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In light of Essential Earth Day and National Volunteer Week occurring in the month of April, Aqua Pennsylvania employees volunteered to better the communities they…
Playground spinners are a valuable addition to any outdoor play area, offering numerous advantages for children of all ages. By including playground spinners in your…
Jennifer Lame is riding the wind these days.
A 2000 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, she has been nominated for an Oscar for…
Actor Mark Ruffalo has been spotted in Newtown Square, at the A Cut Above Deli, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ruffalo, known for…
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play…
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square is introducing the latest equipment innovation for the playground from Landscape Structures—Volo.
Volo, for children aged 5 to…
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The popular diner franchise Nifty Fifty’s is adding another location in the Philadelphia region in early January, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.
The soft…
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The Main Line is filled with great hiking spots that provide a perfect surrounding with an abundance of natural beauty and eye-catching features, such…
School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors.
Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well…
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware…
Hanover Borough residents are embracing the renovation ofWirt Park Playground.
This community-driven rejuvenation project, under the guidance of General Recreation in Newtown Square, is…
Philadelphia-based American Medical Response Mid-Atlantic has laid off 152 employees after losing a major contract with Main Line Health, writes John George for…
Landscape Structures’ Revi products, available from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, feature a sculptural form that can be added to your playground project to…
Kids christened the new inclusive Doylestown playground even before the ribbon cutting was complete, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.
The children climbed up ladders, crawled…
Today’s playgrounds are a lot different than the ones many of us remember from our childhood, and that’s probably good, writes Raymond Goldfield…
Tracy Clevens has the poop on how much money there is in dog clean up, especially in Bryn Mawr and Newtown Square, writes Alfred Lubrano…
General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square understands that local needs are important when designing community playgrounds or recreation projects.
By working with local consultants, General…
Are you ready for some football? Sunday, September 10, the Philadelphia Eagles will play their first game of the 2023 NFL season.
If you like…
It’s easy to make brand-new playground structures look inviting and durable in a catalog or on proposal drawings, but how well does it…
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…
A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park…
Unisys, based in Blue Bell, is one of four Greater Philadelphia companies, that ranked in the top 100 on Forbes’ 2023 list of America’s…
For the brains behind Bryn Mawr’s beloved The Bakery House, business and baking are “all about math.” Sandy Stauffer was 26 years old and…
MLB partner EL1 Sports, a youth sports company, is continuing its expansion in the Philadelphia Region with its acquisition of D1 Baseball Academy of Huntingdon…
King of Prussia-based Helping Hands Family is currently in talks to take over two ABA2Day Delaware County care centers that are set to close…
For those who like to casually stroll through or visit a cultivated landscape, garden, park, playground, or recreational area, finding a place to rest or…
The popular brewery Tired Hands in Ardmore is planning a “beer park” for Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.
The new concept…
Medical Optometry America has acquired the Paoli practice of Dr. Marie Homa-Palladino. The practice called Personal Eyes will become a part of Medical Optometry…
For anyone seeking a unique addition to their school or community playground, check out the Crab Trap, available through General Recreation in Newtown Square.
This…
A popular restaurant chain is planning on opening a new location in Bucks County, which would take over a longtime-vacant building. Jeff Werner wrote…
It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and community leaders…
Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a unique school nestled in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside of Manheim Township.
The school takes a holistic approach to student…
Treasure Lake in DuBois, Pa., is a semi-private gated residential community with public access to a variety of activities.
The congregation at Treasure Lake…
It was a Newtown Square man, Jerry Roscoe, who negotiated a settlement between Dominion Voting Systems and FOX News.
Roscoe is a mediator at JAMS…
Spread Bagelry is looking to continue its spread its brand presence with additional expansion. Maggie Mancini reported the plans in PhillyVoice.
Spread Bagelry’s specialty…
When Allentown residents needed a membership-free fitness workout location, General Recreation was there to help them design an outdoor fitness system at Jordan Park…
David W. Marston, former U.S. attorney, onetime candidate for mayor and governor, and longtime Philadelphia lawyer, has died at 80. Gary Miles wrote a…
For more than 20 years, playground consultant Will Hemler at General Recreation in Newtown Square has been at the forefront of accessible playground design.
