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strengthen primary care’s central role in addressing chronic conditions one of the leading contributors to shorter life expectancy in the U.S which includes over $1,000,000 in grants from Ardmore Institute of Health has allowed family physicians to test novel interventions and approaches in their own communities and supported AAFP’s efforts to educate and resource family physicians with the knowledge and skills needed to maximize their impact in a wide range of practice settings “The AAFP and Ardmore Institute of Health have a long history of working together to solidify primary care’s place in a health care system focused on achieving whole health rather than thriving by treating disease,” said R “We’re grateful for their continued partnership as we work to ensure physicians have the tools and resources they need to mitigate health disparities and build healthier communities.” Ardmore Institute of Health’s investment in AAFP programs include: the AAFP Foundation was awarded grants 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LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardEnd of an era for a longtime taxi business | Inquirer Lower MerionPlus Wonder debuts in Ardmore and the Narberth mayoral race narrows Hi, Lower Merion If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here When George Fusaro got the $8,000 quote for his new insurance policy on each of his five taxi cabs he decided after years of declining rides that it was time to switch off the lights for good He and his brother, Steve, officially closed Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab Co. last month The brothers took over the business from their father and uncle Business boomed in the pre-smart phone era but began declining with the advent of ridesharing services loyal customers who felt safe and liked its reliability kept the business going Now they’re weighing where to turn when they next need a lift “It’s the end of an era,” longtime Maxwell customer and Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Goldstone told The Inquirer’s Erin McCarthy You can read more about the Main Line’s last surviving taxi cab company and its decision to close here Narberth’s next mayor is coming into focus after attorney Rebecca Starr dropped out of the Democratic primary paving the way for business-insurance exec Dana Edwards to run unopposed The Commissioners will continue contemplating the move and consulting lawyers State Senator Amanda Cappelletti intends to introduce a bill that would ban balloon releases in Pennsylvania Cappelletti says the practice ultimately damages the environment Ardmore resident Caroline Merrill died recently at the age of 110 She was the oldest known person in Montco and the fourth-oldest Pennsylvanian Ardmore tattoo studio and art gallery Black Moth abruptly shuttered at the end of March after eight years in business Owner Steve Martin says he plans to reopen elsewhere in the future Good news for Paoli/Thorndale riders: SEPTA is now accepting tap-to-pay on all regional rail services Attention SEPTA Route 44 riders: the township is conducting a survey about alternatives due to potential reductions in service The Radnor school board is considering walking back a policy that allows parents to challenge library books It will also consider reinstating three previously banned books After being removed from the Lower Merion school board Democratic primary ballot last week Kerry Sautner has appealed to Commonwealth Court in hopes of reversing a Montco judge’s decision who was removed after a community member challenged her failure to answer certain financial disclosure questions debuted last week offering 27 brands for diners to choose from including a Michelin-rated Atlanta sandwich joint and a Texas barbecue concept Ogyu, a Japanese tabletop barbecue concept from Osushi’s Sam Li, will take over the former Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant space in Ardmore The Inquirer’s Craig LaBan recently ventured to Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr to sample its Caesar salad When paired with a plate-sized fried chicken cutlet “it’s the best bet for a satisfying meal,” he said Bryn Mawr residents Hamza Shaikh and Farah Khan bring Yemeni coffee culture to their newly opened Haraz Coffee House in University City The long-vacant La Jonquille and Shiraz spaces in Devon are finally getting new life The restaurateur behind Salt Korean BBQ is planning a second outpost of the North Wales restaurant and a Japanese concept on the second floor There are a few egg hunts and other related events planned in the area with Easter around the corner there are a few local community seders to check out 🥚 Normandy Park: Grab a basket and join one of the South Ardmore Betterment Alliance’s three Easter egg hunts 🧺 Narberth Park: The Narberth Business Association is hiding eggs throughout the park for this fast-paced event 🎨 Easter Crafternoon: Gladwyne Library will help kids craft colorful Easter wreaths ✡️ Chabad of the Main Line: Kick off the holiday with a late-night community seder This five-bedroom Bryn Mawr home was designed in the Oakey style and has similar architectural features to the Appleford Estate in Villanova and includes a self-contained lower-level suite complete with a kitchenette Price: $2.9M | Size: 5,705 SF | Acreage: 0.78 Have you seen an interesting listing in or around Lower Merion? 