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Friends’ Central School Graduate Achieves Same Prestigious Nobel Honor as Did Marie Curie
K. Barry Sharpless, a graduate of Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood, won his second Nobel Prize in chemistry this week, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He joined an elite group of scientists who have won two Nobel Prizes, including Marie Curie, and an even smaller group of those who won the Royal Swedish…
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Having Parsed Montco’s Public Schools and Districts for 2023, Niche Now Rates Its Private Ones
Montgomery County is home to 13 of 50 best private high schools in Pa. for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the state’s 2023 best private high schools, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality…
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With Bishop McDevitt High School Gone from Wyncote, Its Memorable Faculty Is Fading as Well
Thomas McNutt, a long-term teacher at and champion of the now-closed Bishop McDevitt High School, Wyncote, has passed at the age of 97. Kristen A. Graham covered the dousing of his stage light for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McNutt, originally from Phila., set out to be a priest. He earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from…
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Lever-Pullers with Longevity: 55 Montco Voters Tick Enough Boxes to Make Pa. Voter Hall of Fame
As the 2022 election cycle trundles on, all the rhetoric, differences of opinion, and “I-approve-of-this-message” messaging may try the patience of some Montgomery County voters. But a select few have dedicated themselves so solidly to the electoral process that they enthusiastically participate anyway, keeping alive a decades-long streak of ballot casting. Those citizens have earned…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Pulls the Plug on Wynnewood Store; Other Montco Locations Remain Afloat — For Now
In a nationwide move to cinch its (bathrobe) belt a little tighter in tough times, Bed Bath & Beyond, headquartered in Union, N.J., has announce the closure of nearly 60 “lower producing” stores. The list of locations twirling down the drain was reported by Holly Herman in the West Chester Patch. The only Montco BB&B…
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Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health Enters into Pediatric Affiliation Agreement with CHOP
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have entered into a pediatric affiliation agreement, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Following the deal, Main Line Health will transition all its pediatric care and services from Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington…
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Montco Continues Amassing Academic Accolades; Niche, Too, Finds Quality in Local Colleges
Four Montgomery County colleges have ranked among the 25 best colleges in Pa. for 2023, according to a recently released list by Niche, writes Rachel Ravina for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This latest assessment comes atop a recent similar nod from the Princeton Review. As did its N.J. counterpart, Niche performed a rigorous, statewide analysis…
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30 Montgomery County Businesses Land on Inc. Mag’s 5,000 Fastest Growers List
A total of 30 Montgomery County companies made the 2022 Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing businesses in the country. Ryan Mulligan compiled the list in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks companies based on their three-year percent revenue growth. Companies must be privately held, independently owned, and have generated revenue of at…
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Lauren Elizabeth Harris, Friends’ Central Alum, Adds ‘Director’ Tag to Résumé
Lauren Elizabeth Harris, the television and stage actress with a successful podcast under her belt, has added directing to her list of accomplishments. The graduate of Friends’ Central School, Wynnewood, was profiled in Wonderland Magazine. Harris started her career studying drama. She received a warm reception from critics for her role in the feminist web…
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Wynnewood Woman Becomes Her Own Client in New Venture Designing Residential Interiors
Stacy Thorwart spent years designing offices before deciding to use her talents to renovate the home she and her husband bought in Wynnewood during the pandemic, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. It was not an ideal time, as there was a shortage of labor and materials and she had a toddler and…
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Montco Is Home to 23 Least Budget-Friendly Communities in the State, Including Number One
A Seattle software company’s national and statewide analyses of household expenses reveals Montgomery County communities in which monthly bill paying takes the least — and largest — bites. The study by fintech firm doxo shows that nationwide, the monthly outlay for bills is $2,003, which goes to the following: Mortgage Rent Auto loans Utilities Auto…
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Lower Merion H.S. Entrepreneurs Eliminate the Wave of Obstacles That Could Spoil a Day’s Shore Trip
It’s about 70 miles from Montgomery County to the Shore. But in a car packed with kids, chairs, toys, towels, beach bags, lunches, inflatables, kites, and food, that trek can feel like 700. Two teenage, Montco entrepreneurs have a fix: Perfect Beach Day NJ. Victor Fiorello floated their story in Philadelphia Magazine. The business model…
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New Healthcare Head Honcho Comes to Lankenau Medical Center
Preparing for the announced retirement of its Lankenau Medical Center president Phillip D. Robinson, Main Line Health has named Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, as his successor. Galbraith will take over the spot in Wynnewood this September, leaving her present post as president of the Duke University Health System in Durham, N.C. She has led that…
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Wynnewood Farm Answers Public Queries Like, ‘Oh, So *That’s* How Celery Grows!’
Deaver Wellness Farm occupies a unique spot among Montgomery County agribusinesses: It’s located in Wynnewood (not known for sprawling fields), and its most important crops may be enlightenment and altruism. Becca Henderson dug up this story at 6abc. The farm operates in conjunction with Main Line Health Lankenau Medical Center. An onsite collaboration between a…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Wonderful Colonial with Mediterranean Architectural Elements in Wynnewood
A wonderful colonial home with Mediterranean architectural elements with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnewood. Nestled on a beautiful lot with lush landscaping and plenty of outdoor space, it offers great curb appeal. – – Adjacent to the living room is a bright and airy sun room…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Exceptional English Manor in Wynnewood
An exceptional English manor with eight bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnewood. Perfectly set on a private and picturesque 0.91 acre, this home blends the charm and craftsmanship of yesteryear with modern amenities. The residence boasts many stunning architectural details, including beautiful moldings, a grand staircase, gleaming…
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Action News’ Jim Gardner Receives Special Honor at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood
Jim Gardner, the longtime 6abc anchor and familiar face in Philadelphia local news for more than four decades, was recognized with a special honor at the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood last week, according to a staff report from 6abc. The Action News anchorman was awarded the 2022 John Cardinal Foley Award for Excellence…
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Main Line Health Has Health & Wellness Plans For St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 75-acre Space in Wynnewood
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health has detailed its plans for the 75-acre St. Charles Borromeo Seminary site in Wynnewood, saying that it will focus on a health and wellness concept, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development on the site that Main Line Health acquired for $43.5 million in 2019 will take…
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