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Upper Gwynedd’s John J. Lombard Jr, Lawyer and Philadelphia Museum of Art Advisor, Dies Aged 85
John J. Lombard Jr. of Upper Gwynedd, a prominent lawyer and longtime Philadelphia Museum of Art advisor, died on November 4 aged 85, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lombard graduated from La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor in 1952 before earning his bachelor’s degree from La Salle University four years later…
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King of Prussia and East Norriton Accounting Firms Join Forces in Merger
King of Prussia-based Clairmont Paciello & Co. has acquired East Norriton-based Dreslin & Co. and added its roster of five people to its 25 existing employees for a combined staff of 30, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal closed on November 1. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to Clairmont Paciello…
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Arcadia University Launches Healthcare Management and Leadership Program
Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy has launched the new online Healthcare Management and Leadership Certification program, beginning Spring 2021, that bridges the gap between clinical practice and administration. “The way healthcare is going in the United States, clinicians are taking on more leadership roles without knowing the operational side of running a business,” said…
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Manor College Ranked #3 on List of Safest Colleges in US
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 with over 4,500 institutions nationwide. “Manor College has a long-standing reputation as one of the safest colleges in Pennsylvania.“ said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. This list is compiled…
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Over 240 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montco, State Reports Highest Daily Increase Yet
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,900 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 17, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 275,513. There were 30 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,355. Montgomery County…
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Life Science Companies Emerging as Bright Spot in Otherwise Quiet Local Office Market
With traditional office tenants looking for ways to cut back on square footage amid the pandemic, life science companies have emerged as a bright spot on the local office market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. From Blue Bell to King of Prussia, these companies have been signing long-term deals on spaces that…
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Karamoor Estate in Fort Washington Among Region’s Best to Visit Wineries
Visits to vineyards have proven to be remarkably pandemic-friendly, making this the perfect time to head out to some of the best wineries in the region possibly with lawn chairs and blankets in tow, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And those who would like to spend an afternoon sipping good wine while enjoying…
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Haverford Native Founds Brewery with Social Mission in Philly
Tess Hart, a Haverford native and co-founder and CEO of Triple Bottom Brewing, founded the year-old Philadelphia brewery with a social mission in mind, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hart and her two business partners, husband Bill Popwell and brewer Kyle Carney, focus on three bottom lines in their work: beer, people, and…
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Montco and Other Philadelphia Suburbs Helped Biden Achieve Victory in PA
Philadelphia suburbs, including Montgomery County, played a key role in helping Biden archive an essential victory in Pennsylvania and with it the presidency, write Katie Meyer and Daniel Wood for the WHYY. Montgomery County, together with Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties, saw a surge in both the number of voters and support for the Democratic…
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766 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over 3-Day Period
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,551 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Nov. 14, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases; followed by 5,199 new positives on Sunday, Nov. 15; and 4,476 on Monday, Nov. 16, bringing the statewide total to 269,613. There were 101 new COVID-19…
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KYW Adding FM Simulcast to Make Regional Newsradio ‘Station More Available’
KYW Newsradio, a longstanding Philadelphia institution, will soon inhabit the 103.9 spot on the FM dial in addition to its regular 1060 AM frequency, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The change comes three months after the radio station made another break with tradition by dropping the background noise of an obsolete wire…
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Bryn Mawr Practice Using SpaceX Robot to Help Patients Fight Baldness
Dr. Andrew Kwak, founder of The Lumen Center in Bryn Mawr, is using robot-assisted surgery systems to help his patients fight baldness, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kwak, a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures, said his practice is the first in the region to offer a robotic hair transplant…
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Pandemic Ushers in Changes in Home Buyer, Seller Behaviors
The pandemic along with low interest rates has spurred on changes in the behavior of both home buyers and sellers in the Philadelphia area as well as at the national level, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a recently released National Association of Realtors report, those who opted to buy a home…
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New York Times: Montco Residents Celebrate As Philly Suburbs Deliver Votes Needed to Flip PA to Biden
Many Montgomery County residents joined in celebration after the Philadelphia suburbs delivered votes needed to flip Pennsylvania from President Donald Trump to former Vice-President Joe Biden which essentially cemented his victory in the election, write Shane Goldmacher, Nick Corasaniti and Trip Gabriel for The New York Times. Kristyn LaBarge of Ambler, a 48-year-old mother of…
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Hotel of the Week: Sheraton Valley Forge
With 80 world-class hotels in the County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Sheraton Valley Forge as this week’s Hotel of the Week. Style, comfort, and versatility combine at this hotel which features 180 stylish guest rooms, 58 spacious suites, and 25,000-square-feet of flexible event space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom. “Our goal…
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Ardmore Native’s New Philly Restaurant Quickly Grows in Popularity
At the start of March, Kevin Addis, an Ardmore native, had everything set up to open his new Queen Village BYO, Mari, the following month, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. “Then corona came and made everything different,” said Addis. So instead of opening and trying to find revenue streams through curbside pickup…
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Book About Her Father Leads to Friendship Between Author and Telford Veteran
When she wrote “Flying with Dad,” Yvonne Caputo could not have predicted that her book would lead to a friendship with 103-year-old Telford veteran, Joe Haenn, writes the author for the Souderton Independent. Caputo’s book focuses on her father’s missions in the Second World War. After she posted about them on the 467th Bombardment Group…
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Jack Intrator of Moshie’s Pickles is Always Looking for the Perfect Pickle
Businesses in Montgomery County have been working around the clock to stay afloat, while keeping employees, and customers safe during the COVID-19 crisis. Their hard work and innovation has not gone unnoticed. Each week, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is sharing their stories. Jack Intrator is always searching for the perfect pickle. He maintains high…
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