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logistics and distribution; aviation and aerospace; and manufacturing Its central location provides efficient access to Texas markets including the Port of Houston and the Port of Laredo enabling streamlined transportation and trade opportunities throughout North America and South America and beyond Ardmore’s infrastructure and skilled workforce make it an ideal hub for businesses seeking growth and connectivity With proximity to major highways and rail networks the region offers a competitive edge for companies aiming to expand in these targeted industries Murphy: The region is experiencing significant growth with recent developments at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark including enhanced air cargo and logistics assets This expansion positions Ardmore as a key player in aviation and distribution the Michelin plant will free up a highly skilled and well-trained labor force of nearly 1,400 individuals offering a valuable resource to new manufacturing and other industries These developments underscore Ardmore’s commitment to economic growth and its ability to adapt and attract businesses seeking a strong workforce and modern infrastructure Murphy: The Circulus project in Ardmore is one example of the success businesses can find in the region The company focuses on advanced plastic recycling and is a leading contributor to sustainability and innovation Circulus has experienced significant growth over the past three years Circulus is well-positioned to meet increasing market demand in the recycling sector Ardmore’s supportive business environment and strategic location further enhance opportunities for the company to continue its growth and make a lasting impact in the circular economy Murphy: This community offers an exceptional quality of life highlighted by abundant recreation opportunities at Lake Murray State Park Residents enjoy outdoor activities like hiking Ardmore’s strategic location provides easy access to the major metro areas and big-city amenities of Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City while reducing challenges related to traffic jams and high-cost housing (Credit: City of Ardmore)BF: What does the future hold for Ardmore Oklahoma?Murphy: Ardmore’s future is bright driven by its strategic position at the forefront of regional growth The northward expansion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area enhances Ardmore’s connectivity and economic potential as a lower-cost less-congested alternative to markets in Texas and the south-central U.S A continued focus on both traditional and new energy sectors ensures a balanced forward-thinking approach to this long-time Oklahoma industry the development of air cargo operations at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark strengthens our region’s role in logistics and global trade Ardmore remains dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through recreation Minnesota is attracting billions in high-impact investments—supercharging job creation and advanced manufacturing across the state Ohio’s technology-driven economy sees increased growth in the manufacturing sector and pioneering initiatives are attracting leading life sciences companies to establish roots in the state Entergy’s four state territory spanning Arkansas Mississippi and Texas is home to the largest industrial base in the U.S Minnesota is a place where the stars align — geography culture and institutions – to create an unmatched economic landscape See why Microbiologics CEO Kristen Knox says there’s no place in the world she’d rather do business than in Minnesota Talent Attraction – Engineering in ManufacturingLearn about high-paying careers in engineering and related fields in the manufacturing facilities of the Mount Rogers region in Virginia Doing Business in Minnesota, a Polar Semiconductor PerspectiveMinnesota is a place where the stars align — geography See what leaders at Polar Semiconductor believe are the key benefits of doing business in Minnesota Doing Business in Minnesota, a Rosenbauer PerspectiveBusiness climate. 