Over the last six years, we have had the privilege of introducing our Newtown Square neighbors to many friendly faces in our community and we are excited to do the same for our Newtown Edgmont neighbors. The families and individuals you have read about all share the same love for Newtown Square and Edgmont, but each has their own unique story about where they came from, why they live here, how they are making a difference in the community and how they spend quality time together.
Some families travel the globe, while others love the Jersey shore. We have featured residents who are making a difference in the world and those who are volunteering their time to support our local youth programs. And for those of us who grew up here, it’s a treat to learn about families who choose to move to Newtown Square because they have heard it’s a great place to live!
It’s always fun to scroll through our library of issues at NewtownSquareMag.com and TheNEMag.com to learn about who we have highlighted through the years. You’ll see a community of friends and neighbors from different backgrounds, religions and ethnicities who all love to call Newtown Square and Edgmont their home.
There are often times along the way when we are asked how we find and select our Resident Feature and Community Feature stories. That’s a question that doesn’t have a standard answer because each feature is unique. What we can tell you is that many times, the recommendations come from you, our valued readers of Newtown Square and Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors.
What is involved in being featured on the cover of our magazine?
Great question! The process from start to finish is pretty simple. Being a monthly publication, we work under tight deadlines, so once a family, individual or organization is chosen, they are contacted by our Content Coordinator who sends an email with preliminary interview questions. Next, our Contributing Photographer calls to set up a complimentary photo shoot at a mutually agreed upon location. With the photoshoot appointment set, the Content Coordinator then begins to write the story and often follows up with a phone call or in-person meeting to gather more details. A draft of the article is written and reviewed by the featured family. After a round or two of edits, the article is ready to go and is submitted to our Designer. That’s it! It’s simple and easy, and most of all, it’s a fun and memorable experience!
In November 2018, we featured The Avellino Family: Scott, Mimi, Scott Jr., Maggie and Sarah. This family’s feature article made clear that home is where love is, and seven years later, they still hold tight to the community they know and love.
If you know the Avellinos, you know that love and laughter go hand in hand. “We really didn’t tell anyone about being interviewed for the magazine beforehand, so we got lots of calls from family and friends who were surprised when they saw us on the cover,” recalled Mimi. The Avellinos also love to be surprised to see who makes the cover each month.
For The Thiruselvam family, being featured in our February 2021 issue was fun. Gira, David and the kids were excited to see their story in print. “We thought we were boring,” Gira laughed, “until we read the article that proved our lives are a lot more interesting than we had considered.” Gira said they really enjoy reading the magazine each month. “We are friends with a few of the families who have been on the cover, but we love getting to know more about other families in our wonderful community,” she said.
We want you to keep those referrals coming! Who would you love to see on the cover of your hometown magazine? Do you have friends and neighbors who are making a difference in our community? People who work here, live here and make Newtown Square, Willistown and Edgmont a better place? Perhaps you know of a family or an individual who has a great story to tell about their journey or their plans for the future. Whatever it may be, we want to hear from you!
If you’d like to nominate a family, individual or non-profit organization, please email me at STurnerHilliard@BestVersionMedia.com.