Paoli
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Critics Raise Concerns of SEPTA Using Paoli/Thorndale Line Closure Threat as Leverage
A new rumor circulating among commuters, “fund SEPTA” rallygoers, and attendees of public hearings suggests SEPTA is using the threat of a Paoli/Thorndale Line closure as leverage, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest theory, SEPTA earmarked five Regional Rail lines for potential closure to exert pressure on Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Paoli Resident’s Clothing Brand Offers One-of-a-Kind Upcycled Fashion
A Paoli resident’s clothing brand, Soleil et Amis, offers a unique and sustainable take on fashion, writes Diane Oliva for Main Line Tonight. Started by Fiona Duffy, Soleil et Amis—French for “the sun and friends”—sells a wide range of womenswear products made exclusively from upcycled textiles and discarded fabrics. Items for sale include dresses made…
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Honoring Young Changemakers: Celebrating Volunteers at Conestoga High School and Great Valley High School
April was National Volunteer Month, but we can still honor the selfless individuals and groups who work tirelessly to strengthen and uplift their communities every month. Special recognition was given to local high school students whose dedication to volunteering, school initiatives, and civic engagement has shone brightly. At a recent 20th Annual Breakfast of Champions…
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Paoli’s Chubby Checker Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker, best known for his monster hit from 1960, “The Twist”, has received his first nomination for induction into Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Checker, born Ernest Evans, has been his own strongest champion in the quest to join the Rock & Roll Hall…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the pair are planning for an April opening of Main Line Tavern in Paoli. All three eateries are part of…
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Conestoga Grad Drops Out of Harvard to Pursue a Startup. Here Are 400 Million Reasons Why It Was a Good Choice
Conestoga High School graduate Eva Shang dropped out of Harvard University to create Legalist Inc., a technology-powered investment firm that raised about $400 million over the past six months, writes Matt Wirz for the Wall Street Journal. Shang, 26, who grew up in Paoli after emigrating from China when she was three years old, started…
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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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Paoli Billionaire — One of the World’s Richest People — Seeks His Successor to the Throne of SEI
After his most likely successor departed the company, SEI Investments Chairman and CEO Alfred West — a Paoli resident and one of the world’s richest people, according to Forbes — has acknowledged the Oaks-based company is searching for his replacement. Jeff Blumenthal linked into the story for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’re looking for a…
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Historical Marker in Paoli to Undergo Revision
The Anthony Wayne historical marker in Paoli is being revised as part of a statewide review by The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The organization is reviewing all of its 2,500 markers, looking to correct factual errors, address inadequate historical contexts, and eliminate racist or other inappropriate references. Mark Scolforo covered the initiative for The…
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Washington Post: Google’s Browser-Retention Efforts Ruffle Feathers at Paoli’s DuckDuckGo
Gabriel Weinberg, the CEO of Paoli-based DuckDuckGo, a privacy-minded search engine, alleges that Google is manipulating browser extensions to favor its products and stifle competitors, writes Cristiano Lima for The Washington Post. According to Weinberg, Google is deploying manipulative design features to trick users into casting aside rival technology. He said Google has been using…
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Paoli Native Named Colonial Athletic Association’s Men’s Soccer Player of the Year and Scholar All-American
Paoli native and Drexel University senior Chris Donovan has been named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Men’s Soccer Player of the Year, as well as a second-team Scholar All-American by the United Soccer Coaches. Donovan, a Conestoga High School graduate, ranked ninth in the nation in goals (12) and 15th in total points (26). His 12th…
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Wayne Family Experiences the Ultimate in Drive-Through Pickups: A New Baby
Wayne couple Yiran and Keating Sherry recently welcomed their second child into the world in a somewhat unexpected way: Maeve Lily was born in their car while they were trying to reach the hospital, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yiran started having contractions in the middle of the night, a timing that matched…
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Sale of Two Large Chester County Estates Has Neighbors Edgy About Mega-Developments
The sale of two large properties — one in Berwyn, the other in Paoli — has neighbors sounding alarm bells over potential developments coming to the two estates, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. In Willistown Township, Rock Hill Farm recently changed hands. It was the long-time home of Tristram Colket, grandson of John…
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Sale of Two Large Chester County Estates Has Neighbors Edgy About Mega-Developments
The sale of two large, Chester County properties — one in Berwyn, the other in Paoli — has neighbors sounding alarm bells over potential developments coming to the two estates, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. In Willistown Township, Rock Hill Farm recently changed hands. It was the long-time home of Tristram Colket, grandson…
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Paoli Native’s Sneakers Are Foot Locker’s Newest Kicks
Bungee Oblecení sneakers by designer Darrell Alston, a Paoli native and Conestoga High School grad, made their official debut earlier this month at the Foot Locker in King of Prussia, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These sleek shoes are made from leather and suede and, in some cases, trimmed with faux animal skin.…
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Devon Man, Prolific Golf Writer Notes How the Sport’s Upswing in Popularity Can Be Attributed to Pandemic
While golf has been declining in popularity for years, the pandemic has reversed the trend as a lack of leisure time options sent players new and old back to the links. Renowned golf writer Tom Coyne, a Devon resident, commented on the trend, as reported by Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As Coyne notes,…
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2021 Saw Gains in Female Leadership on Local Boards of Directors, But Progress Still Needed
According to the Forum of Executive Women’s 2021 report, the largest public companies in the Philadelphia region made progress in diversifying their boards of directors with more women. Erin Arvedlund reported the advances for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malvern-based Cantaloupe and Paoli’s AMETEK currently have 40 percent of board member positions filled by women — the…
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C&N Employees Raise More Than $129,000 for Local Food Banks
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through its partnership with area food banks. In addition to the monetary donations, C&N employees collected 3,012 necessity items and volunteered 290 hours at local food banks. In April 2020, C&N teams partnered with 17 local…
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