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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience HOOVER – Despite taking a tough tournament-opening loss to Curry the Oak Mountain Eagles rallied for three-straight wins to close the Hoover Classic Oak Mountain defeated the Dothan Wolves 7-1 Ardmore Tigers 8-3 and Faith Academy Rams 6-4 on April 18 and 19 at the Hoover Met Complex The wins helped the Eagles continue their torrid run of form Oak Mountain won six of its final seven games of the regular season Sumiton Christian 7-3 and Chilton County 12-1 for three wins in four days ahead of the Hoover Classic While Oak Mountain’s three-game win streak got snapped by an 8-0 loss to Curry the Eagles bounced back with a big win over Dothan in the final game of the opening day of the tournament After the Eagles came up empty in a two-on spot in the top of the second they rallied when faced with two outs in the top of the third A walk followed by a Bella Williams bunt single set up Sheri Andrews to steal home for the 1-0 lead Brooke Monosky followed that up with an RBI single to double the lead to 2-0 ahead of the middle of the inning She led the offense by going 2-for-3 including her RBI single The Wolves cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the third off a pair of quick singles to start the frame the latter of which scored a runner from second following a stolen base Oak Mountain locked down on defense from there and didn’t allow a single run the rest of the way After an Ella Carrillo walk and Sophia Williams single to start the fourth Addison Green cleared the bags with a two-run double for the 4-1 lead Rylie Redden kept the momentum going with a single and a stolen base the same one that scored Green from second Bella Williams then brought Redden home off a sacrifice bunt to make it a 6-1 game and Anna DuBose finished off the scoring with a sacrifice fly as the Eagles won 7-1 Kelsey Crain took the win with four innings of one-run ball working around six hits and two walks while earning three strikeouts Marian Cummings then came in to seal the deal with two perfect innings and three strikeouts Oak Mountain wasted no time loading up the bases on the first three batters of the game and struck first with a run off a Monosky ground out Cummings then walked to force a pitching change and set up a pair of run-scoring hits Carrillo came up with the first of the two and Sophia Williams followed it up with an RBI single to take the lead to 3-0 The Tigers got on the board with a two-out RBI single in the bottom half of the inning but Oak Mountain earned the third out shortly after that The Eagles loaded up the bases once again in the top of the second this time off two walks and an Andrew single DuBose plated two of those runners with an RBI single on the very first pitch she saw Cummings came in and got a sacrifice fly to put the lead at 6-1 Ardmore cut the deficit to 6-2 in the bottom of the inning after getting an RBI ground out with two on and one out and it got a third run in the bottom of the third off an error DuBose restored the four-run lead with an RBI single in the top of the fourth as she scored Bella Williams from second Oak Mountain got another pair of runners in scoring position off an Andi Zannis double and Andrews walk in the top of the fifth and Zannis stole home ahead of the end of the inning to finish off the 8-3 win Andrews was 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs Bella Williams finished 2-for-2 with a walk and three runs and DuBose went 2-for-3 with three RBI In the final game of the tournament against Faith neither team broke through until the top of the fourth when the Eagles used a pair of singles from Green and Monosky to set up a Cummings RBI double for the 1-0 lead That sparked a rally as Carrillo got another run home with a sacrifice fly before Sophia Williams made the lead 3-0 with a first-pitch RBI single Redden singled to set up an Andrews RBI double for the 4-0 advantage Oak Mountain went back to work in the top of the fifth with a run off a passed ball and another off an error Faith loaded up the bases in the bottom of the fifth with a ground ball to short a walk and a single to threaten the lead with one out The Rams then got an RBI double ahead of an RBI ground out and they finished the sequence with their second RBI double of the inning to cut the deficit to 6-4 Oak Mountain worked a ground out on the ensuing at-bat to finish off the two-run victory Cummings took the win with three shutout innings working around three hits and four walks to keep her ledger clean Monosky went 2-for-3 with a run while Carillo earned two RBI Oak Mountain finished the regular season 23-15 and will face the Hoover Buccaneers in the first round of the Class 7A Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC) has announced its plans to release first quarter 2025 earnings before market opening on Wednesday followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m The company will host both a conference call and webcast presentation accessible via www.ardmoreshipping.com or by phone Ardmore operates a fleet of MR product and chemical tankers (25,000 to 50,000 deadweight tonnes) providing seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide The company's strategy focuses on developing a modern high-quality fleet while maintaining cost advantages and building key commercial relationships Ardmore has implemented an Energy Transition Plan focusing on transition technologies Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC) ha annunciato l'intenzione di pubblicare i risultati del primo trimestre 2025 prima dell'apertura dei mercati seguiti da una conference call alle 10:00 ora della costa orientale degli