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Wynnewood’s StromaGenesis Is Using Breakthrough AI to Revolutionize How Cancer Is Detected
A Wynnewood biotech company founded by one of the region’s most accomplished cancer researchers is betting that artificial intelligence could transform how cancer is detected and treated, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A New Kind of Cancer Diagnostics Company StromaGenesis, founded by physician-scientist Dr. Richard Pestell, is seeking to raise $10 million…
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Lankenau Medical Center Receives Anonymous Donation to Relieve Nurses’ Student Loan Debt
After years of balancing patient care with the weight of student loan debt, registered nurse Emmy McManus from Wynnewood, finally caught a break, writes Aubrey Whelan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thanks to an anonymous $1 million donation made to Lankenau Medical Center, where McManus has worked for 30 years, she’s one of 179 nurses receiving…
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How a Lankenau’s Medical Center Is Teaching Thousands of Students About Puberty, Anatomy, and Wellness
Sixth-grade students from across the Philadelphia region are visiting Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood for a hands-on health education field trip, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The trip focused on puberty, anatomy, pregnancy, substance abuse, and overall wellness. Students learn through giant anatomical models, interactive displays, and immersive lessons designed to make sensitive health topics…
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It’s Happening! M. Night Shyamalan’s Wynnewood Childhood Home Hits the Market
The Japanese-style childhood home of director M. Night Shyamalan has hit the market in Wynnewood for $2.175 million, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Academy Award-nominated filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan lived there for nearly six decades. This 6,000-square-foot residence built in 1956 has six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. It…
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Wynnewood’s Rosemary Connors Trades TV Career for Booming Business
For Wynnewood native Rosemary Connors, a successful career in television was just the beginning, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. After 15 years as an Emmy-winning journalist with NBC 10 Philadelphia, Connors stepped away from the anchor desk in late 2024 to launch a new venture in an entirely different field. Just months…
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Inside Wynnewood: What Makes 19096 the Philadelphia Region’s Wealthiest ZIP Code
When the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Wealthy 1000 ranked the ZIP codes with the highest concentration of wealth, Wynnewood’s 19096 emerged as the top ZIP code in Montgomery County, and fourth in the entire Philadelphia region. Income, home values, and population density put it there on paper, but those numbers don’t tell the full story. Wynnewood’s…
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Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie Says He’s “More Involved Than Ever”
Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie says he’s not slowing down anytime soon, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is entering his 32nd season with the franchise and remains deeply involved in team operations. Lurie said that while he may spend less time physically at the team’s headquarters,…
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New Lankenau President Gets to Work Amid Rising Patient Demand
Weeks after stepping into the role, the new leader at Lankenau Medical Center is beginning to outline her vision for the future, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Anna Michelle Brandt officially took over as president on March 1. She brings experience from her previous role as chief operating officer at University Hospital in…
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Montco’s First Black Chair, Jamila Winder, Visits Penn Wynne Elementary
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County’s first Black chair, recently visited students at Penn Wynne Elementary School for Black History Month, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. “I’m proud to be the first, but it’s so important that in this moment, that kids that look like me see their selves in me,” she said. In the…
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Main Line Health Appoints New Leader for Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood’s Lankenau Medical Center has a new leader, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Anna Michelle Brandt has been appointed president of the 370-bed hospital, effective March 1. Brandt joins Main Line Health following a nationwide search. She most recently served as chief operating officer at University Hospital in Newark, where she…
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Redemption Night: Friends’ Central Tops Westtown for PAISAA Crown
Wynnewood basketball had a championship night to remember, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Friends’ Central School captured its first-ever PAISAA girls’ basketball title Friday, defeating powerhouse Westtown School, 62-54. For Friends’ Central, the win was years in the making. After falling to Westtown in the previous two state title games and in league…
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Crossing Guard Brightens Days for Patients and Staff at Lankenau Hospital
Greg Hamell, a local crossing guard, is bringing smiles to patients and staff at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood through his cheerful and heartfelt greetings each day, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Hamell oversees traffic and guides staff and visitors safely to the hospital entrance. Known for his relentless energy, he has words of encouragement to…
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Jeffrey Lurie Wants to Host a Super Bowl in Philadelphia, But There’s an Expensive Snag
Jeffrey Lurie has built the Philadelphia Eagles into a premier NFL franchise, but his next challenge may be even bigger—bringing a Super Bowl to Philadelphia, writes Jeff Karr for CBS Sports. The longtime owner and Wynnewood resident is committed to making it happen. Whether it becomes a reality depends on the future of Lincoln Financial…
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High-End Fitness Club Coming to Wynnewood Shopping Center
A new boutique fitness option is on the way to the Main Line, with Club Studio Fitness planning a large-scale location in Wynnewood, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The California-based fitness brand will take over roughly 50,000 square feet at Wynnewood Shopping Center. It will fill the former Bed Bath & Beyond space.…
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Wynnewood’s English Village: Century-Old Neighborhood with Timeless Medieval Appeal
Wynnewood’s English Village, which marked its 100th anniversary last year, exudes authentic medieval charm with its 29 Tudor-style homes, writes Paul Jablow for the Main Line Today. Nestled between Cherry Lane and Wister Road near Lower Merion High School, the neighborhood occasionally surprises even the locals with its unique aesthetics. “Nobody would build this today,”…
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Logistical Favor Fosters Lasting Interfaith Bond Between Lower Merion Synagogue and Local Church
When a fire destroyed the sanctuary of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in 2024, Rev. Adam Hearlson reached out to Rabbi Ethan Witkovsky of Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood to ask about temporarily using the temple for worship, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That simple act of hospitality evolved into a deep friendship between…
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Jeffrey Lurie’s $50M Gift Aims to ‘Advance the Ball’ in Autism Research
Jeffrey Lurie’s $50 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine is expected to do more than fund new labs, writes Ron Southwick for Chief Healthcare Executive. The donation could “advance the ball” in autism research. That’s how Daniel Rader, MD, interim director of the new Lurie Autism Institute, describes the potential of…
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Jeffrey Lurie VS Jerry Jones: A Stark Contrast in Leadership
The Eagles’ primetime win over Dallas offered more than just bragging rights, writes David Murphy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. It was also a clear example of the leadership styles shaping two of the NFL’s most famous franchises. On one side, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains the showman, always chasing headlines and nostalgia. On the other,…
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