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Deep in Montgomery County lore is the July 17, 1856, Camp Hill Disaster, a tragic train collision that took 59 to 67 passengers, many of…

Over the weekend, Nike introduced a special edition sneaker honoring Kobe Bryant’s Philadelphia roots, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The sneaker was…

Salus University sponsored two recent events for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE).

The first was the SEPCHE Honors Conference on Mar. 23…

There’s been a lot of activity at Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown as volunteers from various organizations prepare for the “Women of Edgewood” living…

Holy Family University’s Department of Graduate and Adult Admissions invites area educators and those considering a career in education to an Evening with the…

Education in the United States wears many price tags, but one local high school is among those that will break the bank for learning, writes…

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to five organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic…

John Kepner, a board member at Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in North Jersey, where a chance friendship sparked a…

As the Phillies and the rest of Major League Baseball swing into action this afternoon, there’s no better time to tip our caps to…

In a world of jazz traditionally dominated by men, a Merion Station nonprofit is working on changing the narrative, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News…

Former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District Khalid N. Mumin, who was confirmed as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education earlier this year, credits his…

Daryl Hall, currently on a Midwest tour, had another interview opportunity to cite his Pottstown upbringing. Carol Nicksin captured his memories in Milwaukee Magazine.

Hall…

When her SCORE Bucks County mentor, Carl Rubin, told Ashleigh Hill, owner of The Barn Yard, that she was “one of the most passionate, organized…

Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 15-17

This weekend is officially the last hurrah of winter! It is time to put away…

Multiple school districts split the cost to tear down the century-old University of Pennsylvania research lab in Levittown, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks…

Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and…

When Will Starr, a teacher at Plymouth Meeting Friends, decided to write a math book, he started on an unusual journey that has culminated in…

In June 2020, speed cameras were installed near 10 intersections along Roosevelt Boulevard as part of a pilot program.

More than 3 years later, a…

Shifting the start of school to a later time in Lower Merion School District starting in the fall has caused some unexpected logistical challenges when…

Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also…

Grace McDonough, a basketball player for Lansdale Catholic, recently got a chance to experience what it is like to play in the Philadelphia Catholic League…

Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 8-10

This month is flying by and hard to believe it is time to plan family…

For Angela Abruzzese, owner of Latrice of Bryn Mawr, fashion is a cherished family tradition, writes Mark Zimmaro for the South Philly Review.

Summer fashions…

Brooke Fenchel, a Souderton senior, and basketball star, is following in the footsteps of her mother, Jess Lundgren Fenchel, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks…

Helping Hands Family, a provider of comprehensive autism services for children based in King of Prussia is now offering children with autism an alternative to…

A two-year apprenticeship program is offering Philadelphia high school graduates the chance to step into a full-time job and earn a free associate…

Recreation centers throughout Bucks County have already started hiring for summer positions while others have opened enrollments for their summer camp programs, writes Damon C…

St. Joe’s is hoping to sell the entirety of the former USciences campus, and as a result, a community-based committee tasked with brainstorming…

When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places…

Montgomery County native Lizzy McAlpine, who catapulted to mainstream fame last year with the viral success of her song “ceilings,” has announced her third studio…

A company based in Conshohocken has created a new platform that provides tools to help people with substance use disorders live a healthier lifestyle, writes…

Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living a glitzier life as the…

Elaine Johnson believes in prioritizing herself and her health and motivating others to do the same to achieve fulfillment in all aspects of their lives…

After a trade and subsequent contract buyout, Kyle Lowry will soon embark on a homecoming as he intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, writes…

Update: Due to inclement weather, the opening reception is postponed to next Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 PM.

Montgomery County Community College will…

In the latest example of their endeavors to influence girls in sports, the Philadelphia Eagles will be expanding their Girls Flag Football League from 52…

When sisters and entrepreneurs Dr. Kala and Dr. Maya Johnstone started FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, little did they know that they would be getting…

“Lyla in the Loop,” a new PBS cartoon has a theme song performed using the voices of Philadelphia second graders, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW…

Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad…

Through its Temple Promise program, Temple University is helping make tuition free for eligible first-year, full-time Philadelphia students from low-income families, writes…

Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett for The Patch.

Da…

Philadelphia journalist Benjamin Herold interviews 5 suburban families on life in U.S. suburbs in his new book “Disillusioned,” writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.

The…

In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC…

Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but fewer residents overall, writes Meir…

Food workshops are a fun way to expand not only your cooking and baking skills but also your culinary tastes, writes Emily Kovach for PA…

Several Philadelphia area football recruits have been choosing to enroll in college early. It is a growing trend that may not be the right choice…

Dr. Daisy Century will present an Egyptian queen at Neumann Univesity as she brings Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut to life in a historical impersonation on Thursday…

Former General Manager at My Loup Neil Ross recently took a leap and started a new career as an account manager at The Wine Merchant…

MacKenna Atkinson, a freshman at Souderton Area High School, has had a passion for wrestling since she was 5, and that love for the sport…

Sophomore Ethan Johnston, a Queens native, is the latest New York City basketball star who joined The Hill School in Pottstown and is ready to…

Montgomery County Community College and members of the Pottstown Area Artists Guild are hosting an annual members-only Winter Show at the college’s North…

Saint Joseph’s University recently closed its merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and is looking forward to future growth across its campuses, writes…

In December, Elaine Estes competed in the 40th California International Marathon and finished in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 8 seconds.

With that time, she…

Upper Darby’ actress and comedian Tina Fey has co-created and will star in a Netflix comedy series based on the 1981 film “The Four…

While the journey from Cambodia to America was never easy, Daniel Sophara Peou, a 1997 graduate of Eastern University, has allowed his story to shape…

Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…

During the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who grew up in Mount Airy, took home the award…

Hobart’s Run extends enthusiastic thanks to California-based film producer Grady Craig, originally of Chester Springs, and the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville for hosting…

Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she…

Having the right number of resources to provide the best education possible is important for schools across the country, including Pennsylvania.

Here in Montgomery County…

 From 1965 through 1967, 12 young men ventured out of South Philadelphia each day. They rode a trolley, then they descended into the subway, and…

Actress Erika Alexander may be best known for her role as Maxine Shaw in the 1990s hit show Living Single, but she is also the…

The Main Line area is home to many high-ranking colleges and universities that have much to offer interested students, writes the staff at Main…

In a world of ever-present distractions, it’s easy to overlook the creeping signs of anxiety, depression, or frustration.

Often the go-to remedies…

Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six.  

Cooper, who is…

Bernard M. Hillman, a retired decorated Navy lieutenant commander and longtime facility manager, passed away on Saturday, December 2 at his home in Narberth, writes…

When Jason Campbell was head boys’ basketball coach at Central Bucks South, he never had the chance to attend his son Colson’s games at…

Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will…

Girls Basketball Roundup – December 14, 2023

While there’s always a risk of scratched furniture or accidents on the carpet, the benefits of pet ownership on people’s mental health seem…

Academy of the New Church crushes Prep Charter School of Philadelphia

Boys Basketball Roundup – December 9, 2023

The Hill School invites members of the Pottstown community to two special holiday events being held on campus in the Center for The Arts main…

Boys Basketball Roundup – December 5, 2023

The Colonial Theatre and executive producer Grady Craig are partnering to present an advanced screening of Scrambled. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the…

When Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker appointed North Wales’s Kevin Bethel as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, many suburban police chiefs expressed hope at…

Superstar Bradley Cooper is known for his hometown pride, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles, but recently he took it to another level…

Two Montgomery County schools have topped the final Pennsylvania high school field hockey ranking of 2023 and made the top three national rankings, writes Jana…

Friends Central dominates Springside Chestnut Hill

Marc Satalof, a former Philly school teacher living in Upper Gwynedd, is retiring from the donating blood business after giving 35 gallons over more than…

The Hill School graduate Jon Shirley, former president, COO, and director of the Microsoft Corporation, and his wife, Kim, have been longtime supporters of the…

Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Pennsylvania Education Secretary and a former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District, knows firsthand the powerful impact teachers can have…

The most expensive high schools in the U.S. can be pricier than some universities. That’s no exception for an independent Pottstown boarding school…

In Philadelphia’s bustling business landscape, outdated AV technology can mean missed opportunities. At Haverford Systems, we’re committed to equipping you with the tools…

The Ringing Hills Chorus celebrated its annual concert this past weekend at Grace Lutheran Church in Pottstown, according to 6abc.

The group enjoys singing barbershop…

An upcoming HBO Original documentary produced by John Legend has a Philadelphia high school as a key part of the plot, writes Rania Aniftos for…

Malvern Prep rides to cruise-control win over Germantown Academy

Football Roundup – November 4, 2023

I’ve been everywhere.

Man.

I probably didn’t look as cool as The Man in Black, but I’ve been everywhere.

OK. Maybe I…

Malvern Prep scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Germantown Academy

Football Roundup – November 3, 2023

Choosing where to live is an important decision, especially for people who are looking for the best place to raise kids. In Pennsylvania, the best…

There are several exciting dining updates currently happening in Montgomery County, including at Spring Mill Café and the King of Prussia Mall, writes Ed Williams…

Richard Green, the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Owner of Firstrust Bank, has been named one of the 150 Most Influential Philadelphians…

Jessica Chappell, executive director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in West Bradford, Chester County, and her lifelong…

Spirits in the Philadelphia area are high as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the National League Championship Series.

One Upper Dublin High School graduate is…

Quakertown singer Laura Williams is debuting her vocal talents on ‘The Voice’, and has already made an impression, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia.

“It’s…

Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’

Billy Penn at WHYY…

Dr. Raymond Singer, a Cheltenham High School graduate, has been recognized as a “Top Doc” by the Philadelphia Magazine for the fourth consecutive year, writes…

Wegmans has secured its first local sports sponsorship deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The details of the…

Theron Louis, Cheltenham High School Class of 2011 and Ayanna Clark, Cheltenham High School Class of 2014, both took home Emmy Awards after the 41st…

Football Roundup – October 21, 2023

When they were teenagers, Norristown native Christian Walker managed to beat Bryce Harper in their home run derby, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer…

Saint Joseph’s University will be adding a new varsity sport next fall, writes Todd Kelly for GOLFWEEK.

