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Vanguard’s Latest Edition of ‘How America Saves’ Is Now Available
Malvern-based Vanguard has its latest catalog edition of How America Saves, a guide that helped Vanguard’s contribution participants stay the course during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment behemoth has continued to expand the catalog in its twentieth year with Insights to Action, a supplementary report that delivers expert recommendations shown to improve plan efficacy and…
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Wall Street Journal: Explosion in Online Sales Spurred Major Investments in Companies Like King of Prussia’s Radial
The pandemic-driven explosion in online sales has spurred major investments in online fulfillment and technology providers such as King of Prussia’s Radial which help businesses meet their online shopping demand, writes Jennifer Smith for The Wall Street Journal. Furthermore, e-commerce providers are not anticipating any major drops in demand as the pandemic subsides. In fact…
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Pottsgrove Teenager Among World’s Top Ten Highest Earning Esports Players
Thanks to his Fortnite prowess, Pottsgrove teenager has found his place among the top ten highest earning esports players in the world, writes Andrew Boggs for Esports Bets. Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is fourth on the list of the highest-ranking players from around the esports world – discounting some of the winners of The International competition…
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3 Life Sciences Companies Make Long-Term Commitments to Nearby Chester County
As the pandemic-related business slumps abate, three life sciences companies made long-term commitments to the region. They’ve each signed leases for headquarters in Chester County, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After exploring several options, Castle Creek Biosciences extended its lease for 10 more years on the 86,500 square feet at Eagleview Corporate…
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Local Trans Pro Athlete Just Won the Biggest Wrestling Match of Her Life
Chester County native and pro wrestler Edith Surreal once wrestled under the name Still Life with Apricots and Pears. Newfound confidence in her sport led to a new moniker for her and a fundamental shift for the sport, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When she originally entered the professional wrestling scene three years…
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Norristown’s Suburban Community Hospital Docs Seeing Fewer COVID-19 Patients, But Worry About Future for Unvaccinated Residents
Local hospitals, including Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, are seeing significantly fewer COVID-19 patients to the great relief of doctors and nurses, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s refreshing,” said Richard Lucas, chair of the Suburban Community Hospital’s department of emergency medicine. “It feels like the first spring day after a long winter.”…
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Narberth Health Coach and Nature Lover Creates Wildlife Habitat in Back Yard
Dianne Moore, a health coach and nature lover, has created a wildlife habitat in the garden that surrounds her Narberth home, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. “It is a certified wildlife habitat and a pollinator pathway,” said Moore. Currently, the cover of Moore’s pool that she uses during the summer is covered in tadpoles. There…
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The Guest Couch Goes On Stage at Act II Playhouse
Act II Playhouse in Ambler is now streaming “Heeere’s Tony!”, their final virtual production of the 2020-2021 season. The show is conceived as an unscripted late-night television talk show with a full-length guest interview, Special Guest appearance, a musical guest performance, and a fast-paced character comedy sketch. “I grew up watching and learning from the…
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Lansdale’s Dischell Bartle Dooley Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Star
Partners Mark Dischell, Jack Dooley, Bob Iannozzi Jr., and Elizabeth Billies were selected for the Super Lawyers list. George Saba Jr., of counsel to the firm, was also named a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in Pennsylvania are named to the Super Lawyers list Partner Inna Materese was…
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Montgomery County Community College Foundation Launches Online Fundraising
Montgomery County Community College Foundation’s fundraising campaigns are available online as it launches a new crowdfunding hub to promote initiatives that will benefit students and community members. “Crowdfunding allows us to share MCCC’s projects with the community to increase awareness and engagement,” said Joseph Gallagher, Chair of the MCCC Foundation Board of Directors. “It gives…
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Real Estate Transactions Reach New Milestones in Montgomery County, Especially in Lower Merion and Kulpsville
Real estate transactions in Montgomery County continue to take place uninterrupted despite the pandemic, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Most recently, the Hopwood School and Camp, including its business and property at 1520 Quarry Road in Lansdale, was sold to Casey and Annie O’Rourke for an undisclosed amount. The new owners will…
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Cole Hamels Puts His World Series of a Home Up for Sale in Newtown Square
Ever wanted to live in the home of a World Series MVP? Now’s your chance. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star pitcher Cole Hamels and his family are selling their Newtown Square home. Asking price: $2.95 million, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Hamels and his wife, Heidi, a player on Survivor: Amazon, custom-built the six-bedroom,…
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Fine Craftsmanship Lives On In Lower Merion Woman’s Sears ‘Kit’ Home
Despite the near disappearance of the once unmatched retail giant, build-it-yourself Sears ‘Kit’ homes are still cherished by their owners, including Judy Lieberman in Lower Merion, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sears used to offer close to 450 models of “kit” homes in its catalogs between 1908 and 1940. The mostly single-family detached…
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With the French Open Behind Her, King of Prussia’s Ann Li is Working Toward Fulfillment of Her Life Goals
With the French Open behind her, King of Prussia’s Ann Li is ready to continue working on making her major five life goals a reality, writes Cindy Shmerier for tennis.com. The twenty-year-old set the sizable task for herself of winning each of the four Grand Slam tournaments and becoming the top player in the world.…
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Local High Schoolers Who Won Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest Recognized at Montgomery County Commissioners’ Meeting
During their June 3 meeting, Montgomery County Commissioners recognized three local high schoolers who won the Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. While the students were not present in person during the meeting, their creations were spotlighted by Neda Soltani, Montgomery County’s opioid use disorder coordinator. The focus of the…
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PHS Harvest Initiative Aims to Help Gardeners Grow Fresh Produce to Combat Food Insecurity
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), the internationally recognized nonprofit focused on gardening for the greater good, announced the return of PHS Harvest, a collective action initiative focused on increasing food production and food security by mobilizing individual gardeners, community garden members, schools , and institutions to plant food crops to share with their community. This growing season,…
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Happy Pride Month, Montgomery County!
Montco is home to a diverse and inclusive community with events and attractions to welcome everyone. Its vibrant nightlife, thriving shopping, and arts scene and unique attractions allow people the freedom to be themselves and explore their passions. Historical attractions like Valley Forge National Park root us in the past while new attractions and experiences…
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Closing Time for All Wegmans Pubs, Including Montgomery County Locations
After suspending operations at the start of the pandemic, Wegmans Food Markets decided to completely shutter all of its “pub” restaurants, including pubs in Collegeville, Malvern, and King of Prussia, writes Ryan Kneller for The Morning Call. Overall, the chain operated twelve Pub by Wegmans at its stores in Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. “We…
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