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Norristown Boy Lands Trophy Fish His First Time Trout Fishing
Eleven-year-old Domenick Chiefalo of Norristown landed a trophy fish he can brag about for years to come on his first day of trout fishing, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The incredible catch was 23 inches long and weighed in at nearly six pounds. This was a surprise to both the young fisher and…
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Check Out Where Victory’s Parent Company Ranks Among the Nation’s Top 50 Craft Brewers
Artisanal Brewing Ventures, the parent company of Downingtown-based Victory Brewing, is once again among the 10-largest craft brewers in the country, write Christopher Bjorke and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The joint venture — comprising Victory, Sixpoint, and Southern Tier — managed to climb two places this year on the Brewers Association’s list…
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The Very Best Events in Montgomery County, from Craft Beer to Comedy
There are tons of exciting things to do this April in Montgomery County. Now that the weather is nice, we urge you to get outside and enjoy it, writes the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board staff. Comedy Night4.2 | Act II PlayhouseIt’s time to pull up your chairs for a comedy cabaret – there’s…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Breathtaking Contemporary Mansion Offers Luxury and Sophistication in Blue Bell
New construction ushers in a new kind of home—this breathtaking estate is stately and sophisticated, event in the architecturally enhanced solid marble entryway, Palladium windows, custom metal-worked French doors, custom-trimmed walkways and archways, and in the elegant fireplaces. Seven bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, each with the touches and finishes that make this house a showpiece. 17000+sq…
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April 10: Art Fair and Clean-up Event Planned to Benefit Pottstown’s Historic Edgewood Cemetery
Friends of the previously abandoned Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High Street, Pottstown, have been busy planning a community clean-up — with a unique twist — for Saturday, April 10, and it is going to be a beautiful event. Volunteers are encouraged to help do some gardening and raking on the previously abandoned 12-acre…
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Additional J&J Vaccine to Accelerate Phase 1A Vaccinations in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Commissioners are expecting an increased supply of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Montgomery County will now be able to support the Commonwealth’s special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2 “I am very pleased and grateful to be able…
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Ambler’s Act II Playhouse Announces New Virtual Production, “Comedy Tonight!” Featuring an Ensemble Cast of Playhouse Alumni
“We’re delighted to bring together a comedy and musical talent A-team to create a new cabaret,” said Tony Braithwaite, Artistic Director of Ambler’s Act II Playhouse. “Every member is a Playhouse alumnus – Joe Mallon performed with them last season in “Greater Tuna,” Dan Matarazzo was at the launch of this season in “Electile Dysfunction:…
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Brandywine Battlefield Property in Chadds Ford Bought by Conservation Group Promising to Protect the Land Forever
An historic Brandywine Battlefield property in nearby Chadds Ford originally considered for private development, was acquired March 25 by North American Land Trust (NASLT) which intends to protect the land forever under a conservative easement. The 72-acre property on Oakland Road will be open to the public as Brinton Run Preserve. The NALT acquisition preserves…
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Haverford Announces New Dean of College
Haverford College has found its new Dean of the College in John F. McKnight, Jr., writes Hannah Amendola for the Haverford Clerk. McKnight will replace Dean Joyce Bylander, who was hired on a temporary basis as the search for a permanent dean was implemented. He was selected by a search committee consisting of students, staff,…
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Local Bar Featured in Documentary on Skateboarder/MTV Star Brandon Novak
A film crew was shooting a scene in nearby Ridley Park’s Dolan’s Bar this week shooting a scene for a documentary on Brandon Novak, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The bar closed for two hours of filming and some regular bar patrons got picked as extras. Dolan’s Bar will recreate the bar where…
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Philadelphians Flying to Florida Again; the Rest of the World, Not So Much
Leisure travel from Philadelphia International Airport to places like Florida is returning, but officials are still looking at a 3- to 5-year recovery because of low demand for business and international flights, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. American Airlines, the airport’s dominant airline, continues to see strong demand for Philadelphians booking trips to…
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Philly Interior Designer Fulfills Client’s Extravagant Request with Help from Hess Landscape Architects in Lansdale
Hess Landscape Architects in Lansdale has helped Philadelphia interior designer Marguerite Rodgers satisfy the desire of her client to have a backyard pool that could be covered with a sturdy surface on which the homeowners could continue to entertain, writes Erica Gerald Mason for The Wall Street Journal. “A young family was looking for ways…
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Want to Rent a DVD, Blu-Ray, or Even a VHS? Viva Video! in Ardmore is the Place to Go
Viva Video! in Ardmore is one of the few video stores in the state that are still standing, according to 94.5 PST. The store was opened in 2012 by Miguel Gomez, the longtime manager of TLA Video in Bryn Mawr that closed just a few days prior. It boasts a sizable library of over 17,000…
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Montco Hospitals See Significant Drop in ER Visits Amid Pandemic
With COVID-19 fears keeping people at home, hospitals in Montgomery County and the entire region are seeing significant decreases in emergency department visits, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tower Health has seen the number of visits drop from 153,727 in 2019 to 129,744 in 2020, decreasing by 16 percent. Main Line Health also…
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Make It Montco: VFTCB Kicks Off Main Street Campaign’s Second Round
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has launched the next phase of the Make It Main Street consumer marketing campaign to promote small, local businesses in Montgomery County, PA. This round has a renewed focus on the importance of shopping local, what it means to be part of a community, and a few…
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Richard A. Ehst to Retire as Customers Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer After 50 Year Banking Career; Sam Sidhu Named as Successor
After more than a half-century of successful banking leadership, Richard A. (“Dick”) Ehst will retire from his post as President and Chief Executive Officer of Customers Bank, a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc. Samvir (“Sam”) Sidhu, currently Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, has been named as Ehst’s successor. Sam Sidhu served as a Board…
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A Sunday Worth Celebrating: Best Dine In & Take Out Easter Specials in Montgomery County
Celebrating Easter and looking for a great dine in or take out meal? We’ve got you covered with these takeout specials for your family from restaurants across Montgomery County. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse200 Main Street, Town Center in King of Prussia, 610-337-4810.Make a reservation to celebrate Easter at Davio’s. Executive Chef Nick DeBeradinis has created a…
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Di Bruno Bros. New Location in Wayne: Stocking All Your Philly Favorites
Italian-food retailer Di Bruno Bros. continues to expand beyond its South Philly roots, opening a sixth location (its second in the suburbs) in the Strafford Shopping Center in nearby Wayne, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new market is a whopping 8,000 square feet of edible excellence, set with a sunny and bright…
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