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Celebrate “Mare of Easttown” in Typical Philly Fashion: With a Dedicated Cheesesteak and New Wawa Store Opening
Wawa’s going all “Mare of Easttown” this morning with the grand opening of its newest store at 418 W. Baltimore Pike in Upper Darby, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here’s the lineup: Doors open at 8 a.m. Free coffee and a Wawa/Delco T-shirt goes to the first 100 customers. At 8:45 a.m., Chester…
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Customers Bank Promotes Jennifer Frost to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Customers Bank is pleased to announce Jennifer Frost has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Frost will also join the Management Board. Previously, Jennifer Frost served as senior vice president, deputy chief administrative officer and was responsible for leading the bank’s efforts to digitize many of the institution’s operations and processes,…
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Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Among Lawmakers Calling for Replenishment of SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, whose congressional district includes a part of Montgomery County, is among the lawmakers calling for replenishment of the Small Business Administration’s overly popular grant program for restaurants, writes Diana Ranson for the Inc. Since the launch of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund on May 3, the $28.6 billion grant program designed to help…
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Old Dominion Freight Line Boosts Its Footprint in Philadelphia Region with Oaks Property
Old Dominion Freight Line is expanding its presence in the Philadelphia region with the acquisition of a vacant freight property in Oaks, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Old Dominion is one of many trucking companies that have been looking for service centers or terminals to buy or lease and thus drive up…
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June 9 COVID-19 Update: Under 100 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County in the Last Week
The latest COVID-19 update for Montgomery County reports 99 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 2-8th), bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,082 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 42 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 6 are on…
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Pennsylvania’s Best Red and White Wines Come From This Nearby Winery
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford took two of three awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgement, writes Leanna Tilitei for Philadelphia Business Journal. It won for producing Pennsylvania’s best red and white wines. The vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was the top spot for reds. The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc won it for top white…
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Cameron Peters Floral Design in Phoenixville ‘Spreading Smiles’ Through Flowers
For Cameron Peters, owner of Cameron Peters Floral Design in Phoenixville, her love of flowers blossomed a lifetime ago, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS3 Philly. A framed picture on the shop’s counter commemorates her long-term botanical bent, showing her at three years old, gazing at a basket of blossoms. “Somebody from The Evening Bulletin came…
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Lower Merion Gets Unexpected Boon From Pencoyd Landing Development: Walkable Riverfront
The development of Pencoyd Landing has created one unexpected benefit for the Lower Merion residents: a walkable riverfront, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Previously the industrial sheds that housed the blast furnaces for Pencoyd Iron Works a century ago created a long wall across the Schuylkill waterfront which prevented most of the vegetation…
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Horsham Native Location Scout Finds Connections Go Deep When Scouting Local Places in “Mare of Easttown”
Part of the thrill of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” was picking out local places you recognize, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Did you peep the houses and streets in Mont Clare where they filmed Dylan Hichley’s house, or the gas station in front of Nudy’s in Phoenixville, which is now a real estate…
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Summer Fun Heats Up at Montgomery County Community College With a Variety of Cool Camps
MCCC will host a series of cool camps for children in the community. From racing around the globe to discovering all the artistic beauty it has to offer, to exploring the galaxy or the wonders of the Schuylkill River, there will be plenty for campers to do this year. The Amazing Arts Race At “The Amazing Arts Race,” campers will travel the world to complete challenges…
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Waiting for Fate to Be Determined, Former St. Gabriel’s Hall Will Host Martha’s Choice Community Farm
While the former St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon and the roughly 64 acres surrounding it wait for their future fate to be determined, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is making good use of the fertile soil by turning it into Martha’s Choice community farm, writes Gary Puleo for The Phoenix Reporter & Item. Through its Catholic…
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Giraffes, Bald Eagles Welcomed Cheltenham High School Students at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown for Outdoor Prom Celebration
Like many other schools in the region, Cheltenham High School decided to forego a more traditional prom venue due to COVID-19 protocols and opted instead for an outdoor prom at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Heather Khalifa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meanwhile students were more than happy to embrace the change of location, enjoying…
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Upper Perkiomen High School Organizes Memorable Sendoff for Its Beloved Resource Officer
Upper Perkiomen High School has organized a memorable and emotional sendoff for beloved school resource officer Jim McFadden, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. McFadden is retiring after nearly fifteen years of keeping an eye on the community all the while following his motto: “Keep smiling.” To show him how much he means to them, a…
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Montgomery County Hospitals Suffered Major Financial Hits During Pandemic
The majority of Montgomery County hospitals saw their revenue and margins fall sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, write Paul J. Gough and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council looked at overall operating margins for hospitals throughout the state in the year ended June…
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Bala Cynwyd Staffing Pro Blames Worker Shortage on Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
Ken Dubin, CEO of the Bala Cynwyd-based Dubin Group, is blaming the recent worker shortage on enhanced unemployment benefits, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, the most common response he has been getting from potential job applicants has been “call me after the summer.” This is because President Joe Biden’s…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Plans Street Fest in the Borough, Change of Venue
The spectacular Fourth of July fireworks organized by the all-volunteer Pottstown GoFourth! committee will be back this year as the Borough of Pottstown and visiting neighbors gather to celebrate Independence Day with a Street Fest! The pyrotechnics show will begin in Memorial Park at 9 p.m., produced by International Fireworks and sponsored by Precision…
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A Second Season for “Mare of Easttown?” Only If It’s Great, Ingelsby Says
“Mare” creator Brad Ingelsby says he wouldn’t rule out a second season for “Mare of Easttown” but only if it can be done right, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kate Winslet, who played the fictional version of a police detective in Delaware County, said she’d be on board, telling TV Line, “I would…
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Beloved Wawa: The Pope Was Promised a Hoagie of His Choice During His Philly Visit
The cult of Wawa represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer, like a hoagie, writes Meghan McCarron for Eater.com. When the Pope visited Philadelphia in 2015, Wawa was heavily involved. The mayor promised the pope his choice of hoagie. But did he want a Shorti or a Classic? Wawa had water during Mass,…
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