Stati Uniti L'azienda organizzerà sia una conference call che una presentazione in webcast accessibili tramite www.ardmoreshipping.com o telefonicamente Ardmore gestisce una flotta di petroliere di prodotto e chimiche di classe MR (da 25.000 a 50.000 tonnellate di portata lorda) offrendo trasporto marittimo di prodotti petroliferi e chimici a livello globale La strategia della società si concentra sullo sviluppo di una flotta moderna e di alta qualità mantenendo vantaggi nei costi e consolidando importanti relazioni commerciali Ardmore ha implementato un Piano di Transizione Energetica focalizzato su tecnologie di transizione progetti e carichi sostenibili non fossili Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC) ha anunciado sus planes para publicar los resultados del primer trimestre de 2025 antes de la apertura del mercado el miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025 seguido de una llamada conferencia a las 10:00 a.m La compañía organizará tanto una llamada conferencia como una presentación web accesibles a través de www.ardmoreshipping.com o por teléfono Ardmore opera una flota de petroleros de productos y químicos MR (de 25,000 a 50,000 toneladas de peso muerto) proporcionando transporte marítimo de productos petrolíferos y químicos a nivel mundial La estrategia de la empresa se centra en desarrollar una flota moderna y de alta calidad manteniendo ventajas en costos y fortaleciendo relaciones comerciales clave Ardmore ha implementado un Plan de Transición Energética enfocado en tecnologías de transición Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC)는 2025년 5월 7일 수요일 시장 개장 전에 2025년 1분기 실적을 발표할 계획이며 회사는 www.ardmoreshipping.com 또는 전화로 접속 가능한 컨퍼런스 콜과 웹캐스트 프레젠테이션을 개최합니다 Ardmore는 MR급 제품 및 화학 유조선(25,000~50,000 DWT) 함대를 운영하며 전 세계 석유 제품 및 화학 물질의 해상 운송을 제공합니다 회사의 전략은 비용 우위를 유지하면서 현대적이고 고품질의 함대를 개발하고 주요 상업적 관계를 구축하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다 프로젝트 및 지속 가능한 비화석 연료 화물에 중점을 둔 에너지 전환 계획을 시행했습니다 Ardmore Shipping (NYSE : ASC) a annoncé son intention de publier les résultats du premier trimestre 2025 avant l'ouverture des marchés le mercredi 7 mai 2025 suivis d'une conférence téléphonique à 10h00 La société organisera à la fois une conférence téléphonique et une présentation en webcast accessibles via www.ardmoreshipping.com ou par téléphone Ardmore exploite une flotte de pétroliers de produits et chimiques de type MR (de 25 000 à 50 000 tonnes de port en lourd) assurant le transport maritime mondial de produits pétroliers et chimiques La stratégie de l'entreprise vise à développer une flotte moderne et de haute qualité tout en conservant des avantages en termes de coûts et en renforçant des relations commerciales clés Ardmore a mis en place un Plan de Transition Énergétique axé sur les technologies de transition les projets et les cargaisons durables non fossiles Ardmore Shipping (NYSE: ASC) hat angekündigt die Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 vor Börsenöffnung am Mittwoch gefolgt von einer Telefonkonferenz um 10:00 Uhr Eastern Time Das Unternehmen wird sowohl eine Telefonkonferenz als auch eine Webcast-Präsentation anbieten die über www.ardmoreshipping.com oder telefonisch zugänglich sind Ardmore betreibt eine Flotte von MR-Produkt- und Chemietankern (25.000 bis 50.000 Tragfähigkeit) die den weltweiten Seehandel mit Erdölprodukten und Chemikalien ermöglichen Die Unternehmensstrategie konzentriert sich auf den Aufbau einer modernen hochwertigen Flotte bei gleichzeitiger Kostenführerschaft und dem Aufbau wichtiger Geschäftsbeziehungen Darüber hinaus hat Ardmore einen Energieübergangsplan implementiert 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) ("Ardmore" or the "Company") today announced that the Company plans to announce its first quarter earnings before the market opens Wednesday 2025 and will host a conference call later in the day at 10:00 a.m The conference call and slide presentation will also be broadcast live over the Internet If you are unable to participate at this time, an audio replay of the call will be available through May 14 at 888-660-6345 or 646-517-4150. Enter the passcode 70822 to access the audio replay. The webcast will also be archived on the Company's website: www.ardmoreshipping.com Ardmore owns and operates a fleet of MR product and chemical tankers ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 deadweight tonnes seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide to oil majors Ardmore's core strategy is to continue to develop a modern high-quality fleet of product and chemical tankers build key long-term commercial relationships and maintain its cost advantage in assets while creating synergies and economies of scale as the company grows Ardmore provides its services to customers through voyage charters and time charters and enjoys close working relationships with key commercial and technical management partners Ardmore's Energy Transition Plan ("ETP") focusses on three key areas: transition technologies The ETP is an extension of Ardmore's strategy building on its core strengths of tanker chartering technical and