The university is building a women’s…

Are you tired of the logistical circus that comes with traditional meetings? Well, you’re not alone.

In our bustling Philadelphia area, more companies are…

Aidan Coyle grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from Abington High School, but his Irish roots led him on a journey to his…

The Arc of Chester County has participated in many civil and human rights movements which have helped to make opportunities available to individuals with disabilities…

Educational, fun classes again will be offered this fall to adults and kids by Dr. Hoda Ehsan, chair of the Engineering Department at The Hill…

Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program…

The mission of Philly Music Fest is to celebrate and promote the musical talents of Philly musicians. This passion for local music is what drives…

What makes someone embody the Delco spirit? Ryan Dickinson on the Shore News Network knows the telltale signs you’re from Delaware County.

Wawa is…

The numbers are in. Niche has published the 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area and here is where Montgomery County private high schools ranked…

The U.S. Department of Education has released the 2023 National Blue Ribbon winners and two Montgomery County schools are among the award recipients, writes…

The student-run Student Philanthropy Council at The Hill School is now accepting applications from Pottstown area nonprofit organizations for its SPC grant program.

Interested…

An Abington High School alum has made her mark with multiple leadership positions for the city of Philadelphia, including a recent mayoral run in 2022…

As volunteers from different organizations prepare for the “Walk to Remember” living history tours at Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High St. in Pottstown…

Roman Catholic delivers statement win over Cheltenham

Football Roundup – September 22, 2023

Through a partnership between the Connelly Foundation and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers Catholic high school students, including those in…

Besides his family, Blue Bell resident Patrick Brett is very passionate about two things: Philly sports and the importance of organ donation, writes Dave Uram…

Football Roundup – September 16, 2023

Football Roundup – September 08, 2023

Conshohocken-based furniture superstore IKEA will be bringing its 19-foot inflatable shopping bag to CollegeFest in Philadelphia this weekend, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice…

The Hill School football program is entering the new season with one major change: all practices, scrimmages, and games will be played at the newly…

The summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t a lot more fun to be had this fall. All along…

Springside Chestnut Hill dominates Lansdale Catholic

Football Roundup – September 02, 2023

Ray Didinger, the dean of Philadelphia sportswriters, will speak about his storied career covering Philly teams at Neumann University on Sept. 7 at 1:30…

Kristen Welker, a Philadelphia native and Germantown Friends School graduate, will take over as the host of NBC’s Meet the Press on September 17…

Morey Hershgordon, an Upper Dublin High School graduate, is heading to Boston to be Channel 7’s new lead sports anchor, writes Chadd Finn for…

Patrick Brett, a guidance counselor at North Penn High School in Lansdale, has always loved the game of baseball, but a heart condition sidelined him…

Lansdale Catholic High School has named James Meredith, the former principal at Nazareth Academy High School in Philadelphia, as its new principal, according to a…

When Mokeira Gekonge of Montgomery County decided she wanted to volunteer as a firefighter, she never expected her mother to join her at the fire…

Iconic lacrosse player Mike French lives in the bustling Philadelphia area now, but his childhood was spent in a small Canadian village, writes Don Rickers…

Sarah Baker, the new head of school at Tower Hill School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, started her teaching career in Montgomery County.

She first taught…

Germantown Academy and other Montgomery County private schools have millions of dollars earmarked for improvements on their campuses, everything from new health centers to state…

West Chester University was among the four universities honored at the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony at the U.S…

High school students from across the Philadelphia area participated in this year’s Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, writes…

Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Syracuse, New York, punctuated by frequent visits…

Chaz Franklin, who grew up in Point Breeze, landed his director of player development for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky job thanks to his Philadelphia…

Niche recently released its 2023 Best Places to Live in America and Montgomery County was represented in the top 5, with both Ardmore and Penn…

The basketball community is remembering former Penn Wood High School Athletic Director and St. Joseph’s University basketball star Rap Curry who has died, writes…

Delaware Valley University has announced that Mountaire Farms, Inc. has provided the cornerstone gift to fund a new Poultry Science Center on the main campus…

Several sources are reporting that Nike will re-release the Philly-flavored Nike Kobe 4 in 2024 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant who…

A first-ever walking tour of Edgewood Historic Cemetery, 989 E. High St. in Pottstown, is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. Volunteers hope to…

For Sean-Tamba Matthew, a Wyncote resident, helping others is an important part of his Catholic faith.

Thankful for the gifts he has received in…

Norristown’s Christian Walker, the first baseman for the Arizona Diamondback’s always takes a walk barefoot on the stadium grass before games, and he…

Actor Richard Kind, who grew up in Yardley and graduated from Pennsbury High School, has had a prolific television career over the last several decades…

A Horsham mother and high school teacher is reaching Tik Tok stardom. Katy Kahn, an 11th-grade English teacher at Mastery Charter, has reached over…

Perfect Beach Day NJ is a Jersey Shore beach gear rental company that takes the hassle out of lugging all your beach gear down to…

Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded…

John Strickler has had many a photo make a strong impression in his soon-to-conclude 42-year career, but none compare to the moment…

The Power of Physical Environments.

“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us,” asserted Sir Winston Churchill.

Andrew L Ross, Gary Grenier, and Frank Kros…

The Philadelphia region has significantly increased its retention of college talent in the last two decades, but there is still plenty of room for improvement…

Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for America’s Got Talent, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live…

Stephanie Schwartzberg, Esq., Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Penn Community Bank has been named to the Board of Trustees for the Bucks County Bar…

A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to MONTCO Today about…

Dr. George Moffitt Jr., a graduate of The Hill School who treated thousands of Pennsylvanians for heart ailments throughout his half-a-century-long career…

Royersford’s Mikey Smith has been faced with many challenges throughout his life, but that never stopped him from wanting to help others, writes Matteo…

Malvern Prep’s Andrew Phillips has fulfilled his wish to continue his basketball career at a Division I school by accepting a basketball scholarship to…

The Berwyn-native and brains behind critically acclaimed HBO Series: Mare of Easttown is heading to Hunterdon County in New Jersey to film a new…

As part of its Hawk Hill development projects, Saint Joseph’s University will start construction on its new residence hall in the fall, writes Ryan…

The robotics team at Central High School in Philadelphia known as the RoboLancers is helping students build relationships while it prepares the next generation of…

The dead mouse was bad enough.

But the critter situation is so much worse than one long-dead mouse in the crawl space.

You might…

A legendary Major League Baseball player headed back to his old stomping grounds in Pottstown at the ripe age of 97 years old.

Bobby Shantz…

Gladwyne’s Marisa Magnatta, the radio producer and gal-about-town, is celebrating two decades at WMMR, which is half her life. Victor Fiorillo covered…

Lewis Cyr, Chief Lending Officer at Penn Community Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about his role at the bank and his career path from growing…

It’s cap and gown season and numerous college graduates at West Chester University have a lot to celebrate — new degrees and new jobs. According…

Eleanore Pabarue, who now lives in Blue Bell, took full advantage of the Mt. Airy Babysitting Co-op when she first moved to Philadelphia 37…

Half a century after playing his final NBA game, Overbrook High School alumnus Wilt Chamberlain is still one of the best and most accomplished players…

Like other busy employees, Gilbertsville native Kevin Kerstein is worked this past Saturday. But as reported by Tom Rader of WFMZ 69 News, he wasn…

Jennifer Weissbach is leaving The Hill School field hockey program after nine years, according to a staff report from the Ex Bulletin.

During this time…

A popular music group, featuring a frontman from Bucks County, has announced a surprise show at a nearby venue.

California emo legends Saosin, fronted by…

Seven teams of students from five high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by…

To help Black medical student transition into residency and take some of the financial burdens off of them, the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania has…

Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to an annual benefit organized…

Deep in the DNA of Philadelphia mayoral candidate Rebecca Rhynhart may dwell the exact skills needed to effectively lead the sixth largest populated United States…

President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…

Port Richmond native Paul Richard Green, founder of the Paul Green’s School of Rock Music in Philadelphia, knew he had found the woman of…

Former Philadelphia Phillies third-baseman Mike Schmidt was at King of Prussia Mall, overseeing installation of sunscreen dispensers at the entrances/exits. The 6abc digital…

Dubbed a promising Student Entrepreneur in Residence at West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, 20-year-old Zach Starr is challenging the burgeoning vaping…

Broadcast via live stream from Seattle, WA, the 2019 the American Library Association (ALA) held its Youth Media Awards, the annual ceremony revealing the year…

At Espresso Yourself Book Café in Pottstown, customers get the chance to satisfy their caffeine cravings while concurrently lowering the carbon footprint. Rose Itzcovitz stirred…

When polo player Christopher Perren was 20 years old, he hung up his saddle to raise his daughter, Alyssa. Seventeen years later, she’s a…

For Philadelphians who come from a family of teachers, the hit workplace TV comedy Abbott Elementary hits very close to home, writes MacKenzie River Foy…

Despite nursing shortages everywhere, men still only make up about 12.1 percent of the nursing workforce.

Cliff Konah, a father of five sons in…

If there’s a takeaway to the adventurous story of Margie Smith Holt — who grew up in Lafayette Hill and graduated Plymouth Whitemarsh High School…

With warmer weather now upon us, golf season is about to be in full swing.

Navigating the varied terrains of a golf course, choosing the…

Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high…

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County has a wonderful suggestion for making Sat., Apr. 15, more memorable than just the dreaded day that…

Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey…

The anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce at Espresso Yourself Book Café, 249 E. High St., Pottstown, is Apr…

Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near Fairmount Park. He was also…

Ellen Yin, who owns and operates several restaurants in Philadelphia as part of High Street Hospitality Group, is one of the top 25 women in…

Muffins — the 1950s-style breakfast/lunch spot in Bridgeport — is doing well for its pair of owner-operators, life-long friends Paul Salamy and Steve…

Brad Ingelsby didn’t make any promises, but in an appearance at Neumann University on April 1, he hinted at another series about Mare Sheehan…

Twenty-two-year-old Temple University senior Renieal Campbell is also a beauty queen and drill sergeant in the reserves of the U.S. Army…

A pretzel shop in Bucks County recently raked in the dough after creating a one-of-a-kind item imitating a famous painting.

