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Bryn Mawr-based Travel Agency Invented New Technique During Pandemic to Ensure Clients Reach Their Destination
When the pandemic hit and constantly changing travel restrictions became the norm, Joshua Bush, CEO of Avenue Two Travel in Bryn Mawr, knew he would have to become creative to make sure his clients reach their destinations, writes Doug Gollan for Forbes. He soon came up with a technique he calls “trip stacking.” After he…
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West Chester Couple’s Risk to Open a Pizzeria Amidst the Pandemic Gets Rewarded
West Chester residents Dean and Heidi Puliti — the owners of Iacobucci Formal Wear, which has locations in Glen Mills and Morton — did not allow the pandemic to change their plans to partner with a pair of local restaurateurs and open a new pizzeria in Woodlyn, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The…
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Montgomery County Recommends to Mask Up Again Indoors
The Montgomery County Commissioners in consultation with the Office of Public Health (OPH) has just announced that starting Monday, August 16, 2021, masking is now recommended indoors for the general public due to COVID-19. Today marks two weeks that Montgomery County has been in the substantial level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Continues High Stakes Expansion with Acquisition of Las Vegas Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is continuing its national expansion with the acquisition of StoryBook Homes, a privately-held Las Vegas homebuilder, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury home builder stated that this deal bolsters its “strong market position in the dynamic Las Vegas housing market.” StoryBook was founded in 2003 and has…
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Skulls Bring Former Delco Woman in Touch With Her True Art
Sue Moerder, who grew up in nearby Delco, always knew she was destined to be an artist. Today, the former tattoo artist and advertising designer has fulfilled her destiny, creating skull art, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s not sure where her first skull came from. “You work in Jersey and everybody hunts…
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Phillies Announcer Dan Baker Makes an Appearance at Montco Couple’s Wedding
A local couple got a welcoming surprise on their big day when Phillies announcer Dan Baker decided to crash their wedding, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Margaret Meakim, who hails from Glenside, and Paul Becker, an Abington native, decided to keep their wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben simple. “Being a wedding coordinator,…
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Norristown’s Maria Bello Ready for New Challenges After Wrapping Up Three Seasons with NCIS
Maria Bello, a Norristown native, is ready for new challenges after wrapping up her three seasons with the popular CBS show NCIS, writes Bernadette Roe for Nicki Swift. Bello opted for a career in acting after she took an acting class in her final year at Villanova University. She started her career in off-Broadways plays…
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Pennsylvania Deer Are Testing Positive for Coronavirus
In a recent federal study, nearly half, or 44 percent, of Pennsylvania deer tested positive for coronavirus, writes Justin Heinze for patch.com. Researchers are puzzled how the deer showed up with the coronavirus antibodies. The deer came from central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The risk of deer spreading it to humans is low, according to the…
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Cheap!? Old?! Yes! Spring City Home Featured on New HGTV Show
A Spring City home owned by Paul and Veronica Semon will be featured on an episode of the new, highly anticipated HGTV show Cheap Old Houses. The show debuted last night, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. The nearby 1896 Chester County home purchased by the couple for $150,000 will be spotlighted in…
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Husband-and-Wife Team Offer Authentic, Homemade Caribbean Cuisine at this Pottstown Restaurant
Welcome to the Avenue in Pottstown is a vibrant Caribbean restaurant that offers authentic, homemade cuisine that will satisfy even the most demanding of palates, writes Bethany Owings for 6abc. The menu includes everything from sauces to desserts and boasts mouthwatering jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry chicken, among the many other tasty offerings. The eatery…
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Iron Hill Brewery Doubles Down on Chester County with Newly Opened Taphouse
Iron Hill Brewery, the popular bar-and-restaurant chain with 25 years of brewing experience and 19 locations, has doubled down on Chester County. It has opened its first-ever taphouse in Exton, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The new location, which also includes a canning operation, offers a casual industrial atmosphere with its pop art…
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The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Welcomes The A.Fatti Philly Open Breaking Competition August 13th-15th
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is excited to welcome the Pro Breaking Tour to Montgomery County for the A.Fatti Philly Open competition. This weekend, some of the best Breakers and All Styles dancers in the world will battle it out for over $11,000 in cash and prizes. The competition will be held from August…
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Montco Targets Younger Generations with Tongue-in-Cheek Ad Campaign to Increase Vaccination Rates
Montgomery County is targeting the younger generations with a tongue-in-cheek ad campaign in hopes of increasing vaccination rates among young people and teens, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. Currently, around 63 percent of county residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, only around half of the 16-to-30-year-olds have been vaccinated,…
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New Report Hypes Amazon’s Positive Economic Contributions in Pennsylvania
A new Keystone Strategy report highlights the positive economic contributions of Amazon in Pennsylvania but does not delve into the impact the e-commerce giant has had on brick-and-mortar retailers, from Main Street to malls to mom-and-pop stores, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the 2021 Economic Impact Report commissioned by Amazon,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Paradise Awaits You at Gorgeous Collegeville Residence
This desirable estate sits on about a half-acre, with a two-car garage, and a driveway leading to your own private paradise. This Collegeville home is listed for $699,900, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 4,786 sq ft. It is located at 4011 Bittersweet Circle. . The vast living room opens up with desirable natural light…
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Jenkintown-based Galman Group Sells Two Montco Residential Properties for $15M
Jenkintown-based Galman Group has sold two residential properties in Montgomery County for a total of $15 million, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Both properties are in Ambler and total of 75 units. The 39-unit Ambler Crossing is located at 311 N. Spring Garden Street, while the 36-unit Longford Apartments is at 352 Valley Brook…
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Collegeville’s Troubles End Brewery Highlights Birth of Their Beer
When a group of friends made up their minds and decided to open a new brewery in Collegeville, not even the pandemic could dissuade them from their plans, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS3 Philly. The budding brewers have transformed an old flag factory into a free-spirited and colorful Troubles End Brewery. Head brewer Zach Svoboda…
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Maple Acres Farm in Plymouth Meeting Welcomed State Agriculture Officials
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, and state Rep. Mary Jo Daley visited Maple Acres Farm in Plymouth Meeting last week, according to a staff report from The Ambler Gazette. The aim was to highlight the partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Farmers Union, and Pennsylvania farmers to keep local produce…
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