operational fuel efficiency improvements Mr. Leon BermanIGB Group45 Broadway, Suite 1150New York, NY 10006Tel: 212-477-8438Fax: 212-477-8636Email: lberman@igbir.com Mr. Bryan DegnanIGB GroupTel: 646-673-9701Email: bdegnan@igbir.com View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ardmore-shipping-announces-first-quarter-2025-conference-call-and-webcast-302436390.html Already have an account? Login 6 May 2025 2:17:33 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardIs Ardmore the Fishtown of the Main Line?It might not have a James Beard winner but Ardmore is brimming with interesting restaurants A friend and I set out on foot to eat and drink our way through a happening neighborhood the other day We downed black and tans over fish tacos in an old-school Irish pub We sampled tart cherry saison in a brewpub screening cartoon clips; warmed up with a hot toddy and a cream-capped Duke of Suffolk cocktail at a coffee shop-meets-bottle shop; and noshed on grilled flatbread slathered with mustardy Welsh rarebit then hopped two doors down to a cozy new Japanese lounge serving hand rolls we might have made our way to a whiskey distillery’s craft cocktail bar or a nonalcoholic bottle shop with a sprawling selection » READ MORE: The essential places to eat and drink in Ardmore “I can see the similarities,” said Michael Haggerty With so many businesses clustered within a totally walkable radius in Ardmore “you can park your car and get three different experiences,” he said Over the last nine years, Martin has acquired seven properties along Lancaster Avenue, including Ardmore Music Hall. He’s excited about the upgrades underway to Ardmore’s train station “We’re going to have a completely ADA-compliant train station hub that goes to New York and downtown Philly I‘m hoping that when it reopens in the next six months that’s when [Ardmore’s] really gonna thrive,” he said “I feel like I every other week I hear new developers saying I want to put in a giant grocery store with seven-story apartment above it,’” Haggerty said The residential real estate market is also red-hot You have to be ready to go,” said Main Line Realtor Erica Deuschle “You have this mix of hipsters and people that want to move into Ardmore to have the walkability to public transit and I think that’s what people love about it.” “The people that we draw in at Ripplewood is absolutely every demographic you can think of .. where the staff know the regulars by order All that texture makes Ardmore fun to explore Let’s hope Lancaster Avenue can maintain its relative affordability and edge and that it can stem the tide of chains and franchises but this Reading Terminal-style hall in the Suburban Square vicinity has a fishmonger Erica Deuschle endorses the Caesar salad at this standard-issue neighborhood pizza place as “the best around.” Purists will be happy to know that it includes anchovies 📍10 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-649-7320, 🌐 ardmorepizza.net Mandoo dumplings, Korean fried chicken wings, seafood pancake, LA galbi ribs, and kimchi jjigae — this Lancaster Avenue BYOB has the works. If you want Korean food with a full liquor license, head to Songsan Korean BBQ on Rittenhouse Place 📍31 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 484-844-7827, 🌐 order.bambamkitchen.com Brace for temptation at this Italian institution 📍2616 E. County Line Rd., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-649-4046, 🌐 carlinosmarket.com Bluebird Distilling’s ingenious marriage of caffeine and booze is set in a cozy, exposed-brick cafe. In keeping with its grain-to-glass mentality, the Phoenixville distillery roasts its own coffee 📍 21 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 🌐charandstave.com 📍30 Parking Plaza, Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 484-412-8178, 🌐dandanrestaurant.com Expect one of the area’s finest croissants and elaborate cake slices from this bakery/cafe owned by two French brothers including a former Le Bec-Fin executive pastry chef 📍 9 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-649-7001, 🌐 delicechocolat.com 📍7 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-589-0500, 🌐 depaulstable.com There’s good reason there are a lot of locations of this Conshohocken-born indie chain: You can count on them to serve up very good Mexican food 📍 51 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-567-0120, 🌐 ellimontaquerias.com For this intimate cocktail lounge, owner Peter Martin took inspiration from New York’s KazuNori and the SG Club in Tokyo There’s an impressive selection of Japanese spirits 📍 35 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-952-0631, 🌐 instagram.com/izzys_ardmore There’s nothing fancy about this bustling backstreet deli Prices are beyond reasonable and the service is swift 📍2 E. Athens Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-896-8995, 🌐 jeanniesdeli.org 📍44 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 484-414-4917, 🌐 lentilco.com especially with one-off flavors like key lime 📍 28 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 🌐 luandaugs.com