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Harcum College’s Annual Student Fashion Show ‘Homecoming’ Theme Celebrates Identity and Growth
The much-anticipated Annual Student Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, Apr. 25 in Klein Hall at the Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7:00, and the show steps off at 8:00 PM. The theme of the show, “Homecoming,” celebrates identity, growth, and the journey back to where it all began. This year’s show…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with Rosemont College, a 104-year-old Catholic institution nestled just a mile away in Bryn Mawr. The process will unfold gradually, with Rosemont continuing to operate independently until 2027. After that, remaining…
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Founder of Atelier H, Bryn Mawr Designer Himanthi Wanninayake Talks Fashion Roots, Favorite Shopping Spots
Bryn Mawr designer Himanthi Wanninayake, founder of Atelier H, has been interested in design and art since her childhood in Sri Lanka, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. “During my early teenage years, I started experimenting with textile patterns and illustrations,” she said. “I had my mom create dresses…
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Kat Dennings Recalls Growing Up in a Haunted Bryn Mawr House
Kat Dennings grew up in a historic Bryn Mawr home with a little extra company—ghosts, writes Natalia Senanayake for People. But according to her, they weren’t the scary kind. In fact, one even saved her mom from a nasty fall. During a March 17 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Shifting Gears star recalled…
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Fate of 125-Year-Old Bryn Mawr Home Hangs in the Balance as Lower Merion Debates Preservation
A 125-year-old Bryn Mawr home with deep ties to women’s and LGBTQ+ history is at risk as Lower Merion Township debates its fate, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. The Arts and Crafts-style residence at 17 Elliott Avenue was commissioned in 1900 by Helen Sleeper Pearson, a Baldwin School math teacher, and shared with her…
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Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings Tells Kylie Kelce Why She Ditched Her Birth Name
Kat Dennings tells Kylie Kelce that she knew from a young age that her birth name—Katherine Victoria Litwack—just wouldn’t cut it in Hollywood, writes Angel Saunders for People. During a recent episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, the Shifting Gears star shared how, at just nine years old, she decided to change her…
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Economic Uncertainty Makes Local Families Tighten Their Belts
Amid growing economic uncertainty, consumers in Montgomery County and nationwide have been significantly paring back their spending, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jennifer Tran, a Bryn Mawr resident and marketing consultant, is feeling anxious due to the uncertainty ahead. “Financially we’re feeling OK, but the future is very uncertain,” said 41-year-old Tran. “My…
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Hill Top Prep Hosts Annual Gaming and Comic Convention Supporting Neurodiverse Students
Hill Top Preparatory School is excited to present its third annual HawXpo, an innovative esports and gaming convention tailored for neurodiverse adolescents and young adults. The event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 29, at Hill Top’s campus in Bryn Mawr from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind event blends gaming, creativity, and advocacy, ensuring there’s…
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Bryn Mawr College Named One of America’s Most Beautiful Campuses
Bryn Mawr College, the historic women’s institution, has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast Traveler, writes Lisa Dukart and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Recognized for its stunning late-Gothic architecture and rich academic heritage, the college stands as a visual and intellectual tribute to legendary…
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Bryn Mawr Home Blends Modern Style, Family Functionality, and a Speakeasy
When Lisa and Brian Walsh first saw their Bryn Mawr home in 2023, they fell in love—not with the house, but with the backyard, writes Terri Akman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite the Colonial-style home needing extensive renovations, the lush garden made it irresistible. To modernize the 3,800-square-foot space, they partnered with Remy Creative Interior…
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Johnny’s Pizza Blends New York and Philly in Bryn Mawr
In just over two years, Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr has become a culinary hotspot, renowned for its exceptional pizzas and cheesesteaks, writes Craig LaBan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner John Bisceglie trained under Frank Pinello of Best Pizza in Williamsburg and Nick Carelli of Philomena Santucci’s Square Pizza in Warminster. His new venture has…
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Barnes & Noble Returns to Bryn Mawr After Nearly 20 Years
Barnes & Noble is making a surprising return to Bryn Mawr, nearly two decades after closing its store on Lancaster Ave., writes Jake Blumgart for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This reopening is part of the company’s national resurgence, expanding after years of downsizing in the face of Amazon’s dominance. The new Bryn Mawr location is a…
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Bryn Mawr Home Gets New Life with Artful, Elegant Renovation
After over 40 years in their Bryn Mawr home, a couple sought a transformation blending modern style with traditional charm, writes Elle Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Their vision: a space to showcase their extensive art collection, accommodate family, and honor the home’s history. For this ambitious project, they turned to Marc-Michaels Interior Design…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital Nurse Welcomes Newborns to Eagles Fandom with Custom Onesies
Eagles fever has reached Bryn Mawr Hospital, where nurse Crystal Hallermeier is making custom Eagles onesies for newborns in the labor and delivery unit, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philadelphia. Hallermeier uses iron-on vinyl to create the onesies, making sure that the baby eagle is front and center. Parents love the special touch. “They’re so…
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Kat Dennings’ ‘Shifting Gears’ is the Family-Friendly Sitcom Modern Television Has Been Missing
ABC’s new sitcom, ‘Shifting Gears’ is a nostalgic throwback to the family sitcom, writes Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal for Parents. The show blends humor with hear in an intergenerational family story. About ‘Shifting Gears’ Tim Allen stars as Matt Parker, a widowed auto shop owner whose estranged daughter Riley, played by Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings, unexpectedly…
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Main Line Health Facilities Achieve National Nursing Excellence Designation
Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, and Paoli Hospital, all part of Main Line Health, have earned the prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, according to Main Line Times & Suburban. This recognition highlights their commitment to fostering a supportive, empowering environment for nurses while delivering exceptional patient care.…
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DropUpp: Bryn Mawr’s One-Click Solution to the Hassle of Returns
Bryn Mawr’s Naial Casanovas Mack created DropUpp in 2022 with a simple goal: make online returns as easy as online shopping, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The Barcelona native saw a frustrating gap in the process – ordering an item took seconds, but returning it required a time-consuming trip. “Most people don’t realize…
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Join Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day for Better Oral Health
Harcum College invites families and the community to its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 17, at the College’s Dental Clinic (750 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr). This free event offers an excellent opportunity to protect your child’s smile with professional preventative dental care. Designed especially for children ages 6-12, the event provides vital services, including:…
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