Berwyn
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This Berwyn Estate Is One of the Most Expensive Listings in Philadelphia Region’s History
One of the Main Line’s signature luxury properties, a sweeping Berwyn estate known as Agincourt, has hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 106-acre property near Sugartown Road is listed for a whopping $28.95 million, one of the most expensive residential listings in region’s history. Owner Lauren Wylonis, a forensic psychiatrist turned home designer, first discovered…
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Berwyn-Based Ametek in Talks to Purchase a Testing and Measurement Businesses
Berwyn-based Ametek, a manufacturer of electronic instruments, has set its sights on acquiring Indicor’s testing and measurement businesses in a potential multibillion-dollar deal, writes Jonathan Diamond for the Philadelphia Business Journal. North Carolina-based Indicor, which manufactures equipment for the agriculture and automotive industries, is a portfolio company owned by private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice. While the terms of the potential deal…
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Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market
A stone-clad seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Berwyn, set on 12 acres and topped with a burnt red roof, has recently hit the market for $6.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built as a speculative home in 2007, the 11,600-square-foot house offers a range of outdoor living spaces, including a pool and outdoor…
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James Spinelli Aims for More Growth After Building Berwyn Firm to 190 Advisors in 25 States
After growing his firm, Great Valley Advisor Group in Berwyn, to 190 advisors across 25 states in 12 years, James Spinelli is looking toward further expansion, writes Steve Garmhausen for Barron’s. He has already secured capital from LPL Financial to help him achieve that goal. Spinelli grew up near the location where his firm is now headquartered. After earning…
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Berwyn Filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Local Roots Inspired Upcoming Series ‘Task’
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Chester County roots once again inspired his upcoming television series, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Task, Ingelsby’s upcoming series for HBO, takes place in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The crime drama series follows an FBI agent, played by Mark Ruffalo, as he investigates a series of violent robberies throughout…
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Berwyn’s Brad Ingelsby, Creator of ‘Mare of Easttown,’ Returns to Home Turf for Latest Show
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby, creator of Mare of Easttown, one of the biggest hits of 2021, has returned to home turf with his latest show, Task, writes Rebecca Ford for Vanity Fair. “It’s where I live now, it’s where I grew up, it’s where I was raised, and it’s where a lot of the important…
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Berwyn’s Shady Dog Record & Disc Exchange Rides the Vinyl Resurgence
Vinyl is back in vogue, and Dave Castleman, who owns Shady Dog Record & Disc Exchange in Berwyn, is thrilled, writes Hobart Rowland for the Main Line Today. Castleman has devoted most of his life to records. He started working at Plastic Fantastic vinyl shop in 1976, eventually becoming vice president. He opened Shady Dog…
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Berwyn Bakery Selling Hundreds of Eagles Desserts in Anticipation of Super Bowl
Ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl, a Berwyn bakery is busier than ever before, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox29 Philadelphia. “It was crazy the last Super Bowl, but this is already gone over and beyond. This is nuts and awesome,” said Denise Bones, owner of Clay’s Bakery. “The ovens will run pretty much run 24/7…
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Berwyn Native, Conestoga Grad Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Berwyn native Jahnavi Rao has been named a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Now 24, Rao’s Forbes profile highlights her nonprofit organization, New Voters, which she started as a junior at Conestoga High School. Each year, Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 List highlights 600 founders, entrepreneurs, artists,…
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Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County
Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will be located at 550 Lancaster Avenue, in a roughly 14,000-square-foot space that was previously occupied by a CVS Pharmacy in the Berwyn Shopping Center. The opening date is still…
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Conestoga High School Team Smashes Egg Drop World Record
The T/E Egg Drop Team at Conestoga High School recently set a Guinness World Record for the highest egg drop, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Set by seniors Matthew Ma, Charlie Gawthrop, Jeffrey Wang, Valley Forge Middle Schooler Breckin Shefflerwood, and teacher Dr. Derrick Wood, the new record is 83 feet. It was achieved on…
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Mt. Joy Set For Band’s Biggest Hometown Show at TD Pavilion at Mann Center
Mt. Joy, an indie rock band started by Conestoga High School graduates Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, is ready for its biggest hometown show yet, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair started playing together in high school, but formed the band years later in 2016 while living in Los Angeles. Their first…
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After 30 Years of Teaching, Conestoga High School Swimming Coach Leaves His Mark
After 30 years of being a health and physical education teacher and boys swimming head coach at Conestoga High School, Mark Tirone has surely left a huge impact on his students and athletes, writes Bruce Adams for The Daily Local News. A West Chester University graduate, Tirone started coaching swimming in 1985 at Sun Valley…
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Corvette Belonging to Berwyn Native Among Wall Street Journal’s Favorite Rides of 2019
A rare silver Corvette built in 1957 and owned by Berwyn native Ed Welburn, the former Head of Global Design at General Motors, is one of The Wall Street Journal’s favorite rides of 2019, writes A.J. Baime for the newspaper. During his time with General Motors, Welburn was the sixth man to run the company’s…
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International Pickleball Tournament Making Stop in Berwyn Later This Month
The Association of Pickleball Players is planning to make a tour stop in Berwyn later this month for the APP Philadelphia Open, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event will take place at Upper Main Line YMCA from Aug. 23 to 27. The Association of Pickleball Players serves professionals, senior professionals, and…
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Berwyn Native Praised for HBO Series, Now He’s Filming New Movie in New Jersey
The Berwyn-native and brains behind critically acclaimed HBO Series: Mare of Easttown is heading to Hunterdon County in New Jersey to film a new thriller, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Echo Valley takes place in southeast Pennsylvania and stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a horse trainer and her daughter. The production will…
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Money Magazine Recognizes Montco Site as ‘Best Place to Live,’ Beating Even a Community in Hawaii
Money magazine’s list of 50 Best Places to Live in 2022–2023 includes only one Pennsylvania locale. And it’s not perhaps what most people might expect. New Hope? Nope. Swarthmore? Swing-and-a-miss. Berwyn? Balderdash! The publication’s editors based their evaluation on “…the things that matter most to people”: Using those standards, Abington Township is the area’s solo…
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Chester County Boasts One of Pennsylvania’s 10 Best Spots for Milkshakes
Milkshakes are available on most menus in Pennsylvania, but it takes real skill to create a truly great one, writes PhillyBite Magazine. Luckily for us, one spot in Chester County makes some of the best milkshakes in the whole state. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt in Berwyn made PhillyBite Magazine’s list of the top…
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