Visiting this Ardmore staple is like taking a mini trip to Japan. Don’t miss the lunch (and early dinner) counter; LaBan’s pick here is Maido’s okonomiyaki 📍5 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 484-417-6745, 🌐 maidoardmore.com Claiming to be the oldest Irish pub on the Main Line McCloskey’s stays current with craft beer selections and food specials (think grouper tacos) 📍17 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-642-9280, 🌐 mccloskeystavern.com and patacon plantain sandwiches here on Friday and Saturday nights — an excellent perk 📍 49 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 215-282-9696, 🌐 manatawnystillworks.com/ardmore This gastropub made a big splash when it first opened introducing Ardmore to Caesar-filled croutons and a burger that can lure LaBan to the Main Line it continues to deliver creative food and cocktails that make it a must-visit 📍29 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 610-486-7477, 🌐 ripplewoodbar.com It’s not clear whether there’s still a “dude-bro culture” at Ardmore’s James Beard-nominated brewery but the beers are unquestionably still very good Go to Fermentaria for a bigger menu and room to spread out or head to the original Brew Cafe for a cozier brewpub feel 📍 Fermentaria: 35 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞484-413-2983; 🌐 tiredhands.com Deuschle gives high marks to this family-owned Italian spot which serves lunch and dinner six days a week You’ll find tried-and-true favorites like burrata 📍 53 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞 484-414-4997, 🌐 villaartigiano.com This Lancaster Avenue shop deals exclusively in products made in the U.S. Trench coats may have been the store owners’ starting point but they’ve branched out to all kinds of apparel 📍 15 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞484-413-2170, 🌐 americantrench.com It should come as no surprise that members of the Junior League have some really nice hand-me-downs Need a fur coat or a dress to wear to your daughter’s wedding 📍 25 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-896-8828, 🌐 jlphiladelphia.org/thrift-shop A mom and her twin daughters opened up this indie bookstore last year and it became a community hub soon after, hosting various author talks and genre-focused book clubs (horror 📍 8 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-818-2494, 🌐 maveybooks.com This fixture on Lancaster Avenue bills itself as “part gift store part mini-museum.” Owner Sherry Tillman curates a selection of funky jewelry 📍15 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-642-4040, 🌐 past-present-future.net 📍 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-649-2909, 🌐 puccimanuli.com Another Japanese gem on Ardmore’s main drag, this elegant lifestyle store does most of its business online, but its showroom is a treat to visit. A pair of art-school grads launched the store downtown in 2009 before moving it closer to home post-pandemic All the better to browse its gorgeous serving ware 📍19 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞215-609-4972, 🌐 rikumo.com Every old Philly suburb should have a lighting store this nice Wander through the showrooms and admire the sconces 📍14 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-649-2609, 🌐 rittenhouseelectric.com 📍Anderson and Coulter Avenues, Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-896-7560, 🌐 suburbansquare.com Ripplewood GM Michael Haggerty swears by this full-service flower shop “His stuff is exceptional,” he said of owner Wally Happenstall III Order an arrangement or pop in to see what they have ready to go 📍41 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞610-642-8140, 🌐 trilliumflowers.com Even tipplers can get into nonalcoholic drinks of the caliber that Wallace Dry Goods carries. There’s a wide variety of makers of NA wine, beer, and spirits, including some harder-to-find brands like Leitz’s Eins Zwei Zero and Best Day Brewing 📍1 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. 19003, 📞484-413-2003, 🌐 wallacedrygoods.com Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardA new Ethiopian spot plus other essential eats in Ardmore | Inquirer Lower MerionAnd Hi, Lower Merion If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here You can now add an Ethiopian spot to your dining options in Ardmore Eshkol Ethiopian Cuisine opened last week at 36 E. Lancaster Ave. a revamp of the longtime Thai restaurant Siamese Princess It’s believed to be the first Ethiopian restaurant on the Main Line the home cook behind the 32-seat storefront across from Ardmore Music Hall and next door to Jack McShea’s Pub has fulfilled her longtime dream of opening a restaurant now that her youngest son is a senior in high school according to food and dining reporter Michael Klein and serves up traditional Ethiopian dishes like doro wot (chicken stew with egg) You can read all about Eshkol Ethiopian Cuisine here 😋 If you’re looking for even more options in Ardmore, check out food and dining reporter Jenn Ladd’s roundup of the essential places to eat and