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Marc Vetri Planning to Open Italian Steak House in Bryn Mawr Village
While Enoteca Tredici may be closing its doors for the last time tonight, its former space in Bryn Mawr will not remain empty for long, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marc Vetri and his business partner Jeff Benjamin are planning to open an Italian steak house in the location in either late winter…
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Lower Merion Native Builds Successful Career in Entertainment in LA
Mike Jackson, a Wynnewood and Lower Merion native, left Philadelphia two decades ago for Los Angeles to start building his entertainment career, writes Michael Butler for the Technical.ly. Today, he is an executive producer of Rhythm + Flow, a Netflix music competition show, and a business partner of John Legend, an EGOT-winning musician and philanthropist,…
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Craving Some Veggie Take Out? Nearby Delco Has a Few Suggestions
Say what you will about nearby Delaware County’s love of meat-filled cheesesteaks, when it comes to vegetarian take-out, they have many places to choose from! So after you’ve chomped all the veggies in Montco, head over to Delco. Here are some of the best spots to check out, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Cheltenham Football Program Receives Helmet Donation from Philadelphia Eagles
Cheltenham High School is one of the three local schools that have received a helmet donation from the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Jeff Fisher for the HSFA. The team has donated 150 Xenith helmets to the schools’ football programs. The donation was spearheaded by the team’s Pro Bowlers Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, and Jason Kelce. They…
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VFTCB Revamps Montco Makers, the Official Guide to the County’s Craft Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, launched Montco Makers in 2018 to help visitors explore the county’s award-winning breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Three years later, the VFTCB is enhancing guest experiences by revamping the growing brand and its digital application and introducing the Montco Makers…
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After Three Decades of Selling Houses, Main Line Realtor Authors Book on Residential Real Estate
After selling houses for more than three decades, Main Line realtor Joey Sheehan decided to share her experiences in a tell-all book on residential real estate titled Open House! An Insider’s Tour of the Secret World of Residential Real Estate for Agents, Sellers, and Buyers, writes Melody Simmons for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 73-year-old…
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North Wales Mom Channels Her Grief After Losing Two Babies Into Helping Others Through Project BEAR
Dola Spering, a North Wales mom who lost two babies, has channeled her grief into helping others in similar circumstances through Project BEAR, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. In two years, Spering suffered unimaginable loss. In 2008, her son, Jeremiah, was stillborn. She got pregnant again the following year but her baby, Vincent, died of…
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Horsham Sports Cards Shop Sees Sales Explode During Pandemic
Knuckleball Sports Cards in Horsham is one of the many sports card stores in the region and nationwide that saw their sales explode during the pandemic, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the outbreak originally started, Steve MacKenzie, the shop’s owner, was worried that COVID-19 would decimate his sales and endanger the shop’s…
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Sikorsky Plant in Coatesville to Close After Reprieve Proves Unsuccessful, Taking 240 Jobs with It
Despite continuous efforts by officials to keep it running, Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville will close in March, write Jonathan Tamari and Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, 240 people will lose their jobs. The company will offer another 120 workers the chance to relocate or work remotely. Lockheed Martin…
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After 14 Years, Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen Gets New Top In-House Lawyer
Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen will continue to navigate opioid lawsuits with a new chief legal officer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Elizabeth Campbell will succeed John Chou as executive vice president and chief legal officer at Philadelphia area’s largest public company. She will report directly to CEO Steven H. Collis. Chou, who has held…
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Plymouth Meeting Quakers Trying to Get Afghan Interpreter Who is Working for U.S. Military to Safety
The Plymouth Meeting Quakers group, who helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring the Afghan interpreter who risked his life working for the U.S. military to safety from the horrors of Kabul, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bashir, whose last name is protected for…
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Local Historian Publishes Book on Towns Located Along Lower Schuylkill River
Historian and blogger Michael Tolle has published a book They’ve Been Down So Long / Getting Up Still on Their Minds based on his historic studies of eight towns along the Lower Schuylkill River and how they could prosper in the future, writes Lindsay Lazarski for WHYY. While living for 36 years near the Schuylkill…
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32 Montgomery County Companies Make the Cut for the 2021 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Thirty-two Montgomery County businesses have found their place on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks the fastest-growing companies in the nation based on their three-year revenue growth. To be considered, the companies have to be privately held, independently owned, and they must have generated revenue…
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Interior Designer Uses Art Deco as Inspiration for Her Bala Cynwyd Apartment
When Arlene Bobb and Steve Lipschutz moved into their Bala Cynwyd condominium 15 years ago, Bobb, an interior designer, knew immediately that she would not go for any of the usual decorating styles, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead, she used Art Deco as inspiration, creating an atmosphere that to this day…
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Mark Dischell Recognized Once Again By Best Lawyers®
Dischell Bartle Dooley partner Mark Dischell has been named to the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law. Mark Dischell has been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer every year since 1995. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey that includes more than 10 million…
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norristown to Raise Money by Jesus Christ Superstar Fundraiser
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norristown will be putting on a production of Jesus Christ Superstar this fall at the Centre Theater in an effort to raise funds for repairs. In February 2021 a large portion of one of the support columns in the main church broke free and fell to the floor below. Since then,…
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Home Delivery of Groceries Here to Stay For Weavers Way Co-op in Montco
Weavers Way Co-op, with stores in Ambler, Chestnut Hill, and Mount Airy, has seen a staggering growth in web sales of groceries during the pandemic, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The online orders went from around 15 per week to over 800 by April and the co-op had to build its online ordering…
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Craft Marketplace Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Pennypacker Mills on September 18
Craft Marketplace, where over 90 carefully selected artisans will sell unique handcrafted items, returns to historic Pennypacker Mills on Saturday, September 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is hosted by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills and admission and parking are free. Masks are required indoors and recommended outdoors for unvaccinated individuals. This…
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