One of…

Teviot, a vintage Chestnut Hill home whose design dates to 1888, was almost lost forever. It’s been saved — temporarily. But efforts are advancing keep…

The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) held its annual business meeting at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell

Over 200 members, legal professionals and community leaders…

NariYella, a 20-year-old Elkins Park singer with a powerful vocal ability, caught the interest of all four coach-judges on the Mar. 21…

A Mar. 4–5 robotics competition at Hatboro-Horsham High School saw a district winner battle its way to the next level. A staff report…

Brad Ingelsby, the creative force behind Mare of Easttown, is coming to Neumann University in Aston for its inaugural film festival on Saturday, April 1…

When 17-year-old Kobe Bryant decided to invite his celebrity crush Brandy to his Lower Merion High School prom, nobody thought he could pull…

One of the highest ranking ballet dancers in America hails from Montgomery County as The New York City Ballet has announced that Russell Janzen, who…

Philadelphia’s Big 5 won’t be there for the most prestigious men’s college basketball tournament for the first time in over 40 years…

Saint Joseph’s University new president Cheryl McConnell has been a steady agent of change for Hawk Hill. Ryan Mulligan of the Philadelphia Business Journal…

A steady figure at the baseball games of the Montgomery County Community College Mustangs is a bit more jowly, portly, and grayer than the other…

The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 33rd…

MONTCO Today was honored by the Philadelphia Area Tennis District (PATD) at a Mar. 12, 2023, brunch banquet at the Green Valley Country Club, Lafayette…

You may remember I’m certifying in open-water scuba diving.

You may also remember I’m afraid of swimming over large objects, like whales…

Dr. Karen Kent spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a young age, she had a…

Installation has been completed on a new Pennsylvania Turnpike mosaic at the Valley Forge Interchange in King of Prussia. Its design and onsite assembly were…

The daughter of Penn Valley native M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana, will direct a new thriller called The Watchers, which will be out in June 2024…

Two Montgomery County communities, having been vetted by Niche in 2022, have made its list of top suburbs in Pennsylvania. Melissa Frost reported the distinction…

Students from 16 high schools from Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will be sharing their talents at Montgomery County Community College’s 9th Annual Tri…

Lower Merion Township has announced that its 2023 Go for the Green awards will open for nominations on Mar. 1. Richard Ilgenfritz reported the call…

As a 12-week-old, Jim Scott was abandoned on a Pittsburgh doorstep. Now age 90, NFL leaders heard of his rough beginnings and presented…

About 25 teenagers collectively representing Pottstown High School and The Hill School have worked together under the Pottstown CARES student club umbrella to organize a…

Montgomery County is home to highly-ranked elementary schools. Niche recently released a list of the best public schools in the state for 2023. Here…

In the spirit of this year’s inclusive theme, Montgomery County Community College has expanded its annual Presidential Symposium on Diversity to a three-day…

While farmers’ markets are usually associated with warm months, some have established themselves as cold-weather travel destinations as well, including the busy Reading Terminal…

You are a high school or college student. You may or may not have a LinkedIn profile, but you know you are or will be…

As a child, Norristown native Charles Blockson was told by a teacher that his heritage had no history worth learning, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for…

Ellen Langas, founder and president of NouSoma Communications, Inc., spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in the Pittsburgh suburbs and later living and starting…

Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University, spoke to MONTCO Today about her childhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Jose, California, where she played as many…

Marlene Konadu-Adjei, a Political Science major at Neumann University will spend the entire spring semester in Washington, D.C., as an intern for the…

The oldest married couple in Pennsylvania, Martha and Chester Pish, of Pottstown, have been together for over eight decades, reports Danny Freeman for NBC10.

The…

Colin Neill, Penn State Great Valley new Chancellor, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in a working-class family in Kent, England, where he…

Caitlin Egan, an alumna of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills, earned a Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) scholarship for community efforts. Yahoo Finance…

The creative talent behind a 2021 Super Bowl ad that generated a bit of social media buzz had ties to Montgomery County, reported Peg DeGrassa…

News outlets and social media echoed the sentiment of Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt, calling the controlled landing of a helicopter in Drexel Hill…

Soltane Café in Phoenixville, a local initiative of the global nonprofit Camphill Soltane, gives adults with disabilities a safe place where they can learn life…

It’s no secret that SportsRadio 94 WIP Eagles broadcaster Merrill Reese — who has called the Birds’ games for more than 45 years — has one…

For 47-year-old Chris Wiley, a Huntingdon Valley teacher, his longstanding friendship with colleague Phyllis Procopio feels more like family. Kellie Patrick Gates chronicled…

The Media Business Authority (MBA) is inviting companies, organizations, and individuals to sponsor an ice sculpture for its’ first-ever ICE ON STATE in Media…

Gwynedd Mercy University Integrated Studies student Sebastian DeSimone was featured on Good Morning America 3 for his role in ensuring students with intellectual disabilities nationwide…

Last Call, a movie with deep area roots, continues streaming on Paramount+.

The 2021 film is loosely based on the experiences of Upper Darby High…

The D.C. press corps may commit to being fair and balanced in print or on air. But in the realm of sports, that objectiveness…

Students at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, Collegeville, gathered enough food in a “Full Belly Bag” challenge to earn an onsite visit by the Phillie…

On the morning of Dec. 8, Rita O’Vary stood looking at two granite markers at Ivy Hill Cemetery in East Mount Airy, the grave…

Elyse Lupin, President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, her close relationship with her older brother…

Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill has received the 2022 Liberty Bell Special Achievement award.

The award was presented along with Liberty Bell…

The 1946 Frank Capra classic film It’s a Wonderful Life is being given an interesting and entertaining framing device at Pottstown’s Steel River…

Eric Davies, President of the Wurzak Hotel Group, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, his childhood love of sports, and…

C&N recently donated $20,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).

YMCA of Bucks…

It’s a long way from Chester Springs, Pa., to L.A., but local native Grady Craig has made the journey there to become V…

Wednesday, Nov. 9, (the day after Election Day 2022), will surely dawn seeing some Montgomery County politicos who are elated … and others, not so much…

Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton wasn’t always in the public eye. But in recent years, as the Philadelphia Phillies’ managing partner and principal owner…

Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, spoke with MONTCO Today about the hospitality “gene” he…

The Hill School’s Ellis Theatre Guild is cooking up another spectacular Broadway-style show for its 2022 fall musical, as four performances of Sweeney…

Wynnewood’s Friends’ Central School has an impressive list of successful Hollywood alumni, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia Magazine.

In fact, the Montgomery County academy…

West Chester University’s Wells School of Music faculty, staff, students, and alumni will come together to pay tribute to one of its most illustrious…

The 2022 World Series, pitting the Philadelphia Phillies against the Houston Astros, is a big deal to fervent and casual fans alike. Across the county…

Abington’s Rebecca Rhynhart is joining the already interesting race for mayor of Philadelphia, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine.

Four years ago, Rhynhart became…

North Hills Manor, a redevelopment project in Glenside, has transformed a a 1950s-era public housing unit into a high-quality 50-unit affordable housing…

The littlest Phillies fans at St. Albert the Great Catholic School in Huntingdon Valley celebrated the team’s advancement to World Series, writes Marcella Baietto…

Have you been watching the Phillies’ amazing season? They are headed to the World Series with a surprising lineup of very young players — many rookies…

On Nov. 5, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert entitled “Inspired Visions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The…

Friends of Historic Edgewood Cemetery and Hobart’s Run are planning a fourth Art Fair and Cleanup event on the cemetery grounds at 989 E…

Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with MONTCO Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…

Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus (Bridgeport and Philadelphia), PHL Abstract, Wize Mortgage, and Team Leader of The Haghkar Group, spoke to MONTCO Today…

Montgomery County real estate barons can test their financial savvy on a small scale, thanks to a new Main Line version of the classic board…

It is the very nature of fall that brings about my complete abandonment.

As October unfurls each year, my husband fades from my world, like…

Jack Dooley, a partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Fort Washington and attending Villanova basketball games with his…

Gwynedd Mercy University is proud to announce that Mary Van Brunt has been named the next president of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala.

Dr…

As the Phils spent an Aug. 23 night squeaking by the Cincinnati Reds in a ninth-inning nail-biter, one fan was not only thrilled…

Daylin Leach, former State Senator, and Representative, spoke to MONTCO Today about the lessons he learned from his tumultuous childhood – he went to eight different…

Don McCloskey, singer, songwriter, and band leader, will celebrate the release of his new album The Chaos and The Beauty with a show at Ardmore…

K. Barry Sharpless, a graduate of Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood, won his second Nobel Prize in chemistry this week, writes Tom Avril for The…

Philly Youth Strikers, a youth bowling program housed at Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore, teaches kids how to score strikes and scholarships, reported Matteo Iadonisi for…

The 2022–2023 season of Montgomery County Community College’s Lively Arts Series is about to kick off with a lineup whose musical highlights alone…

Scott Overland, the Board Vice President for the Phoenixville Area School District, lucked into finding one of the rarest purple pearls in his clam appetizer…

When Rebecca Nekritz was young, she didn’t read The Philadelphia Inquirer for celeb gossip, sports news, or fashion updates. She read it for the…

Monday Night Football started out strong for the Philadelphia Eagles, with a crushing defeat of the Minnesota Vikings. But second-year coach Nick Sirianni didn…

Parts of Pottstown got a clean sweep in a recent community cleanup organized by Hobart’s Run, a neighborhood initiative.

The crew tackled the King…

He’s interviewed sports legends like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, and Jack Nicklaus; held announcing jobs for the Philadelphia Eagles and Villanova Wildcats; and filled…

APGA Tour rising star Marcus Byrd captured his second title in 15 months, winning the APGA Tour Valley Forge Championship, the second of four events…

The 2022 list of National Merit Semifinalists reveals the top PSAT scorers in Pa., a measure that may contribute to their earning of National Merit…

A Bensalem elementary school has recently found parents asking that a beloved service dog return to the classrooms for their children. Alicia Roberts reported on…

Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney that debuted yesterday afternoon…

Two former Cardinal O’Hara students, Tim Donaghy and Jimmy Battista, who would later become the subjects of a federal investigation into an NBA gambling…

121 North Adams Street, Pottstown, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom twin that was originally built just west of The Hill School in 1900.

