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Nappen & Associates Nears Completion on Hatfield Construction Project
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer based out of Montgomeryville, is nearing the completion of its latest construction project in Hatfield, PA. The property will be a state-of-the-art warehouse facility, located at 1900 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309). Nappen & Associates has been making diligent progress on the construction of this new facility.…
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Britain Swoops in to Buy Chinook Helicopters at Ridley Park Boeing Plant
Boeing has signed a nearly $2 billion contract with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for 14 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, writes Michael Tyrrell for Aerospace Manufacturing. The order is part of a commitment to invest 85 billion pounds over the next four years in the UK Armed Forces. Boeing has been looking for new customers…
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Despite Unforeseen Obstacles, Manor College Students Reach Finish Line With 2021 Commencement Ceremony
The Manor College 2021 Commencement featured a drive-In format, allowing students to watch and participate in the ceremony while adhering to COVID protocols. Madelyn Rivera thought she found balance in her life. The mother of three managed a job as a healthcare worker while attending a full slate of classes at Manor College. Then the…
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Montgomery County Superintendents Push PA Lawmakers to Reform Charter School Funding
Superintendents from all local counties pressed state lawmakers earlier this week to change the way in which charter schools are funded, warning that inaction might lead to program cuts and increase in the cost to taxpayers, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During pandemic-defined 2020, thousands more students throughout the state left traditional public…
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Montco Tourist Attractions Saw Drop in Visitors During Pandemic, But Not As Much as Neighboring Counties
Montgomery County tourist attractions have seen a drop in visitors over the last year due to COVID-19-related closures and social distancing restrictions limiting the number of people that can be present on site, writes Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Valley Forge National Historical Park saw a drop in visits of 10.93 percent in…
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Local Swim Club Earns Place in History as Nation’s First Black-Owned Swim Club
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon was designated a historic site by Pennsylvania recently, receiving its own historical marker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Nathaniel Lee for The Philadelphia Tribune. The club, at 513 South Union Avenue, was the first Black-owned swim club in the nation. In 1957, Zoe Mask, Carson Puriefoy, and Elmer Stewart, who…
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Huntingdon Valley Library Serves Public Throughout Pandemic & Beyond
While some adjustments had to be made due to COVID-19, the Huntingdon Valley Library has continued to serve the public throughout the pandemic, reports Lucy Bustamante for NBC 10 Philadelphia. During the mandatory shutdowns, the library immediately moved to an online service. The staff were issuing library cards from home, answering reference questions on their…
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Pennypacker Mills Announces Summer Porch Performances
Start your summer with a visit to Pennypacker Mills for one of several performances sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills. The Summer Porch Performances series is back with free, family-friendly events appropriate for all ages. Alice Paul, Suffragette portrayed by Alisa DupuySaturday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Alice Paul was a vocal leader of the 20th century women’s…
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Don’s Deli in Boothwyn Creates Sandwich Celebrating Its Role in Mare of Easttown
You’re watching the action on HBO’s hit series, “Mare of Easttown.” You’re listening for the accent. You’re looking for scenes with Mont Clare and Phoenixville. You’re wondering whodunit. Now you can taste the sandwich, writes Hannah Kanik for phillyvoice.com. Don’s Deli & Catering, 1509 Meetinghouse Road in Boothwyn, was also one of the filming locations…
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Conshohocken’s IKEA Makes 2021 TIME100 Most Influential Companies List
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is one of the 2021 TIME100 Most Influential Companies. The list highlights businesses that are making an extraordinary impact around the world. To compile the list, TIME evaluated companies based on several key metrics, including relevance, impact, innovation, leadership, ambition, and success. The…
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Ardmore Wawa Employee Teams Up With Lansdale Custom Design Company for T-shirt Campaign
Patrick Visgil, a delivery driver who also works at Ardmore Wawa, has teamed up with the owner of Lansdale’s The Ram King, Nick Onushco, to launch the SmallBizPhilly76 campaign, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The aim is to raise awareness and pride for many small businesses in the area by creating branded t-shirts for them.…
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Advance Your Career With an MBA From DeSales University
Find yourself wanting to gain an edge against the competition or stack up against your colleagues? How about gain more education to move yourself up the business ladder? As an ambitious working professional, you deserve a high-quality, affordable MBA that fits your lifestyle. In DeSales’ top-ranked, accredited MBA program, you’ll find true flexibility without sacrificing…
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VFTCB Announces All-Female Flag Football Event Coming to Conshohocken This Summer
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and Flag Football Life announced an all-female-only flag football tournament coming to The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken in August. The We Run the World Flag Football Tournament Aug. 14-15 will feature more than 45 youth female teams from 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u to 17u girls, 10-plus adult…
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Local Woman’s Dating Guide Helps Men Go from Cringeworthy to Right-Swipeworthy
An unexpected, married-to-single transition opened Noelle Benson’s eyes to how much dating had changed. Finding an available date meant hunting online, which often led to unexpected results at the ensuing in-person encounter. Benson wrote about these surprises — some good, some not so good — in a book highlighted by Richard Gaw for the Chester…
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Abington Hospital Pediatric Surgeon is One of Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders
Dr. Ala Stanford, a pediatric surgeon at Abington Hospital and founder of the nonprofit Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, is one of Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders. Stanford spent the early days of the coronavirus outbreak trying to provide COVID-19 tests to communities of color in the Philadelphia region. Despite Black and Latinx residents suffering disproportionately…
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Chief Executive Magazine Names Merck’s Kenneth Frazier CEO of the Year
Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with sizable operations in West Point, has been named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive magazine, writes Alex Keown for BioSpace. Upper Gwynedd-based Frazier, who will retire from his role at the end of next month, was selected by an independent committee for the prestigious title.…
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Top Spots to Play Disc Golf are in Montco
Looking for a new hobby? Disc golf might be right up your alley, especially since one of the best spots in the Philadelphia region to play this growing sport is right here in Montgomery County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Disc golf is a cross between Frisbee and golf. Instead of golf balls…
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Pennsylvania Drivers Rank Among the Best in the Country
Pennsylvania might have some of the most congested roads in the country but not everything is bleak – the Keystone State also has some of the nation’s best drivers, writes Steve Trevelise for New Jersey 101.5. According to a new study by the law firm of Friend, Levinson, and Turner, Pennsylvania came third on the…
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