Over…
Erin McCarthy, 24, didn’t think she was going to die until a 2019 summer rafting trip on the Susquehanna River left her trapped underwater…
Medical Optometry America has opened a new eye-care center in Horsham, sites of its relocated headquarters, formerly located in Blue Bell. John George focused…
The Forbes 2023 assessment of large employers in the Philadelphia region has a few surprises in Montgomery County business community. Ryan Mulligan reported the findings…
RxPro Services, established in 1998 as an expert witness search firm connecting law firms with medical experts, has rebranded as Versed to reflect the Newtown…
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a leading distributor of commercial playground equipment, introduces Forma, a new playground structure for those who want a different…
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township that brought…
As the nation continues to embrace the importance of fitness, particularly for children, General Recreation in Newtown Square gives you FitCore Extreme to create your…
Now you can enjoy the outdoors and not worry about a dead smartphone or tablet battery, thanks to solar charging stations.
With solar charging stations…
Neighboring Delaware County dining scene made it onto a list of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s best dining scenes for 2022, writes Inquirer food critic Craig…
The El Primer Paso School in Dover, N.J., realized a “long-time dream” when it opened a new play area, said Susan O’Donnell…
General Recreation in Newtown Square has been assisting clients for 47 years with their recreational needs thanks to its affiliation with national manufacturers to find…
General Recreation in Newtown Square often has client projects that are years in the making but sometimes the creation of a great playground, like one…
General Recreation in Newtown Square, a playground designer, and equipment supplier, introduces Smart Play Centre: Three separately themed playhouses for 2-to-5-year-olds…
This annual list recognizes the world’s Best Hospitals based on a detailed analysis of their quality care, performance, talent, reputation, innovation, culture, and overall…
If you’re thinking of building a playground in your community or school, you’ll need a vision and a systematic approach to get things…
With the help of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a dream was fulfilled in the Friendship Neighborhood in Pittsburgh.
The Children’s Home of…
Newtown Square real estate investment manager Equus Capital Partners announced that an affiliate has completed the sale of 440–460 Swedesford Road, a Class-A…
In today’s economic environment, playground fundraising can face financial obstacles to bring your playground project to life.
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a…
Holy Family University has announced the acquisition of a new campus facility in Newtown, further expanding the college’s campus for students inside and outside…
The COVID-19 virus and other health threats like Monkeypox are still making headlines and keeping the focus on healthy playgrounds for children and adults…
Well-designed inclusive playgrounds and parks welcome people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together, writes General Recreation Inc. of…
Maria Ciao earned a Girl Scout Humanitarian Award and the Girl Scout’s Gold Award for working to install accessible play equipment at North Park…
As a general contracting and construction management company that employs more than 25 professionals, maintains a network of skilled subcontractors, and regularly generates more than…
House Bill 773, known as Deanas Law, has been signed by the Pennsylvania Senate and now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature, writes Max Bennett…
Drew Reilly, owner of the Blue Water Inn, the Ocean Breeze Hotel and several other businesses in Ocean City, New Jersey, has died, writes Maddy…
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce hosted a Celebration of Business Leadership on Thursday, June 23 at The Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne, PA.
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a provider of commercial playground and recreational equipment throughout the region, always has its eye on inclusive play, making…
Local towns can save energy, water and space, and still provide splash opportunities for kids with AquaSmart, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square…
The “Harmony Playground” in Lititz, PA went from one local resident’s request for a wheelchair-accessible swing to a full-fledged playground thanks to…
Sensory-rich playgrounds help children develop as they learn about the world around them and use their different senses to explore, according to General Recreation…
Regency Centers has acquired an 80 percent stake in Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway in Jenkintown, which is anchored by Whole Foods and Planet Fitness…
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice…
Summer is the best time to enjoy an al fresco meal around the Main Line at one of the top-tier outdoor dining eateries in…
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground?
There are a number…
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…
While hoagies and cheesesteaks rule the Philly food landscape, let’s not also forget Philadelphia’s other unique signature sandwich offer–the pork sandwich.