drink there A home in Bryn Mawr, designed in 1900 by Philadelphia architect William Lightfoot Price, is sparking a debate over property rights, historic preservation, and the character of Lower Merion Township. The question at the center of the debate: Who gets to choose when buildings should be protected? U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a Haverford College alum and the school’s largest donor, is privately not a fan of President Donald Trump’s tariffs strategy, according to a CNN report. Read our takeaways Among Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, only Montgomery County’s measles vaccination rate for kindergartners remained above the 95% “community immunity” threshold by the beginning the 2023-24 school year Measles immunization rates in Philadelphia and its collar counties have been declining since the COVID-19 pandemic Local anti-hunger programs are seeing a rise in food insecurity as economic pressures impact the region. In 2023, visits to Montgomery County food pantries rose 60%, according to MontCo Anti-Hunger Network data, with some of the highest demand coming from the Main Line “They’re seeing people who have never been to a food pantry,” said Shannon Isaacs Pennsylvania isn’t building enough housing, and that’s hiking prices for both homebuyers and renters the share of cost-burdened renters (anyone spending more than 30% of their income on rent) rose by about 6% from 2017 to 2023 Welcome, pothole repair season. PennDot is working to patch up pavement on more than 65 state highways this week, including along Bryn Mawr Avenue June Koch, of Ardmore, a former professor of English literature at Bryn Mawr College and Widener University who was also an assistant secretary at the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s died earlier this month of Lewy body dementia at her home A recent lawsuit alleges that the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has effectively halted discrimination investigations due to federal cutbacks and layoffs and local parents like Lower Merion dad Eric Lowry are lamenting a safety net that’s “pretty well gone.” Lowry has previously filed complaints alleging that Lower Merion discriminated against his daughter based on her disability Goodness Bowls, serving up healthy options like acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and wraps, is now open in Narberth Looking for your new favorite restaurant? Take our quiz and get some recommendations from The 76 our annual list of the most vital restaurants in the Philly area you can choose whether to stick to the suburbs If you’re craving burgers, consider Cornerstone Bistro in Wayne. It just made our list of the 18 most supremely satisfying burgers in Philly Have you seen an interesting listing in or around Lower Merion? Share it with us in an email to lowermerion@inquirer.com Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardIs Ardmore basically Fishtown | Inquirer Lower MerionWelcome to the first edition of our weekly newsletter Welcome to the first edition of our weekly newsletter rounding up what’s happening in your community from restaurant openings and things to do to the latest news out of your local government and school district Ardmore has a “gritty side” with “more variety” that makes it stand apart from other parts of Lower Merion you name it,” said Main Line realtor Erica Deuschle Dive into a guide on Ardmore’s highlights here The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon decide whether Lower Merion has the authority to limit where guns are sold and the ruling could have implications for the power of local governments across Pennsylvania Lower Merion’s notorious 2010 “WebcamGate” scandal is coming to a TV near you this spring Mark Wahlberg is executive producing “Spy High,” which follows Harriton High student Blake Robbins after he was accused of selling drugs based on a photo secretly captured by a school-issued laptop Did you catch it? Bucks County’s Sabrina Carpenter gave us a shoutout while accepting her Grammy for best pop vocal album on Sunday, thanking her mom “for driving me to every voice lesson in Bala Cynwyd.” William A. Graham IV, of Gladwyne, award-winning businessman, philanthropist, and former co-owner of The Inquirer, has died of complications from pneumonia at Bryn Mawr Hospital at the age of 83 Bob Hart, the longtime township manager in East Norriton, will be Montgomery County’s new controller Some schools in our area are giving kids and teachers a delayed opening the Monday after the Super Bowl, but Lower Merion isn’t one of them. As Lower Merion parents press for inclusive playgrounds at its six elementary schools, officials say renovations could carry a “hefty cost.” Amid President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from K-12 schools over DEI and gender policies, counsel for the LMSD says the school’s “current policies are not inconsistent with the recent executive order.” Date night on the brain? Bryn Mawr’s newest Italian spot, Carina Sorella, has been highlighted in our recent roundup of seven great Italian restaurants in the Philly suburbs John Henry’s Pub of Ardmore is closing, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page: “Jim and Kathy will be retiring from the bar/restaurant business after 39 years We would like to thank our customers who supported all of our family businesses on Cricket Ave since 1976!” 