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AMC Theaters Reopens Several Local Theaters, Institutes Safe & Clean Program
AMC Theaters reopened several of its theaters in the Philadelphia region and statewide on January 4, with several more expected to be open by the end of the week, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. To ensure the safety of all moviegoers, the theater chain has initiated the AMC Safe & Clean…
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Modern Makeover Revives Bryn Mawr Victorian
The couple that took a chance on a rundown Victorian home in Bryn Mawr two decades ago have turned it around into a modern home for them and their three children, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Larry Cusack fell in love with the 1896 Victorian the moment he saw it, but it took…
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A Degree Within Reach: Chestnut Hill College Partners with MCCC’s University Center
Since 2010, Chestnut Hill College has been a member of Montgomery County Community College’s University Center Partnership Program. This program provides students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at the community college Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program is carefully designed to support adult students looking to begin or complete a bachelor’s degree.…
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Nappen & Associates Releases Video of State-of-the-Art Warehouse in Quakertown
Montgomeryville-based industrial/flex real estate developer, Nappen & Associates, is proud to announce the latest addition to its expanding portfolio. Located at 2525 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, this 125,000 square foot state-of-the-art warehouse is quickly nearing completion. This site is strategically located minutes away from Route 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike providing prospective tenants easy access…
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Montco Father Fighting to Reverse State Policy That Leaves Autistic Children Without Access to Treatment
Montgomery County’s Drew Friedman is leading the charge to reverse new state policy that will leave his 5-year-old son Ari and thousands of other Pennsylvania children with autism without access to crucial treatment, writes Brett Sholtis for the WHYY. Many children with autism participate in applied behavior analysis therapy, which helps them achieve milestones like…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He was 93, writes Beth Harris, the Associated Press, on WHYY. Lasorda was born in 1927 in Norristown, attending Norristown High School in the early 1940s. His career took off when signed with the Phillies as…
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See How Many Residents are Currently Being Treated for COVID-19 in Montco Hospitals
On January 7th, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held their first COVID-19 briefing of the new year. As of Tuesday, January 5th, there have been 834 new positive cases, with a jump in cases in the new year. 17 cases are from long-term care facilities, and none are the result of antibody testing. As…
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New Stimulus Package Crucial in Keeping Ardmore Music Hall Open in Future
The new federal coronavirus relief package that allocates funds for independent entertainment venue operators through the Save Our Stages Act could be crucial in keeping Ardmore Music Hall open in the future, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The entertainment venue has been closed to the public for the last nine months. During that…
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New Hope Professional Stunt Pogoer Showcases His Skills Around the World
Nic Patino, a professional stunt pogoer from New Hope, has been traveling the world, from China to Seychelles, showcasing his impressive skills, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patino began pogoing at 13 after his father died, to help him deal with the pain. Three years later, he joined premier pogo stunt team, Xpogo…
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See If Your Town Made the List of American Towns Rated Best to Raise a Family
Four Montgomery County places are among the best small towns to raise a family in the nation, with Penn Wynne included in the top three, according to a new ranking published by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list based on 2020 data from Niche. The factors considered include public schools, jobs, and cost of living, among…
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Update: Here Are the Montgomery County ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most in the Last Week
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is still increasing nationwide and across the state, with some areas of Montgomery County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health highlight the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide…
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New Restaurants, Including from ‘Top Chef’ Nicholas Elmi, Coming to Montgomery County in 2021
Restaurateurs have preserved their optimism throughout the pandemic and are planning to bring several new eateries to Montgomery County in 2021, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Top Chef” Nicholas Elmi and partner Fia Berisha are opening an all-day café, The Landing Kitchen, in Bala Cynwyd. The eatery is expected to open in February.…
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Iconic Perkiomen Bridge Hotel in Collegeville to See New Life Thanks to State Grant
The iconic Perkiomen Bridge Hotel in Collegeville is going to see new life thanks to a $1 million grant awarded by the state to help with its restoration, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. This is one of several grants Pennsylvania approved for projects in the local community. “I was happy to advocate for the…
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Mass Vaccination Site to Open in Montgomery County
A mass vaccination site that will help administer COVID-19 vaccine doses to as many people as possible will open on Wednesday at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, writes Bob Brooks for 6abc. “Our goal is to get up to 2,000 a day, but we probably won’t reach that until the end of January,”…
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CHOP Receives Generous Donation from Abramson Family to Establish Pediatric Emergency Department
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has announced it will name the emergency department in its new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia after the late Madlyn K. Abramson, supported by a $2.5 million gift from The Abramson Family Foundation. The Madlyn K. Abramson Emergency Department will be the first dedicated pediatric emergency department in the…
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Time to Cook! The Restaurant Store Opens Its Tenth Location in East Norriton
The Restaurant Store, a division of the Lancaster-based Clark Associates, has recently opened its tenth location this time in East Norriton, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The new store is located in the former Sears Appliance and Hardware Store and is referred to by the company as its Plymouth Meeting location. “The Plymouth…
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Edward Asplundh, Local Businessman and Former Abington Memorial Hospital Board Member, Dies at 88
Edward Asplundh, a local businessman and healthcare reformer, died on December 31 at Abington Memorial Hospital aged 88, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Asplundh was born in Philadelphia. He graduated from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and then entered the United States Air Force. In 1958, he returned to the Philadelphia…
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Liftoff! Challenger Center Partners With MCCC to Open Learning Center on Pottstown Campus in 2021
Challenger Center, a nonprofit science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education organization and Montgomery County Community College are teaming up to bring a Challenger Learning Center to Montgomery County Community College Pottstown Campus. Challenger Learning Center at MCCC will be the first Challenger Learning Center in Pennsylvania. The Center will bolster the state’s ongoing STEM…
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