It…

Nine Montco high schools are among the 40 top-rated learning institutions in Phila. and its suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine…

Hobart’s Run is serious about encouraging new businesses to set up shop in the primary commercial corridor of its neighborhood improvement district. Its Business…

Montgomery County is home to eight of the 25 best private high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report published by Stacker.

To compile…

Paoli author William Kashatus provides a fascinating inside scoop on a pair of Phillies greats in his new book Lefty and Tim: How Steve Carlton…

Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader at Centric Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Berwyn, the competitive spirit he honed through sports…

Essential Utilities has appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer Whitney Kellett to lead its $143 million service improvement project following the retirement of former…

With the sale of the Archbishop Prendergast High School to Delaware County Community College, plans are to retain the front of the building but gut…

Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood in…

Pottstown native Jordan Dissin is now officially a member of the Phillies organization after signing a contract with the team that selected him in the…

The Hill School in Pottstown was crucial in making the Philadelphia region the nation’s “ground zero” of field hockey, writes Christian Red for The…

After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township…

Joe Cafarchio, Executive Vice President at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up as the second oldest of eight children in East Syracuse…

A nine-week residency program with Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is helping local school districts deal with the teacher shortage and bring more diverse educators…

Philadelphia Magazine writer Laura Swartz donned proper Lysol-sprayed bowling shoes to compile her list of the best alleys in the region. Two of them…

Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia — in conjunction with Scholarship America (a Minn.-based philanthropic organization) — has poured $100,000 in academic scholarships to 20 students the…

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board announces the return of Arts Montco Week, a celebratory initiative that supports Montgomery County’s over 200 arts…

Sister Kathleen Leary passed earlier this summer at St. Joseph Villa, a Catholic senior living community in Flourtown. Catholic Philly chronicled her life.

Sister Kathleen…

Willow Grove homeboy-gone-Hollywood director Dan Trachtenberg is about to unleash more mayhem in the Predator film franchise. Alicia Vitarelli chased down the details…

It’s about 70 miles from Montgomery County to the Shore. But in a car packed with kids, chairs, toys, towels, beach bags, lunches, inflatables…

Imani Perry, now of Glenside, was born in Alabama and then moved to Massachusetts. That change that gave her an “external view of the place…

1930s novelist Granville E. Toogood is a Montgomery County figure lost to the ages. He was Whitemarsh Township resident, newspaperman, novelist, and squash player at…

“Our Ukrainian Catholic identity has always been prevalent,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, Jenkintown, reflecting on the global strife unfolding in Eastern…

On July 7, the Montgomery County Commissioners honored Officer John Foster, the veteran deputy with the county sheriff’s office who was injured on the…

C&N Bank — whose founding name was “Citizens & Northern” Bank — showed plenty of “compassion” and “nourishing” in a recent philanthropic effort for local…

In spring 2017, there was talk of a 6-foot-5 seventh-grade basketball player originally from Sharon Hill named Jalen Duren who was easily…

As a job-seeking candidate, how do you prepare for a timed-written test on an unknown topic where you need to provide reasons of…

C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations…

If you are looking for more Philadelphia-area Black-owned businesses to add to the roster of companies you regularly support, you need look no…

Greg Seltzer, the founder and producer of Philly Music Fest, is using his business savvy and passion for music to help local musicians thrive, writes…

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth’s Leadership Academy hosted a Graduation Ceremony for their Class of 2022 students at the John James Audubon…

Montgomery County Community College and Neumann University are hosting a Public Safety Community Day for anyone who is interested in learning more about public safety…

Al Pacino has a memorable line in an unmemorable movie. It’s The Devil’s Advocate, and he tells Keanu Reeves his “stud” look is…

For over two decades, Dr. Kendall Martin has been introducing her students at Montgomery County Community College to a new superpower you won’t find…

The regular high school route just wasn’t working for Vincent Varallo, writes Mark Zimmaro for South Philly Review.

Varallo suffered from anxiety before the…

Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest…

The Montgomery County Commissioners has announced that eighteen projects in the county will receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants. The new grants continue an exciting program…

AFS is pleased to announce that Jayla Greene has been named as the school’s next Varsity Girls Basketball head coach, effective immediately.

Director of…

Pottstown GoFourth! fans may gather from 1 to 4 p.m. at Iron Gate Biergarten, 230 E. High St.,  on Sunday, June 5 for fellowship…

It’s always burger season and three food and restaurant columnists from The Philadelphia Inquirer have come up with the 17 best places to get…

Whether it’s exploring the far reaches of the cosmos, kicking the winning soccer goal, performing beautiful music or cooking something delicious in the kitchen…

High school seniors from the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley region were recognized this week by the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank at the…

The five-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath Wallingford home had a lot going for it when Hong Lin and her husband, Jinbin Zhai, decided to…

Entire communities benefit when organizations work together to create affordable housing such as the Beech Street Factory lofts at 341 Beech St., according to Ben…

The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Foundation is pleased to announce it has added six new members to its Board of Directors.

Tanya Bamford, Richard…

Get ready for a leisurely pedal-powered adventure deep into tall forests, crossing bridges, chasing creeks, and admiring the scenic wonders of the Montco area…

There is nothing better than a beautiful June day to get out and play a round of golf! While golf is considered an individual sport…

Students with Autism build career skills from grocery store simulator at a school in Abington Township, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.

Rachel DiCerbo, an occupational…

Jim Brexler, CEO of Doylestown Health spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in St. Louis County, Missouri; taking Chevy Chase–style vacations to Southern…

Last week, Saint Joseph’s University unveiled a $300 million fundraising campaign to finance several planned capital projects, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…

This year’s all-volunteer organized Pottstown GoFourth! Independence Day celebration will help mark the opening of Montgomery County Community College’s Challenger Learning Center…

Students in The Hill School’s Ellis Theatre Guild are working to provide entertainment for the community while giving back to Pottstown by collecting canned…

Marc Lucca, the President of Aqua Pennsylvania, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in South Philly; being motivated to work at an early age…

This Montgomery County shop is making living easier through sustainable shopping, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine.

Main Line SHIFT in Narberth is women-owned…

Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) is excited to celebrate their 50th anniversary and the grand opening of the 13th Office of the Consulate…

Paul Martino, 47-year-old Doylestown venture capitalist, was notably focused even as a Lansdale teen. Robert Huber profiled his early entrepreneurial years and their…

Dom & Mia’s is a new fine dining restaurant with a casual, family-friendly feel opening April 29 in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for…

It’s my birthday.

Don’t wish me well. I’m clinging to my 40s like Chrissy Watkins clung to that buoy in Jaws. I…

The Delaware County Symphony’s upcoming concert will feature a performance by Samuel Kim, the winner of the Delaware County Symphony’s annual Youth Concerto…

Norristown’s Geno Auriemma brings an intensity and pride to his UConn women’s basketball team that has been characterized by many as a ‘Philly…

Harcum College recently honored a trustee emeritus and two alumni representing different generations during the President’s Dinner at the Bryn Mawr Campus.

Harcum College…

David Freeman, the CEO of QNB Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Columbus, Ohio; getting married right out of high school and…

A dual-admission arrangement between Bucks County Community College and DeSales University in Center Valley is good news for the area’s continuing ed students…

Baseball fans in the Philadelphia region have a plethora of ways to enjoy their national pastimes in addition to rooting for the Phillies, including following…

Merrill Pittman Cooper, 101, one of the first Black trolley car drivers in Philadelphia, hired in 1945, now has his diploma, writes Cathy Free for…

The famous singer and actor Bobby Rydell passed away at the age of 79 at Jefferson Abington Hospital on April 5, writes Dan DeLuca for…

David Galluch, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District, spoke with MONTCO Today about losing his…

Hobart’s Run is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the first-ever Hobart’s Run Neighborhood Summit, to be held from 9 a…

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition returns to the North Hall Gallery at Montgomery…

This May, meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz will deliver his final weather forecast for NBC10 as the Philadelphia weatherman is planning to retire from TV after…

Josh Verlin, a Harriton High School graduate and editor-in-chief and President of the Board of Directors of City of Basketball Love, is keeping…

Carl Woodin and Ilene Rovner began their courtship early on, and are still making a life in Montco and traveling the world, writes Kellie Patrick…

The event begins on Thursday, March 24, and takes place entirely online here.

Manor College will be hosting Rafflemania 2022 running from March 24 through…

PA State Trooper Martin Mack III, once a member of the lacrosse coaching staff at Truman High School in Levittown, was killed in an early…

Attending college in Montgomery County can be on the expensive side, with tuitions at some of the prominent universities costing well above $70,000, writes…

The last few years have seen a multitude of world events that have created increased economic hardship. Piling that on top of a workforce that…

Walkable suburbs and neighborhoods are currently all the rage in the real estate world as developers rush to add foot-friendly amenities to car-centric…

As we roll into summer, it’s time to plan out a vacation that is well worth your money plus ensuring everyone will have a…

Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of…

Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that…

Philadelphia-native and 2006 graduate of Agnes Irwin School Caroline Dooner recently authored a book titled Tired As F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of…

Beke Beau is a skilled makeup artist with a fascinating career and the founder of the Paint School of Makeup in Manayunk. She has a…

So many things went right on Jan. 11.

People did their jobs. They paid attention, ignored the danger, stepped up to help.

So many things…

Crumbl Cookies–the sweet treat that has gained explosive social media attention—has officially opened the doors of its first-ever location in Jenkintown.

The…

A TV reporter from Montgomery County was hit by a car last week during a live weather segment in West Virginia. Amazingly, Tori Yorgey managed…

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, a district that includes almost all of Montgomery County and a small sliver…

You may recall my absurd attempt at camping last summer.

Our campground neighbor drove a pickup truck, the kind with a cover that lowers over…

Huntingdon Valley native Jimmy Morrissey is continuing to subvert expectations: he went from a college walk-on to starting four games as center for Houston…

Starting February 28th, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be making masks optional and lift the Mask Mandate in all suburban Catholic schools, but not at…

A lovely classic brick colonial home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Plymouth Meeting.