🛍️ Thrift: John Romani, the owner of Sales by Helen, shares the best secondhand shops on the Main Line. Looking to get away? This $1,150,000 home, designed by architect Robert McElroy, features four bedrooms, four bathrooms (two full, two half) and sits nestled among trees beside Mill Creek Have you seen an interesting listing in or around Lower Merion? Share it with us in an email to lowermerion@inquirer.com Median listing price: $925,400 (up $55,400 from November) 📈 Median sold price: $759,000 (down $10,500 from November) 📉 Median days on the market: 70 (up 19 days from November) 📈 This Lower Merion market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for December from realtor.com. See something we’re missing? Want to alert us about a community event? Take our survey or reach out to us at lowermerion@inquirer.com 6 May 2025 2:18:05 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 2:18:13 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardWhat to know about trying Wonder the chain of food halls coming to Philly and the Main LineThe chain of food halls from dotcom-billionaire Marc Lore opened its second of 10 Philadelphia locations in Ardmore at 17 W Ardmore residents can now get barbecue from Texas and cheesesteaks from Atlanta in just one kitchen thanks to Wonder a rapidly expanding food hall chain that opened its second Philly-area location on Thursday “Philadelphia has an incredible dining scene,” said Shlossman “We’re not coming in and saying we’re dropping the best 20 restaurants in the neighborhood but we do hope to be part of that conversation.” and probably isn’t what everyone wanted in the first place “When you’re ordering [takeout] from one place with a family of four or a group of friends you’re almost never going to land on the exact spot that everyone wants,” Shlossman said customers can mix-and-match items from different brands on a single order Though Wonder has 27 “restaurants” in its portfolio each brick-and-mortar only operates around 20 The mix is determined by a location’s size and neighborhood The Ardmore Wonder only has 10 dine-in seats across four tables shoved to one side of the 3,000-square-foot storefront When The Inquirer visited during lunchtime on Thursday The space felt like a cross between a Sweetgreen and a standard fast-food joint with deep green accent walls and sparse decorations but not a first date or a group meal after a show at the Ardmore Music Hall timed from when an Inquirer reporter placed her order at the kiosk until she received it That’s on par with Wonder’s promise of getting food to customers in under 30 minutes Wonder likes to keep its delivery areas small: just six minutes in urban locations and 12 minutes for suburban ones Prices vary across each restaurant concept The cheapest item in the repertoire is a crispy chicken sandwich with pickles and garlic aioli from Samuelsson’s Streetbird for $6.95 It costs the same as almost every main course from Bellies Wonder’s designated kids menu of finger foods The most-expensive items on the Wonder roster are from Bobby Flay Steaks which trades off the concept that people want to eat a multicourse steakhouse dinner while a rib-eye or New York strip cost a dollar more Think of Wonder like going to a diner: When there’s a lot on the menu The standout at the Ardmore Wonder is Di Fara Pizza, a long-standing Brooklyn pizza shop beloved by Anthony Bourdain that makes no-nonsense pies and doesn’t collapse under the weight of the toppings and it felt odd to pay that much money for something that’s served in plastic containers with a random bay leaf garnish Much of the rest varies from serviceable to so-so: The salad bowls from Royal Greens make for quick while Samuelsson’s Streetbird chicken sandwich was dry and cold like something from a fast-food restaurant » READ MORE: Is Ardmore the Fishtown of the Main Line? there’s the Ardmore Farmers Market inside Suburban Square which includes stalls from local grocers and food vendors The area’s soon-to-be 10 Wonder locations are: 📍 Cherry Hill: Market Place at Garden State Park The King of Prussia location opened in March Shlossman said the Northeast Philly and Fishtown locations will open later in April and May respectively but could not give exact dates 6 May 2025 2:18:18 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 2:18:19 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 6 May 2025 2:18:28 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Tuesday morning, the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the opening of Texoma Ready Mix’s new branch the ready mix concrete supplier opened a new location on South Commerce in Ardmore The business expects to bring about 15 new jobs to the area but need a few more and hopefully grow to need more than that” said Derek Proctor