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Hotel of the Week: the Alloy, King of Prussia
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton, in King of Prussia as Hotel of the Week. The rejuvenation project completely transformed the property into a self-contained hotel that pairs top-notch hospitality, outstanding dining, and high-end fitness amenities with the modern comforts and conveniences…
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After Nearly Two Decades, Andi Gilbert Retiring as Bryn Mawr Hospital President
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 year, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Bryn Mawr Hospital has been a pillar of the community for generations,” said Gilbert. “I consider myself very fortunate to be…
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Nationwide Decline in Driving May Be Permanent
According to a recently released study by accounting and consulting firm KPMG, the nationwide decline in driving may be permanent, writes Justin Fox for Bloomberg. During the early days of the pandemic, driving in the United States recorded an unprecedented decline of 41 percent in vehicle miles traveled. According to the most recent available data…
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DNA Sleuthing Helped Reunite Local Woman with Biological Mother
Irene Mannheims Mueller, who grew up in Olney and Cheltenham, discovered she lived a mile and a half from a daughter she had given up for adoption decades earlier, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mannheims Mueller got pregnant in 1965 aged 26 when an acquaintance raped her on the ride home from…
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Bala Cynwyd-Based SIG to Make Fortune if Oracle, Walmart Buy TikTok
As the first U.S. backer of TikTok, Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group stands to make a fortune if the sale of the social media app goes through, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, whether the local investor will receive a massive payday depends on how Trump’s campaign to force the sale of…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Could Get New 11-Story Apartment Building
PREIT is proposing to develop an 11-story, 503-unit apartment building at Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Kevin Tierney for the More Than The Curve. According to a Facebook post by Plymouth Township Councilmember Chris Manero, PREIT previously presented plans to develop the building on a parcel at Plymouth Mall for about 400 apartments during a workshop…
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29 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Monday Oct. 5, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 672 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 164,207. Of those 672 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 29, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 29 new positive cases pushed…
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CEO Bridgette McGivern Cuts the Ribbon at CHDC Barto Grand Opening
With a ceremonious ribbon cutting and a two-hour LIVE broadcast, Community Health & Dental Care celebrated the opening of its fourth health center in Barto on Saturday, Sept. 26. Despite the rain, CEO Bridgette McGivern along with Board President Barbara Robinson jointly cut the red ribbon to signify the official opening. Additional representation from Upper…
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Montgomeryville’s Nappen & Associates Begins Construction in Hatfield
A leading industrial real estate developer, Montgomeryville-based Nappen & Associates, has begun construction on its latest building in Hatfield. Located at 1900 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield, the property will be a 213,593 square foot, state-of-the-art warehouse facility. Nappen & Associates has been making diligent progress on the construction of this new facility. The pouring process…
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Conshohocken Commercial Real Estate Market ‘Can Hold its Own Through Anything’
Despite the pandemic, Conshohocken-based Oliver Tyrone Pulver has reported great success with its local office buildings so far this year, writes Matthew Rothstein for the BisNow. “I’m always bullish on Conshohocken,” said Oliver Tyrone Pulver’s Vice President Esther Pulver. “This market can hold its own through anything.” Adding that highway and transit accessibility combined with…
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Upper Dublin HS Senior Starts Spread Smiles Movement to Benefit Chabad Garden School
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 School in Fort Washington, writes Jesse Bernstein for the Jewish Exponent. Nadell began selling his apparel and accessories with smile designs hoping to raise $5,000 over 12 months. However, he has…
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Power Woman 2020 Creates Clothing That Protects from Harmful UV Rays
Dr. Erum Ilyas, founder of King of Prussia’s Montgomery Dermatology and AmberNoon, is one of Main Line’s Power Women 2020, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. As a dermatologist, Ilyas focuses primarily on the prevalence of the most common cancer in the country. “We’re doing skin cancer screenings routinely,” she said. “We’re constantly…
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Take a Video Tour of Abandoned Commodore 64 Birthplace in Norristown
The birthplace of MOS Technology 6502 and Commodore 64 off Trooper Road in Audubon today sits in disarray, with some relics of its glorious past still scattered around the now abandoned office building, writes Bil Herd for the HackaDay. MOS Technology was founded in 1969 by Allen Bradley. Some of its products revolutionized the budding…
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Hank Stofko, Legendary Plymouth Whitemarsh Boys Basketball Coach, Dies at 93
Hank Stofko, the legendary Plymouth Whitemarsh High School boys basketball coach who led the team to 583 wins and the 1963 PIAA championship, died on September 27 aged 93, writes Mike Cabrey for the PA Prep Live. Stofko was the one who brought success to the boys basketball program. “He built the foundation,” said Al…
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Montco Trail Access, Diversity, and Awareness Plan Receives Stamp of Approval
The Montgomery County Trail Access, Diversity, and Awareness Plan received a stamp of approval from county leaders at the recent commissioners’ meeting, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery Media. According to Bill Hartman, the Montgomery County Planning Commission’s section chief for trails and open space, the study was funded through a Delaware Valley Regional Planning…
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Deeper Look into Penn State Research on Natural Predators of Spotted Lanternfly
Penn State researchers have started a search for native birds and insects that kill and eat spotted lanternfly, the Asia-native insect that has been wreaking havoc throughout Pennsylvania, writes Marcus Schneck for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Because the spotted lanternfly is a non-native insect, it doesn’t have natural enemies in the U.S. to keep its numbers…
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Haverford Native Wrote, Produced, and Co-Stars in New Historical Drama
Sarah Megan Thomas, a Haverford native, wrote, produced, and co-stars in A Call To Spy, a new historical drama about three women who worked as spies during the Second World War, writes Ukee Washington for CBS Philly. “I grew up in Haverford, I was born on Lombard Street, huge, huge Eagles fan,” said Thomas. “Went…
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The Best Fall Events to Check Out in Montco This October
From hayrides and corn mazes to foliage hikes and wine tastings, there’s loads of exciting things to do this October in Montgomery County. Here are some popular events and activities that are a must this fall. Skippack Days Arts & Craft Show October 2-4 | Skippack Come out and support small business owners at this craft…
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