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National Merit Scholarship Semifinals List Reveals In-County High School High Achievers
The 2022 list of National Merit Semifinalists reveals the top PSAT scorers in Pa., a measure that may contribute to their earning of National Merit Scholarship achievement. Kristen A. Graham checked her spelling and her math in filing the related story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The local scholastic standouts were among the highest scorers on…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Hires Marketing Chief for Sports-Gambling Division, Fanatics, Inc.
Fanatics, Inc., owned by Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin, has hired Jason White, a veteran of MTV and Beats, as chief marketing officer of its upstart sports-gambling division. Patrick Coffee won the honor of reporting the new staff member in The Wall Street Journal. White was CMO of MTV Entertainment, and prior to that, he…
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Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health Enters into Pediatric Affiliation Agreement with CHOP
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have entered into a pediatric affiliation agreement, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Following the deal, Main Line Health will transition all its pediatric care and services from Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington…
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Project Runway Star Joins Faculty at Harcum College
Harcum College welcomed Philadelphia-based fashion designer and Haitian native Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste, a Project Runway season 19 contestant, to the adjunct faculty ranks this year. He taught his first class on the first day of the new academic year on August 29 on the garden floor terrace of the campus Art & Design Center. Jean-Baptiste…
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Montco Continues Amassing Academic Accolades; Niche, Too, Finds Quality in Local Colleges
Four Montgomery County colleges have ranked among the 25 best colleges in Pa. for 2023, according to a recently released list by Niche, writes Rachel Ravina for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This latest assessment comes atop a recent similar nod from the Princeton Review. As did its N.J. counterpart, Niche performed a rigorous, statewide analysis…
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Princeton Review Gives Tip of the Mortarboard to Two Montco Colleges in 2022 National Ranking
The 2022 Princeton Review of U.S. colleges is out, and two Montgomery County educational institutions have risen to the top of the nationwide list of 388 schools. To arrive at the rankings, the educational services company presented 160,000 students with 85 questions in four sections under which detailed questions followed: At its core, the study…
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Harcum Appoints Seasoned Financial Aid Professional to Position of Department Head
Paula Lehrberger has joined the Enrollment Management team at Harcum College as Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid. Lehrberger is chiefly responsible for the administration of all financial aid programs for the Bryn Mawr campus and all partnership sites, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations in addition to college policies. In this new…
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It’s Time to Loosen Those Belts for the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week, Fall Edition
The fall 2022 restaurant week — organized by Main Line Today and Today Media and sponsored by Firstrust Bank — invites area foodies to unfold menus across the Phila. suburbs during its Aug. 22 to Sept. 4 run. Of the 33 participating restaurants, 13 are in Montgomery County: Participating restaurants will offer special three- or…
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Bryn Mawr Brims Mightily as a Spot for a Nearby Outing
In an assessment of Montgomery County’s oft-ignored backyard treasures rests Bryn Mawr, patiently waiting locals to discover for the first time — or perhaps rediscover if it’s been a while between visits — its high points. Carole Felton Shore collected them for Main Line Tonight. The town perfectly blends hip and artsy with sophistication, while…
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Essential Utilities Assigns $143 Million Improvement Project to ‘Valuable Member of Leadership Team’
Essential Utilities has appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer Whitney Kellett to lead its $143 million service improvement project following the retirement of former Senior Vice President, Business Transformation Ruth DeLost-Wylie. The next phase of the project, which began in 2020, will continue under Kellett’s leadership. As part of its succession planning, the company…
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Viral Video Recorded in Bryn Mawr Considered ‘a Watershed Moment in the History of the Internet’
One of the first funny videos to go viral in the age of the Internet was recorded in 1995 at the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr. Nearly three decades later, there are no hard feelings among participants, writes John Johnson for Newser.com. The clip shows a high school basketball player attempting a buzzer-beater, but instead…
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‘Like the Club at Home’: Couple’s Modern Touches Lend Playful Edge to Their New Bryn Mawr Abode
When Bob and Shannon Heilig decided last year to move with their sons from Center City to Bryn Mawr, they wanted a home that would offer a mix of old-world charm and modern elements, writes Erica Moody for the Philadelphia magazine. After they found the perfect traditional house, they hired interior design firm Widell +…
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Montco Is Home to 23 Least Budget-Friendly Communities in the State, Including Number One
A Seattle software company’s national and statewide analyses of household expenses reveals Montgomery County communities in which monthly bill paying takes the least — and largest — bites. The study by fintech firm doxo shows that nationwide, the monthly outlay for bills is $2,003, which goes to the following: Mortgage Rent Auto loans Utilities Auto…
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Philadelphia Magazine Best of Philly 2022: Plenty of Love (and One Small Jab) to Montgomery County
Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2022 is out, and Montgomery County has plenty to be proud of. The editors’ main focus may be downtown, but they’ve cited plenty of reasons that communities here are worthy of attention. Best New Restaurant, ‘Burbs Lark, Bala Cynwyd Lark’s seventh-floor setting provides dramatic views, but the menu is the…
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Renowned Chef Marc Vetri Opens Bryn Mawr Steakhouse, Showcases Both Culinary and Visual Arts
Chef Marc Vetri and his business partner Jeff Benjamin, having well established themselves in the Phila. dining scene, now bring their eccellente culinary reputations to Bryn Mawr, with Fiore Rosso. Michael Klein, The Philadelphia Inquirer, plated the details on this new Italian steakhouse in Montgomery County. The scent and sizzle of meats cooked to perfection…
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Bryn Mawr Billionaire and Fanatics Owner Michael Rubin Selling His Stake in Sixers to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Bryn Mawr billionaire and Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin is selling his ten percent stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, writes John Ourand for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He is expected to get up to $300 million from the sale, as the company…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Hidden Gem in Bryn Mawr Transports You to Italian Countryside
A stunning Mediterranean home on 1.61 gorgeous acres with eight bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, the residence with its stately façade immediately transport you to the Italian countryside. . Entry is through iron gates that lead to the circular driveway. The…
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Aussie’s Academic and Athletic Success at Harcum College Garners Him Full Scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University
Support. It’s perhaps what Louis Bleechmore will remember most about his two-year experience at Harcum College, which ended this month when he graduated with an associate degree — and a number of people invested in his success. Bryn Mawr was a long way from home for Bleechmore, a native of Sydney, Australia, who arrived in…
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