Bryn Mawr
-
Harcum College Board Member Behind Amazon Prime Competitor’s to “Shark Tank”
Kent Griswold, a board member of Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, is one of the creators of “Wolf PAC of Philadelphia,” a new Amazon Prime competitor to the popular “Shark Tank,” writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Filmed in Philadelphia, the show focuses on promoting local businesses. Over the four episodes, Philadelphia-area business…
-
Modern Makeover Revives Bryn Mawr Victorian
The couple that took a chance on a rundown Victorian home in Bryn Mawr two decades ago have turned it around into a modern home for them and their three children, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Larry Cusack fell in love with the 1896 Victorian the moment he saw it, but it took…
-
Strategic Planning During the Time of COVID: A Blueprint to Fulfill Harcum College’s Mission
How do higher education institutions move forward in the midst of a pandemic? Harcum College has found itself, like many institutions, organizations and businesses, immersed in the immediate need to grapple with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while still staying true to longer range planning. Our responses have included expanding our distance learning offerings,…
-
Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. Aqua recommends that customers take the following steps ahead of severe winter weather: Aqua also…
-
Bryn Mawr Billionaire Sells Online-Shopping Platform, Buys Pro and College Teams Logo Manufacturer
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin, CEO of Conshohocken-based Kynetic, has sold ShopRunner, his online-shopping platform, to FedEx, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About a week later, he purchased Minnesota-based WinCraft, the manufacturing firm that has been producing items with the logos of pro and college teams for the past six decades. The…
-
No Need to Cancel Visits with Santa; Harcum College Alum Offers Virtual Option This Season
To the Harcum College community, Joe Gruszka is a 2004 graduate of the Dental Hygiene program and a former faculty member. To the rest of the tri-state area, though, he’s Santa Joe. Prior to the pandemic, Gruszka, dressed as Santa Claus, traveled all over the Delaware Valley during the holiday season. He brought the magic…
-
Newsweek Names Bryn Mawr Trust One of America’s Best Banks
As part of its inaugural ranking of the financial institutions that best serve their customers’ needs in today’s challenging times, Newsweek has named Bryn Mawr Trust one of America’s best banks and the best small bank in Pennsylvania. BMT was selected from an initial group of more than 2,500 FDIC-insured financial institutions and assessed based…
-
Harcum College’s New Online Certificate Courses Offer Personal Enrichment
Responding to the surge of interest in home design and a pivot to online operations and sales amidst the pandemic, Harcum College’s Department of Professional Studies is offering two new certificates, beginning in January, that can be acquired in synchronous, fully online studies. Harcum’s Interior Design Program is launching a feng shui certificate course that…
-
Jewish Group for Local College Students Adjusts Its Popular Programs for Pandemic
Most Jewish campus groups in the region are adjusting their programs for the pandemic while making sure to preserve some type of tangible connection among the students, writes Jesse Bernstein for the Jewish Exponent. The Rohr Center for Jewish Life – Chabad House, which serves Jewish students at Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore colleges, has…
-
6 Essential Tips for Planning a Successful Corporate Headshot Session
Having professional headshots of your staff/team is a great way to appeal to potential clients and give your company an extra bit of polish needed in the world of business. Here are six tips to help you plan your photoshoot to get the results you’re after. Click Here for your FREE guide to the 10…
-
Bryn Mawr Practice Using SpaceX Robot to Help Patients Fight Baldness
Dr. Andrew Kwak, founder of The Lumen Center in Bryn Mawr, is using robot-assisted surgery systems to help his patients fight baldness, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kwak, a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures, said his practice is the first in the region to offer a robotic hair transplant…
-
Former Shipley Point Guard Brings History of 76ers Back to Life in ‘Effortlessly Cool’ Way
As the team’s lead marketer, Katie O’Reilly, a former point guard at Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, has been striving to weave the Philadelphia 76ers’ past into the city’s evolving landscape in ways that appeal to both new and old fans, writes David Gianatasio for the Muse by Clio. “Our goal was to bring the…
-
Harcum College’s Socktober Drive Collects 790 Pairs of New Socks for Local Nonprofit
A small caravan of Harcum College employees recently traveled to Phoenixville to deliver 790 pairs of new socks, which were collected during Socktober, the college’s month-long drive to collect socks for the homeless. The socks were dropped off at a warehouse operated by The Joy of Sox, a nonprofit founded 10 years ago by Radnor…
-
Harriton High Grad Plays First Competitive Game Since Signing for Los Angeles Angels
Jack Kochanowicz, a Harriton High School graduate, made his first appearance in a competitive baseball game since he signed for Los Angeles Angels 17 months ago, writes Mike DiGiovanna for Baseball America. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Kochanowicz took the mound for an instructional league appearance in mid-October. The team used the fall program that began on…
-
Two of Main Line’s Hottest New Designers Hail from Montgomery County
Two talented Montgomery County artists are among four of Main Line’s hottest designers who are reshaping trends and making their names known worldwide, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. King of Prussia’s Addie Elabor did not have a fashion background when she was looking to start a creative venture, but she had a…
-
Main Line Health’s Chief of Plastic Surgery is One of Philadelphia Style’s Modern Men
Dr. Brannon Claytor, Chief of Plastic Surgery for Main Line Health Systems, is one of Philadelphia Style Magazine’s modern men of Philadelphia who are being recognized as industry leaders and shaping the future of their respective fields. For Claytor, creativity and ingenuity were a vital part of his upbringing. His passion for seeking out challenging…
-
Shipley High Grad Follows Father’s Footsteps, Joins Syracuse University Basketball
Chaz Owens, a Shipley High School graduate and son of NBA star, Billy Ownes, is following in his father’s footsteps by heading to Syracuse University to play basketball, writes Mike Waters for the Syracuse.com. Owens had always hoped to one day play for Syracuse since he was a boy as his father remains one of…
-
After Nearly Two Decades, Andi Gilbert Retiring as Bryn Mawr Hospital President
After nearly two decades of leading Bryn Mawr Hospital, part of Main Line Health, Andi Gilbert is retiring as president at the end of the year, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Bryn Mawr Hospital has been a pillar of the community for generations,” said Gilbert. “I consider myself very fortunate to be…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
