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Shopping ‘Euphoria’ Brings Shoppers Back to King of Prussia Mall
Emboldened by vaccines and lower rates of new cases, shoppers are flocking back to malls, writes Laurie Foti for the WorldNewsEra. Simon Property Group, owner of King of Prussia Mall, has been recording improvements in sales and visits week over week. “Between being cooped up, between being locked down, between the stimulus, between celebrating that…
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May 13th COVID-19 Update: Cases Trending Way Down in Montco; Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to Teens
Montgomery County reported 89 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 58,238 countywide since March 7, 2020. The county can now vaccinate teens aged 12-16 with the Pfizer Vaccine at county-run vaccine clinics. There are currently 141 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to…
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Which Doylestown Illegality Now Carries the Bigger Fine: Planting Bamboo or Possessing Marijuana?
Illegal possession of marijuana in Doylestown Borough now costs lawbreakers $25, thanks to a legal revision reducing the penalty. In comparison, the fine for growing illegal bamboo is a whopping $600. The pros and cons of this new policy toward pot currently reverberate throughout the community, reports Shawnette Wilson for FOX29 News. Two lines of…
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King of Prussia’s Workhorse Brewing Launches Workhorse Tour, Bringing Competitive Play To Amateur Golfers
King of Prussia-based Workhorse Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the launch of “The Workhorse Tour,” an exciting new golf initiative with a unique and compelling format. The Workhorse Tour brings the competitive spirit and tournament structure of professional golf to recreational players in Greater Philadelphia, with the bonus of flexible scheduling and real-time scoring…
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I’ll Have the Steak! Ardmore’s Newest Italian Steakhouse Officially Opens Its Doors
Ardmore lovers of good steak now have another option to choose from when the craving hits – the newly opened Italian steakhouse, DePaul’s Table, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The steakhouse is the brainchild of restaurant industry veteran Anthony DePaul. His two-decades-long experience in the sector includes time with Starr Restaurants and…
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‘Smashing’ success: MCCC Mustangs Win First eSports Championship Crown
Nearly a year to the day after it was announced Montgomery County Community College would add “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” to its roster of Mustangs eSports games, the team has taken home its first league title. The Mustangs team was crowned champion in the first-ever Collegiate Aces Series Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament powered by…
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Tower Health Implements Severe Cost-Cutting Measures to Save Millions as it Continues Search for Buyer
Tower Health, which owns Pottstown Hospital and other local hospitals across the nearby counties, is implementing new cost-cutting measures to save $70 million by June as it continues to search for a buyer, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The health system has decided to reconfigure Tower Health Medical Group, its employed physician…
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King of Prussia Building Sold for $24 Million to Malvern-Based Developer
Malvern-based E. Kahn Development has purchased a vacant, 260,000-square-foot building in King of Prussia from BNY Mellon for $24 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank used the building at 760 Moore Road as an operations center for almost 20 years. After deciding that it no longer needs the space, the…
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Spotted! Di Bruno Bros. Partners with Nottingham-area Winery to Help Fund Spotted Lanternfly Research
Di Bruno Bros. has released a new wine made with help of Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham, and sales will help fund spotted lanternfly research, writes Allie Miller for PhillyVoice. Last week, the specialty food store introduced its second original wine in a collaborative series titled Di Bruno Bros. & Friends that launched in…
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Two Montgomery County Vocational Public Schools Among Top 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Two Montgomery County vocational public schools are among the best 25 in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking recently published by the Public School Review. Vocational schools offer a series of courses that prepare individuals for jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. The overall ranking is based on a combined…
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Teens Aged 12-15 Can Now Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Montgomery County Clinics
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people aged 12-15 at its County-run vaccine clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 attending a Montgomery County Office of Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Montgomery County is currently…
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Montco ESCAPE: Relaxing in Luxury at ICONA Avalon Resort is a True Summer Goal
Welcome to the next feature in my series of ESCAPE travel articles. This time, we are going to the beach! So many of my travel stories begin and end with food, with a soft bed and great sights in between. This feature is going to stay along that similar vein, as when you travel to…
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VFTCB Hospitality Hero: Kathleen Lochel, Owner at Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is currently putting a particular spotlight on folks in Montgomery County’s food and beverage industry. This is ahead of the Board’s upcoming Crave Montco…
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KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair Helps Local Restaurants, Hotels Find Employees Amid Labor Shortage
Hiring challenges are continuing to plague the hospitality industry amid a labor shortage, forcing many to pull out all the stops in an effort to attract new employees as customer demand ramps up once again, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As part of these efforts, 31 King of Prussia restaurants and hotels…
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North Wales’ McAllister Brewing Co Joins Veteran Brewers to Adapt and Overcome with Beer Honoring Vets
McAllister Brewing Company in North Wales, along with Glen Mills’ Deer Creek Malthouse joins 18 other Pennsylvania veteran-owned/operated breweries to create a Memorial Day brew for military veterans, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The beer will be “Adapt And Overcome.” The beer is being brewed at 2nd Story Brewing in Philadelphia and GearHouse Brewing in…
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NAACP’s Cheltenham Branch Tackles Racial Disparities in School Discipline
The Youth Leadership Committee of NAACP’s Cheltenham Branch recently put the spotlight on racial disparities in school discipline with a video of anonymous stories of discrimination within Springfield Township High School, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The group is now inviting the public to talk about ways of promoting anti-racism in schools at a Zoom…
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Wynnewood-based Kaiserman JCC Finds New CEO in Veteran JCC Executive Alan Scher
Wynnewood-based Kaiserman JCC has found its new CEO in Alan Scher, a veteran JCC executive, writes Andy Gotlieb for the Jewish Exponent. Scher is currently serving as an associate executive director at the 14th Street Y in New York City. He has pledged to listen well in his new position and build relationships as the…
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Jeopardy! Host Bill Whitaker Has Intimate Ties to Nearby Media
Who is a CBS journalist and a “60 Minutes” contributor? He’s guest hosting Jeopardy! Bill Whitaker is also from Media Borough, and he’s not letting anyone forget it, writes Neal Zoren for the Daily Times. Whitaker has made sure that Media Fellowship House receives matching funds equal to Jeopardy!’s combined winnings while he’s on the…
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