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St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Moving to Gwynedd Mercy University Parcel
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is making a historic change, moving from its iconic campus in Wynnewood to a parcel it recently acquired from Gwynedd Mercy University, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The Roman Catholic seminary sold its 150-year-old campus two years ago to Main Line Health for $43.5 million. According to the deal,…
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Community, Cuisine, and Cool: Pottstown’s High Street Terminal is the Place to Be This Summer
The rebirth of small towns in Montco is strong, and we have to thank the foodies! In Pottstown, the High Street Terminal and other great restaurants along High Street and the downtown area have made Pottstown the place to be for excellent food and drinks. And if you don’t know about the High Street Terminal,…
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Teacher, Change Maker at Lower Merion School District Retires After Four Decades in Education
Lynne Partridge, a teacher, and administrator who brought change and decades of joy to Lower Merion School District, has decided to retire, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Partridge, who most recently served as the assistant principal at Penn Wynne Elementary School, has always been interested in equity and achievement, particularly of underrepresented groups. She saw…
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Phoenixville Woman Designs Mental Health App to Help Ease Panic Attacks
Phoenixville’s Alexandra Dodge, a graphic and interactive design student at Temple University, has designed a mental health app that guides users through panic attacks, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dodge is one of the millions of Americans who are dealing with an anxiety disorder. She knows from personal experience how debilitating the symptoms…
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Forbes: Owner of Hatfield’s Sequoia Supply Made His Bank a Key Resource in Business Growth
John Keller, founder of Sequoia Supply in Hatfield, ensured to make his bank a key resource in the growth of his business, writes Richard Sine for Forbes. Keller started the deck supply company in 1996 out of necessity. He owned a small construction company building decks and patios but was often frustrated by a lack…
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Freshly Renovated Ardmore Music Hall Ready to Come Back in Full Swing
After streaming live shows played at an empty venue during the pandemic, the freshly renovated Ardmore Music Hall is excited to welcome music fans again as soon as it gets the green light to fully reopen, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. And while he is unsure when this will happen, AMH co-owner Chris…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Wyncote Manor House Welcomes You for the Summer with Inground Pool and Gorgeous Gardens
Get ready to entertain for the summer- this house is perfect for seeing the family after the pandemic! Located at 1421 Hopeland Road in Wyncote, this 6 BR, 5.5 baths in 8,565 Sq Ft is currently listed at $869,900, and located on almost an acre. Welcome to Hopeland Manor! . From its origins to a…
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MCCC Celebrates 15th Gateway to College Graduation
After an extraordinary year of COVID-19 challenges, 21 graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program received their high school diplomas on June 16. Their families and friends cheered as they moved their tassels and proudly stood before them. “It is a wonderful day to be standing before you as we collectively celebrate…
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Chestnut Hill College Names Troy A. Miller as Vice President of Enrollment Management
Chestnut Hill College is excited to announce that it has appointed Troy A. Miller as Vice President of Enrollment Management. With more than 20 years of experience at both public and private higher education intuitions, Troy Miller brings a comprehensive approach to student recruitment and retention to increase and diversify application and enrollment growth. “The…
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Chester County’s Real Estate Market: Bidding Wars Are the Norm and Deep Pockets the Ammunition
The real estate market in Chester County is going through the roof. Lack of inventory is causing bidding wars that are forcing buyers to dig much deeper into their pockets than expected, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Prices have been increasing each month, with no end in sight, according to local realtor…
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Thanks to Montgomery County Aunt-Niece Duo, Whole Families Can Work Together to Create Unique Art
Nancy Nevin and Maeve Nicholson, an aunt and niece duo from Montco, started Art9 Creations during the quarantine to provide families and friends with a simple and fun way to create unique works of art together, whether in the same room or apart, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The pair divide a single image into…
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Manayunk Bridge Connecting Lower Merion to Philly Expected to Get Lighting Installed Later This Year
Manayunk Bridge is on track to have lighting installed later this year, providing 24/7 access for pedestrians and cyclists to the trail that connects Philadelphia and Lower Merion, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. According to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the timeline for this project seems to be set over the following…
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Ann Robb Smith, Gladwyne Native and Episcopal Priest Who Was Active in Civil Rights Movement, Dies Aged 93
Ann Robb Smith, a Gladwyne native and an Episcopal priest who was very active in the civil rights movement, died on June 6 aged 93 after complications from Alzheimer’s, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith lived her faith by serving some of the neediest residents in the Philadelphia area. She guided herself using…
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The Inaugural 2021 Class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars: Part 4 of 4
The much-anticipated time has finally arrived, and MONTCO Today—in partnership with Montgomery County Community College, Meridian Bank, The Lincoln Center, Bald Birds Brewing, and Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board—is thrilled to reveal its 2021 Class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars. This Spring, we launched our inaugural search to identify and honor 40 of Montgomery County’s…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Police Academy Graduates are Ready to Protect and Serve
For the 21 cadets from the Class of 21-01 graduating from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy, it was a moment to reflect, smile, and salute one another, as they said goodbye and begin a life of noble service to the community. About 150 friends and family members gathered inside Parkhouse Hall on MCCC’s Blue…
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Springfield Township Olympic Hopeful Entertains Audiences at Swimming Trials with Her Signature Dance Routines
Viewers of the U.S. swimming trials for the Olympics have been privy to a fun entertainment bonus: the signature dance routines performed by Olympic hopeful and Erdenheim native Sierra Schmidt, writes Layla A. Jones for Billy Penn. Thanks to the rhythmic moves she performs while wearing noise-canceling headphones or earbuds before scaling the platform, Schmidt…
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Movie Filmed Locally to Premiere at Uptown! on Friday
The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will host the premiere of Project Pay Day, a family film shot locally, on Friday, June 25, at 7 PM. Starring Jaz Goodreau, Quinn McColgan, Cameron Ocasio, and David Corenswet and directed by Greg Koorhan, the film is set for release later this summer. The screenplay was based on…
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June 23 COVID-19 Update: Under 50 Cases Reported in Montgomery County; PA Ranks 8th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations
Montgomery County reported 34 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 16-22nd) bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,191 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 14 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 3 are on ventilators. There are three new…
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