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Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner Retains Spot on NYSE
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park, has managed to dodge being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The share price stabilized following its exit from bankruptcy after new leeway was given by its creditors, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PREIT said in a regulatory…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Manor in the Heart of Blue Bell
Once inside the gates and up the .2 mile-long driveway, this lush Blue Bell home will welcome you with its beauty and opulence. This property offers 30,000+ sq ft across 7+ acres, 10 car garage, an elevator, large in-ground pool, a football field and field goalposts, a 16-person movie theatre equipped with Surround Sound, massive…
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Pottstown’s Community Health & Dental Care, Inc. Achieves National Recognition
Community Health & Dental Care, Inc. (CHDC) has achieved Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for demonstrating practices that follow medical evidence to deliver better care, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs. “NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health…
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Hotel Hero: Everett Nisbett, Front Office 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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AmerisourceBergen Continues Its Aggressive International Expansion with Acquisition of Walgreens’ Overseas Drug Distribution Unit
Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen is continuing its international expansion with the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s overseas drug distribution business, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Fortune-10 drug wholesaler with nearly $180B in annual sales will pay $6.5 billion for Walgreens’ Alliance Healthcare and the accompanying packaging, shipping, generic drug, and personal-care brands. With…
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First Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site Open in Philadelphia Area
The first mass COVID-19 vaccination site for health care workers in the Philadelphia area opened at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell on Wednesday, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county has so far received 7,000 doses of the vaccine and expects to administer around 800 doses per day at the newly…
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Elkins Park Foundation Provides ‘Breathing Room’ to Families Fighting Cancer
Elkins Park-based Breathing Room Foundation, founded by the late Diane Fitzgerald and her husband, Bernie, helps families cope with the realities of cancer, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Jenkintown couple started the foundation in 1997. They wanted to channel their experience with the practical assistance they received from family, friends, and even…
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Local Couple Pulls Off Beetlejuice-Themed Wedding at Elmwood Park Zoo
Laurie Butera and Paul Green decided not to let the pandemic stand in the way of their dream wedding— having a Beetlejuice-themed ceremony at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair of six years also adjusted their attire to fit the theme: Butera discovered a silvery-gray Vera…
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Popular Conshohocken Eatery to Receive Big Boost from Barstool Fund
Flanigan’s Boathouse in Conshohocken will receive a significant boost from a multi-million dollar fundraiser aimed at helping small businesses, according to a staff report from CBS Philly. The popular restaurant applied for a grant to the Barstool Fund, which is being run by Barstool Sports, the well-known sports and pop culture blog. So far, the…
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Schwenksville Mother Combines Her Love for Education and Art to Illustrate Her First Children’s Book
Mary Kratz, a Schwenksville native, has combined her love for education and art to illustrate her first children’s book, Ella Bella Loves the Rain. The 20-page rhyming book was written by Kratz’s aunt, Suzanne Downey Farrell. The creative duo is hoping that this is just the first book in what will become a series of…
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Officially Out of Bankruptcy, JCPenney is Looking to Rebound in 2021
It was a tumultuous year for JCPenney, with the department store going bankrupt in the spring, and the summer looking uncertain whether they would be bought out or left to fade away in 2020. However, by the fall, King of Prussia Mall-owner Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management had secured a deal to become…
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Norristown Track and Field Legend Ron Livers Dies at 65
Ron Livers, a Norristown track and field legend and a three-time NCAA champion in the triple jump, died on December 19 at age 65, writes Mike Cabrey for The Times Herald. Livers was among the best triple-jumpers in the world when he competed. Most recently, he worked as an assistant coach for the Perkiomen Valley…
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King of Prussia Likely To See Positive Residential Real Estate Trends Continue in 2021
The residential real estate market in King of Prussia and the entire region has seen one of its best years and is likely to continue this positive trend into 2021, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The pandemic has disrupted many industries and markets but residential real estate – especially in the suburbs – has…
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Montco Drivers To Dig Deep in Their Pockets as PA Turnpike Drives Up Tolls
Montgomery County drivers once again have to dig deeper into their pockets after the latest Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes took effect on Sunday, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The increase, approved by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in July, adds 6 percent for E-ZPass and “Toll By Plate” users. “Toll By Plate” is a…
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Customers Bank Wins Prestigious Global Everbridge Critical Event Management Impact Award
Customers Bank recently was selected as the winner of the highly coveted 2020 Best Example of Making an Impact on Business Award presented by Everbridge, an organization focused on life-saving efforts through its global Critical Event Management (CEM) platform. The novel coronavirus outbreak and ensuing pandemic was the largest global emergency of 2020. David Meredith,…
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VFTCB Announces Restructuring & Promotional Staff Updates
In the midst of challenges faced and lessons learned from COVID-19 in 2020, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a few reorganizational staff updates and promotions. “It’s always great to see leaders step up, especially in times of crisis, so we see this situation as an opportunity to recognize the awesome…
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Let Goats Feast on Your Christmas Tree by Donating it to Awbury Arboretum
If you do not like the idea of throwing away your Christmas tree once the holiday season is over, there is a much better way to dispose of it, writes Gina Tomaine for Philadelphia Magazine. The Philly Goat Project is hosting tree-cycling at Awbury Arboretum on select dates. To participate, you need to contribute your…
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King of Prussia’s UGI Among Companies Focusing on Renewable Gas
King of Prussia’s UGI is among the growing number of utilities that are focusing on reducing greenhouse gasses by investing in renewable natural gas, writes Ryan Dezember for The Wall Street Journal. “Renewable natural gas is something green for them to talk about,” said RBC Capital Markets analyst T.J. Schultz. “The benefit for them is…
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