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Haverford Announces New Dean of College
Haverford College has found its new Dean of the College in John F. McKnight, Jr., writes Hannah Amendola for the Haverford Clerk. McKnight will replace Dean Joyce Bylander, who was hired on a temporary basis as the search for a permanent dean was implemented. He was selected by a search committee consisting of students, staff,…
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Haverford College Senior Runs a Free Tutoring Service for Frontline Families
A Haverford College chemistry major has found a unique way to help the families of frontline workers during the pandemic, reports 6abc.com. Senior Brett Mozarsky started Free for the Frontlines Tutors, a free tutoring service for the children of health care workers. “I obviously saw on the news all the work and sacrifice that healthcare…
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Philly Mag: Two Montgomery County Caterers Among Philadelphia Area’s Best for Micro-Weddings
With many couples opting for smaller, more intimate weddings due to COVID-19, some local businesses have started offering catering options for micro-weddings, with two of them making the best 12 list in the Philadelphia area, write Matt Phillips and Kaliyah Dorsey for the Philadelphia Magazine. Robert Ryan Catering & Design in Collegeville works with every…
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Haverford Native Founds Brewery with Social Mission in Philly
Tess Hart, a Haverford native and co-founder and CEO of Triple Bottom Brewing, founded the year-old Philadelphia brewery with a social mission in mind, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hart and her two business partners, husband Bill Popwell and brewer Kyle Carney, focus on three bottom lines in their work: beer, people, and…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Colonial Gem Enveloped by Nature in Haverford
A gorgeous colonial home set on a lush 0.82-acre lot with six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This three-story charmer stands out with its stone and shingle façade and large covered front porch. While inside there are elegant details including tasteful millwork, a graceful staircase, and…
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Buyer Demand Remains Strong in Region’s Real Estate Market Through September
Fueled by historically low interest rates and a pandemic-driven desire for more space, the real estate market in the Philadelphia region remained strong throughout September, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is not a typical market behavior for September, as the month usually shows a slowdown in home sales as families transition into…
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Haverford Native Wrote, Produced, and Co-Stars in New Historical Drama
Sarah Megan Thomas, a Haverford native, wrote, produced, and co-stars in A Call To Spy, a new historical drama about three women who worked as spies during the Second World War, writes Ukee Washington for CBS Philly. “I grew up in Haverford, I was born on Lombard Street, huge, huge Eagles fan,” said Thomas. “Went…
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Haverford School Teacher Named One of Main Line Today’s Top Teachers
Brendon Jobs, Haverford School Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and one of the top teachers for 2020, made sure to bring the school’s affinity groups online after classes went virtual in spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Jobs teaches “Modern Black Lives” as an elective course…
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Haverford College Students Give Respite to Dementia Caregivers with Weekly Smile Virtual Program
Haverford College students are among volunteers providing respite to caregivers of older adults, often with dementia, through the Weekly Smiles virtual program, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program that pairs student volunteers with seniors who need caregiving is a joint effort from the Penn Memory Center and Temple University’s Intergenerational Center in…
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Two Montco Schools Make Best Liberal Arts College in America List
Haverford College ranked in the top ten best liberal art colleges in the nation, with Bryn Mawr College also making the top fifty, writes Ellen Dewitt for the KAKE.com. The list was compiled by Stacker using Niche’s 2021 rankings. Niche considers liberal arts colleges to be those that do not have the goal to necessarily…
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Local Entrepreneur Successfully Growing Eco-Friendly Detergent Company by Eliminating ‘Stupid’
Jonathan Propper, a Haverford College graduate, has a simple professional and personal guideline that helps him continue to successfully grow his eco-friendly laundry detergent company, Dropps, writes Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. “Elevate the core, eliminate the stupid,” said Propper. He formed the company fifteen years ago, however the idea for the detergent came…
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Daniel B. Green of Haverford, Former Firstrust Bank Chairman and CEO, Dies Aged 98
Daniel B. Green of Haverford, the former chairman and CEO of family-owned Firstrust Bank, died on August 26 at his second home in California aged 98, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Green was the second-generation leader at the bank founded by his father, Samuel A. Green, in 1934. During his tenure at…
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Philadelphia Magazine: These Three Montco Bakeries Offer Cakes, Pastries Fit to Make Anyone’s Day a Little Sweeter
Whether it’s for a big event like a wedding, or to simply satisfy a sweet tooth, these three Montgomery County bakeries offer up cakes and pastries fit to make anyone’s day a little sweeter, according to Philadelphia Magazine. Sweet Freedom Bakery in Bryn Mawr is perfect for the mindful sweet tooth with dietary restrictions, as…
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Ordering Takeout? Here’s a Haverford College Startup That Reduces Your Takeout Trash
The explosion of takeout food brought on by the pandemic with its throwaway plastic and Styrofoam isn’t good for the environment. Now a Haverford College senior and a recent graduate have created a startup, a reusable takeout food box and service to reduce all that trash, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Bentbox was developed by…
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Haverford College Made Seamless Transition to Virtual Final Exams Thanks to Trust Environment Created By School’s Honor Code
While many colleges struggled when finding ways to switch to virtual final exams, Haverford College made a seamless transition thanks to the overall trust environment created by the school’s honor code, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before taking their final exams online, the college’s students signed a statement, agreeing to adhere to the…
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Due to Disruptions From Coronavirus, Haverford College Will Not Require Standardized Test Scores for Admission for Three Years
Due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus, Haverford College is latest in the line of prominent colleges nationwide that will not ask for standardized test scores during the admission process for at least three years, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We believe this change to our standardized testing policy will reduce stress…
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As Coronavirus Closures Leave Some Students Scrambling for Resources, Haverford College Community Comes Together to Help
Many students are scrambling to find resources after local colleges were suddenly forced to close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Sojourner Ahebee for the WHYY. Rasaaq Shittu, a freshman at Haverford College who works on campus at Haverford’s Maker Arts Space, unexpectedly found himself without federal work-study income. And while Haverford will…
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Restaurants Get Creative, Turn to Take-Out to Survive Pandemic
St. Patrick’s Day, a busy holiday for bars and restaurants, was the first test on adjusting to a pandemic alert that has closed those establishments, except for take-out and drive-thru, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The hope is to capitalize on take-out. Tom Thornton, CEO of JD McGillicuddy’s Pub in Haverford, said his…
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