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Abington Scientist Recognized with $3 Million Breakthrough Prize for Pivotal mRNA Research Leading to Development of COVID-19 Vaccine
Abington scientist Katalin Karikó and her colleague Drew Weissman have been honored with a $3 million Breakthrough Prize for their mRNA research that proved pivotal in the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair, who conducted their research at the University of Pennsylvania 16 years ago, were recognized…
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Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes Lamar Foley, MD, to Barto Health Center
Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) welcomes a new medical provider, Lamar Foley, MD, to its Barto health center location at 1315 Route 100 North in Barto. Dr. Foley comes to CHDC as a primary-care family practitioner, seeing patients of all ages. He is a well-known physician who has served as a family medical provider…
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Individuals in Mental Health Crisis Facilities Need Hope; “Tend to Hope” Fills that Need
Tend to Hope, Inc., a new nonprofit organization launched in March of 2019, caters to individuals in mental health crisis facilities in Bucks County and Montgomery County by providing them with “Seeds of Hope” boxes and bags, filled with self-care items and hope-building resources. “The intent of these boxes,” according to Tricia Stafford, co-founder of…
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PA National Quilt Extravaganza Returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center September 16-19
The Quilt Extravaganza is celebrating 28 years and is a complete smorgasbord of vendor shopping, eye-popping quilt displays, lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. You’ll enjoy everything for the quilt and textile enthusiast along with just those who come to admire. As part of this year’s Extravaganza, attendees will be able to view the entries from the…
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Montco Educators Share How They Teach 9/11 to Generations Too Young to Remember
Twenty years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, even the oldest young people in school have no memory of the events that brought sudden devastation to many American lives, write Kristen A. Graham, Melanie Burney, Maddie Hanna, and Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barak Mendelsohn, an associate professor of political science at Haverford College,…
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Chestnut Hill Hospital Nurse Pays It Forward By Participating in Steelers Run and Walk After It Provided Her with Scholarship
Three decades ago, Katie Senay-Davis, a Chestnut Hill Hospital nurse, won a scholarship through the Steelers Run and Walk that helped her graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, writes Teresa Varley for the Steelers. This year, Senay-Davis has returned to Pittsburgh to participate in the race in person with her family as a way of…
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September is the Best Time for Activities in Montco
There are tons of exciting things to do this September in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites, writes Emily Keel for VFTCB Montco Explorer. Please review guidelines provided by individual event organizers for safety precautions and standards before attending. Yappy Hour9.1 | Round Guys Brewing Co. We’re excited to promote the Valley Forge…
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Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia
Overlook at Town Center, the Toll Brothers’ new urban-inspired luxury townhome community in King of Prussia, is now open for sale. The community is nestled in The Village at Valley Forge and is within walking distance of King of Prussia Town Center with its many premier retail shops, popular restaurants, and numerous entertainment experiences. The…
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On the Market: Charming, Rustic Farmhouse Near Pottstown is Labor of Love
A handsome, rustic farmhouse near Pottstown that has recently hit the market is a true labor of love for its current owner, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. He liked the old Pennsylvania farmhouses built out of wood so much that he had one custom-made for himself 32 years ago. Some of the wood used…
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Hatfield’s Clemens Food Group Launches Its First Blended Protein Products
In July, Hatfield-based Clemens Food Group entered the plant-forward protein market with the launch of Hatfield Hatfield Recipe Essentials products that are 75 percent pork and 25 percent mushrooms, writes Andy Nelson for the Supermarket Perimeter. The company offers two products in its new line: Unseasoned Ground Pork with Mushrooms and Mild Taco Seasoned Ground…
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Wagging Dog Brigade Soothes Passenger Anxiety at Philadelphia Airport
The Wagging Dog Brigade is patrolling the Philadelphia International Airport on a mission to calm anxious passengers, writes Hannah Kanik for Philly Voice. “Our employees love seeing them too,” Leah Douglas, Director of Guest Experience. “Everyone walks away happy and with a smile on their face.” The Wagging Dog Brigade has been in the airport…
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See How Montgomery County Colleges Ranked Among Best in Pennsylvania
To determine the best colleges in the Keystone State, Niche performed a rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data collected both from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews from students and alumni. According to a recently released list by Niche, two Montgomery County colleges ranked among the top 10…
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East Norriton Pharmacist and His Team Deliver Over 22K COVID-19 Vaccines
Manzil Panchal, owner of East Norriton Pharmacy, has so far delivered more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines through mass clinics, home visits, and walk-in appointments, writes Beccah Hendrickson for the 6abc. “Being an independent pharmacy, we were doing a thousand shot clinics in the area, so that way, by doing those clinics, we vaccinated quite a…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Colonial in Haverford Offers Tranquil Space and Impeccable Landscaping
This delightful Haverford Colonial, located at 146 Little Lane in Haverford, has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and is 4,066 sq ft. This house is situated at the end of a quiet private lane in coveted Northside Haverford yet within short walking distance to dining, shopping, and the mainline train. It is listed for $1,540,000. .…
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Bala Cynwyd Office Submarket Continues to Shrink, Shift
At 2.94 million square feet, the Bala Cynwyd office submarket is already one of the smallest in the region and is about to shrink even further, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd is about to see a reduction of close to ten percent of its office space due to various but…
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Two Decades Later, Family of Montco Native Who Died on 9/11 Still Searching for Meaning
Two decades after Oreland-native Bobby McIlvaine died in the September 11 terrorist attack, his family continues to search for meaning, writes Jennifer Senior for The Atlantic. McIlvaine, a graduate of Upper Dublin High School, was 26 years old when he died in the North Tower. He left behind his parents, Helen and Bob Sr., brother…
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Some of the Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in the Philadelphia Area are in Montco
Lark in Bala Cynwyd, the latest project of Top Chef Nick Elmi and fellow restaurateur Fia Berisha, is among the eight most anticipated restaurant openings in Philadelphia this fall, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Fall is the best time for outdoor dining, and Montco has some of the best new restaurants coming our way.…
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Montco Barbershops Hosting Annual ‘Grow-A-Pair’ Cut-a-Thon to Benefit Abington-Jefferson Health on Sept. 12
Nick Prosseda, owner of seven Modern Male Barbershops and Modern Male Barber Academy – all in Montgomery County – is ready for his annual “Grow-A-Pair” Cut-a-Thon, according to a staff report from The Reporter. The event that raises money for Abington-Jefferson Health and also increases awareness of prostate cancer will take place on September 12…
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