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Thanks to Impressive Magic Tricks, Pottstown Native Wins Latest Season of America’s Got Talent
Pottstown native Dustin Tavella is one million dollars richer as the newly crowned winner of the latest season of America’s Got Talent, writes Evan Brandt for the Reading Eagle. Tavella was able to impress both the judges and the show’s national voting audience with stunning magic tricks throughout the season and especially during the recent…
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Montco Family Found King Crab Legs-eating Raccoon Living in Their Attic – Or So They Thought
A family that moved from South Philadelphia to Montgomery County a year ago recently discovered they have had a guest living in their attic – a crab legs-eating raccoon, writes Drew Olanoff for the Billy Penn. Since the home they bought near Valley Forge is more than a century old, the family has been doing…
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Wyndmoor’s Latest Pizzeria Offers New Twist on Hawaiian Pizza
Wyndmoor is now home to three pizzerias, with the latest addition opening its doors earlier this month, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Terra Nova Woodfired Pizza & Grill is a takeout located at E. Willow Grove Avenue. Along with the usual suspects, and offers a new take on the often maligned Hawaiian pizza.…
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September 21st COVID-19 Update: 425 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend
Montgomery County reported 425 new positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, (September 18th-20th) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to 65,619 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 119 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 14 people are on ventilators. There are no new…
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Montgomery County Community College Unveils Anatomage Tables for Virtual Anatomy Exploration
Students studying health science at Montgomery County Community College this fall will get to use new, groundbreaking technology to study human anatomy and physiology. MCCC purchased two Anatomage Tables this past spring for students and faculty to incorporate in their study of the body. The Anatomage Tables are the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization…
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CHDC Mobile Oral Health Unit is on the Move; Next Stop Spring City Library September 28th To October 1st
Community Health & Dental Care, Inc. (CHDC) announces its Mobile Oral Health Unit is on the move – again! The CHDC Mobile Oral Health Unit is making its way from Pottstown to Barto to the Spring City Library, 245 Broad Street in Spring City Tuesday, September 28th through Friday, October 1st. Dental cleanings, school dental…
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Devastating Tornado Damage Provides ‘Research Opportunity’ for Temple’s Ambler Campus
A tornado that ripped through the heart of Temple University’s Ambler campus, causing millions of dollars in damage and leaving behind destruction which could take decades to recover from, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For decades, the campus has served as an outdoor learning laboratory for students enrolled in horticulture, landscape architecture, and…
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Manor College Grad and Navy Veteran Share Lifetime of Happiness, Support
Barbara Osinski, a Manor College graduate, and her husband, Frank, a King of Prussia native and Villanova student, are still going strong after more than half a century together, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they first met, neither was interested in a serious relationship, but things did not work out exactly…
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Before She Became a Famous Influencer, Pottstown TikToker Was a Typical Student
Pottstown’s Loren Gray, one of the most followed influencers on TikTok, got her start on the popular app early, when it was still known as Musical.ly, writes Hope Schreiber for In Touch Weekly. The then thirteen-year-old Gray began posting lip-syncing videos on Musical.ly and soon accumulated around 30.000 followers. “I went to my parents and…
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Kate Winslet on Time’s 100 Most Influential List as ‘Mare’ Takes 3 Emmys
“Mare of Easttown” and Kate Winslet have put Delaware County in the international spotlight once again as “Mare” takes (name) Emmys and Winslet is named in Time Magazine 100 most influential people, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. “Mare” took three Emmy Awards Sunday night, with Kate Winslet winning for Lead Actress in a Limited…
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Gene Therapy Developer Exegenesis Bio Opens Lower Gwynedd Offices, Plans to Triple Montco Staff
Gene therapy developer Exegenesis Bio of China officially opened its new offices at Springhouse Innovation Park Business and Research Campus in Lower Gwynedd, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company also announced major expansion plans that include tripling its local staff and doubling in size overall over the following 12 months. “Exegenesis…
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Philadelphia Eagles Name Perkiomen Valley’s Rob Heist as High School Coach of the Week
Philadelphia Eagles have named Perkiomen Valley High School Head Coach Rob Heist as the first Eagles High School Coach of the Week for the 2021 season, writes Jillian Oddo for philadelphiaeagles.com. Heist has spent 18 years on the sideline, the last six as the head coach at his alma mater. Prior to that, he was…
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PGA TOUR Strengthens Commitment to APGA Tour, Swinging Through Montco This Week
PGA TOUR, which has pledged $100 million to support racial equity and inclusion efforts in golf, has strengthened its commitment to the APGA Tour, which will be swinging by Montgomery County this week, writes Cameron Morfit for PGATOUR.com. The APGA was established in 2010 to increase the number of opportunities for Black players and other…
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Seeking a Local Corn Maze? Montgomery County Has the Best in the Region
Looking for great fall-themed activities for you and your family? The best corn maze can be found in Montgomery County, and is not far from home, writes Lori McManus for Mommy Poppins. Merrymead Farm in Lansdale offers an engaging five-acre corn maze that is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon…
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How to Run and Bike on Montco’s Section of the Schuylkill River Trail after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida left the popular Schuylkill River Trail underwater, and while the floodwaters have been drained in the past ten days, some sections still remain obstructed due to the destruction, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. If you are planning to travel the trail over the following days, you need to be prepared to…
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Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga Hosting Grand Opening Celebration & Open House, Saturday, September 18th, in Blue Bell
Community members are invited to take part in a grand opening celebration for Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga, opening this Saturday, September 18, in Blue Bell. The family-oriented event which takes place from 3-7 pm includes complimentary food, drinks, desserts, and tons of great giveaways. Guests can take part in tours of the studio and enter to…
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See Which Montco Town Tops the Most Expensive Homes in Philadelphia Metro Area
Montgomery County is home to four towns that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used the data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2021.…
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Lansdale-based Dudhat Dental Group is Now Philadelphia Eagles’ Official Dental Services Provider
Lansdale-based Dudhat Dental Group has signed a multiyear sponsorship deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the deal, the dental practice will provide players, coaches, and front office staff with basic dental services. It will also be on site…
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