Here…
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in…
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected…
Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally.
Symbols and pictures are…
Exploring is a great way for a child to develop.
Exploring stimulates the senses with new sights, sounds, and smells; while it improves motor skills…
Food critic Craig LaBan from The Philadelphia Inquirer recently completed a restaurant tour of Delaware County and gave the scene high marks.
But no trip…
When Jenny Morgan wanted an all-accessible playground in her rural, close-knit community of Warfordsburg, PA, she turned to General Recreation Inc. out of…
The suburban office market ended 2021 with one of the strongest quarters for the past two years, which helped further stabilize it. Natalie Kostelni unlocked…
Food lovers will have to wait a bit, but there are two establishments getting ready to take up space at the Lawrence Park Shopping Center…
Robert A. Haley, the longtime former co-owner and president of Finnaren & Haley, a Conshohocken paint company, died on December 23 at his home…
Alterra Property Group’s controversial plan to build a three-story apartment building with retail space at the former Acme site in Gladwyne has been…
A Philly-area guide to savory pies, from chicken pot pies to meat pies, which are the perfect item to enjoy anytime. The list of…
Two office buildings at Renaissance Park in King of Prussia have been acquired for 41.8 million by MLP Ventures, which already has several properties…
Arlene Bobb, a Bala Cynwyd interior designer, always makes sure that a home reflects the owner’s personality, but that does not mean she does…
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is buying travel conglomerate Apple Leisure Group out of Newtown Square for $2.7 billion in cash, writes Ben Miller for the…
Penn State Great Valley will host its ninth annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Applecross Country Club in…
When Ashley Ridolfi accepted her first full-time role out of college at the Valley Forge Convention Center (now the Valley Forge Casino Resort) as…
Not even money can get you into these Platinum exclusive golf clubs, writes Jim Dobson for forbes.com.
And two of them are in Delaware…
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…
By Andrew Bunting
May is one of my favorite times on the gardening calendar. I like to give my garden a tropical touch by adding…
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has made it into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
On Sunday…
David Shade is an award-winning, professional dog trainer based in King of Prussia, PA. He served in the Army for 4 years as a…
Two local golf courses have made Golf Digest’s 2021 list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” and one of them is in the…
Meridian Bank has expanded its relationship with Velocity Venture Partners, a Philadelphia-based investment firm, to finance five industrial real estate projects totaling more than…
Eight nearby Delaware County spots made a list of 60 cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com.
The list, ranked…
Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright’s Newtown Square tailor, Gabriele “Gabe” D’Annunzio, featured in a recent MONTCO Today story, has died from COVID…
Newtown Square’s Dobbie Schiff Kristoff, the Emmy-winning computer effects specialist who shaped the early look of Philadelphia Flyers with her twin sister, Myrna…
Despite having rabid sports fans and historic and world-class golf courses including Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Philadelphia is the only major city nationwide…
After nearly two decades of leading Bryn Mawr Hospital, part of Main Line Health, Andi Gilbert is retiring as president at the end of the…
Award-winning record producer Tim Sonnefeld, a Phoenixville native, and Sharon Little, a singer and songwriter who grew up in North Wales, are continuing their…
Meet the DiBattista family, producers of Philly’s Original Milan salad dressing, available in stores throughout the Tri-state area and beyond, writes Peg DeGrassa…
By Rick Woelfel
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields were a place where those deemed worthy could rest from their labors on Earth and engage…
When Sean O’Donnell flew over the Moss Rehab campus in Elkins Park July 1, four or five dozen healthcare workers cheered, writes Gary Miles…
There are few certainties during these challenging times – especially as it relates to education – but one thing you can bank on is Delaware County Christian…
Equus Capital Partners has purchased a Fort Washington office building and is planning to demolish the structure and replace it with a $60 million apartment…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Main Line Health remains committed to providing safe, superior care to all who visit its facilities and…
Main Line Health, parent company of both Bryn Mawr Hospital and Lankenau Hospital, is one of the growing numbers of health systems to now offer…