Situated on a…

Philadelphia Eagles launched a new girls’ flag football league last week and Lansdale Catholic High School is among the 15 participants, according to a staff…

The acting skills of Dr. Daisy Century will bring to life Phillis Wheatley, a slave who became an American poet, on Thursday, February 10, at…

Bryce Young, a Heisman Trophy winner and quarterback for Alabama Crimson Tide, has strong local ties, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Despite his…

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, who represents Pennsylvania’s 5th congressional district, a district that includes much of Delaware Couty, a small section of…

Eddie Fortescue Jr. isn’t the kind of leader known for yelling on the field or for giving impassioned speeches to his teammates.

Instead, he…

The arts & arts education make communities more vibrant. You can support such efforts by attending the Soup Bowl fundraiser for ArtFusion 19464.

Recently The…

For the past 53 years, the Green Family Foundation has supported local high schoolers in pursuit of college degrees. It has done so in collaboration…

A Montgomery County Community College esports student-athlete just won the first national title in the program’s two-year history.

Taking three games in…

Teenagers have been sneaking out of their parents’ home to embark on unauthorized adventures forever. But for Nicholas Montero of Langhorne, an under-cover trip…

The Hill School’s Boyer Gallery will host Life through Light and Shadow, watercolors by Ellie Moniz through Friday, February 18, 2022. This event is…

So I never got to my butchered Christmas tree last week. I have a word limit. Not a self-imposed word limit – my husband’s…

News outlets and social media are echoing the sentiment of Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt, calling the controlled landing of a helicopter in Drexel…

If you happen to be out and about in Drexel Hill you may run into Melinda Emerson.

And if you’re thinking of going into…

Beloved actor and stand-up comedian Bob Saget, age 65, who got his start in the entertainment industry while he was growing up in Philadelphia…

When it comes to vacation, the hotel is my favorite part—other than where to eat, of course!

This year, your usual holiday vacation plans…

Sidecar, an e-commerce marketing company founded by Lower Merion High School graduate Andre Golsorkhi, has been acquired by New York-based Quartile, writes Joseph…

During a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, December 8, the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pottstown-Limerick hosted a grand opening for the 118…

Bryn Mawr’s Hill Top Preparatory School, which serves students in grades 5-12 with neurodiverse learning differences, has appointed Kevin M.R. Mayne as…

Eighteen incarcerated men at SCI Phoenix State Correctional Institution at Skippack Township pooled their resources to buy several science lab kits for Philadelphia first graders…

When he made the decisive touchdown for the New York Giants during the November 28 game against Philadelphia Eagles, Elkins Park native Chris Myarick made…

Three months after Hurricane Ida passed through Montgomery County, Bridgeport is still trying to recover from the devastation that the storm left in its wake…

Zane Moore, the President and CEO of the YMCA of Bucks County, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Levittown and Fairless Hills; his…

Kelly’s Kidz, Inc. is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the community to provide children in local hospitals with toys, activities…

On your mark, get set, go! The Hobart’s Run by the River 5K held on November 14, 2021, brought together community members who ran…

Students at the new school in Lower Merion are petitioning to change its name to respect former principal Sean Hughes, writes Victor Fiorello for Philadelphia…

Dr. Vail Garvin, President & Chief Executive Officer at Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Levittown, overcoming polio…

Dick Vermeil, the legendary football coach and Chester County resident who led the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl XV, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing…

The long-term renovation of Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery in Perkasie (the approvals alone took three years) have been completed. It has now shed…

Ask a Philly sports-movie fan about a favorite film, and responses are likely to include Rocky (1976) or Invincible (2006) or even Silver Linings…

Villanova University has made the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Global University list, coming in ninth among 10 total Pennsylvania universities on…

On Sunday, October 3rd, Chestnut Hill College formally celebrated the hooding of 35 students who had received their Doctors in Clinical Psychology in the years…

Penn Community Bank is pleased to announce that Stephanie M. Schwartzberg, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, has been recognized by the YWCA of…

“Wellness week was originally designed to highlight our new Health Humanities minor, which is a course of study where students learn how humanities-based skills…

We have to talk about apple picking for a minute.

We’re suburban parents. Apple picking is as much a requirement for fall as pretending…

Baba Kallie, a sophomore at the Naval Academy, moved with his family from war-torn Liberia to Coatesville a decade ago. The goal for this…

Photographer Lawrence Schiller, now living in Newtown, has photographed some influential people in his day, including Paul Newman, Muhammad Ali, and Robert F. Kennedy. His…

Montgomery County’s Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events slated for October. Come join us!

Morning Bird Walk Tuesday, October…

Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the…

Delice et Chocolat feels like a little bit of France on Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore. Large windows let in the sunlight and give views of…

I was in preschool when my mom took a new job.

Her schedule was erratic. An evening here. A weekend there.

I was erratic too…

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and Whitpain Township invite the community to come and enjoy a whole host of family activities, food, and musical performances…

When the staff of Maple Point Middle School, Langhorne, returned Monday morning and described their weekends, most of it was predictable. When instructional assistant James…

From restaurants to hospitals, employers in the Montgomery County area and surrounding region are having trouble finding enough workers. In response to this labor shortage…

In Montgomery County, Saint Mary Catholic School in Schwenksville was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and the school is thrilled! Image via St…

Many believe that, as long as it does not harm anyone or interfere with your ability to take care of your responsibilities, that what you…

In the tightening job market, Amazon, which has facilities in Norristown and King of Prussia, is offering to pay college tuition for over 750,000…

As Safiyyah Witherspoon ’25, spends the summer preparing to be a freshman at Chestnut Hill College, she is also celebrating her first year as a…

Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents…

Twenty years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, friends and family remember countless heroes who lost their lives on a tragic day, writes Megan…

Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com…

Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is pleased to announce additional venues, attractions, and events for their first-ever Arts Montco Week.

The county will…

Whenever I pack up my two-year-old for a daytime adventure, I get excited knowing it will be a day full of relaxation and…

Horsham-based Workspace Property Trust has received a $326.5 million investment from a group led by global investment firm Oak Hill Advisors, writes Jacob…

Hillard Madway, of Bryn Mawr, a savvy businessman, longtime board member, and navy veteran, died on August 13 of heart failure. He was 94, writes…

C&N is teaming up with the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Get Smart About Credit program as part of an ongoing effort to…

The latest episode of ABC’s Superstar series chronicled Kobe Bryant’s life, including his days as a young basketball star at Lower Merion High…

Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, announces the appointment of Stephanie Schwartzberg to the board of directors of Ivy Hill Therapeutic…

Mike Jackson, a Wynnewood and Lower Merion native, left Philadelphia two decades ago for Los Angeles to start building his entertainment career, writes Michael Butler…

Cheltenham High School is one of the three local schools that have received a helmet donation from the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Jeff Fisher for the…

The Plymouth Meeting Quakers group, who helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring the Afghan interpreter…

Production is underway on Amazon’s new series, “A League of Their Own” based on the 1992 film about a professional women’s baseball league…

This desirable estate sits on about a half-acre, with a two-car garage, and a driveway leading to your own private paradise.

This Collegeville…

C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through…

Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons…

Twelve-year-old Matthew Borden, of Lower Merion Township, scored a baseball bat from Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto at the MLB All-Star…

Supporting ongoing maintenance of historic Edgewood Cemetery, located at 989 E. High Street, is as easy as sipping your favorite IPA or lager, seltzer, or…

Michael Colonnello has always been proud he is from Montgomery County. “I was born in Lansdale and grew up in Towamencin Township behind Freddy Hill…

It’s about that time for vacation, and I’ve got my stack of beach reads all ready, because what is a vacation if not…

Tucked into a secluded, private pocket on the very edge of Montgomery County, near the Mont Clare Canal, this one-of-a-kind home was…

Reverend Khristi Adams is the Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity and an instructor of Religious Studies at The Hill School in Pottstown.

She is…

Major changes are occurring in the region’s higher education world as presidents of many local universities and colleges are leaving for new opportunities, writes…

Glen Macnow, the long-time WIP sports-talk host, part-owner of Conshohocken Brewing Company, and the man who can’t quite get over the…

The Springfield community is rallying around a 9-year-old girl who was struck by a car in 2019 while getting off a school bus…

While Haverford College baseball team has only one player – Bill Lindsay in 1911 – who appeared in a major-league game, the elite liberal arts school…

It’s undisputed that “Mare of Easttown” put Delaware County’s personality and culture on the national stage for all to see.

But “Mare” is…

Fred Brown, a musician and Lyft driver, wrote his new song Congratulations inspired by the students he ferried throughout the Philadelphia region, write Rosie Leonard…

Images via Madame Fromage.

If you want to take your love for cheese to the next level, Narberth cheese influencer Tenaya Darlington, also known as…

MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and her husband, former Lower Merion teacher, Dan Jewett, have continued their giving and…

Phil & Jims Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside has won the title of “Best Cheesesteak” in the Delaware Valley region, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…

This school year at Abington Friends School, Keisha Hirlinger, the Lower School music teacher, transitioned to co-teach a class of fourth-grade students with…

Ever wanted to live in the home of a World Series MVP? Now’s your chance.

Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star pitcher Cole Hamels and…

John Durso—an experienced businessman whose consulting company, Brilliant Sales Strategies, specializes in culture building, leadership training, and sales strategies—has joined American Community Journals…

Patrick Keane, a Wynnewood native and CEO of Action Network, a sports media firm, is taking full advantage of the current sports-betting craze, writes…

Two recipients of Chestnut Hill College’s innovative H.O.P.E. Scholarship Program have used their H.O.P.E. grants to complete their…

Jim Fenerty, a longtime Germantown Academy boys basketball coach, history teacher, and athletic director, died on May 19 at age 71, writes Ed Morlock for…

Jenkintown resident Kimberly McGlonn, who advocates for sustainability and decarceration through her upcycled clothing brand Grant Blvd, has been receiving a lot of recognition for…

The life sciences industry in the region is experiencing explosive growth, with expectations that the need for jobs in cell therapy, gene therapy, and gene…

Weavers Way Co-op has partnered with Germantown Academy to open a community fridge outside its Ambler location, writes Sinead Cummings for the Philly Voice…

Bee swarms have started popping up throughout the Philadelphia region, making a lot of people with stinging insect phobias very nervous and creating plenty of…

After a challenging school year filled with hybrid learning and zoom lessons, the top teachers in the region got some much-deserved recognition from the…

Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides…

In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above…

Nearly a year to the day after it was announced Montgomery County Community College would add “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” to its roster of Mustangs…

Artificial intelligence and data science technologies are changing businesses of all types and sizes.

