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What's up Malvern! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Malvern’s Duffy’s Cut linked to this Philly cemetery?
  • What leadership gaps did a Malvern-based group just expose in insurance?

Also on today's calendar: Releasing Emotional Trauma: A Fascial Manipulation Technique.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Windy; a bit of morning rain, with a high of 54 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, temps: high: 32, low: 24.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Visiting Laurel Hill Cemetery in the dead of winter (dailylocal.com) — A winter visit to Laurel Hill Cemetery highlights its role as both a historic burial ground and a lively cultural space, with tours, concerts, and recreation woven among ornate monuments. The piece notes that several Irish railroad workers killed at Duffy’s Cut in Malvern are buried there, tying local history to this Philadelphia landmark and inviting residents to explore its programs and trails year-round.
   

• New Report Exposes Leadership Gap for Black Talent Across Insurance Industry (mychesco.com) — Based in Malvern, the Black Insurance Industry Collective has released a major report showing that Black professionals remain starkly underrepresented in executive insurance roles, despite growing overall workforce diversity. The study outlines structural barriers and recommends concrete steps—like better data transparency, sponsorship, and equitable succession planning—to help insurers nationwide build leadership teams that better reflect their communities.
   

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  • All lanes on US 30 westbound between Compass Rd and E Mattson and Waterloo St are now open following a multi-vehicle crash.
    10:17PM on Dec 27: All lanes on US 30 westbound are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash between Compass Road and E Mattson and Waterloo Street,… (Nextdoor )
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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