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Philadelphia Inquirer Employees at Schuylkill Printing Plant in Upper Merion Open Time Capsule Seven Decades Early
A group of Philadelphia Inquirer employees gathered in front of the Schuylkill Printing Plant in Upper Merion on March 26 for the early opening of a time capsule, writes Tim Tai for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The capsule that was buried in 1992 was supposed to be opened more than seven decades in the future, however…
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Washington Post: Montgomery County Lags Behind State and County Average in Share of Fully Vaccinated Population
Montgomery County is lagging behind both Pennsylvania and national averages in its share of fully vaccinated residents, write Dan Keating, Naema Ahmed, Harry Stevens, Jessica Wolfrom, and Monica Ulmanu for The Washington Post. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that so far, Montgomery County has fully vaccinated 13.8 percent of its…
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For Ambler’s Jazmine Sullivan, Performing National Anthem at Super Bowl Was ‘Exhilarating, Nerve-racking, and Beautiful’
Jazmine Sullivan, the Grammy-nominated singer who lives near Ambler, has had a busy start to the year, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The Philadelphia native released a critically acclaimed album and followed it up by performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in February, something that will stay forever in her mind.…
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Chestnut Hill College Welcomes Congresswoman Madeleine Dean for Virtual Fireside Chat
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Chestnut Hill College Departments of History and Political Science have partnered to host Rep. Madeleine Dean for an informal discussion on women in politics. Open to the public, the event is free and will feature a Q&A with questions submitted by attendees. The event is virtual via Zoom; pre-registration…
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Two Montgomery County Towns Are Among Eight Most Exciting Suburbs Outside Philadelphia
Philadelphia is surrounded by lively towns and communities offering visitors everything from quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, and two local Montco places that are among the eight most exciting, writes Allie Volpe for Thrillist.com. Ambler is a walkable town that allows visitors to hit all must-sees on foot. It has plenty available in both…
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Whitemarsh Township Approves New Development Project for 62 Townhouses Along Conshohocken Riverfront
Whitemarsh Township has approved plans for a new $28 million development of 62 townhouses along Conshohocken riverfront in the community called RiverPlace, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The project is being developed by a partnership between E. Kahn Development, Vesey Capital, and Gary Toll. The original plans called for an 82,000-square-foot office…
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Ace! Philadelphia PGA Section Partners with Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
The Philadelphia PGA Section has announced a partnership with Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), a non-profit membership sales and marketing organization which actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, Pa. As part of the agreement, Valley Forge and Montgomery County becomes a Presenting Partner of the Philadelphia PGA’s Centennial Celebration, Women’s…
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Normandy Farm and Farmer’s Daughter Offering Curbside Catering for Easter Dinner in Montco
Normandy Farm is back and better than ever with Easter Dinner. And while reservations are sold out on site, you can pick up your Easter Feast and take it home to enjoy with your family. Curbside catering is just as smooth and elegant as sitting down with us, so Normandy Farm and Farmer’s Daughter urges…
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After Fighting Trump’s Travel Ban and Taking on the Catholic Church, Running for PA Governor Should be No Sweat for Abington’s AG Josh Shapiro
Attorney general Josh Shapiro, an Abington native and former Montgomery County commissioner, is planning to run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2021, writes Robert Huber for the Philadelphia Magazine. Shapiro has established himself a progressive from the start as attorney general when he decided to take on the Catholic Church and proceeded with a grand…
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Montco Restaurant Scene Shows Signs of Post-Shutdown Recovery
Montgomery County restaurant scene is showings signs of post-shutdown recovery, with several restaurateurs expressing their confidence in the future of the industry by getting ready to open new establishments amid the ongoing pandemic, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two new eateries are coming to Suburban Square in Ardmore. Avram Hornik is preparing to…
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Hotel of the Week: Homewood Suites by Hilton – Lansdale
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels and this week we are pleased to shine a spotlight on the newly renovated Homewood Suites by Hilton – Lansdale. The hotel has access to the best of both worlds: located in a quiet area of town, it is conveniently just minutes from Lansdale’s bustling main street. With its…
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Pottstown High School Students Hope Move to Sanction Female Wrestling Will Help Form All-Girls Team
Pottstown High School wrestling team currently has four female athletes who have to compete with the boys, but they hope that might change in the future, writes Heather Khalifa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The girls recently took part in the 2021 MyHouse PA Girls State Championship, a non-sanctioned competition since girls’ high school wrestling is…
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Blue Bell’s Unisys Names Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs as Global Leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Unisys Corporation has announced that Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs has joined the company as vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, reporting to Katie Ebrahimi, chief human resources officer of Unisys. Reynolds-Dobbs joins Unisys from Change Healthcare, where she served as vice president of Talent Management and Diversity & Inclusion. In this capacity she was responsible…
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Horse Owner and Safety Advocate George Strawbridge Warns of Dangers of Doping in Horse Racing
With out-of-control doping killing a staggering number of horses each year, Cochranville resident George Strawbridge — a leading horse breeder, owner, and longtime safety advocate — has warned that if racing is to survive as a sport, the industry will need to find a way to police itself, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Nothing’s Going to Stop Basketball Legend Phil Martelli from Taking His Shot at a National Title
Phil Martelli wasn’t going to let anything interfere with being at the NCAA championship game April 5, not even a COVID-19 vaccination, writes Joseph Santoliquito for phillyvoice.com. His daughter had already made arrangements for him to receive his first vaccination but legendary St. Joe’s Coach Martelli rescheduled for Friday, March 5, to make sure his…
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Bipartisan Bill Requires PA Department of Health to Retool Its Vaccine Rollout in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania House of Representatives had passed a bill requiring the Department of Health to retool its rollout of COVID-19 vaccine to let Philadelphia’s suburbs run their own mass vaccination sites, write Justine McDaniel and Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. If the bill is signed into law, the Department of Health will have to detail…
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Teen Helps Pennsylvania Shelter Animals Get Adopted By Creating Tiny Bow Ties for Them
New Jersey teen Darius Brown is helping abandoned animals get adopted by creating tiny bow ties that make them look adorable and funny, writes Cathy Free for The Washington Post. Brown, who learned how to sew bow ties when he was 8 from his older sister, Dazhai. He first got the idea to turn his…
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March 27 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 inching back up, although some areas have little or no new cases across the county, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Pennsylvania has now reached 1 million COVID-19 cases. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health highlights the cases…
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