Bryn Mawr
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient
Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving…
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Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor
A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime headquarters of Bryn Mawr Trust Co., located at 801 W. Lancaster Ave., has been sold for $7.6 million to real estate investor Michael Karp. The roughly 46,000-square-foot property served as the bank’s…
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Harcum College Invites Community to ‘Fuel the Hustle: Exploring Entrepreneurship’ Panel Event
Harcum College invites students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members to “Fuel the Hustle: Exploring Entrepreneurship,” an engaging panel discussion designed to spotlight the mindset, strategies, challenges, and successes behind building a business. The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, from 1:30-4:00 PM at the Charles H. Trout Library on Harcum College’s campus, located…
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Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Apr. 11
Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to its Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026, at the Bryn Mawr campus (750 Montgomery Ave.), from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM. This event offers an opportunity for visitors to explore the college’s vibrant community, learn about academic programs, and engage with faculty, staff, and current students. Registration…
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Harcum College’s Free Sealant Day Is Coming Up — Spots Still Available!
Harcum College is hosting its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 16, offering free preventive dental care for children ages 6-12. Families can take advantage of no-cost services, including cavity-preventing sealants, fluoride treatments, oral exams, and oral health tips provided by Harcum’s Dental Hygiene Program students and faculty. The event will be held at Harcum…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Expands His Sports Empire
Michael Rubin is pushing his Fanatics empire into a bold new arena: entertainment, writes Alex Weprin for The Hollywood Reporter. The Bryn Mawr native’s sports powerhouse Fanatics has partnered with OBB Media to launch Fanatics Studios, a full-scale content arm that will produce everything from live events and docuseries to scripted shows and feature films.…
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First-of-Its-Kind Dry Eye Treatment Spa Comes to Bryn Mawr
A new kind of eye care has arrived on the Main Line, blending medical treatment with spa-style rejuvenation, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. See La Vie Eyecare & Eyewear has opened its doors in Bryn Mawr, introducing what’s being billed as the region’s first eye spa devoted exclusively to dry eye disease and ocular aesthetics.…
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Love & Honey Fried Chicken Is Bringing Philly Comfort to Bryn Mawr
Love & Honey Fried Chicken is officially setting up shop on the Main Line, the company announced in a press release. The Philadelphia-based comfort food brand opened its newest location in Bryn Mawr, bringing its chef-driven take on fried chicken and hospitality-focused dining to Montco. Founded in 2017 by classically trained chefs Laura and Todd…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this week, Aqua is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Financial Pressures Force Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness to Shut Its Doors
Bryn Mawr nonprofit, Lifecycle Wellness will officially end deliveries in February as financial pressures mount, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center helped roughly 600 patients annually at its Bryn Mawr facility with homelike births outside a hospital setting. The company said that rising operational expenses and soaring malpractice insurance costs have outpaced…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Keep Pipes Clear This Holiday Season by Properly Disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease
With kitchens getting busier during the holiday season, Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can have serious consequences for household plumbing and community wastewater systems. Fats, oils, and grease from festive cooking can cool, solidify, and lead to costly clogs in home pipes and sewer lines. As families prepare their favorite holiday dishes, Aqua encourages customers to…
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Harcum College Welcomes Zakarias Thornton as Chief Financial Officer
Harcum College has appointed Zakarias “Zak” Thornton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key President’s Cabinet member accountable for Business Services, Controller’s office, and other related functions, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Thornton is a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education financial management, planning, and operational…
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Many Students, Professors Opt to Hang On Until Rosemont College Closes
Rosemont College’s enrollment has dropped by 45 percent, but those remaining behind have decided to stick it out until the school closes in 2028, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University is purchasing the financially-strapped Rosemont College in a merger agreement. Meanwhile, the campus’s remaining 428 students are keeping busy. “Classes are the…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35 million, will fund construction of a new PFAS treatment system at Aqua’s Ridley Water Treatment Plant which will meet federal regulatory requirements for drinking water. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Makes Generous Donation to Beaver Falls Fire Department, Library
Aqua Pennsylvania recently revelaed its donation of a combined $1.25 million to the Beaver Falls Fire Department and the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. The donation is made possible through the company’s Essential Foundation. Aqua Pennsylvania provides wastewater service to approximately 3,200 customers in the City of Beaver Falls. The wastewater system also provides…
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