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Ambler Man Lived at Vet Stadium in Secret, Tells All in His New Book
Walt Disney had his secret apartment in the Disneyland firehouse. Tom Garvey had his at Veterans Stadium, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was like a kid with a Willy Wonka golden ticket,” he says. . . The Ridley Park native who now lives in Ambler, details his life from 1979 to 1981…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: $23M Vast, Luxurious Gladwyne Estate is Reminiscent of a Fabulous French Villa
It’s time for a change. This gorgeous custom- build home, located on Monk Road in Gladwyne, has everything you need for a life of luxury. Drive through the gates and down the long driveway, dotted with trees to shade your way, and up to the courtyard. Inside, estate becomes home. . . Gladwyne’s Linden Hill…
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Gritty Bares It All: Philadelphia Flyers Holding Sweepstakes for ‘Nude’ Portrait of the Popular Mascot for Charity
Philadelphia Flyers fans have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get their hands on the now famous ‘nude’ portrait of the team’s popular mascot Gritty, writes Jordan Hall for NBC Sports. The portrait was painted by local artist Benjamin Davis during a recent game that had the orange fella modeling leisurely on a sofa without his Reverse…
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Check Out Awesome Women-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County
March is Women’s History Month and here in Montgomery County, it is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are proudly owned and operated by women of all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-kind gift shop, a bakery filled with tasty treats, or the ultimate form of relaxation, Montco’s…
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Chestnut Hill College’s New Scholarship Helps Adult Students Finish Their Degrees
Chestnut Hill College’s Helping Others by Providing Education scholarship is helping adult students who have left school to return so they can finish their degrees, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scholarship was established with a $300,000 gift from 1977 alumna and board member Margaret McCaffery and her husband, Michael. It is available…
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Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo at Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks This Weekend
This weekend don’t miss the Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo at the Greater Philly Expo Center at Oaks: Hall D, going on now from March 11 through Sunday March 14, 2021! Get the hot tub you have always wanted, and check out all kinds of spas and hot tubs, ask questions, and find…
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Join Abington Friends School on March 13, 2021 for a Virtual Open House
With a school year that has included many different ways of learning and uncertainties, the faculty at Abington Friends School focused the curriculum on student learning and stability. On Saturday, March 13, they invite you to a Virtual Open House with Abington Friends School at 1pm. They will offer an in-depth program with featuring current…
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200 Montgomery County Residents Got Vaccinated with Help from Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium held a walk-up vaccine clinic at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Spring House this past week, where 200 Montgomery County residents managed to get their vaccines, according to a staff report from CBS Philly. Only people living in the county’s hardest-hit zip codes who are part of Phase 1-B were able…
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German Grocery Chain Lidl Increasing Starting Pay for Store Employees in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford to $15/hour
German grocery chain Lidl, which has locations in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford, will raise the starting pay of its hourly Philadelphia area employees to $15 an hour from April 15, according to a staff report from 6abc. The increase doubles the minimum wage in Pennsylvania, which is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal…
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Narberth Entrepreneur Starts Successful Clothing Line Amid Pandemic
Narberth’s Lindsay Gradel, the owner of SewMuchCooler, has grown her successful clothing line during the pandemic from what began as a hobby, writes Tiffany Rivera for the AL DÍA. Gradel started sewing six years ago, mostly making children’s clothing primarily for girls. When the pandemic started, she added eclectic and fun masks which grabbed the…
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Former Havertown Doctor Imprisoned for Growing Marijuana Recommended for Pardon
A former Havertown ophthalmologist sent to prison for growing marijuana he claims was to help his dying wife, is a step closer to getting his medical license back, writes Matt Stroud for www.phillymag.com. On March 5, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons recommended that Paul Ezell’s pardon be approved. It must now be signed by Pa.…
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Local Woman Featured in National Campaign to Advocate for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Nearby Oxford resident Betsy Hubert is featured in a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations for public health, the economy, and society as a whole, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. The COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project – which consists of more than 150 leading groups that…
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Signs of Spring and Warmer Weather Give Hope to Local Residents and Businesses
At Linvilla Orchards in nearby Media, peachtree buds are swelling and that means it’s time for pruning. Warmer temperatures are bringing the trees back to life. And that’s not the only thing, as residents, businesses, and restaurants embrace the coming spring in the area, reports Rosemary Connors for nbcphiladelphia.com. Linvilla farm manager Norm Schultz is…
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Allocation Rules Preventing Philadelphia Hospitals from Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Their Suburban Patients
Many suburban patients who are receiving treatment for high-risk conditions at Philadelphia hospitals are not able to get the COVID-19 vaccine from their doctors as they do not live in the city, write Aubrey Whelan, Jason Laughlin, and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is treated separately from the rest of the state –…
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Easttown Township Nixes Plan for Berwyn Village Luxury Apartments
In a recent vote, nearby Easttown Township Supervisors have denied approval for a development project that envisioned luxury apartments at Handel’s Ice Cream block in Berwyn Village, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The project was proposed by home builder Todd Pohlig and developer David Della Porta of Cornerstone Tracy. Some residents who opposed…
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Virtual Happy Hour with Upper Darby’s Tina Fey and Hall Wines
Vinter Kathryn Hall of Hall Wines does a weekly happy hour, in South Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California, and this week she was joined by none other than Upper Darby’s own Tina Fey. Tina is actor, writer, and producer, and you see many flashes of her PA love in 30 Rock, especially when it comes…
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One Year Since First COVID-19 Case in Pennsylvania, Gov. Wolf Looking Toward ‘Brighter Future’
On March 6, a year since Pennsylvania recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus, Governor Tom Wolf honored the loss of over 24,000 Pennsylvanians to the deadly virus with an important message, writes Dylan Abad for ABC 27. “It’s been a hard year, one full of unimaginable loss and broken dreams,” said Wolf. “We…
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Careers: HealthSpark of Montgomery County is Seeking a Controller
HealthSpark Foundation is seeking a Controller. HealthSpark is a private, independent foundation and invests in nonprofit organizations, networks, and coalitions promoting a more just and healthy community. Their work is guided by the principles of racial and social justice, inclusivity, integrity, professionalism, and excellence. The Controller is charged with managing the day-to-day fiscal operations of…
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