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Retired Shipley School Teacher Finds New Life in Restoring Local History
Tony Morinelli, a retired humanities teacher and theater director at the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, now devotes his time to restoring pieces of local history, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Morinelli, who is an accomplished artist and holds a doctorate in medieval history, bought an abandoned 18th-century mill owner’s home in Havertown…
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Bloomberg: Capitol Rioter from Sellersville Has No Regrets, Plans To Return to D.C. for Inauguration
Brandon Fellows, who participated in the riot at Capitol Hill, does not regret his role in the unrest and plans to return to Washington, D.C. to protest the inauguration — if he is not previously arrested, writes William Turton for Bloomberg. Fellows did not know there was a march planned for Jan. 6 that would…
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Hotel Hero: Candice Jefferson, Housekeeping Manager
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” on the organization’s social media channels, (primarily on Facebook…
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William Link, of Emmy-winning Cheltenham Screenwriting Pair That Wrote Columbo and Murder She Wrote, Dies Aged 87
William Link, of the Emmy-winning Cheltenham High writing pair that created the timeless hits Columbo and Murder She Wrote, died on December 27 at 87, write Associated Press and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Link met his writing partner, Richard Levinson, in Elkins Park Junior High. The two hit it off, forming a writing partnership that blossomed…
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Radnor Company to Buy Inquirer’s Conshohocken Printing Plant
Radnor-based MLP Ventures, the real estate company run by J. Brian O’Neill, has put the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 674,000-square-foot printing plant in Conshohocken under agreement, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property set on 45 acres is planned be adjusted for the life sciences industry to complement the work being done by MLP…
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PHS Receives Generous Grant for Public Garden in Abington Township
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been awarded a $1M Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to make capital improvements at its Meadowbrook Farm in Abington Township over the winter. The late J. Liddon Pennock, Jr. bequeathed Meadowbrook Farm, a 25-acre property, to PHS in 2003 and this award will allow PHS to make capital improvements,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Estate Living in a Picturesque Community
When you arrive at the Leopard Lakes community, you know you’ve arrived home. This gorgeous Berwyn property brings luxury and activities like tennis and kayaking, even making your family a part of the famous the horse and carriage parade from The Devon Horse Show and other highly anticipated annual traditions. Step inside to your new…
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Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park Welcome ‘Sally’ the Robot to Their Staff
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park have welcomed Sally, the world’s first fresh food robot, to their staff, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. Visitors and staff at the medical centers can enjoy custom meals from Sally 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The robot has been deemed…
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Hotel of the Week: Residence Inn Conshohocken
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels and this week we are pleased to shine a spotlight on the Residence Inn Conshohocken. Guests can immerse themselves in a winning combination of comfort and convenience at the all-suite, pet-friendly property, which offers everything from extended stays to overnight visits. “Get a good night’s rest in spacious suites,…
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Har Jehuda Cemetery in Neighboring Delaware County Facing Hard Times as Business Declines
Har Jehuda Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery in nearby Upper Darby, is being tended to by a skeleton staff, writes Andy Gotlieb for Jewish Exponent. Declining upkeep in local cemeteries isn’t limited to the just Delco or Montco areas, as The Morning Call has reported in recent months. The crew does the best it can but…
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In Montco, COVID-19 Continues to Climb With 2,725 New Cases in the Last Week
On Wednesday, January 13th, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and the Office of Public Health (OPH) have reported COVID-19 test results and deaths from January 6 to 12, 2021. Over the past week, 2,725 additional people tested positive for coronavirus, and 52 people died of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 37,651 cases and 1,080 deaths. …
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Merck CEO’s Foundation Donates $1M to Support Healthcare Programs That Address Social Factors
The Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation has donated $1 million to help address social factors that impact the health care of North Philadelphia residents, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kenneth C. Frazier is chairman and CEO of Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with substantial operations in Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Andréa…
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Moody’s Investors Service Confirms Montgomery County’s Aaa Bond Rating for Third Consecutive Time
Montgomery County Commissioners have announced that for the third consecutive time, Moody’s Investors Service has confirmed the county’s coveted Aaa bond rating. Moody’s cited Montgomery County’s large dynamic tax base and continued development despite the pandemic as one of the reasons for reaffirming the high rating. Stable employers that include several pharmaceutical firms also played…
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Spring Mountain Among 13 Best Winter Resorts in Region
A mountain weekend getaway is an ideal way to enjoy some fresh air while also getting some outdoor exercise, writes Cierra Williams for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily for local skiing and snowboarding aficionados, the Philadelphia area has some great mountain ranges and resorts and Spring Mountain is among the top 13. The resort offers everything you…
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New Land Deal Turns 577-Acre Farm in Nearby Chester County into Public Nature Preserve
A part of Glenroy Farm in Lower Oxford and West Nottingham townships will become a public nature preserve thanks to a $6.6 million land deal made by the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art in partnership with the Oxford Area Foundation, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 577-acre plot along Octoraro Creek was…
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Proposed Jefferson-Einstein Merger Clears Another Hurdle As PA Attorney General Withdraws His Opposition to Deal
The proposed merger between Einstein Healthcare Network, which operates Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton and MossRehab and Elkins Park hospitals and Jefferson Health, is one step closer to completion after Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro withdrew his opposition to the deal, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro gave the green light…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranked on Best and Worst States to Raise a Family List
Pennsylvania is in the middle of the pack for the best and worst states to raise a family, according to a new list published by WalletHub. To determine the ranking, WalletHub compared 50 states across 52 key indicators of family-friendliness divided into five main categories: Family Fun, Health & Safety, Education & Child Care, Affordability,…
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Montgomery Bar Association Welcomes New Leaders at Annual Business Meeting
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) recently held its Annual Business Meeting. Over 200 members, legal professionals and community leaders attended the event virtually. This included the election of the MBA’s officers for 2021, an awards presentation to honor outstanding contributions to the MBA and community, as well as the installation of its new president, Jacqueline…
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