Freya Systems, a data analytics and software development company based in…

There are tons of exciting things to do this May in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites at the Valley Forge Tourism &amp…

Virtual Pottstown Investors Conference.

The upbeat, online Pottstown Investors Conference showcased the resilience within the shared city’s business community.

It also shared the tangible…

Kevin Wu and Yong Weng and on their wedding day. at CairnwoodImages via Dyanna LaMora, Philadelphia Magazine.

A Chinese tea ceremony and a harpist playing…

There have been plenty of stories in the media about how disruptive the pandemic has been to education and how parents grew concerned about their…

Director Brad Furman, a Lafayette Hill native and Friends Central School graduate, tries to find answers to the unsolved Notorious B.I.G. murder in…

Fort Washington-based Superior Guitar Work, owned by Tim Huenke of Flourtown, has been busier than ever during the pandemic, writes Len Lear for the…

The Fourth Annual Pottstown Investors Conference sponsored by Hobart’s Run, The Hill School, Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. (PAID), and The Borough of Pottstown…

Since the early 1970’s, Chestnut Hill College (CHC) has been committed to training educators in the Montessori Method. There are over 5,000 Montessori…

Warrington’s Wegmans won’t be the only in-county opportunity to pick up marshmallows and merlot in the same trip. A second store — along…

Image via CBS Philly.

Norristown teacher Donald Conaway Jr. has been recognized by the National Hockey League as one of the best teachers in the…

Map: JOHN DUCHNESKIE, Staff Artist Source: Bright MLS

With many buyers looking for a home in Montgomery County and not enough available inventory, the time…

Friends of the previously abandoned Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High Street, Pottstown, have been busy planning a community clean-up — with a unique…

Attorney general Josh Shapiro, an Abington native and former Montgomery County commissioner, is planning to run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2021, writes Robert Huber…

Chestnut Hill College has announced that it plans to fully re-open its campus with in-person, on-campus learning for the Fall 2021 semester…

Rev. Carolyn C Cavaness.

Five difference-makers from Montgomery County are among ten everyday heroes who are leaving their lasting mark on the region, according…

Montgomery County is home to fourteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School making the top five in…

Chestnut Hill College’s Helping Others by Providing Education scholarship is helping adult students who have left school to return so they can finish their…

Vinter Kathryn Hall of Hall Wines does a weekly happy hour, in South Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California, and this week she was joined by…

Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person education since the…

An award-winning script written by Katie Lu, a 16-year-old student at Wissahickon High School, has been turned into a radio play, writes…

Prior Learning Assessment helps students in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program at Chestnut Hill College get their degrees faster by evaluating what the students have…

Jordan Deane, a Norristown native and Perkiomen Valley High School graduate, left his job at the gym during the pandemic to launch CUTLOOSE, a virtual…

Through it all, Richmond Garrick always had his art. Ever since that day in grade school, when he picked up a colored pencil, opened a…

The record-breaking success of Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit has revitalized global interest in chess, with significant spikes in sales of chess sets…

We know that essential workers have a higher risk of being exposed to the coronavirus because of the work they do.

Now, we know that…

Many local fans will tune in on February 7 to support Wissahickon High School and Villanova University graduate Tanoh Kpassagnon as he takes to the…

The Phillips family of nearby Chester Springs was hit by COVID-19, and the losses it had suffered by the end of the months-long…

Each year, the month of February is dedicated to honoring the historical impact, achievements, and larger than life figures in the black community.

In 2020…

 “Last Call” a movie with its roots deep in the local area and nearby Upper Darby, is scheduled to open March 19.

The movie is…

Marvin O’Connor, a former St. Joseph University basketball star, has opened a sandwich shop in Philadelphia where he pays tribute to local hoops, writes…

Five days. That was all I asked of myself.

Five days.

A piece by Christina Caron of The New York Times had caught my eye…

For over 97 years, Chestnut Hill College has remained committed to putting its students first. The pursuit of academic excellence and educating the whole person…

Madelange Laroche Bridal Studio in Elkins Park offers brides a chance to turn their visions for their special day into one-of-a-kind wedding…

When I graduated from Collingdale High School in Delaware County in 1971, I went off to college in Milwaukee thinking I was going to be…

James Cromwell, the popular actor and activist who starred in hits such as Babe and Star Trek: First Contact, attended The Hill School in Pottstown…

Maddie Gamburg, an 18-year-old Germantown Academy senior, started the online newspaper The Rocky to help local student writers gain experience with writing and…

Former Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens has partnered with Lasorda Family Wines, a family wine business of Norristown native and Baseball Hall of Fame manager…

Théa Kerekes, a senior at Lower Merion High School, has started a Philadelphia branch of Helping the Hungry Virtually, an organization that sends gift…

Since 2010, Chestnut Hill College has been a member of Montgomery County Community College’s University Center Partnership Program. This program provides students the opportunity…

Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He was 93, writes Beth Harris…

Dennis Johnson, the Chief Financial Officer at Qlik, the King of Prussia-based company that is the leading business intelligence and data visualization software company…

What We’re Reading is a short synopsis of interesting, noteworthy, and sometimes inspiring stories and news happening across the region, state, nation, and occasionally…

Joe Judge, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, and Drexel Hill native Kevin Stefanski are making waves in their first year as NFL head…

Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with significant operations in Montgomery County, has joined a coalition pledging $100 million to hire one million Black workers in the…

Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin has joined forces with rapper Meek Mill to create a $2 million scholarship fund to benefit Philadelphia’s underprivileged youth…

Full Spectrum Fitness in Bala Cynwyd serves the local autistic community and helps people on the autism spectrum get in shape and further develop their…

Frank DiLella, a theater reporter for news station NY1 in New York City who grew up in neighboring Andorra, plays himself in the new Ryan…

For more than 20 years, Chestnut Hill College has been a leader in the region in serving adult learners looking to begin or complete a…

I married an honest-to-goodness, true-blue Grinch.

Well, true-green Grinch.

My Grinch doesn’t enjoy Christmas carols, holiday shopping, or A Christmas…

Manor College has recently been ranked #3 on the list of safest colleges in the country by StateUniversity.com, a remarkable accomplishment on a list…

It will now be easier than ever for certain students to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at West Chester University.

The presidents of West Chester…

Daily Times guest columnist Bette Alburger lamented the passing of “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek this week and recalled his visit to Delaware County years back…

Buffalo Bills head coach, Lansdale’s Sean McDermott, is the first NFL head coach from the Philadelphia area since John Rauch, a Yeadon High School…

By David Bjorkgren

In a time when health care services often seem impersonal, Milestone Therapy Group in Bala Cynwyd still feels like family, according to…

Barbara Story, a professional chef who has alternated between Fort Washington and Chestnut Hill for the past twelve years, is the woman behind high-end…

The kids at YMCA Camp Bucks had an additional adult attending a lunch session last week. It wasn’t a supplemental food server, nor an…

By David Bjorkgren

Sarah Mayland’s 5-year-old son, Jack, has autism and trouble communicating. He needs the support of services like Milestone Therapy…

Malvern Bank, National Association was the presenting sponsor of the last match of the Brandywine Polo Club’s summer season. The Richie Jones Memorial Exhibition…

Montgomery County is home to sixteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School breaking into the top five…

After having to cancel the April Drug Take Back Day due to the severity of the pandemic, 44 police departments/agencies across Montgomery County are…

Kate Dailey, an Oreland native who was managing editor at Vox.com for the last three years, is now the new editor of the Philadelphia…

Michael J. Driscoll, a Lafayette Hill executive who led family-owned, Blue Bell-based Driscoll Construction, died aged 87 on October 1 of complications from…

Abington High School student Tommi Crump, who has an insatiable passion for arts and dance, has taken her talents to new highs with a YouTube…

Ed Holland, a standout at Wynnewood’s Friends’ Central and one of the best players in the Philadelphia area, has committed to continuing his basketball…

To the dismay of students and alums, St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown will close at the end of the academic year after nearly nine decades…

For the fourth year in a row, Chestnut Hill College has been nationally recognized as a “College of Distinction” for providing high-quality, hands-on…

New Unacast data has confirmed the locally popular notion that the pandemic is encouraging more people from New York’s five boroughs to move to…

Pamela McGonigle, an Ardmore resident and Paralympian gold medalist, has made running to work for her new job at Overbrook School for the Blind a…

After a broken leg sidelined him for months, David Pope, a Cheltenham High School star, got another chance at playing thanks to career-saving surgery…

Aidan Nadell, an Upper Dublin High School senior, has started the Spread Smiles Movement to raise money for a “coronavirus-conscientious” playground at Chabad Garden…

PRDC Properties is planning a mixed-use development project at the riverfront property in Bridgeport that has been marked by calamities throughout its history, writes…

To raise awareness about a rare blood cancer they are both fighting, Jeff Jones, a renowned Philadelphia graphic artist, has illustrated Jim Fenerty, the legendary…

The Graduate School at West Chester University offers a path to a powerful career.

WCU’s top-ranked master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs prepare…

With Montgomery County incident and positivity rates creating a window of opportunity, Lower Merion School District has decided to begin the gradual return of students…

MONTCO Today is many things.

It’s an online celebration of Montgomery County. It’s a vehicle for creative storytelling and an advocate for the…

Jacob Agar, the new cantor of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, underwent a musical journey from rock to operatic to spiritual music, writes Len…

Donnell Peake has been named the student address speaker at MCCC’s drive-in Commencement ceremonies Friday, Oct. 2, at 10AM and 2PM.

After the…

By Wendi Rank

I don’t want to brag, but I’m somewhat of an ace at internet shopping.

