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Amid Rampant Career Twists and Turns, Vanguard Introduces Auto-Portability Service for 401(k) Clients
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has partnered with Retirement Clearinghouse to introduce an auto-portability service for its 401(k) clients, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The capability enables 401(k) participants to move accounts automatically from a former employer to a present employer. The investment management giant engaged the fintech company to provide plan sponsors using…
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Upper Dublin High School Teacher Rallies Community, Helps More Than 100 Homes Clean Up After Hurricane Ida
Barbara Mass, an Upper Dublin High School teacher, helped organize the cleanup efforts for hundreds of homes in Fort Washington following the destruction that Hurricane Ida had left behind, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. She and “The Chainsaw Gang” are continuing to clear the area even three weeks after the tropical storm has fizzled out.…
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Crossing it Off the Bucket List: Quilters Flock to Oaks for First Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza in Two Years
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks welcomed quilters from around the nation for the first Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza since the start of the pandemic, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And while the crowd was smaller than in previous years, with around a third of attendees fewer than the usual 7,000 to 8,000…
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Abington Senior High School Alum Kyle Pitts Ready to Rock His First NFL Season
Kyle Pitts, who played quarterback at Abington Senior High School, is ready to show just how good he can be as a tight end in his first NFL season, writes Kris Rhim for the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts was hoping to transition to the position of tight end while at Abington, but he did not have…
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Large-scale Residential Development Project at Former Kennedy Kenrick Site in Norristown Takes Step Forward
A large-scale residential development project at the former Kennedy Kenrick Catholic High School site has taken a step forward after Norristown Municipal Council authorized a revision to municipal zoning language at its latest meeting, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. “The property is already zoned for multi-family residential development, and essentially we’re just tweaking…
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Montgomery County is Home to Some of Pennsylvania’s Best Cider
Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest hard cider in the nation, with one of the best ones made right here in Montgomery County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This Fall, cross this item off your bucket list and go cider-tasting. Cider is different from beer or wine, and many are made…
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In a Galaxy Far Away….a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast
King of Prussia father and son duo Kerwin and Keith Yarde have turned their love for all things Star Wars into a successful YouTube series and podcast “Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast,” writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The father is a seasoned Star Wars fan who decided to share his passion…
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Longwood Gardens Arborist Suggests Tropical Storms May Be Detrimental to Leaf-peeping Season
Some veteran foliage trackers believe that the moisture brought in from the tropics by Fred, Henri, and Ida could spell good things for the local 2021 foliage season. But Tyler Altenburger, arborist manager at Longwood Gardens, remains skeptical. Anthony R. Wood leafed through the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The East Coast’s annual foliage show…
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This Weekend, Go Out for Steak at the Best Steakhouses in the Main Line Area
Steakhouses are one of the best places for an elegant, delicious dinner. The Main Line area has several fabulous places, writes the staff of Philly Bite magazine. DePaul’s Table Have you tried the new DePaul’s Table? From running restaurants in Atlantic City, Anthony DePaul changes things up on the Main Line. Focusing on fine,…
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Eleven Montgomery County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Eleven Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2022 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche used a rigorous analysis of key statistics using data provided by the U.S. Department of Education…
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King of Prussia Dermatologist’s Sun-Protective Clothing Line, AmberNoon, is Stylish and Sun-safe
Erum Ilyas, a Montgomery County dermatologist, is growing her sun-protective clothing line, AmberNoon, by leveraging the marketing oomph of West Chester-based QVC. Lisa Dukart shined a light on the details for The Business Journals. She founded her private practice, Montgomery Dermatology, in 2009, in King of Prussia. In the past 10 years, she grew her…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Break Ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension in Upper Merion Township
The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials to break ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a planned 3.8-mile extension of the Chester Valley Trail. When complete, the extension will link the existing 14.5-mile portion of the Chester Valley Trail, which currently runs from Exton to King of Prussia, to the Schuylkill River…
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Royersford Competitive Eater Wins Third Place in Hands-Free World Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
Bob Shoudt, a competitive eater from Royersford, won third place in the Hands-Free World Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, writes Dale Anderson for The Buffalo News. Shoudt managed to out-eat the eight other competitors for a prize of $250. Bob holds several eating records. This includes consuming 23.4 pounds or 312 fluid ounces of salmon chowder…
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Whitpain Community Festival at MCCC Offers Family Activities, Food, and Musical Performances on Sept. 24th & 25th
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 with the return of the Big Rig Roundup and Whitpain Community Festival. Admission is free for both events, which will be held on the Morris Road parking lot of MCCC’s…
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Lansdale’s Sean McDermott is Not Letting Spotlight of Being Bills Coach Change Him
Despite Buffalo Bills being back in the Super Bowl conversation, the team’s coach, Lansdale’s Sean McDermott, is keeping his feet firmly planted on the ground, writes Jay Skurski for The Buffalo News. McDermott was never entirely comfortable with the idea of celebrity, but he may have to get used to the spotlight. In his four…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Colonial with Modern Day Charm in Bryn Mawr
Welcome to this beautifully maintained traditional center hall colonial with 4/5 bedrooms and 3 full baths and 2 half baths, across 3,102 Sq Ft. 237 Ladbroke Road in Bryn Mawr is listed for $1,119,000. . This traditional Colonial is located on the desirable north side of Bryn Mawr. Built in 1963, this stucco colonial sits…
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Elkins Park Synagogue Hosts Photography Exhibition Exploring Famed American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Sacred Spaces”
Beth Sholom Preservation Foundation, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin Preservation, and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy/Fallingwater have joined together to host an intimate exhibition, “Sacred Spaces: Frank Lloyd Wright x Andrew Pielage,” opened at Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, PA on September 19 with a presentation and reception featuring Andrew Pielage and curator Sam…
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West Norriton Charity Hand-picks Items for Community Members in Need By Their Personal Shoppers
Mitzvah Circle, a West Norriton charity, has a new way of helping community members in need, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The organization collects tens of thousands of items that were selected for those in need by their personal shoppers. The items are stored in its 9,000-square-foot warehouse that is the charity’s home. “‘Mitzvah Circle’…
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