Bryn Mawr
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Main Line Favorite The Buttery Is Now Open in Bryn Mawr on Lancaster Avenue
Popular Main Line bakery and café The Buttery opened its newest location in Bryn Mawr over the weekend, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cafe brings its scratch-made breads, pastries, and seasonal dishes to Lancaster Avenue. A Family-Owned Expansion Along the Main Line The 82-seat café is the third current location for husband-and-wife…
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Bryn Mawr’s Lancaster Avenue Corridor Sees Rare Portfolio Sale Listing
A rare opportunity has surfaced for investors eyeing one of the Main Line’s tightest commercial corridors, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A collection of mixed-use buildings along Bryn Mawr’s Lancaster Avenue has officially hit the market. Brokers say the scarcity alone could drive serious interest. The Properties Philadelphia-based Rubin Management is marketing…
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Pond Lehocky Makes First Hospitality Investment in Main Line Restaurant Group
It’s an unusual pairing: one of Pennsylvania’s largest workers’ compensation law firms is now also a restaurant investor, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Pond Lehocky Giordano is making its first move into the hospitality industry, investing just under $1 million in Alessandro’s Ventures, the suburban restaurant group led by 29-year-old chef Alex…
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How Bryn Mawr and Haverford Built One of College Education’s Most Unusual Partnerships
Most college students pick a school and stay there. At Bryn Mawr and Haverford, that’s never really been the point, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Main Line liberal arts colleges, separated by about a mile and a five-minute shuttle ride, have spent decades building one of the most seamless academic partnerships…
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This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is a classic study in white and black with forest green accents. While it’s new, Carina Sorella has already seen some sizable crowds, even on weeknights. Prior…
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Best Bakeries in Montgomery County: From Bryn Mawr to Elkins Park to Wayne and Ardmore
There is no better way to satisfy that sweet tooth than fresh cookies from a hometown bakery. Hira Qureshi compiled a list of the best Philadelphia-area bakeries for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many of them are right here in Montgomery County. The Bakery House 604 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010 The Bakery House has…
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Bryn Mawr College Receives $20 Million in Gifts to Launch Strategic Plan
Backed by two $10 million gifts, Bryn Mawr College has started implementing a new strategic plan centered on expanding access, modernizing campus facilities, and increasing institutional visibility, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jacqueline Badger Mars, a member of the Class of 1961 and heir to the Mars candy fortune, provided one of…
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute Names Third Executive Director as Theater Turns 100
As it celebrates its centennial, the Bryn Mawr Film Institute appointed Scott Fisher as its third executive director, following Sam Scott and founder Juliet Goodfriend, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Fisher has served on over 20 nonprofit boards in various regions over the years, developing a balance of risk-taking and strong fiscal…
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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From Ski Tuner to Billionaire: Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin’s Main Line Roots
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin started his first business at 12, tuning skis in the basement of his parents’ Lafayette Hill home, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Fanatics, a constantly growing licensed sports merchandise brand. He also launched REFORM Alliance with rap superstars Meek…
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Bryn Mawr’s Arrowroot Blends Food, Wellness, and Community
A longtime wellness destination in Montgomery County continues to evolve, blending food, health, and community in the heart of Bryn Mawr, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC Action News. Arrowroot Apothecary & Café has been a fixture along Lancaster Avenue for decades, but its current chapter reflects a modern take on holistic living. When the…
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Bryn Mawr College Buys Shipley School Residential Property for $1.2M
Bryn Mawr College has acquired a Shipley School residential property for $1.2 million, over double the amount Shipley originally paid when it bought the home in 2001, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shipley, a private pre-K through grade 12 school, used the home at 1010 Wyndon Avenue as faculty housing. Set on…
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Bryn Mawr’s Bakery House Serves Up Montco’s Favorite Muffins, Pies & More
For the brains behind Bryn Mawr’s beloved The Bakery House, business and baking are “all about math.” Sandy Stauffer was 26 years old and a math major at West Chester when she started her wholesale baking business, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line Today. Since the beginning, her muffins have been the most popular…
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Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient
Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving…
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Bryn Mawr Nurse Returns to NICU Where Her Story Began
For one Bryn Mawr nurse, the hospital where she works today is also where her life began, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC Philadelphia. Allyson Smyth now serves in the NICU at Bryn Mawr Hospital, the same unit where she was treated as a newborn. Smyth’s story has come full circle in more ways than one.…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin might not be a household name, but the billionaire behind Fanatics is one of the most influential figures in sports, writes William Cohan for Town & Country. His company, Fanatics, is valued at more than $35 billion, and powers everything from sports jerseys and collectibles to online betting. Now, Rubin has…
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End of an Era: Bryn Mawr Birth Center Closes After Delivering 16,000 Babies
Bryn Mawr’s The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center recently closed its doors, leaving behind memories, gratitude, and growing concern over access to maternity care, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Parents returned one final time in March, walking their children through the very rooms where they were born. What once felt like a home now sits…
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Meet Taylor Swift’s Dad, Bryn Mawr Native Scott Swift
Scott Swift, a Bryn Mawr native, is the father of superstar Taylor Swift who has been a constant support to his daughter throughout her entire career, writes Emily Hodgkin for the Daily Express US. The 71-year-old Swift worked as a stockbroker and financial advisor for The Swift Group under Merrill Lynch. He and his wife,…
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