Don’t shy away from giving…

For Dan Black, a recently graduated Huntingdon Valley sports announcer, the coronavirus pandemic arrived just a few months after he started his first job at…

G Lodge, a popular and longstanding restaurant in Phoenixville that once served as a setting for M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening, is up for…

Richard Metz, an Erdenheim resident, has created a unique exhibit that is perfectly suited for the pandemic that can be enjoyed by both art and…

By Rick Woelfel

For nearly a quarter-century, the Turtle Creek Golf Course has been one of the region’s most renowned public golf destinations…

Cecil Mosenson, a former basketball coach at Upper Moreland High School who also coached one of the best players of all times, Wilt Chamberlain, at…

In an effort to keep the coronavirus off its campus, Ursinus College in Collegeville has adopted one of the most aggressive testing policies in the…

By Wendi Rank

I peeked in on my teenagers as they started their first day of virtual school last week. Did they need anything? Another…

Six Montgomery County schools are among the 40 top-rated public high schools in the Philadelphia region, according to a recently published list by the…

The current reassessment of Delaware County property taxes places too much of a burden on residential property owners, claim three school districts, writes Kathleen E…

A student march from Lower Merion High School in Ardmore to Overbrook High School in West Philadelphia has brought attention to education inequity in Pennsylvania…

Following staffing problems that hampered the state’s primary election, Montgomery County is intensifying efforts to hire poll workers for the November presidential election, write…

With COVID-19 concerns still on everyone’s minds, PREIT, owner of the Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls, is attempting to entice customers to…

Dr. Kirk Brandow, a plastic surgeon in Bala Cynwyd, is busier than ever as a result of an unexpected plastic surgery boom caused by the…

Calla Knopman, an Ambler resident and feline behavior specialist, has penned a book that helps cat lovers measure the IQ of their four-legged friends…

As a tough “Philly girl” who grew up in a Philadelphia area, Jill Biden, Joe’s wife, has a slight Philadelphia accent and cheers for…

A new podcast focuses on Frank Monastero, a Norristown native and Bishop Kenrick High School graduate, and whether or not a hot dog incident cost…

Many local football head coaches are passionate about having a high school season this year due to its importance to many students, writes Ed Morlock…

Brown’s Super Stores, with Norristown and Wyncote locations, is aiming to achieve zero waste while putting all the food to good use, writes Arlene…

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to shape housing prices in the Philadelphia region for a long time to come, with the suburban market poised to…

Jamaar Julal, a Norristown native, is expanding Philadelphia’s already growing kombucha culture with his budding beverage company, JamBrü, writes Adam Erace for The Philadelphia…

PhillyColleges, a consortium of more than 20 colleges and universities located in Greater Philadelphia, will host a free virtual college fair on Thursday, Aug. 13…

Spring House-based Halodine has raised $2.3 million through a private stock sale to scale up manufacturing of its antiseptics that has been developed…

Anthology Senior Living community at The Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia is nearing completion, but CA Ventures is facing an uphill battle…

West Chester resident Cristina Rosano, a doctor of optometry, has been selected from a record-high 576 candidates to become one of eight new members…

By Main Line Health

Whether you’re absolutely stir crazy or you’ve been in COVID mode so long you’re not quite sure what…

The new, $43 million proposed extension of the Schuylkill River Trail would include a bridge with a scenic overlook and offer an uninterrupted trail from…

Loren Gray, a Pottstown native and self-made social media phenomenon, has released a video of the acoustic version of her new single, “Cake,” according…

Ginny Hofmann, Gina Buggy, and Barb Clarke, local athletes and coaches who have greatly influenced athletic administration over the last four decades, are ready to…

Many parents may be thrilled Philadelphia and the surrounding counties in the yellow phase can open summer camps. But a conversation with an epidemiologist reported…

Villanova head basketball coach Jay Wright was in 7th or 8th grade when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup, he tells Glen (MacNow) and Ray…

David Corenswet, a Shipley School graduate, is gaining attention for his role in Netflix’s “Hollywood,” the new 1940s-set Ryan Murphy miniseries, writes Ellen…

By Jennifer Leonard

Keith Baldwin, co-owner of Spike’s Trophies in Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia, has been working overtime to take care of his…

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau found its new CEO in Gregg Caren, a former executive vice president of sales and strategic business development for…

Hobart’s Run, the Pottstown engagement and development initiative affiliated with The Hill School, has recently launched its new and improved website.

“Our goal was…

Pottstown-based Hobart’s Run has issued a second round of its COVID-19 Emergency Response grants for Pottstown businesses and nonprofits to five local…

Stanton Godshall, a Souderton Area High School graduate and Penn State University student, is doing his part during the coronavirus pandemic by helping protect seniors…

Suburban Jungle, a new service that just launched in Philadelphia, helps prospective homebuyers choose the suburb that is just right for them, writes Sandy Smith…

Over a century ago, when Philadelphia flubbed its response to Spanish flu by holding a parade that helped spread the virus, Bryn Mawr College was…

Pottstown’s Hobart’s Run has awarded fifteen COVID-19 emergency assistance grants and is now looking for additional matching funds to expand the program…

The Lafayette Hill family, owners of McM Entertainment, has been helping residents beat the boredom during self-isolation with its Family Trivia Night online events…

Tom Avril, who wrote about the Montgomery County doctor who prevented a deadly measles outbreak at The Hill School in 1934, first learned about J…

Montgomery County is offering a possible preview for the rest of Pennsylvania as residents adjust to life with coronavirus-related safety measures, according to a…

J. Roswell Gallagher, a former staff physician at the Hill School in Pottstown, managed to prevent a virus outbreak in 1934 in a way that…

Hobart’s Run is looking for more “superheroes” to help answer the call from Reading’s South of Penn Task Force to engage in a…

Spring is just around the corner and Valley Forge and Montgomery County are already alive with some of the biggest events of the year.

In…

Bob Saget, the famous comedian who graduated from Abington Senior High School, is bringing his stand-up act close to where it all began for…

While many people associate Kobe Bryant primarily with Los Angeles due to his Lakers years, it was actually his formative time at Lower Merion High…

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of former Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, puts her expert handling of a heckler at her husband…

A quarter of the high schools on the list of the 100 best schools in Pennsylvania for 2020 are in Montgomery County, according to a…

Pottstown Area Artists Guild is sponsoring a talk by artist Val Bertoia on March 17 in the Boyer Gallery at The Hill School Center For…

Bryn Mawr psychiatrist Liz Goldman and her patient Sarah Klein have joined forces to fight for the rights of sexual assault victims in Pennsylvania and…

Five Montgomery County schools are among the high schools in the Philadelphia area that place the most graduates at Harvard, Princeton, and Massachusetts Institute of…

By Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

February is always an exciting time in Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. It’s a time of…

Alison R. Byerly, a Glenside native and Lafayette College president, is finding inventive ways to raise money for student financial aid, writes Susan Snyder for…

Kyle Shurmur, a La Salle College High School graduate and undrafted free-agent rookie quarterback, will attend Super Bowl LIV in Miami as a member…

On March 7, Montgomery County Community College will host AAUW Lansdale’s “Discover Your Future” in STEM event for girls from grade five through eight…

Howard Brosius, executive director of Glenside-based Chipping Hill Micro Farms nonprofit, is teaching area children about healthy eating using his mobile greenhouse, writes Rachel…

By Mark Hostutler

The news broke on Sunday afternoon, and after a couple of sleepless nights, it still doesn’t seem real to me.

NBA…

Juwan Adams, a student at Abington High School who desperately needs a bone marrow transplant, is getting support from Sixer Matisse Thybulle, writes Kimberly Davis…

“Candles,” a play on the trauma of school shooting written by Harriton High School student Angelina DeMonte, premiered last week at Arden Theatre’s Hamilton…

After using barbary to lift himself into a successful career after several years in prison and rehab, Norristown native Ron Curtis is ready to fulfill…

Wendell Holland, an Ardmore native who emerged victorious in the 36th season of “Survivor,” is going back for an all champions round in the latest…

Two programs from Salus University and two from St. Joseph’s University  are ranked among the 50 top-paying graduate degree programs in Greater Philadelphia…

The fourth annual Pottstown CARES “Welcome Home” concert benefiting the Ministries at Main Street, a Pottstown homeless shelter organization, will take place on Jan. 17…

Located in East Norriton, Einstein Medical Center, a branch of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, focused on providing high quality, advanced cardiac services, cancer care…

Chris Visco, co-founder and CEO of TerraVida Holistic Centers and daughter of Former Montgomery County sheriff John P. Durante, went from working polls for…

Kurt Kunsch, Senior Vice President and the Trust Managing Director at Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Phoenixville…

Chipping Hill Micro Farms nonprofit educational organization, started by Glenside resident Howard Brosius six years ago, has introduced a new mobile greenhouse classroom, writes Pete…

Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, a 16-year-old gamer from Pottsgrove, and Jessica Romanelli David, the director of marketing at West Conshohocken-based SeventySix Capital, have…

By Lynne Williams

What do you do when one person says something to you that makes a very deep impression? You write about it and…

Kyle Levy, a local teenager with leukemia, got the surprise of his life when he was invited onstage with the Philadelphia Orchestra to play under…

Several regional leaders talked about how to make the already successful Main Line area even better during the recent “Re-Imagining the Main Line” panel…

After hundreds of nominations, thousands of votes, and months of waiting, Lansdale native Amanda Piccirilli-Hall has won the Eighth Annual Be Well Philly Health…

High school football is maintaining its popularity in the Keystone State despite a decline in interest across much of the country, writes Adam Herman for…

Four Montgomery County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek.

The Hill School…

Hobart’s Run, The Hill School’s neighborhood improvement initiative, recently received some much-needed help from the Lowe’s stores in Pottstown and Elverson…

The seniors on the Springfield-Montco High School football team have orchestrated the program’s renaissance three years after it was forced to cancel the…

A magnificent home set on 80 breathtaking acres with seven bedrooms and five full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square…

Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia is currently exhibiting some stunning works by abstract artist Val Rossman, a Bala Cynwyd native who has been teaching at…

While boutique boxing is on the rise in the Philadelphia area, there are still a number of old-school boxing gyms that can make any…

In September 2019, Delaware County Community College agreed to buy the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to create a new Upper Darby full-service…

The Hill School’s Hobart’s Run is looking for sponsors for its Adopt-a-Can efforts that are helping make the streets of Pottstown…

Laurie Roma, social media senior manager at King of Prussia-based Universal Health Services, turns to swimming and running to stay on top of her…

An attempt to hedge the market backfired on two local school districts, which will most likely have to pay millions of dollars to Wall Street…

The two to make the grade in Montco are both catholic schools, and were named National Blue Ribbon schools last week by the U.S…

As a carrier of the BRCA1 gene, Mackenzie Dougherty, a Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School graduate, decided to get a preventative double mastectomy. However, cancer…

For the first time ever, Villanova University students have won a student Academy Award in the Documentary/Domestic Film Schools category for their film, “Sankofa…

Dr. Jaye C. Gardiner, a pancreatic cancer researcher at Fox Chase Cancer Center, is promoting diversity in STEM fields through the comics she draws, writes…

Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which actively promotes the Valley…

A small team of volunteers is studying a spider unique to Delaware County and parts of nearby Philadelphia: the Pennsylvania purseweb spider, or Atypus snetsingeri…

Montgomery County is home to six of the 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to a new report in Philadelphia…

When the weather is cool and the leaves begin to turn, Valley Forge and Montgomery County truly come alive.  