Newtown Square resident Nicola Carlino – the co-owner of Carlino’s, the Italian gourmet markets in Ardmore and West Chester – has died at 88, writes…
Greek builder Louis J. Vastardis of Newtown Square, whose Lansdowne company built more than 100 restaurants and diners in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey…
A trial began this week to see if Newtown Square-based Bartkowski Investment Group will be allowed to put up four billboards on Lancaster Avenue…
Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation has sold five undeveloped lots along Radnor Road at Upper Gulph Road to Bentley Homes for $1.65 million, writes…
The often-overlooked talents of backhoe operators were on full display last week in Newtown Square, where Aqua Pennsylvania hosted its first-ever Backhoe Challenge…
Professional pet-sitter, Cynthia Hall, has announced the opening of Snug Pet Sitting. Based in Gladwyne, Snug serves the Main Line from Bala Cynwyd to…
Dunkin’ and its greater Philadelphia-area franchisees, in partnership with Scholarship America, today announced the recipients of its tenth annual Regional Scholarship Program, which helps…
The bedding is designed to provide orthopedic comfort in the opulent luxury suites. The shampoo is from France. The hospital-grade air filtration system is…
By Mark Schiele
Win Signature Restaurants is expanding its reach into Pottstown with the planned opening of the Blue Elephant. The projected opening date is…
Main Line Health announced to their employees earlier this month that effective January 2019, it will increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour for…
Like the hottest restaurant in town, where you just can’t seem to get a table, office tenants aspire for a centrally-located seat along…
Two large-scale Conshohocken office buildings are about to be sold in a pair of back-to-back real estate deals.
Five Tower Bridge, the…
The Philadelphia Catholic League hasn’t grown much since its inception. In fact, the last “new” team to join the PCL ranks was Archbishop John…
Summer may be winding down, but there are plenty of signature events and fests to keep you busy in and around Montco. From the BMW…
In celebration of a partnership with this week’s BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board…
The BMW Championship will make its inaugural visit to Aronimink Golf Club September 4-9, 2018. Come see the top 70 players in the world…
The Hill School in Pottstown is one of three schools in the Philadelphia area to lead the nation in the number of graduates that go…
With world-class golf, a one-of-a-kind Biergarten, complimentary parking, exclusive BMW owner benefits, and much more, there are many ways for Philadelphia…
The 26th edition of The Jay Sigel Invitational – the premier charity golf tournament in the Delaware Valley – will be held at the prestigious Aronimink Golf…
Main Line Health recently accepted a $45,000 grant from State Farm Insurance Co. in support of demonstrations aimed at raising teen awareness about the…
Three students from the Philadelphia area were recently named recipients of the Platt Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college grant awarded to golf…
Montco commissioners recently heard about all of the behind the scenes working taking place at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) to bring…
Data through the end of November show that the Philadelphia region had a robust year in both residential and non-residential construction activity, far exceeding…
Aronimink Golf Club has been chosen to host the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship as well as the 2027 PGA Championship, according to a…
The commercial real estate market on the Main Line is scorching hot right now, with properties moving so quickly you’d think it was a…
Jennifer Morgan, President, SAP Americas and Asia Pacific Japan, and her husband Michael speak with MONTCO Today about their respective upbringings in Northern Virginia. Although…
Blue Bell resident Michael J. Lyons, an actor who plays the Speaker of the House on the popular Netflix series House of Cards, proves that…
Software technology has revolutionized 21st-century business, and an Abington native who has traveled the world with SAP recently opened up some of the source…
Two years of meetings and hearings have paid off for Sunoco Logistics, as the Newtown Square company’s ambitious new pipeline project that will transport…
Newtown Square resident Michael Rouse credits his successful business headquartered in Bryn Mawr to a teen project and good mentors, writes Jane M. Von Bergen…
Based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents, Niche.com has unveiled its 2017 rankings of the Top…
Proving that diversity is not just a buzzword for them, both Conshohocken’s IKEA at 23rd and Newtown Square’s SAP America at 41st are…
In the race to win the White House this year, Hillary Clinton has drawn a dozen times more money into her campaign coffers than Donald…
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