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Royersford’s Stickman Brews Expands Its Philadelphia Footprint with New Beer Garden in Northern Liberties
Royersford-based Stickman Brews has expanded its footprint in Philadelphia with a new beer garden that opened last month in Northern Liberties, writes Brandon Longo for 6abc. The new location features an assortment of the brewery’s Belgian, British, German, and American beer styles. Customers can choose from about 30 different cans of Stickman beer, including the…
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Glenside’s Arcadia University Opens Student-Run Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic
Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy opened its student-run pro bono clinic on March 18 to provide no-cost physical therapy to underinsured or uninsured community members. First- and second-year students in Arcadia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will develop rehabilitation strategies and exercises for patients, with oversight by Physical Therapy faculty. This is Arcadia’s first pro bono clinic, and it…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Takes on a Peach of a Project
Ft. Washington-based Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s largest residential developers, has decided to significantly increase the height of its latest Atlanta project, writes Dyana Bagby for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer plans to fill the now 37-story and 35-story towers with apartments and student housing. The original plan from two years ago called…
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St. Charles Seminary and Gwynedd Mercy University Say Amen to Sales Agreement
Gwynedd Mercy University and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary have signed a sale agreement that will allow the seminary to move to the university’s Lower Gwynedd campus, writes Kevin Tierney for Around Ambler. The sale includes around 15 acres of space on the campus’ northern border along with its two existing buildings. The seminary will pay…
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April 20th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Increase in Hospitalizations, 4,577 New Cases Reported in PA
Montgomery County reported 190 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 55,497 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 230 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 26 are on ventilators. There are…
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Action! Summer Camp is Back at Steel River Playhouse
After a year spent online, Steel River Playhouse is excited to bring creativity, learning, and fun back to the Playhouse with several choices for in person Summer Camps! From rising Kindergarteners to High School students and those looking for a pre-professional theater experience, there is something for every age and level of experience. Rising kindergarteners…
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Halls of This Kennett Square Tavern Echo with More Than Just the Footsteps of Your Server
Letty’s Tavern in Kennett Square offers customers delicious food and an interesting, spooky story behind its name, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While they were working on renovating the old Kennett Square Inn, Jacob Short and his business partners, Daniel Daley and Matthew Killion, heard what sounded like a child running on the…
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Schwenksville Woman Creates Custom Tent Company That Turn Themed Sleepovers Into Special Events
Allison Kozej, a Schwenksville mom who previously worked in finance, has started Dream Hutz, a company that makes custom-themed tents that turn themed sleepovers into special events, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Her tents help children feel special while celebrating in more intimate gatherings with siblings or family. “I think that people really still want…
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Chestnut Hill College to Recognize Ann and Mark Baiada of BAYADA Home Health Care at Annual Scholarship Gala
The local couple will be the recipients of a Lifetime of Service and Achievement Award and will assist the College in reaching a $400,000 goal to help fund student scholarships. Chestnut Hill College will honor Ann and Mark Baiada of BAYADA Home Health Care at its 12th Annual Scholarship Gala on Thursday, May 13, 2021. In celebration of their…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Virtual Earth Day Celebration—and to Save the Trees!
Earth Day is April 22 and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is doing its part to celebrate and protect the planet by hosting a series of virtual presentations promoting sustainability and Earth-friendly practices. A live online event will be held Thursday, April 22 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. The event will include three…
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More Parking! Wawa Wants to Expand Parking Area at Its Plymouth Meeting Location
Wawa is planning to expand the parking area at its location on Ridge Pike in Plymouth Meeting, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than the Curve. The popular local grocery chain went before Plymouth Township’s Planning Agency last week to seek a recommendation for its parking area expansion proposal. According to the proposal, Wawa would expand…
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MONTCO Today Now Accepting Nominations for Its Inaugural Class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars
Are you a MONTCO Millennial Superstar? We are thrilled to have officially launched our initiative to identify and honor Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future. Do you know a young Montgomery County professional* who is breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and…
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Where are the Most Expensive High-Rent Hubs of Montgomery County
Montgomery County had some of the high rent hubs in the Philadelphia area in March 2021, according to a new report by RENTCafé. RENTCafé compiled the report using data on average rents at competitively-rented large-scale multifamily properties in the Philadelphia area gathered by Yardi Matrix via telephone survey. Only places with statistically relevant stock of large-scale multifamily…
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April 17 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Spread the Most and Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has been slightly increasing, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health highlights the cases of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for the seven days ending April 14, 2021 compared to the seven days…
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Montgomery County Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration After Rise in Cases
After recording a rising rate of confirmed cases, Montgomery County has extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration for additional 60 days, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ-TV 69 News. According to Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Valerie Arkoosh, 8.1 percent of the county residents tested positive for the virus over the 14 days ended April 8. This is…
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Cha-Ching! Five Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes World’s Billionaires List
The new Forbes World’s Billionaires List is out and five Montgomery County residents found their place among the richest people in 2021 – including one newcomer, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jeff Yass of Susquehanna International Group ranks at No. 184 with a net worth of $12 billion. Yass did not only…
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CBS Eyewitness News Visits a Harleysville Cafe with Mouthwatering Results
Despite opening just a few months before the pandemic, Sammy’s Bullfrog Café in Harleysville quickly became a local hub, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. The breakfast and lunch spot serves an ever-changing seasonal menu that satisfies even the most demanding palate. The eatery’s chef and owner Sammy and his fiancé Kayla offer plenty of…
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Montgomery County Has Some of the Best Towns to Raise a Family, Including the Third Best Spot in the Entire United States
Montgomery County is home to thirteen of the 50 best places to raise a family in Pennsylvania in 2021, including the third best place in the entire country, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com determined the rankings based on key factors that are meaningful for families. These include the quality of local…
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