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St. Joe’s: Looking at a Time When College Varsity Women’s Basketball Was New
When St. Joseph’s University went co-ed, it made sense to have a women’s varsity basketball team, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Title IX was passed in 1972, it became essential. The Philadelphia area was already a hotbed for women’s basketball at the CYO and high school levels. The university turned a women’s…
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Adam Sandler’s New Movie ‘Hustle’ Filmed at Manor College Shines Bright Spotlight on Philadelphia Region
The trailer for the new Adam Sandler movie “Hustle” that prominently features Manor College is out and it is packed with all things Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The movie that is slated for a June release stars Sandler as a basketball scout who is trying to jumpstart the NBA career of…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Joins Forces with PGIM to Develop Multifamily Rental Community in Boston
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers and PGIM, a global asset management business of Prudential Financial, have joined forces to develop Lyra, a 432-unit multifamily rental community in Boston, MA. The project will be the first development by Toll Brothers Apartment Living rental division. It will be located in downtown Boston, and provide residents with easy access…
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Elkins Park’s Salus University PA Students Provide Mission Oriented Service at Manna
Working as a dialysis patient care technician before starting graduate school at Salus University to focus on Physician Assistant (PA) Studies, Emily Poff ‘23PA, was aware individuals with kidney failure needed to follow strict dietary guidelines. However, Poff admits she truly didn’t appreciate all of the work that has to go into following a diet…
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A Time for Celebration and Farewell at North Montco Senior Recognition Night in Lansdale
On June 1st, seniors from North Montco Technical Career Center (North Montco) participated in the Senior Recognition Program held at North Penn High School. During the evening, graduating seniors from all 22 technical areas of study were recognized for their hard work. Many of these students were honored with scholarships and monetary awards donated by generous…
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Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls’ PREIT Makes Dent in Its Debt with $35M in Land Sales
PREIT, owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall, has made progress on its debt payments with $35 million in land sales, writes Matthew Rothstein for Bisnow. The Philadelphia-based REIT signed agreements to sell 11 outparcels at its properties for $32.5 million. There is also a separate agreement to sell land at the…
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Hot Chicken in King of Prussia is Tasty on the Tastebuds
Rebel’s Hot Chicken is raising eyebrows with Bottleneck’s Second Restaurant Concept, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Nashville-style chicken out of City Works Eatery & Pour House is offering a whole host of delightful chicken items for foodies and chicken-lovers alike. “We’re excited to present a new menu that celebrates the fiery flavors of Nashville…
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Experience the Great American Craft Expo 2022 Coming to Oaks June 10-12th
This year, the Northeast US’s largest Craft Expo is happening just outside of Philadelphia, PA, showcasing over 50 vendor spaces with top content creators, brands, and industry experts. The event will happen at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, on June 10th – 12th, with free admission for children ages 12 & under. …
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Despite His Late Start, Area Farmer a Pillar in Region’s Thriving Agricultural Industry
Don Cairns may not have grown up on a farm, like many of his peers in the industry, but he has found success with his operation in Parkesburg and continues to be a pillar in Chester County, writes Chris Torres for American Agriculturist. Cairns, who runs the 1,600 acres of Cairns Family Farm, bought…
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New Amtrak Bus Service from Philadelphia to Pottstown and Beyond Launched on Monday
Thruway Bus Service, a new Amtrak bus service, that will help connect Montgomery County to trains and busses in Philadelphia launched on Monday, according to a staff report from WFMZ 69 News. The service includes two daily roundtrips that connect the bus stop on Hanover Street in Pottstown and the BARTA Transportation Center in downtown…
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Rising Stars Homework Club Makes Learning Fun for Wissahickon School District Kids
A group of local volunteers and educators have started the Rising Stars Homework Club in Wissahickon School District that helps kids stay up-to-date on their work and provide them with a fun activity to do after classes, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The group is run out of Ambler by Heather Maltin, a former high…
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Legal Matters: Is Your Property Over-Assessed?
By: Robert J. Iannozzi Jr. School District Real Estate Tax Bills will be issued soon. Property Owners this time of year seemingly breathe a collective sigh and begrudgingly pay their tax bills or pass them along at rote to their mortgage companies for payment. When is the last time, however, that you actually took the…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College, Elected Officials Keep Ukraine Crisis in the Forefront
Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College, speaks at a press conference on June 2, 2022. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was among the speakers during the press conference on June 2. Manor College welcomed a number of political figures on June 2, highlighting the ongoing need for aid to Ukraine. “Putin’s cruel enterprise is…
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Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes New Physical Therapist in Pottstown
Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) welcomes new physical therapy provider, Cesar Avila, DPT to its Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road in Pottstown. Now accepting new physical therapy patients, Dr. Avila comes to CHDC as an experienced, bilingual, physical therapy provider treating patients of all ages who are seeking medication-free pain…
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King Of Prussia District To Host Block Party Benefitting Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia
King of Prussia District hosting King of Prussia Town Center benefitting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia campus, which includes the Middleman Family Pavilion, CHOP’s Specialty Care & Surgery Center, and CHOP’s Urgent Care They aim to celebrate a successful KOP Restaurant Week and KOP Shops for CHOP (April 4-10), families are invited to…
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Careers: MCCC invites Applications for Nursing Adjunct Faculty Part-Time Position in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Nursing Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) position. The Nursing Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) teaches assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Part Time faculty are encouraged to participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service, and professional…
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Redevelopment of Former Keasbey & Mattison Plant in Ambler Enters Second Phase
The redevelopment of the former Keasbey & Mattison asbestos plant in Ambler is entering the second phase more than two decades after John Zaharchuk of Summit Realty Advisors put the property under agreement, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “It was such a heavy lift,” said Zaharchuk. “We’re 10 years behind where we…
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Local Korean American Community Celebrates Roots in Montgomery County, Region
Over the last four weeks, the local Korean American community has marked Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with several celebrations, while also taking the time to consider the future of Korean-American influence in the region, writes Jon Campisi for the Patch. Over the last few decades, Montgomery County in particular has seen an influx of…
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