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How Main Liner Payal Rajasekaran is Redefining South Asian Jewelry for Everyday Wear
Payal Rajasekaran, founder of Modern Devi Designs on the Main Line, blends South Asian traditional jewelry with minimalist, everyday wear, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. Inspired by her heritage and personal experiences as a first-generation South Asian American, Rajasekaran’s jewelry symbolizes strength, resilience, and joy. Her creations are a tribute to her culture…
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Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president so he can stay on as governor, writes Nicole Markus for The Washington Post. Shapiro is Jewish and grew up in Montgomery County, attending synagogue here. Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris gave the vice president…
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Main Line Native Jake Heller Is the Nation’s Cheesemonger Champ
Main Line native Jake Heller is a bona fide cheesemonger who was recently named the best cheesemonger in the nation. The 28-year-old has come a long way since his first job as a 16-year-old Lower Merion High School student working as a clerk at Narberth Cheese, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was…
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Main Line Native Graham Arader Acquires Rare Botanical Drawings of William Bertram
Graham Arader, Main Line native and notorious collector of the finest rare maps, art, and books, recently made possibly one of his greatest acquisitions when purchasing a collection of rare drawings by William Bartram, the celebrated Kingsessing-born botanist, writes J.F. Pirro for the Philadelphia Magazine. Arader ensures there is meaning behind everything he owns. His…
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Haverford College Seeks $1 Billion Endowment Amid Plans For Future Take Shape
Haverford College President Wendy Raymond is making fundraising a priority as the college moves forward with its strategic, and in-the-works campus plan, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To this end, Raymond has set a $1 billion goal for the school’s endowment, which would entail about a 50 percent increase in the school’s…
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Montgomery County Has A Little Something for Everyone, Where Can You Picture Yourself Living?
Main Line Today recently rounded up some of the best places to live in the Main Line area based on what characteristics draw you in the most. And just in Montgomery County, there are a lot of towns that have enticing qualities, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. If you are an extrovert, for…
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Merion Station Author Offers a Guide to Exploring Nature around the Main Line
Mike Weilbacher, a Merion Station resident, and author, has dedicated his life to finding creative ways to teach people about nature, writes the staff of Main Line Today. And now all his experience has culminated in his first book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia. Weilbacher is the executive director of…
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Real Fur Has Been Taboo for Years, But Is It Making a Comeback on the Main Line?
Real fur has been a controversial subject for decades, but with the “Mob Wife” look trending, more people on the Main Line seem to be once again donning their old – or even new – fur coats this winter, writes Diane Oliva for the Main Line Tonight. The issue remains an emotional one with ethical…
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Main Line Restaurant Facebook Wars: What Do Members Really Want?
Opinions can draw people together or pull them apart. This is particularly true when it comes to opinions about restaurants. That desire to share culinary experiences has spawned many Main Line Restaurant Facebook groups, including Main Line Food Talk, Main Line Restaurant Reviews, Main Line Restaurant Specials, The Real Main Line Restaurant Reviews, and The…
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Here’s Your Guide to Colleges and Universities Around the Main Line
The Main Line area is home to many high-ranking colleges and universities that have much to offer interested students, writes the staff at Main Line Today. Here is just a sampling of the schools around the Main Line. Arcadia University Located in Glenside, Arcadia University offers a rolling admission. Student/faculty ratio: 10:1, Acceptance rate: 82%.…
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Take a Nature Break at One of Main Line’s Many Parks and Gardens
Studies consistently show that exposure to nature is important for our health, both physical and mental. Lucky for us there is no shortage of lush parkland and gardens for us to explore. The Main Line Today has curated a list of those in the Main Line area. Here is just a sampling. Airdrie Forest Preserve…
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Treat Yourself to a Little Getaway at One of These Main Line Hotels or B&Bs
Who says you must travel far away to get a little break from your responsibilities? Rest and relaxation can be found right here in Montgomery County and the Main Line, writes the staff at Main Line Today. Here is a sampling of the great spots found close to home. Mainstay Inn184 E. Bridge St., Phoenixville,…
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When It Comes to Education, Main Line Has Much to Offer Students
Thanks to its plethora of highly ranked colleges, universities, and independent schools, there is so much that the Main Line region has to offer students, according to a staff report from the Main Line Today. Arcadia University in Glenside ranks at No. 48 among Regional Universities, Nort. It has an enrollment of 3,063 and tuition…
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Pick From These Great Main Line Parties to Ring in the New Year
Those looking for the perfect party to ring in the New Year in the region have plenty of options to choose from, including several great events in and near Montgomery County, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. One excellent option is the Low Cut Connie NYE Double Header at Ardmore Music Hall. Here…
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After Losing Main Line Health Contract, Philly Company Lays Off 152 Employees
Philadelphia-based American Medical Response Mid-Atlantic has laid off 152 employees after losing a major contract with Main Line Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Main Line Health is the parent company for several local hospitals, including Lankenau Medical Center in Paoli, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, and the Mirmont Treatment…
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Longtime Main Line Favorite Brian Seymour Releases First LP in Over Decade
Brian Seymour, a longtime Main Line favorite, recently released his latest album, American Courage, his first LP in over a decade, writes Brendan King for the Main Line Today. The New Jersey native performs regularly at Main Line venues. He started working on the album in 2020. “I sat down during the pandemic to write…
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Find Unique Holiday Gifts and Décor at These Main Line Holiday Markets
If you are looking for truly unique holiday gifts and décor, be sure to visit one of the fun and exciting holiday markets and craft shows throughout the Main Line area, writes Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. The eighteenth-century-style Holiday Frost Fair in Pottstown will take place at Pottsgrove Manor on December 10. The…
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Skip All Those Dishes This Thanksgiving by Dining Out at These Main Line Restaurants
Thanksgiving is a celebration of family, friends, and good food, but when you are hosting everyone at your place, it can get stressful. This year skip all those dishes and getting up early to put the turkey in the oven by dining out at one of many Main Line restaurants serving up Thanksgiving dinner, writes…
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