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VFTCB’s #MontCoStrong T-Shirts Raise Another $10k, Reach $25,000 Goal
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s #MontCoStrong t-shirt fundraiser has raised another $10,000 for a final total of $25,000 being donated to the MontcoPA COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established to support local relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The fund assists the community safety net organizations critically impacted by the public…
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Part-time Schwenksville Resident and Golf Legend Gary Player Returns to Site of 1962 PGA Championship
Gary Player, the golfing legend who has been staying with his daughter in Schwenksville during the pandemic, returned to Aronimink Golf Club the site of his 1962 PGA Championship win, to watch the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Player, who still looks as fit at 84 as he did…
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LEGOLAND Welcomes Young Creators Back to Plymouth Meeting with Personal Brick Bags
Personal brick bags and other safety measures welcomed young creators at the reopened LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia in Plymouth Meeting, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. After closing for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the venue wanted to bring back its interactive, hands-on experience that is well known for offering the safest way possible.…
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Warehouse Rental Availability in Quakertown with Montgomeryville’s Nappen & Associates
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer in Montgomeryville, has listed its latest warehouse rental availability to all prospective businesses. Nappen & Associates offers a wide variety of available industrial/flex buildings, ranging in size from 5,000 square feet to over 200,000 square feet. The warehouse rental is expected to be available for occupancy…
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How Good Is the Food at West Chester’s Andiario? Well, This Honor Speaks for Itself
How good is Andiario, the Gay Street restaurant that has received nothing but high praise since it opened in the borough two-plus years ago? So good that it’s only one of three restaurants outside the city, and the only one in the western suburbs, that Philadelphia magazine has included in its annual list of the…
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VFTCB Partners with County Officials to Highlight Local Businesses Hit Hard by Pandemic
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Bureau has partnered with Montgomery County to develop an aggressive, $300,000 campaign that highlights the local businesses affected by the pandemic in efforts to facilitate the local economy’s recovery from the health crisis, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with Montgomery County’s commerce department, the VFTCB…
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Chestnut Hill College Once Again Recognized Nationally as “College of Distinction”
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 learning in a vibrant and welcoming community. Colleges of Distinction publishes annual college guidebooks that identify the top colleges and universities in the nation. This annual guidebook is used as a resource by students,…
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To Help Kids Navigate World of COVID-19, KoP Author Pens Pandemic Christmas Book
King of Prussia author and storyteller Michael Sheinbaum has penned a new pandemic Christmas book, “The Elves Indoors,” to help kids navigate the unknowns imposed on their world by COVID-19, writes M. English for the Montgomery Media. Sheinbaum is also a professional stand-in for Santa whose wife, Renate, is a professional Mrs. Clause. With plenty…
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Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks to Welcome National Dog Show, No Spectators
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show will take place on November 15 and 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks with no spectators and the approving guidance of Montgomery County health and safety authorities. As every year, the holiday family favorite will air Thanksgiving Day, November 26, following the telecast of…
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Montco Cares Program Provides Financial Assistance to Childcare Centers and Families
Montgomery County childcare facilities suffering financially and parents struggling to pay for childcare due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon get financial help. Montgomery County Commissioners have allocated $12,000,000 of Federal Cares Act money to fund the Montco Cares Program. Administered by the Early Learning Resource Center in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Health…
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Find the Best Flavor Fall has to Offer in Montco: Pumpkin Spice
Cool weather is nice, but what people really love about fall is pumpkin spice. Whether hot or frozen, for dinner or dessert, pumpkin spice is everywhere in Montco. Here are 11 favorite spots in Montco to enjoy the season’s best flavors. A Taste of Britain – Wayne Kick up your afternoon tea with the sweet…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases Continues Week-long Upward Trend, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Oct. 9, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,380 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 169,308. Of those 1,380 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 57, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 57 new positive cases pushed…
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Montgomery County Sheriff Sale to Include Lulu Country Club Real Estate
The Upper Dublin real estate supporting Lulu Country Club will be put up for auction as part of the Montgomery County sheriff sale on December 2, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The auction will seek to sell the commercial real estate but not the business that is associated with the listed properties.…
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Using Facebook, Penn State Scientists Search for Native Species to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Scientists are currently searching for native species that will prey on the spotted lanternfly and help in efforts to control the invasive pest, writes Lisa Scheid for the Reading Eagle. “Because the spotted lanternfly is a non-native insect, it doesn’t have natural enemies in the U.S. to keep its numbers in balance,” said Kelli Hoover,…
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Shipley High Grad Follows Father’s Footsteps, Joins Syracuse University Basketball
Chaz Owens, a Shipley High School graduate and son of NBA star, Billy Ownes, is following in his father’s footsteps by heading to Syracuse University to play basketball, writes Mike Waters for the Syracuse.com. Owens had always hoped to one day play for Syracuse since he was a boy as his father remains one of…
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Norristown Rapper Groov Marro’s New Video Instant Hit
The new video by Norristown rapper Groov Marro, Stop Me, has generated more than a million views on Facebook in less than two weeks, writes Eugene Zenyatta for the Philadelphia Weekly. As a result, the musician, who is currently serving his sixth year in the Army National Guard, has gained many new fans worldwide and…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Regal French Chateau in Jenkintown
A regal French chateau with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Jenkintown. This classic 1927 home exudes charm thanks to its turret entry, casement windows, and Juliet balcony overlooking the front garden path. The many highlights include an oversized living room with fireplace and French doors that…
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Discover Montgomery County’s Best Fall Sweets
With fall comes some of the sweetest flavors of the year. Plump pumpkins and appealing apples are so versatile, they can be interesting additions to any number of dishes, including the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board‘s following favorites. Kilwin’s King Of Prussia Town Center For the first time, the “Kilwins Experience” is now available in…
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