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Pennsylvania Ranks Near Top of List of Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its many amazing outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled the list of best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the number…
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Conshohocken Food Sculptors Build Their Lives and Love on Butter
Conshohocken couple Jim Victor and Marie Pelton are food sculptors who have been creating stunning butter sculptures together for several decades, according to a staff report from 6abc. Their buttery creations have been featured at events all across the nation and were a mainstay at the Pennsylvania Farm Show until this month when the coronavirus…
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Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 22-24
The Montgomery County Commissioners, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service and based on the on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. The Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Friday, January…
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Eye on St. Gabriel’s Hall: Closure Looking to Draw Interest from Developers
The closure of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Lower Providence by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to draw significant interest from developers once the property hits the market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Township officials met with Archdiocese representatives late last year to review how the property was zoned and what the…
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Hatfield Man Has Been Working for 67 of His 85 Years and Has No Intention of Quitting Any Time Soon
Other than the five days that marked one of the shortest retirements ever, 85-year-old Bob O’Brien of Hatfield has been working his entire adult life and has no intention of stopping any time soon, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Even the pandemic unable to get O’Brien to stand still. When he had to…
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See Which Montco School Districts Are Among Top 39 in Pennsylvania with Most Valuable Homes
Montgomery County is home to thirteen of the top 39 school districts in Pennsylvania with the most valuable homes, write Ethan Lott and Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To compile its list of the school districts with the highest home values in the state, the Pittsburgh Business Times looked at the most recent…
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Cluck Yeah! Where to Find Excellent Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Montco Area
You might think if you’ve had a fried chicken sandwich, you’ve had them all, but that’s simply not true in the Montco area. Here’s the latest on fried chicken sandwiches, as discovered by Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fast food joints like Chick-Fil-A have been touting fried chicken sandwiches as an alternative to their…
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Montco Leaders: With Eligibility Increasing, There Are Not Enough COVID-19 Vaccines to Cover All Who Qualify
With the pool of people eligible to get vaccinated in Pennsylvania getting bigger, Montgomery County leaders said that currently there are not enough doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for all of them, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. As a result, people waiting in the next phase of distribution could be waiting for months for their…
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Wide Open Spaces—Montgomery County Preserves 10,000 Acres of Farmland
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has announced the County has reached a historic milestone by preserving 10,000 acres of farmland. Over 30 years, the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program has worked to preserve open space and support productive farms in the County, which also provides important open spaces and scenic vistas. The Commissioners…
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East Greenville-based Knoll Plans to Expand its Montco Footprint in 2021 with Help from State
East Greenville-based Knoll, the globally known furniture and textiles design and manufacturing firm, is planning to expand its footprint in Montgomery County in 2021 with the state’s help, writes Joe Zlomek for the Sanatoga Post. The company has received more than $783,000 in Pennsylvania funding assistance, which it will supplement with a multi-million investment of…
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Get the Best Vegan and Vegetarian Takeout in Montco
When you are from the land of the cheesesteak, where exactly does vegan fit in? Not surprisingly, more and more people are reaching for vegan alternatives to meat, and these Montgomery County restaurants know how to make veggies otherworldly. Grace Dickinson of the Philadelphia Inquirer has sussed out the best meat-free spots to get your…
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Pennsylvania is the 8th Least Safe State During COVID-19, According to WalletHub Study
With only 0.62% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of January 20, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, PA is the 8th least safe state during the pandemic, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub on the Safest States During COVID-19. “The level of safety in a state is…
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So Juicy! After Disastrous Few Months, Juice Dr. in Ardmore Snaps Back Thanks to Subscription Sales
After seeing sales plummet by 90 percent in April, FJ Leto, owner of Juice Dr. in Ardmore, doubled down on his business and has managed to completely turn it around since then, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Today. Before the pandemic hit, the business was flourishing. Juice Dr. found its niche in selling…
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Update: COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Climb in Montco, Statewide Numbers Increasing, Death Rate Slowing
Montgomery County reported 240 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon, January 21, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 40,302 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 323 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 35 are on ventilators, which is a decline…
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New Hybrid Instructional Model: Chestnut Hill College Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Campus for Spring
For over 97 years, Chestnut Hill College has remained committed to putting its students first. The pursuit of academic excellence and educating the whole person in an environment that prioritizes innovation, education, and personal development has always been at the forefront of CHC’s mission. For that reason, the College is thrilled to be able to…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Modern Chateau in Huntingdon Valley
If you are looking for a European feel to your homestead, this is the house for you. Inspired by the Riviera, this Huntingdon Valley home embodies all the classical curves and sleek designs that you would find in France. 1 1 Enter through the custom-made front doors and you’ll find an entire residence that offers…
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Hotel of the Week: Staybridge Suites Montgomeryville
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels and this week the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is pleased to shine a spotlight on the Staybridge Suites Montgomeryville. Featuring 105 spacious guest suites across four floors, Staybridge Suites Montgomeryville is the ideal destination for extended visitors to Montgomery County. The hotel is perfectly situated near routes…
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See Which Local Brewery Made List of Best Breweries in Philadelphia Area to Visit
Tired Hands Brewing Company, with its locations in Ardmore and Fishtown, is one of the best breweries to visit in the Philadelphia area, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the Philadelphia Magazine. With a nationally recognized name, Tired Hands offers unique milkshake IPAs as well as super-limited edition drops that beer nerds all across the country want…
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