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David’s Bridal Diamond Loyalty Program Reaches Over Half Million Members in the Last 7 Months
Less than seven months after Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal launched its Diamond Loyalty Program, the industry’s first-of-its-kind initiative has reached more than half a million members. The nation’s leading bridal and special occasion retailer launched the reward-based program in December 2020. By July, it had reached the milestone of signing up over 500,000 members. Diamond is…
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September 15th COVID-19 Update: Over 450 New Cases Reported in Montco; 94% of Cases are Among Unvaccinated Pennsylvanians
Montgomery County reported 459 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last couple of days (September 11-13th) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to 64,574 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…
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New Mural in Jenkintown is ‘Symbol of Solidarity’ That Brings Message of Racial Justice
A new mural in Jenkintown that depicts a colorful raised fist is the result of a partnership between two childhood friends who want to bring a message of racial justice to the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Howard Monroe for CBS3 Philly. Titled the Symbol of Solidarity, the mural represents a colorful talking point from one of…
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‘Simpsons’ Fans Gather at Moe’s Tavern Pop Up in Springfield Mall
Springfield Mall shoppers were greeted this week by Marge Simpson outside the entrance to the Moe’s Tavern pop-up, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The temporary bar opened last Friday on the upper level of the mall. It’s staying put until Sept. 26. Inside, customers experience what it feels like to be in the…
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Amazon to Add 4,800 Jobs in the Philadelphia Region
Amazon is hiring 4,800 employees in the Philadelphia area, with jobs concentrated in transportation and fulfillment, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement was made at a press conference Tuesday morning at Philadelphia City Hall. Starting wage for the new jobs will be $18 an hour and will include benefits like health…
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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Visit MCCC
Community colleges are often called the “nation’s best-kept secret,” but that secret is finally become unveiled, particularly at Montgomery County Community College where the spotlight recently was shining. On Sept. 7, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean visited MCCC to learn more about the college and meet students to hear about…
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It’s Apple-Picking Time: Find the Best Local Orchards Here
If apple picking is on your fall bucket list, there are several places nearby that offer a perfect setting. Bailey King harvested the best-of list for Philadelphia magazine. Several nearby orchards have found their place on the list of nine best locations for apple picking in the Philadelphia region, including orchards in Bucks County and…
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Toll Brothers Promotes Robert Parahus to President and Chief Operating Officer as Current Co-COO/EVP Prepares for Retirement
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has promoted its current Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective November 1. Robert Parahus, who has been with the company since 1986, will oversee Toll Brothers’ homebuilding operations throughout the country in his new role. The nation’s leading builder of…
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IKEA U.S. Honored Pride Month with Limited-Edition Pride Products That Benefited GLSEN
Conshohocken-based IKEA U.S., a humanistic and values-driven company, honored Pride Month this summer with limited-edition Pride products, with a portion of proceeds going to GLSEN. The initiative was part of the company’s push for greater progress toward LGBTQ+ inclusion, which in turn is part of the company’s overreaching #ProgressIsMade campaign. During Pride month, the company…
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Pottstown’s DASH Fitness Studio Uses Pandemic Shutdown to Regroup, Reopen
When DASH Fitness Studio first opened its doors in Pottstown, the owner Jenny Amaral knew immediately she would require a bigger space, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. A year later, when the business had to close due to the pandemic-related shutdowns, Amaral used this opportunity to move forward with plans to expand…
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Mont Clare Artist Explores Industry Practices Across Country as Part of ‘Extraction’ Exhibit
The latest work of Mont Clare artist Maggy Rozycki Hiltner — themed after circus posters from the 1920s — looks like a brochure for touring ecological disasters, writes Anna Paige for the Billings Gazette. The hand-stitched display of posters for environmental and social disasters and EPA Superfund sites, titled Superfun(d), is part of a global…
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Remembering Phoenixville Native Mike Piazza’s Home Run That Lifted a Wounded City’s Spirits in Wake of 9/11
Mere weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Phoenixville High School grad Mike Piazza took the field with his New York Mets teammates under a shroud of caution and grief. By the eighth inning, he brought the crowd at Shea Stadium in New York City to a fever pitch with an emotional two-run homer. Ken Rosenthal,…
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Malvern Prep To Unveil “Wall of Distinction” Honoring Community Members Who Have Made Social Impact
On September 15th, Malvern Preparatory School, an independent Augustinian school for boys, will induct an Inaugural Class of alumni and community members to an honorary institution that brings an entirely new meaning to ‘Hall of Fame.’ While many schools, including Malvern, have programs to commemorate athletic achievements, The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction…
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Answering One of The Biggest Questions Many Leaders Are Asking Today: To Return To The Office Or Not?
At this point in the pandemic, leaders in companies among all industries and of all sizes have had to work their way through challenges they never saw coming, from a quick change to work-from-home in many cases, to what protocols need to be immediately put into place for employee safety, to how to utilize current…
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Hatfield Youth Soccer Club Welcomes All, Focuses on Building Relationships
David Jones started Hatfield’s North Penn Soccer Club in April to fill a void in the community and help youth who could otherwise not afford to play their favorite sport, according to a staff report from the Etown News. Jones set up a low-fee structure for North Penn. He is only charging a nominal fee…
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Forbes: After Opening Shops in King of Prussia and Willow Grove, Primark Continues Philadelphia Expansion
Primark, the Irish value fashion chain which recently entered the Philadelphia market with stores in Willow Grove Park Mall and King of Prussia Mall, is continuing its local expansion with a new location in Philadelphia, writes Mark Faithfull for Forbes. The Philadelphia store that is expected to open later this month in the Fashion District…
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Former Bala Cynwyd-based PaperWorks Industries Property Sells for $4.5M
A Manayunk property that was once a paper mill for Bala Cynwyd-based PaperWorks Industries has been sold for $4.5 million to an affiliate of A.P. Construction, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller was Paperworks Philadelphia, while the affiliate of A.P. Construction was listed as Manayunk Renaissance. The property last traded in…
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Collegeville’s Kimberton Whole Foods Goes Above and Beyond to Support Local Producers
For Terry Brett, co-founder of Kimberton Whole Foods, commitment to organic and local foods has been a priority since he first opened a small onsite store on the farm he used to run with his wife, Patricia, writes Melania Juntti for the New Hope Network. Now with six locations, including the largest store in Collegeville…
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