Main Line Health ups malpractice reserves | Inquirer Radnor
Plus, Villanova has 12 interns working in and around the Vatican.
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What should have been a “banner” fiscal year for Main Line Health has ended in a loss. Here’s why. Also this week, Villanova University has 12 interns working in and around the Vatican, underscoring the school’s ongoing connection to the Catholic center. Plus, a King of Prussia sinkhole remediation project wraps up.
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Radnor-based Main Line Health would have had a “banner year” had it not been for the system increasing its reserves for potential medical malpractice claims, CEO Ed Jimenez told The Inquirer.
Main Line Health upped its reserves by $134 million, as a Pennsylvania special rule requiring healthcare malpractice cases be filed in the same county where the injury occurred comes to an end.
The Inquirer’s Harold Brubaker explains what that means for Main Line Health.
💡 Community news
The Rev. Peter M. Donohue’s visit to Rome last week underscores the growing connection between Villanova University and the Vatican. But the school’s president — who presented Villanova’s inaugural sustainability medal after the Holy Father underwent lung surgery — isn’t the only Villanovan there. Twelve university students are interning this semester in and around the Vatican.
Back at home, several Augustinian priests who work at Villanova and have been friends with Pope Leo share what their relationship is like.
Delaware County nurse Monica Ryadi faced her first Immigration and Customs Enforcement check-in last week after being detained on her way to Disneyland in September. Ryadi — who is in the country legally after fleeing religious persecution in Indonesia with her parents two decades ago — is being tracked by ankle monitor.
Delaware County recently launched an online directory where families can access doula services. The Delco Doula Collaborative has also trained 30 county residents to become doulas. The Inquirer’s Sarah Gantz delves into the program and how it’s providing support for families.
Attention commuters: SEPTA made changes to some of its Regional Rail schedules as of Sunday, so be sure to check times before heading out the door this week.
Tuesday is the last day to request a mail ballot for the November primary election. Check out The Inquirer’s guide to the midterms here.
🗺️ Other nearby news
The two-year repair project on a sinkhole in King of Prussia is nearing completion, but more are likely to crop up, thanks to the geology of the region. The Inquirer’s Anthony R. Wood looks at what measures PennDot is taking and why that area is regularly grappling with sinkholes.
Looking to go pumpkin picking this season? The Inquirer has rounded up 19 farms in the region, many of which also have hayrides, corn mazes, and apple cider doughnuts.
It may only be October, but Jingle & Co., a holiday shopping collaboration between eight local brands, has opened at 812 E. Lancaster Ave. in Berwyn.
🏫 Schools briefing
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade have an early dismissal tomorrow. Tomorrow is also Radnor’s homecoming game and ceremony.
🍽️ On our plate
Cooler weather have you craving a night in? Johnny’s Pizza, with locations in Wayne and Bryn Mawr, has made our list of best spots for takeout, based on The 76, or The Inquirer’s guide to the area’s most essential restaurants. But, be warned: Johnny’s does turn off online ordering when volume is high.
🎳 Things to do
🍎 Heirloom Apple Tasting: Sample heirloom apples, apple-based treats, and more at this annual event. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m. 💵 $5.04-$12.51 📍 Harriton House
🧟 Music Video Bingo: Test your horror movie knowledge during this bingo-trivia mashup. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 118 North
🇮🇹 Regional Italian Cuisine: This culinary class includes spaghetti, a roasted chicken dish, and tiramisu. ⏰ Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8:30 p.m. 💵 $85 for members, $100 for non-members 📍 Wayne Art Center
🏡 On the market
Spanning four levels, all served by an elevator, this Wayne carriage home has lots of living space. Its first floor has an office, an open-concept kitchen and living room, and a dining room. There are three bedrooms on the second floor, including a primary suite with a soaking tub and a walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry, and another bedroom on the third level. It also has a home theater and bar in the finished basement, where there’s additional living space. There’s an open house Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $1.695M | Size: 3,178 SF | Acreage: 0.31
Each week we feature an interesting local listing in or around the township. Have one we should consider? Email us at radnor@inquirer.com.
📈 Radnor market report
Median listing price: $962,500 (up $50,500 from August) 📈
Median sold price: $1,300,000 (up $100,000 from August) 📈
Median days on the market: 25 (down six days from August) 📉
This Radnor market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for September from realtor.com.
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