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Narberth Health Coach and Nature Lover Creates Wildlife Habitat in Back Yard
Dianne Moore, a health coach and nature lover, has created a wildlife habitat in the garden that surrounds her Narberth home, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. “It is a certified wildlife habitat and a pollinator pathway,” said Moore. Currently, the cover of Moore’s pool that she uses during the summer is covered in tadpoles. There…
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Montco Downtowns Without Diverse Mix of Uses Fared Worse During Pandemic
A new study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission found that the Philadelphia-area downtowns without a diverse mix of uses—such as Narberth and Haverford—fared worse during the pandemic, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Diverse Montco downtowns share several similar characteristics, including a mix of residential and retail uses, transportation options, permanent residential populations, access…
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Narberth-based Wonderspring’s CEO Doing the Right Thing for Kids Amid Pandemic
Zakiyyah Boone, CEO of Narberth-based Wonderspring Early Education, is determined to do the right thing for kids as the childcare industry finds itself at a pandemic-induced crossroads, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. Wonderspring is a nonprofit organization providing tuition-free learning programs for local families. But with the prolonged shift to stay-at-home, the…
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Narberth Singer-Songwriter Gets One More Chance to Wow Audiences at American Idol
Louis Knight, a Narberth singer and songwriter who placed among the top seven performers in the last season of American Idol, is getting the second chance of a lifetime, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. He is one of the ten contestants from the last season who will face off for a coveted spot in this…
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Narberth-based AQUA Waterproof Headwear Selected for QVC’s Small Business Spotlight Program
Narberth-based AQUA Waterproof Headwear has been selected by the Qurate Retail Group Small Business Spotlight program that aims to help small businesses challenged by COVID-19. AQUA Waterproof Headwear was invented by longtime friends Kiana Muhly and Khadijah Robinson, who met while attending Temple University, and founded the Kay & Kay Group to market their product.…
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Narberth Entrepreneur Starts Successful Clothing Line Amid Pandemic
Narberth’s Lindsay Gradel, the owner of SewMuchCooler, has grown her successful clothing line during the pandemic from what began as a hobby, writes Tiffany Rivera for the AL DÍA. Gradel started sewing six years ago, mostly making children’s clothing primarily for girls. When the pandemic started, she added eclectic and fun masks which grabbed the…
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Narberth, Lower Merion Suing State Over Law That Blocks Them from Banning Plastic Bags
On Wednesday Narberth, Lower Merion, and nearby West Chester submitted a lawsuit against Pennsylvania over a law that is preventing them from enacting or enforcing bans on plastic bags, writes Laura McCrystal for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last May, Republican state lawmakers included a provision in a budget bill that blocks municipalities from banning single-use plastics,…
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During Pandemic, Narberth Working Mother Finds Silver Lining in Spending More Time with Her Son
While the pandemic has been especially hard for the women in the workforce, Susan Scerbo, a public relations manager in Narberth, has found a silver lining in the ability to spend more time with her son, Duncan, writes Jessica Dickler for CNBC. Since the coronavirus hit the country nearly one year ago, Scerbo has been…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Narberth
An exceptional colonial home with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Narberth. The residence offers the perfect blend of classic 1930s stone architecture and contemporary amenities required by modern living. The interior is highlighted by beautiful classic details such as deep window sills and gorgeous wide planked floors.…
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Narberth-based Company Helps People Navigate End-of-Life Healthcare Decisions
Narberth-based Eternally helps people avoid expensive, often stressful, and emotionally charged periods of confusion about medical care when making their end-of-life decisions, writes Alaina Johns for the Keystone Edge. The company was founded at the start of the year by Matti Perilstein and Patrick FitzGerald. While services that assist people in making their end-of-life healthcare…
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Developer Needs Two Sets of Approvals for New Project That Straddles Line of Two Montco Towns
A developer needs to get two sets of approvals for a new project that straddles the line between Lower Merion and Narberth, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Times. The planned development of two multifamily buildings is officially listed at 3 Elmwood Avenue in Narberth. However, due to the roadway reconfiguration a few decades…
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Narberth Passes Ordinance That Requires Mask Wearing; Those Who Refuse Fined $15
New ordinance passed by the Borough of Narberth requires people to wear masks in the business district, parks and any borough-owned property, imposes a $15 fee for anyone spotted not wearing one, write Katie Katro and Corey Davis for 6abc. Several exceptions are allowed, including for health reasons and for children up to 2-years-old. Residents…
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This Main Line Today’s Power Women 2020 Founded the Narberth Nonprofit GETincluded
Brooke Goodspeed, founder of GETincluded, the Narberth-based nonprofit that offers competitive integrated employment, is one of Main Line’s Power Women 2020, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Goodspeed, who is an oncology nurse practitioner at Penn, entered the world of advocacy ten years ago with the arrival of her second child, Oliver, who…
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Narberth School Teacher Created Over 260 Lessons for Students During Quarantine
Erin Rooney, who teaches kindergarten at Saint Margaret School in Narberth, created more than 260 lessons for her students during the quarantine, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. When Rooney got the news on March 12 that Pennsylvania schools would be closing due to the pandemic, the whole experience seemed surreal. So she…
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Narberth Dentist Invents Tool to Protect Patients from Potential COIVD-19 Exposure
MB Dental Solutions has invented a tool that makes it possible for dentists to perform routine care while protecting themselves, their staff, and patients from potential COVID-19 exposure, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. Mindy Benjamini, a Narberth dentist, spent most of March worried that her dentist career was over. At the time, all…
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Narberth-Native Designer Named Original Mac Fonts after Local Montco Towns
While they are today known under the names Chicago, New York, and Geneva, the first set of typefaces for Apple’s original Macintosh computer originally bore names from several local towns, including Rosemont and Ardmore, writes Julie Zeglen for the Technical.ly. The fonts were created by Susan Kare, a Narberth native and prolific typeface and icon…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Narberth
A stunning contemporary home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Narberth. The residence is set on a beautiful 0.95-acre wooded lot that offers tranquility and highly coveted privacy. The many highlights inside include a foyer with marble floors, the large eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, an island…
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Narberth Ambulance Paramedics Put Their Lives on Line Attempting to Save Patients with Slim Odds
Fighting on the front line of the coronavirus battle, Narberth Ambulance paramedics have been putting their lives in danger to try and save patients with slim chances of survival, write Wendy Ruderman and Jessica Griffin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Paramedic Tim Mumford recognized the first symptoms of the coronavirus five days after he opened the…
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