Fall is a season of adventure…

In a recent speech at a rally for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, Donald Trump Jr. recalled his time at The Hill School in Pottstown, which…

Last weekend Wissahickon High School Robotics Team #341 participated in “Robotstock Philly”, a robotics-themed expo geared towards interactive family fun. The team had a…

The first time Bobbie Rose picked up a golf club, she was 32. Her son, Mike, was just born, and when she swung, something just…

Edgewood Cemetery’s small, all-volunteer board, which serves as a “Friends of the Cemetery” organization for the Edgewood Historic Cemetery, Inc. 501 (c)3…

More than 6,000 guests descended upon Le Dîner en Blanc – Philadelphia at the iconic Boathouse Row last night. This was the eighth edition…

By Mark Schiele
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Maybe you remember him calling The Masters. Maybe calling Secretariat’s thrilling Triple Crown victory. Oh, and then there…

Comcast Corp. will open yet another Philadelphia franchise on Monday, a high-end hotel high above the ground, writes Bob Hernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer…

Expressive Path and the Elmwood Park Zoo will present Art in the Park at Elmwood Park on Saturday, September 7, from 2 to 6 pm…

Dr. Joe DeSimone paved his own way to becoming an entrepreneur. His latest project, Carbon aims to improve the way things are made, writes Alejandro…

Welcome home to this spectacular Stanford II Manor model nestled on a 1-acre lot in the prestigious Cannon Hill community!

Situated in the acclaimed…

By Rick Woelfel

Even before she finished high school, Eira Glover knew she wanted to be a dancer. Nearly two decades later, her passion endures…

To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross July 29 through Aug…

Local solid waste service company J. P. Mascaro & Sons continued its long history of supporting educational programs and initiatives by announcing that it has…

It might be hotter than fox in a forest fire outside right now, but we all know winter eventually rolls around every year.

A new…

By Mark Schiele
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She been there since 2006. Now, longtime president Sharon Latchaw Hirsh is moving on.
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The small…

By Mark Schiele
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He grew up in Bucks County and thrived in Berks County. But now, Adam Van Zelst has landed in…

Hobart’s Run is pleased to launch a pilot program designed to help citizens cover closing costs on homes purchased as primary residences in the…

Pottstown will bring back an increasingly popular event that heralds the transition from summer to fall with a stylish, fun flair featuring outstanding local food…

By Mark Schiele

Chef Nick Pisano likens his restaurant/catering business to a hidden gem. For good reason. Especially when it comes to location.

Pisano…

We are proud to partner with the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) and the North End Swimming Club to provide swim club “scholarships…

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP is pleased to announce that its Education Law Department, one of the largest and most respected in the state, has added three…

Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces…

With the Fourth of July around the corner, U.S. flags will be proudly flown at locations across the country, and certainly here in Pottstown…

Besides Montgomery County Independence Day festivities like fireworks and parades, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will be commemorating this Fourth of July in…

On Wednesday, June 19, in Washington, D.C., the teen entrepreneurs of Denim2Denim and Southeastern Pennsylvania placed in the top 3 among 15 JA student…

Yeah, everyone loves summer vacation. But this isn’t the time for your kids to take a vacation from funding their college educations. They deserve…

State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) yesterday recognized two local librarians at his 10th annual Librarian of the Year award ceremony held at Pietro…

Philadelphia is becoming a big esports market. The city is scheduled to build a brand new $50 million dollar stadium by 2021 for their own…

More than 200 people have signed on for an exciting journey on the water for the 21st Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn. Organized by the Schuylkill…

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood has been sold to Main Line Health, according to information released Friday, writes Matthew Gambino for catholicphilly.com. 

The…

Pottstown residents generally agree that providing fun, healthy activities and youth mentorship strengthens the community and helps youths stay on a positive path – rather than…

On Thursday, May 16, fourteen students from the Hobart’s Run-sponsored Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab (PASIL) pitched six different ideas addressing Pottstown issues…

The Philadelphia Orchestra concludes its celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein with a star-studded grand finale: a symphonic staging…

Over the past year, North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) has seen a substantial increase in calls from manufacturers and machine shops looking for potential…

Montgomery County Community College celebrated its 52nd Commencement on Thursday, May 16, during a special ceremony held at its Central Campus in Blue Bell.

“All…

Husband and Wife real estate team Paul and Lauren Lipowicz have noticed a change in the idea of a suburban dream home from their clients…

Montgomery County Community College will host the 0 from May 23 to June 21 at the Fine Art Gallery, North Hall, 16 East High St…

On Friday, May 10, The Hill School will host its sixth-annual Community Track Night.

The event, which begins at 6 PM, is free and…

The 14th Annual Revolutionary Run at Valley Forge National Park is back again and ready to break more running records! Join in the fun at…

On April 27th, Pottstown events will go beyond talking the talk on saving the planet, and walk the walk as well. The walking starts with…

Forty-three locations throughout Montgomery County will be collecting unwanted, unneeded and expired medications as part of Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, organized by…

More than 150 Pottstown investors, entrepreneurs, and citizens attended the Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference organized by Hobart’s Run and held on April 12…

The Perkiomen Valley Art Center is pleased to announce the award winning artists of the 57th Annual Membership Exhibition currently at Mennonite Heritage Center,  565…

With Tax Day right around the corner, many of us are reaching into our pockets to pay-off Uncle Sam. To relieve taxpayers of the…

Philadelphia is well known for its die-hard sports fans, world class cheese steaks, and of course, for “Being the birthplace of freedom and Democracy…

Pottstown Investors Conference organizers announced two additional keynote speakers for the April 12 event.

Nationally recognized urban and economic policy experts Diana Lind and Alan…

Planners for the Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference on Friday, April 12 (see details below) have confirmed and funded the participation of two notable keynote…

The Third Annual Hobart’s Ram Run 5K will take place on Sunday, April 28, beginning at the William West Hauser ’81 Track on The…

The Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference will be held Friday, April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Hill…

Public voting for the Philadelphia Region’s “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Student Video Contest will open on Wednesday, March 20, 12:01am…

More people with disabilities in Pennsylvania continued to gain new jobs last year, continuing a trend from the year prior.

The newly published 2018 Annual…

Tower Health Urgent Care is proud to announce that the recently acquired 19 locations have achieved Accreditation through the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is…

Montgomery County landscapers and florists are feeling the power of flowers at this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, run by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

The…

Elmwood Park Zoo is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the SEI Cares Fund, a charitable donor-advised fund of…

This Old Hobart’s Run House, Episode 3 shows students and teachers from The Hill School as well as players and coaches from Pottstown’s…

Tower Health and Drexel University have secured appropriate accreditation approval to establish a new four-year regional campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in…

The Philadelphia Phoenix announces new local owners, Drs. Christina Lee Chung, who grew up in Lafayette Hill,  and Jeff George. Both Chung and George bring…

The Hobart’s Run neighborhood improvement and economic development initiative of The Hill School is hosting an “Indoor Yard/Garage Sale” this Saturday, Feb. 23…

Student leaders from The Hill School, Pottstown School District, and Montgomery County Community College have collaborated on behalf of the Pottstown CARES group and organized…

Expressive Path will host Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras, at the Lower Providence Fire Hall 3199 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 on Friday, April…

Private education is flourishing in Montgomery County.

Montco is home to 15 of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia, according to the…

Award-winning pianist Spencer Myer will perform at Chestnut Hill College’s upcoming Steinway Artist Concert — an annual tradition featuring piano recitals from the world…

Another new week means a brand new batch of events coming to Montco. Join in the fun this week with exhilarating new shows, world-class…

The Hobart’s Run initiative of The Hill School in Pottstown returned to 59 Edgewood Street in the Borough last Saturday, January 19, with a…

A group of Hill students, faculty members, and a Hill parent volunteer picked up paint brushes and rollers on Saturday, January 12 in an ongoing…

It’s that time of the year again, January, when we reflect on our resolutions to eat healthier. At Savona Restaurant (100 Old Gulph Road…

The new Tower Health Urgent Care facility in Conshohocken held an Open House and attendees received a free first aid kit, free blood pressure screenings…

Berks County-based Tower Health, which owns six hospitals in the region in Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties and Philadelphia, recently presented donations to several…

Rory G. Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bank, the parent of Malvern-based First Priority Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up…

By Joe Barron

When Bud Hansen III was learning the family business, his father gave him a piece of advice that has guided him for…

She learned to navigate the maze of retail sales from one of the most prominent salesman in the region — Al Boscov. From there, Chris Visco…

If the first Saturday in December is on the horizon, then you can bet the prep work for the East Norriton Holiday Parade is in…

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors to give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and…

The swimming factory otherwise known as the Upper Main Line YMCA recently held a ceremony for its next crop of scholarship-caliber athletes, who signed…

Ardmore Initiative will kick-off the holidays with the return of the 5th Annual Cricket Cringle on Friday November 30 from 5:00pm to 9…

GSK  announced the GSK IMPACT Award Winners in a ceremony at GSK’s Navy Yard site. Ten local nonprofits were awarded $40,000 each in…

It’s a hat trick for mascots in the game of Philadelphia professional teams.
Philadelphia welcomed its third new sports team mascot is the past…

Curaleaf, a marijuana company valued at $4 billion, and Penn Medicine have big plans for Pennsylvania, specifically in King of Prussia, writes Sam Wood for…

What if your company only had one shot to deliver its best sales pitch for a chance to secure funding.

What would yours be?

Three…

Moving on up — and into 211 Gulph Road in King of Prussia.

Qlik, a business-data-analytics and -management company owned by Chicago tech buyout…