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Pottstown Distillery Plans to Open Two New Tasting Rooms This Year on the Main Line
Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown is planning to open two new tasting rooms later this year, in Ardmore on the Main Line and Philadelphia’s Fishtown area, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. “We identified a couple of areas we thought we would do well,” said Max Pfeffer, Manatawny Still Works’ distiller. “The Main…
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Montgomery County Landscapers Dig Deep With Awards at 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show
The 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show results indicate a bumper crop of horticultural talent in Montgomery County. Themed to highlight interpretations of the area “In Full Bloom,” the show was again held outdoors, the second time in its nearly 200-year history. The theme seemed intended to be an antidote for the region’s ongoing struggles with the…
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Boyds Opens Permanent Suburban Outpost With New Store on Main Line
The popular high-end Philadelphia retailer Boyds will now have a permanent presence in the suburbs with its new store in Wayne at 201 W. Lancaster Ave. opening in September, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. A temporary store at Suburban Square in Ardmore will close. The Wayne store will take up 11,000 square feet…
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MCCC Gateway To College Graduates Celebrate Their Achievements
Nineteen students from 14 school districts proudly received their high school diplomas following completion of the Gateway to College Program at Montgomery County Community College. Their families, friends and supporters applauded as they crossed the stage and moved their tassels. “Graduates, you should be proud of yourselves today and every day. Your perseverance to change…
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Ardmore Entrepreneur Opts for Mixed Approach in Funding for Go Startup
Michael Beauchamp, founder of car subscription startup Go, took a mixed approach to early financing, writes Paige Gross for the Technica.lly. Go functions as a car ownership alternative. It allows users to pay a subscription fee for a car instead of buying or leasing it. So when he launched the service in 2020, he knew…
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Locally Grown and Produced Foods, Entertainment Draw People to Telford Night Market
Telford Night Market, described as “a curated seasonal family-friendly open-air night market,” opened for the season on June 1 and will run through August 31, writes Bob Keeler for The Reporter Online. The market, which started two decades ago as the Saturday morning Indian Valley Farmer’s Market, is held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday…
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Vanguard’s Newest Edition of ‘How America Saves’ Details How Retirement Plans Should Evolve for Modern Workers
Malvern’s Vanguard released the newest edition of How America Saves, the firm’s seminal report on 401(k) plan design and retirement savings habits. Through its annual, comprehensive analysis of nearly five million 401(k) accounts record-kept at Vanguard, the report reveals additional plan design opportunities employers can address to further improve workers’ retirement readiness. While employers have made significant…
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Wissahickon Valley Park Among Top Ten City Parks in Country
Thanks to its particularly immersive natural setting, Wissahickon Valley Park has placed among the top ten city parks in the United States, writes Andrew Douglas for the World Atlas. While it is predominantly set in Northwest Philadelphia, the park includes the Wissahickon Creek from its confluence with the Schuylkill River to the eastern Montgomery County…
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Popular Eatery in Nearby Chester County Has Big Plans for the Future
Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford has had some rough years recently, but owners Kathryn and Anthony Young are planning to bring the eatery back better than ever, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. After surviving the pandemic that forced many in their industry to close their doors for good, the Youngs suffered another major…
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Conshohocken’s IKEA U.S. Joins Forces with SunPower to Offer Home Solar Solutions in the United States
IKEA U.S. and SunPower Corp. a leading residential solar technology and energy services provider, has announced that they are teaming up to make solar energy easier to access. Through this collaboration, members of the IKEA Family customer loyalty program will be able to purchase home solar solutions, available through SunPower, to generate and store their…
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Hatfield Biotechnology Startup Raises $75M to Develop Genetic Medicines
Recently Hatfield-based Code Biotherapeutics raised $75 million to develop genetic medicines that are based on technology aimed at increasing the applicability of these types of treatments, writes Brian Gormley for The Wall Street Journal. The biotechnology startup delivers genetic medicines into cells using a proprietary technology it applies to its own therapeutics and those it…
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Respected Roots Hosted Grand Opening of Its King of Prussia Mall Location
The Respected Roots, a leader in the male grooming and skincare industry, has hosted their grand opening of its new location in King of Prussia Mall on June 4. The co-creators of the business, Jason Hawkins and Jaret Patterson, started Respected Roots in 2015. They realized there was a high demand for a cost-effective product…
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Montgomery County Community College and Neumann University Host a Public Safety Community Day – June 23
Montgomery County Community College and Neumann University are hosting a Public Safety Community Day for anyone who is interested in learning more about public safety administration education and careers, including professionals in public safety fields. The informational event will be held on Thursday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in MCCC’s Health Sciences…
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Celebrate Pride Month at Montco’s LGBTQ+ Events & Friendly Businesses
Pride Month celebrates and honors the LGBTQIA+ community in a variety of ways. But celebrating pride isn’t limited to rainbow flags and parades. One of the best ways to support the community is by shopping at businesses that LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs own. Check out some of our favorite LGBTQ+ events and owned and friendly businesses below: Raising…
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King of Prussia-based Universal Health Services to Become Sole Owner of George Washington University Hospital
King of Prussia-based Universal Health Services, which has been the majority owner of George Washington University Hospital for the past 25 years with an 80 percent stake, is now poised to become its sole owner under a new deal with its namesake university, writes Sara Gilgore for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital and healthcare…
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Adam Sandler’s Hustle, Filmed Partly at Manor College’s Gym, Getting Rave Reviews
Hustle, Adam Sandler’s new movie that was partly filmed at Manor College’s gym, premiered on Netflix earlier this week and is getting rave reviews, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The film stars Sandler as a basketball scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who is trying to jumpstart the NBA career of a talented but…
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Glen Mills Aviator Lauren Heisey Preps for 2,500-Mile Air Race
Glen Mills pilot Lauren Heisey will fly with Melissa Shrewsbury in the Air Race Classic, writes Jane Bellmyer for Cecil Whig. This June 21-24 race for women aviators has been taking place for 45 years, starting as the Women’s Air Derby in 1929, with Amelia Earhart one of its first competitors. It was The Powder…
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Don’t Get Scared at 2pm Today in Montgomery County if You Hear Sirens
The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety has announced that today, at 2:00 PM, Constellation (formerly Exelon Generation) will conduct its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding Limerick Generating Station. This is one of two semi-annual tests performed each year. There is no emergency or cause for concern, the department says. The…
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