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Two Local Men Honor Healthcare Workers with Message in Sky
Allen M. Hornblum of Huntingdon Valley and Erich Prince of Lower Merion will honor healthcare workers with a plane-delivered message that reads “Philly Loves Its Doctors & Nurses,” writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hornblum, an author, got the idea several months back to have a plane fly over Philadelphia to thank healthcare workers…
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Two Local Coaches Make Waves in NFL as They Turn Their Teams Around
Joe Judge, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, and Drexel Hill native Kevin Stefanski are making waves in their first year as NFL head coaches by successfully turning their teams around, writes Ed Barkowitz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stefanski joined the Cleveland Browns, who have been struggling to find their footing for decades, usually…
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Montgomery County Officials Hold Virtual Press Conference on COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
According to the Montgomery County COVID-19 live virtual press conference on December 23 on their FaceBook page, there were several crucial points from Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, and Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. in the briefing for residents of Montgomery County, focusing on positive cases and hospital updates. As of Tuesday, December 23rd, there were…
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Cheers! Reach for a Cocktail from these King of Prussia Area Restaurants and Distilleries
Looking for a toast to raise high, usher out 2020, and welcome the new year? Enjoy these great holiday cocktail, wine, and beer selections from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Montco Explorer. Can’t decide which wine to try for the holidays? Sample a selection of the best wines from Karamoor Estate (pickup located…
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Bryn Athyn Historic District Showcases Its Founders’ Love For Medieval Masterpieces
The Bryn Athyn Historic District showcases the love and admiration its founders had for the religious structures of the Middle Ages, writes Samuel Newhouse for Hidden City. “Of all the works of art created by the hands of men, there are none that seem to live, through the human spirit that breathes within their every…
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MCCC Mustangs Esports Athlete ‘Smashes’ Semifinal, Takes Second in Final
Montgomery County Community College Mustangs eSports athlete Murad ‘FruitSmasher’ Shaw had winning on his mind when he competed in his first-ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) esports “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” semifinals. Shaw competed against 176 players in the regular season from junior colleges nationwide in the fighting game, which pits Nintendo’s roster of characters against…
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Baking Up the Best: These 4 Montco Shops Made the List of Top Philly Area Bakeries
Four Montgomery County bakeries are among the best in the Philadelphia region, write Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Delice et Chocolat in Ardmore is owned by French-born brothers Joseph and Antoine Amrani who used to work at Le Bec-Fin. Their sleek café offers delicious artisan chocolates and delicate macarons. For vegans and…
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King of Prussia Restaurants Take Over Food Scene in KOP Bid Takeout Takeover
This holiday season, it’s important to support your local restaurants in Montco. We’ve got some deals on excellent King of Prussia Takeout in the KOP Bid Takeout Takeover! Treat yourself with some takeout from KOP’s best restaurants, served with a side of extra specials and deals from December 21 – January 10, 2021, only in…
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See How Community Health & Dental Care is Helping Their Communities While Celebrating the Holidays Safely
Community CareCommunity Health and Dental Care in Pottstown has partnered with Operation 143, a local nonprofit organization, that ensures that children in the local community don’t go hungry over the weekend. They provide backpacks full of ready-made food for students in the local school districts, like Spring-Ford, Pottstown, Pottsgrove, Boyertown, Upper Perk, and others. The…
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Hotel of the Week: Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week’s spotlight is on Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia. Across from the King of Prussia Mall, and minutes from Valley Forge National Historical Park, the recently built Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia mixes comfort and convenience, along with easy access to I-76, I-276 and Routes 202 and 422.…
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With a School Closing Approaching, Bishop McDevitt is Praying for Miracle
When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the closing of Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote last month, church officials said the decision was final, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the lack of a possibility for an appeal did not prevent the school’s supporters from organizing and working on fundraising and drawing…
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Pottstown and Chestnut Hill Hospitals in Montgomery County Prepare for Sale or Closure
Residents in Montgomery County are bracing themselves for the impact of any potential sale or closure of Tower Health’s Pottstown Hospital and Chestnut Hill Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit that acquired the two Montgomery County region hospitals as well as three Chester County facilities three years ago is considering selling or even closing…
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Merck Joins IBM, American Express in Coalition to Hire 1 Million Black Workers In 10 Years
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with significant operations in Montgomery County, has joined a coalition pledging $100 million to hire one million Black workers in the next decade, writes Jeff Green for Bloomberg. The OneTen initiative is co-chaired by Merck Chief Executive Officer Ken Frazier and IBM Executive Chairman Ginni Rometty. It will focus on hiring…
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Meadowbrook Teen Sensation WALLIS Getting Offers from Producers, Recording Companies
Meadowbrook teen singer-songwriter Wallis Schriver is receiving offers from producers, managers, and recording companies after her hit song “Lonely Christmas” went viral online, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 15-year-old who goes under stage name WALLIS started working on a song with her father, Gene, last year but something just did not work.…
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Manor College Celebrates Christmas Virtually
Holiday Giving The holiday season at Manor College in Jenkintown is celebrated a bit differently this year, but the holiday spirit is quite strong. The College has been continuing traditions with virtual festivities this year. The college supports a charity each year, and this year they chose The Breathing Room Foundation for Giving Tuesday. This…
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Peco Plans to Offer Cheaper Electricity Rates for Non Peak Hours
Starting next year, Peco will begin selling electricity to residents at lower rates at night to encourage them to shift their usage to nonpeak hours, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cheaper rates at off-peak hours will also be available for operators of shops and other commercial businesses. The change from the current system…
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4 Montco Restaurants Where You Can Get Christmas Dinner To Go This Week
Christmas get-togethers may look a smidge different this year, what with this COVID mess and social distancing and all. So, how about a lovely takeout dinner from a delightful local restaurant? Don’t worry about cooking, FaceTime with your family, sit back and relax, all the while supporting local restaurants. These are just a few of…
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Local Restaurants, Food Service Industry Receiving Helping Hand from Montgomery County Through $5M Grant Program
Montgomery County is offering $5 million in grants to local restaurants and other food service businesses to help with the losses caused by the pandemic, writes Antionette Lee for KYW News Radio. Montco Strong 2021 restaurant grant program will award grants of $10,000 each to restaurants and food service businesses that are most in need…
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