Bryn Mawr
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Faces Monumental Defeat in Bryn Mawr David v. Goliath Legal Battle
Bryn Mawr wine distributor, Jason Malumed took on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in a legal battle that exposed the inefficiencies and overreach of the agency writes Michele Garguilo for Main Line Tonight. In 2016, Act 39 passed stating that the PLCB was supposed to modernize its operations and allow wine distributors to sell directly…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held in Klein Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. Over 100 guests attended the event, hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. This year, in memory of Harcum’s loyal Trustee Louise Strauss (1960-2024), the Circle of Excellence…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II. The event is open to the public and will take place on Oct. 29, 4-5:00 PM at Harcum’s Charles H. Trout…
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Abandoned Mansion Owned By Phillies Owner, Bryn Mawr Resident John Middleton’s Son Covered in Graffiti
An abandoned mansion owned by the Philadelphia Phillies owner and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton’s son has been blanketed in graffiti, writes Allie Griffin for the New York Post. Previously, another neglected mansion belonging to John Powers Middleton was taken over by squatters and taggers who have been leaving their artwork all over the house ever…
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Nirvana Indian Bistro Brings Delicious Ethnic Cuisine to Bryn Mawr
Nirvana Indian Bistro, led by restaurateur Nabin Chhantyal, serves delicious ethnic cuisine at its newest location in Bryn Mawr, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Chhantyal worked his way up in the restaurant industry for over a decade before he started his first upscale Nirvana Indian restaurant. Since then, he has enjoyed considerable…
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute Survived the Pandemic and Continues Thriving Through Innovation
Bryn Mawr Film Institute relies on innovation to set itself apart from many other movie theaters which helped it survived COVID, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. In 2021, BMFI launched a “VacCinema” program requiring attendants to show proof of COVID vaccination before entering, becoming the first Philadelphia-area movie theater to provide a fully…
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Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr Changes Look, Leadership Team, and Introduces Home-Cooked-Style Menu
Italian steakhouse Fiore Rosso recently changed its look, leadership team, and menu to create a fresh narrative around the distinguished restaurant in Bryn Mawr, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. After receiving a mixed review in Philadelphia Magazine when it first opened in 2022, the restaurant picked up an unearned reputation that made…
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This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is a classic study in white and black with forest green accents. While it’s new, Carina Sorella has already seen some sizable crowds, even on weeknights. Prior…
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Bryn Mawr Interior Designer Always Finds Perfect Items to Put on Walls of Her Clients’ Homes
Bryn Mawr interior designer Brittany Hakimfar never leaves the walls of her client’s houses feeling empty, and she even sometimes helps design items that will end up on display, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “You can’t design a beautiful space with blank walls,” she said. Once, she rummaged through her client’s storage area…
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Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’
Kat Dennings, a Bryn Mawr native, is teaming up with Tim Allen in a new ABC sitcom pilot titled “Shifting Gears,” writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice. In this family comedy, Dennings will play Riley, an estranged daughter who moves back in with her father after her divorce, bringing her two teenagers along. Allen…
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Annual Fashion Show at Harcum College is A Grand Affair
The much-anticipated Annual Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Klein Hall, Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7 PM. The show steps off at 8 PM. This year’s event has been conceived to involve all fashion majors and fashion faculty every step of the way, from promoting to planning,…
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Bryn Mawr-based Alliance HP Buys Two Montgomery County Properties for $23.1M
Bryn Mawr-based real estate firm Alliance HP has purchased two properties in Montgomery County – one industrial building and one office building – for a total of $23.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company bought a 143,000-square-foot fully vacant office building in Plymouth Meeting for $11.3 million. Alliance HP is…
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2024 Economic Outlook: Are We Above Water?
By Dario Bellot, Chief Financial Officer, Harcum College With gas prices hovering around $3 per gallon, inflation in decline, and unemployment the lowest in decades, is an economy recovery a reality? Not necessarily. The stock market performed well in 2023. The S&P 500 gained 24 percent, the Dow Jones 14 percent, and the NASDAQ soared,…
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Harcum College Hosts Dental Expo 2024 for Dental Professionals
A full day of affordable professional development is available to to those who operate or are employed by dental practices and clinics on Saturday, March 9, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr. The 16th Annual Dental Expo at Harcum College offers dentists, dental office managers, dental assistants, Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs), dental hygienists, current…
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Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone
Do you burn cornflakes? Live at Wawa? Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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Harcum College Welcomes Regine Winifred as New Director of Campus Activities
Regine Winifred, Harcum College’s newly appointed Director of Campus Activities, stepped into her role on July 20, 2023. Regine completed her Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Digital Arts with a minor in Communications from American International College in 2021 and recently obtained her Master’s in Higher Education Student Affairs Administration from Rosemont College in…











































