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Chesterbrook-Based Biopharmaceutical Company on Track for Massive Windfall
Trevena, a biopharmaceutical company based in Chesterbrook, has entered into a royalty-based financing deal with an affiliate of R-Bridge Healthcare Fund that could lead to a collection of $40 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result, the company’s stock was up nearly 30 percent late last week. Trevena will receive $15…
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Former Dairy Barn on Chester Springs Property — Once Home to Owen J. Roberts — Boldly Reimagined
In 2007, Erik Kolar bought the former residence of Owen J. Roberts, the former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, in Chester Springs to transform it into a home for his family to be together, writes Bill Donahue for Suburban Life Magazine. Kolar, the CEO of Patriot Equities in Wayne, bought the property, comprised of a…
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Wall Street Journal: Vanguard Devises Ways to Help Remote Employees Stay Connected
In the current world of high turnover and remote work, companies like Vanguard are trying new ways to help co-workers bond and stay connected, writes Te-Ping Chen for The Wall Street Journal. Vanguard recently implemented a peer recognition program that allows co-workers to send each other e-cards to show their appreciation for above-and-beyond efforts. Working remotely…
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The ‘Only Limit Is Your Mind’: Avondale Golfer Excels on the Links as a Duke Freshman
Avondale native Rylie Heflin has excelled as a freshman on the Duke women’s golf team, according to a report from GoDuke.com. A graduate of Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Del., Heflin led the Hillers to four consecutive co-ed state titles and was a four-time all-state selection. Last fall, her first season as a Blue Devil,…
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West Chester-Based Jewelry Biz Owner Goes from Homeless Childhood to Oprah-Endorsed Career
Valencia Key, a jewelry business based in West Chester, has grown from its early, word-of-mouth days into a brand worn by powerful women across the country, like Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The jewelry brand was launched in 2015 by Lia Valencia Key. She was inspired by…
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$10,000 Scholarship Available at Harcum College’s Bear-Nanza on April 23
Accepted and prospective students and their families are invited to explore Harcum College’s Bryn Mawr Campus on Saturday, April 23, during Bear-Nanza, a bear-themed open house. Guests can take a self-guided tour, meet with various departments, and hear from current students, faculty, financial aid representatives, and more. Students who are accepted, pay (or have paid) their…
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Bird Flu Found in East Marlborough Township
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township. This marks the first detection of HPAI H5N1 in birds within the commonwealth since the virus was first identified in North America in December 2021. HPAI has impacted domestic or…
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West Chester Native, Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Braman, 89, recently acquired the Fight Club Miami building located at 106 and 120 N.E. 20th…
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Gateway HorseWorks in Malvern to Host Film Premiere & Farm Celebration on May 7
Gateway HorseWorks, a Malvern nonprofit that incorporates horses into the mental health treatment of people, will host a film premiere and farm celebration on Saturday, May 7 from 4-7 PM. Executive Director Kristen de Marco started Gateway HorseWorks in 2011 after witnessing how working with horses can help people overcome challenges in their lives. In…
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‘Kindness and Hope Even in Dark Times’: Chester County Hospital’s Donation Drive Aids War-Torn Ukraine
Not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and initiated the largest military assault on a European country since World War II, the staff at Chester County Hospital knew it wanted to help the Ukrainians in any and every way it could. Senior leaders and other hospital employees immediately launched a donation drive that local doctors’…
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Three Unionville High School Students Create Podcast to Share Unique Perspectives on History
Three seniors at Unionville High School have created Kathakar, a podcast that discusses the turning points of history from unique perspectives, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. A Sanskrit word, Kathakar translates in English to “one who tells a story.” Arnab Sircar, Aniruddh Mutnuru, and Ansh Patel met in middle school. They bonded over…
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Celebrating Maternal Strength: West Chester Woman Bolsters New Moms in Body, Mind, Spirit
West Chester resident Anna Evans has launched a Fit4Mom, a fitness and wellness franchise dedicated to helping prenatal and postpartum mothers stay active, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Fit4Mom, which has more than 300 locations in the U.S., celebrates the strength in motherhood. Evans, who has two children under the age of…
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Newsweek: Video of West Chester Grandmother Who Finds Out Her Family Is Moving Closer Goes Viral
A heartwarming TikTok video of a grandmother finding out her family is moving to West Chester to be closer to her has gone viral, writes Kate Fowler for Newsweek. The video was posted by granddaughter Grace Marcella five days ago, and it has already garnered more than 2.2 million views and over 410,000 likes. The…
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Suburban Philadelphia-based Hair-Care Brand Promotes Sustainability with Its 100-Percent-Natural Products
Anne Cheatham and Christine Martey-Ochola, owners of Coatesville-based Nuele Hair, combined their scientific backgrounds to create non-toxic, sustainable products that are 100 percent natural, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia magazine. “Ultra-clean hair products,” said Martey-Ochola. “They’re paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free.” The beauty line was launched in 2020. Since then, the business has won several…
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Luxury Self-Care Shop Opens in West Chester, Thanks in Part to a Grant from Beyoncé
Odelia, Marie & Patrice — which creates beauty products, accessories, and home goods — recently opened in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The shop on 117 West Gay Street is owned by Candice Parrish. It sells handmade candles, soaps, body butters, and more. Odelia, Marie & Patrice was started after…
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Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic
Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a fun place that welcomes everybody, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News. The owners and staff of the small craft brewery are proud of the relaxed vibe that makes the…
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A Different Kind of Zoom Meeting: Suburban CEO to Travel into Space on Jeff Bezos’ Rocket
Coatesville native Marty Allen, a turnaround CEO and angel investor, will travel alongside Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson and four others into space on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s rocket. Liftoff is targeted for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, from Launch Site One in West Texas. Bezos founded Blue Origin with the vision of enabling…
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C&N to Relocate Its Paoli Office to Chesterbrook
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected to be complete this summer with an opening tentatively scheduled for mid-June. The 2,400-square-foot, free-standing branch will provide customers with improved convenience and easier accessibility. After renovations, the branch will feature an…
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