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🌱 Patch AM: How is Malvern’s Vanguard reinventing itself after decades of rapid growth?
Spotted on the Malvern calendar: Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund "Heritage Day" 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Good day Malvern! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Malvern's Vanguard reinventing itself after decades of rapid growth?
- Malvern congregation remembers beloved Rabbi Michelle Pearlman's life and legacy.
Also on today's calendar: Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund "Heritage Day" 11:00AM - 4:00PM and 21 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A little rain; windy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 60, low: 57.
- Monday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• After 50 Years of Growth, CEO Salim Ramji Charts a New Course for Malvern's Vanguard (montco.today) — Vanguard, headquartered in Malvern, is rethinking its growth strategy as its once-relentless market-share gains in index funds level off. Under new CEO Salim Ramji, the firm is expanding into advice, cash accounts, private investments, and a major tech-focused acquisition, developments that matter to thousands of local employees and residents whose finances are tied to Vanguard's future.
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• Rabbi Michelle Pearlman of Beth Chaim Reform Congregation, dies at 56 (dailylocal.com) — Malvern's Beth Chaim Reform Congregation is mourning longtime Rabbi Michelle Pearlman, who died September 20 after a long illness. The obituary highlights her 13 years of leadership in Malvern, her joyful, family-friendly approach to worship, and the deep connections she built with congregants. Friends and members share memories, and donations in her honor can be made to Beth Chaim and a cancer foundation.
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📸 Around Malvern
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Malvern
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★ Featured events ★
- Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund "Heritage Day" 11:00AM - 4:00PM →
Paoli Memorial Grounds - adjacent to Paoli Battlefield, Monument & Wayne Ave, Malvern,
9:00 am - Ways to Go: Malvern Farmers Market - Transportation Pop-Up →
Burke Park, S. Warren Avenue & Roberts Lane, Malvern, PA, 19355,
9:00 am - Heritage Day - Has been Cancelled!! →
Paoli Battlefield Historical Park, Wayne Ave, Malvern
11:00 am - Alianzas & People's Light 16th Annual Cultural Diversity Festival →
Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave, Phoenixville
1:00 pm - Berwyn Is Rockin: FREE Live Music & Mike D's Farewell at Midtown Social →
Midtown Social, 660 Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312,
3:00 pm - Used Musical Instrument Donation Rally →
Valley Creek Park, Malvern
11:00 am - Art Show 2026 →
Daylesford Abbey, 220 S Valley Rd, Paoli
9:00 am - 2nd Annual J-Fest →
Knickerbocker Driving Range, 248 W Liberty Blvd, Malvern
2:00 pm - Yacht Rock Concert @ The Grove →
Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!, 30 Liberty Blvd, Malvern
5:00 pm - Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7 →
303 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne
10:00 am - Autumn Under the Glass - A Greenhouse Fall Festival →
224 Nantmeal Rd, Glenmoore
5:00 pm - Growing Together with Amigos →
Longwood Gardens, 419 Conservatory Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348,
5:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Entrance-Scholarship Exam for Current 8th Graders →
Villa Maria Academy High School, 370 Central Ave, Malvern
8:30 am - Movie Night Under The Stars, Featuring Sarah's Oil →
Samuel & M. Elizabeth Burke Community Park, Roberts Rd, Malvern
7:30 pm - Orientation- Clinical Massage →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
9:00 am - CPR/First Aid- Open to the Public- Day Class →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
12:00 pm - Orientation- Clinical Massage Therapy Program →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
5:00 pm - CPR / First Aid - Open to the Public- NIGHT CLASS →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
7:00 pm - Technique Thursday: Introduction to Orthopedic Massage →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
9:00 am - Still Creating: UArts Live Performance Showcase →
The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 Swedesford Rd, Malvern
7:00 pm - A Passion for Fashion →
The Desmond Hotel Malvern, One Liberty Blvd, Malvern
11:00 am - Calla's Kitty Kingdom Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting →
Maddie's Castle, 178 Bridge St, Phoenixville
5:30 pm - Unlocking the Shoulder: The Power of Touch for Stress and Emotional Trauma →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
9:00 am - Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 →
On Point Farm, 6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Ok Malvern! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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