• This Berwyn Estate Is One of the Most Expensive Listings in Philadelphia Region’s History

    This Berwyn Estate Is One of the Most Expensive Listings in Philadelphia Region’s History

    One of the Main Line’s signature luxury properties, a sweeping Berwyn estate known as Agincourt, has hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The 106-acre property near Sugartown Road is listed for a whopping $28.95 million, one of the most expensive residential listings in region’s history.  Owner Lauren Wylonis, a forensic psychiatrist turned home designer, first discovered…

  • Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market

    Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market

    A stone-clad seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Berwyn, set on 12 acres and topped with a burnt red roof, has recently hit the market for $6.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Built as a speculative home in 2007, the 11,600-square-foot house offers a range of outdoor living spaces, including a pool and outdoor…

  • James Spinelli Aims for More Growth After Building Berwyn Firm to 190 Advisors in 25 States 

    James Spinelli Aims for More Growth After Building Berwyn Firm to 190 Advisors in 25 States 

    After growing his firm, Great Valley Advisor Group in Berwyn, to 190 advisors across 25 states in 12 years, James Spinelli is looking toward further expansion, writes Steve Garmhausen for Barron’s.  He has already secured capital from LPL Financial to help him achieve that goal.  Spinelli grew up near the location where his firm is now headquartered. After earning…

  • Berwyn Entrepreneur Recognized in Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List 

    Berwyn Entrepreneur Recognized in Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List 

    Berwyn-based entrepreneur Laura Taylor has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Taylor is the founder of Mingle Mocktails, a line of non-alcoholic mocktails.  Inc.’s Female Founders 500 list honors female entrepreneurs and business owners “making significant waves in business.” Honorees must be independently owned…

  • Chester County Ice Cream Shop Draws Crowds for First Glimpses of Spring

    Chester County Ice Cream Shop Draws Crowds for First Glimpses of Spring

    Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, with various locations across Chester County, has seen an uptick in customers since the warmer weather has arrived, reports Adam Joseph for 6ABC.   A large group gathered outside of the Handel’s location in Berwyn, ready to celebrate the early arrival of spring.   Handel’s has 48 rotating flavors each month, with each…

  • Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County

    Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County

    Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The new store will be located at 550 Lancaster Avenue, in a roughly 14,000-square-foot space that was previously occupied by a CVS Pharmacy in the Berwyn Shopping Center. The opening date is still…

  • Fast-Growing Berwyn Fintech Being Acquired by Bank of New York Mellon

    Fast-Growing Berwyn Fintech Being Acquired by Bank of New York Mellon

    Berwyn-based Archer Holdco will be acquired by Bank of New York Mellon in a deal that is expected to close in the fourth quarter, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The fast-growing fintech offers managed account software to the asset/wealth management industry. The company primarily focuses on providing middle- and back-office software to…

  • Conestoga High School Senior Teaches Adolescent Girls Around the World

    Conestoga High School Senior Teaches Adolescent Girls Around the World

    Zara Samdani, a Conestoga High School senior, has been teaching adolescent girls around the world through the Lemons Learn nonprofit, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Samdani and her sister, Hiba, a Princeton University sophomore, have been working with a team that offers tutoring to girls in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and…

  • Mother-Son Duo Spreads Autism Awareness Through Inspirational Clothing Line

    Mother-Son Duo Spreads Autism Awareness Through Inspirational Clothing Line

    Grayson Arbutina, an 11-year-old with autism, has created a clothing line alongside his mother to help inspire people with autism to use their voices any way they can, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.  Grayson was diagnosed with autism at 2-years-old and uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device to communicate with others.  In April,…