children can join in the fun. With that in mind, General Recreation introduces the We-Go-Swing, providing a whole new way to play for all. It’s the first…
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This Newtown Square Native Took Lingerie Down a Different Path
The underwear market ran either sexy or frumpy 22 years ago when Newtown Square native Araks Yeramyan started her lingerie company Araks. She wanted a third choice, writes Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore for Barron’s Penta. “So, I created what I wanted to wear: Colorful, bright, fun, 100% cotton lingerie that blurs the distinction between outerwear and underwear,”…
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Dunwoody at Home: Alzheimer’s Help for Family Caregivers
The full article by Lawrence Robinson, Melissa S. Wayne, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. appears in HelpGuide and can be found at the Dunwoody at Home website. Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be overwhelming but you are not alone. There are more than 16 million people in the…
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General Recreation: Harmony Playground in Lititz Was a Community Effort
The “Harmony Playground” in Lititz, PA went from one local resident’s request for a wheelchair-accessible swing to a full-fledged playground thanks to the efforts of the entire community, assisted by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation is a provider of playground and recreational equipment throughout the region. Kathy Blankenbiller, a Lititz resident, wanted…
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General Recreation: Children at Play Engage the Senses and Discover Their World
Sensory-rich playgrounds help children develop as they learn about the world around them and use their different senses to explore, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, a leading distributor of playground and recreational equipment. These are just some of the elements found at your local playground that can help children develop their senses.…
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SAP Struggles to Achieve Gender Equality But Some Issues Remain
SAP, which has its American headquarters in Newtown Square, has been aiming for gender equality, trying to bring women into senior positions at the same time that some women staffers company-wide are complaining about unwanted advances from senior male managers and an unresponsive HR department, writes Amy Thomason and Giles Turner for Insurance Journal. SAP…
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SAP America: Like Working at Home or in the Office? Why Not Try Both?
After two years of predominantly working from home due to the pandemic, many of the region’s largest employers have begun bringing workers back to the office. That includes Newtown Square-based SAP America, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However, with a tight job market, the high popularity of remote work among workers, and…
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Ridley Creek’s Colonial Plantation: For the Shear Fun of It
Ridley Creek State Park is known for its hiking trails and picnic areas, but it’s also host to a lesser-known historical treasure, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, reports the 6abc digital staff and Dan Sheridan. The living history farm in Newtown Square shows visitors what life was like on a 1700s farm. “We’re a historic site…
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Xanitos in Newtown Square Expands Hospital Cleaning Service With South Jersey Buy
Dave Crothall, CEO of a Newtown Square company that focuses on hospital services, announces the company has acquired a South Jersey company providing similar services, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Xanitos, which offers housekeeping, patient transport, and linen and laundry services, has acquired Legion Building Services of Cherry Hill as a way to…
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Grants Are Available to Help You Fund Your Next Playground Project
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground? There are a number of private and public funding organizations that can provide grants that will get you on your way, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. Playgrounds can be an expensive…
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SAP America in Newtown Square Cracks Top 100 Fortune 2022 Best Places to Work List
SAP America, headquartered in Newtown Square, still made it into the top 100 on a Fortune Magazine 2022 list of Best Places to Work in the US, but it dropped from last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It ranked No. 54 this year after placing 29th in 2021. Comcast ranked highest in…
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Long-Time Dunwoody Village Dining Services Director John Alberici Retires
When Dunwoody Village began Phase 1 of its expansion and renovation of its community-building in November 2020, part of that expansion included all-new dining venues. Now, as April brings to completion that first phase, and as residents and staff transition into the new settings, there is also a change in its leadership. John Alberici, who…
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General Recreation Partners Locally to Create ADA-Accessible Play Area
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in Robinson Township. The partnership was part of General Recreation’s mission to support local businesses and enhance recreational accessibility for the community. Robinson Township had completed a parks assessment with a recommendation…
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McDade-Cara Irish Dance School Has Kept Part of Ireland in Newtown Square for 60 Years
They’ve been Irish step dancing for six decades. Now you’ll be able to see the McDade-Cara Irish School of Dance in Newtown Square in action at Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia, writes Janelle Burre for CBS 3. “My mom started the school in 1962 and she found herself surrounded in this area by…
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Medical Optometry America Starts National Branding With New Newtown Square Office
Medical Optometry America (MOA), hoping to one day create a national brand, has opened a new office in Newtown Square, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Medical Optometry America’s new office on West Chester Pike is its second location and the first in the Philadelphia region. The new office will open early next month.…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Captivating Colonial in Harrison Estates, Newtown Square
A captivating colonial home with five bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in the Harrison Estates, Newtown Square. The property is perfectly situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the coveted community of Harrison Estates. In addition to the main residence, there is an in-ground pool with a…
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Play Area Symbol Sign Lets All Children Express Themselves
Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally. Symbols and pictures are another effective way to get a message across for children who are non-verbal, speech-challenged, speak different languages, or who are just learning to communicate with friends and caregivers. Now playground…
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Episcopal Academy Senior Plays on U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team
Episcopal Academy senior Ashley Sessa just finished her final field hockey high school season in Newtown Square, writes Jamie Apody and Mark Meany for 6abc.com. She scored 34 goals, leading her team to a 20-1 record. She also plays for the WC Eagles and has been named to the U.S. Women’s National Team. The 17-year-old…
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