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Malvern Bank Supports Mission of Equestrian Nonprofit Gateway HorseWorks
“When Malvern Bank supports an industry, we don’t do so halfway,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO of Malvern Bank, National Association. Malvern Bank launched its Equestrian Business in 2017, providing financial services including private banking and investment management to horse owners, horse farms, and other equestrian-related clientele. The business is tailored to the…
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Faces of Philanthropy Include 2 Firms From Delaware County
Two Delaware County companies have teamed up with nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the region, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are part of a group of 30 partnerships recognized by the Business Journal this year as Faces of Philanthropy honorees. Nominations were made by the public and reviewed by the…
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PREIT Looks to Sell Plymouth Meeting, Exton Square Malls
PREIT is looking to sell off two area malls as it works to generate cash ahead of a loan deadline, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Exton Square Mall and Plymouth Meeting Mall are properties that could be sold, according to CFO Mario Ventresca In PREIT’s first quarter earnings call Thursday, “We have…
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Watching Playgrounds Evolve at Montessori Academy of Lancaster
Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a unique school nestled in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside of Manheim Township. The school takes a holistic approach to student learning, encouraging student-tended gardens and offering nature trails and a taste of farm life. It also values the use of play to build relationships. The school built its first playground,…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Family Can’t Get Their Holidays Straight
You might remember Thanksgiving, when my aunt had designs on attending dinner at my brother’s house. A dinner my brother wasn’t hosting as he planned on having dinner with our parents. They just didn’t know he planned on having dinner with them. It was like a Thanksgiving surprise party. I was the only one who…
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Three Generations of Black Women Educators Talk TV Sitcom Abbott Elementary, Philadelphia Schools
For Philadelphians who come from a family of teachers, the hit workplace TV comedy Abbott Elementary hits very close to home, writes MacKenzie River Foy for the Reckon. Phyllis Byrd (grandmother), Karla Foy (mother), and Seneca Foy (daughter) are three generations of Black women educators who found the show enjoyable but also somewhat unrealistic. “I…
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A Montgomery County School District Has the Best Music Education in the United States
A Montgomery County school district is officially recognized for having the best music education in the United States. North Penn School District was designated among the “Best Communities for Music Education” for the 11th year in a row, reported Justin Heinze for The Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The program awards school districts based on efforts by…
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Ridley High Grad Steve McLaughlin Has a New Series on VICE TV
(Re) Solved, a 10-part series that debuted Thursday on VICE TV, is the latest project from Ridley High School graduate Steve McLaughlin. The Delaware County native, who graduated in 1996, is the executive producer of the cable TV show, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. (Re)Solved is available on Verizon/Fios and other cable networks…
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Villanova Buys Conshohocken Site for $11.5M to Build Boathouse
Villanova University has acquired a 9.8-acre of Conshohocken land with plans to build a new boathouse along the Schuylkill River, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The land had been proposed as the site for a 270-unit apartment project. Villanova paid $11.5 million for the property at 601 Washington St. last month. The “best…
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Forbes Gave 2 Delco Colleges an A+ for Strong Finances
Two of Delaware County’s private colleges are financially strong, earning an A+ grade from Forbes on a list showing the financially strongest and weakest private colleges in the nation. Swarthmore College ranked 23rd in financial strength while Haverford College came in 30th. Forbes assessed the operational viability and balance sheet strength of more than 900…
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Court: Show More Evidence That DCMH Closure Would be Harmful
There’s insufficient proof that closing Delaware County Memorial Hospital would cause ‘irreparable harm’ to the community, a Commonwealth appeals court ruled Wednesday. The court’s decision could allow hospital owner Prospect Medical Holdings and Crozer Health to convert the hospital into a behavioral health facility and urgent care center, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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AmeriHealth Leases Building Under Construction at Ellis Preserve
AmeriHealth Caritas is expanding its operations at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square less than three years after it moved its headquarters there, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has signed a lease to take the entire five-story mass timber office building under construction at 203 Square Drive. The 106,000-square-foot building is slated…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Industrial Farmhouse in Media
A beautifully renovated cape home transformed into an industrial farmhouse with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The home was exquisitely constructed by Amish craftsmen. During the renovation, the second floor was deconstructed and a new second level was added along with a basement. Highlights include the…
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TLC: Spring Cleaning for the Mind–The Empowering Effects of Decluttering
A clear and open space makes room for a clear and open mind. According to Dr. Emma Gray, a clinical psychologist, “Clutter can cause anxiety, depression, and even physical pain. Decluttering can improve the functioning of our brains and help us feel more in control of our lives.” Especially today, where we’re flooded with requests…
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A Tony Nomination for Villanova Professor James iJames’ ‘Fat Ham’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Fat Ham’ by Villanova University theater professor James iJames has now earned a Tony Award nomination, Writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. iJames, who is also co-artistic director for the Wilma Theater, said he is “over the moon.” “It’s just really lovely, and whirlwind. It feels like it’s been very fast, but…
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Award-Winning Property Made from Old Barn Ruins Hits Market in Romansville
An esteemed architectural masterpiece has hit the market in Romansville. The Norman Gaffney House has won multiple awards, including an AIA Honor. The property is looking for new owners to call the unique abode their home, writes Tiffani Sherman for Realtor.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows display epic views of a nearby horse farm and a stone fortress…
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Former Partner of John Lennon Hosting Photo Exhibition at Bucks County Art Gallery
The former partner of one of the world’s most famous musicians will be sharing her story through pictures at an art gallery in Bucks County. Arete Gallery, located at 122 South Main Street in New Hope, will be hosting a photography exhibit from May 19 – 21. The exhibit was put together by May Pang,…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Starts #Blackphillygradwishlist to Help Soon-to-be Black Doctors
To help Black medical student transition into residency and take some of the financial burdens off of them, the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania has started #blackphillygradwishlist. “It’s a financially taxing career and when you’re going from med school to residency you have to think about moving costs, vaccination costs, fingerprinting,” said Demetrius Woodard, a…
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