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Hotel Hero: Nicole Fazio, Marketing 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…
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King of Prussia Mall Offers Holiday Delights and Takeout Treats
December is here and with it, holiday shopping. Our area’s largest shopping mall, the King of Prussia Mall, has it all when it comes to shopping and take-out. Shop safely at the KoP mall with a huge array of stores and practice social distancing at a variety of restaurants suitable for any palate by ordering…
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MCCC Hosts Master Class and Performance with Artist Rachel K. Collier
Musician Rachel K. Collier, Welsh-born electronic music producer and performer, led a master class during a guest appearance on the virtual interview series “Montco@Home: Global Perspectives on Electronic Music.” The show, hosted by MCCC Computer Science Professor Kendall Martin and Sound Recording and Music Technology (SRT) Instructor Jen Mitlas, was on Thursday, Dec. 10. This…
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See Where You Can Get Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches Close to Home
A good breakfast sandwich can make for the perfect start to a morning and there are several shops with delicious options to choose from not that far from home, according to a new list by the Philadelphia Magazine. Café Lift in Narberth and Wawa are both among the fifteen places that offer some of the…
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Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food Offers Hot & Fresh Takeout
Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food is a relative newcomer to the Montgomery County dining scene, writes Katie Kohler for the Montco Explorer. The family-owned and operated restaurant on Marshall Street in Norristown serves Dominican favorites, and excellent as a takeout option! Guests can enjoy authentic, homestyle platters from a menu featuring: Dominican food Latin…
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Arkoosh Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant as the COVID-19 Vaccine Makes its Way to Montco
Val Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, is urging residents to remain vigilant even though the vaccine has arrived in the region, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arkoosh has asked residents to continue taking public health precautions. These include social distancing and only gathering with members of their household, as…
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Ambler-based Phenom Continues to Grow, Expands in Europe with Endouble Acquisition
Ambler-based Phenom is continuing its rapid growth with the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Endouble, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The human resources tech company’s second acquisition in three months is in line with its plans to expand in European markets. Endouble builds career websites for companies such as Dutch Railway and Driscoll’s. “With…
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Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn Transforms Into International Christmas Display
Set in a stunning gothic Romanesque-style castle in Bryn Athyn, Glencairn Museum easily transforms into an international Christmas display each year thanks to the many religious pieces that it is home to, writes Monica Cryan for PHL 17. The castle has been the residence of Raymon Pitcairn and his family for four decades. The collector…
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Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District Proved To Be Competitive Among Philadelphia Suburbs
Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, which includes the entire of Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County, turned out to be the most competitive among Philadelphia’s suburbs in the latest election, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The district recorded the highest number of so-called ticket-splitters – people who chose to cast their vote for…
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MONTCO Careers: Manor College Looking to Fill Several Positions, Including Public Safety Manager
Several job opportunities are currently available at Manor College in Jenkintown, including Public Safety Manager, Vice President of Enrollment Management along with Office Manager and Database Coordinator. The Public Safety Manager is in charge of establishing campus safety and security programs as well as fire prevention at Manor College. Knowledge and experience in campus security…
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Hard Numbers Convey Sobering Realities for Conspiracy Theorists
While conspiracy theorists still continue to question the election results, the cold, hard numbers convey sobering realities and show that it was the suburban counties – especially in Pennsylvania – that swung the pendulum in favor of the Democratic candidate, writes Gerald F. Seib for The Wall Street Journal. A new analysis from the American…
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Hotel Hero: Sean Callaghan, Operations 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…
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Bala Cynwyd Fitness Studio Helps People on Autism Spectrum Get In Shape
Full Spectrum Fitness in Bala Cynwyd serves the local autistic community and helps people on the autism spectrum get in shape and further develop their independence, writes Davis Giangiulio for the Main Line Today. The studio’s owner Pete Phillips is a physical education teacher at Overbrook School for the Blind who has been teaching special…
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Limerick Diner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, But Staying Open
The entity behind Limerick Diner, Limerick Dining Corp., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to the pandemic, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The entity has both assets and debt valued at $50,000 or less, according to filings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Limerick…
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The ‘US Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its Pennsylvania installment, The US Explained video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography, and culture and found it to be one of the most fascinating states in the nation. The nickname is also tied to the state’s historical significance since both the Declaration of Independence and the United…
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Marilyn Lewis, Former State Representative from Montgomery County, Dies Aged 89
Marilyn Stoughton Lewis, a Lansdale resident and former Pennsylvania state representative, died on December 7 at Abington-Lansdale Hospital aged 89, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lewis, who was married to Andrew “Drew” L. Lewis Jr., represented the 147th District in central and upper Montgomery County as a member of the Pennsylvania House.…
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GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi Move Launch of Their Potential COVID-19 Vaccine to Late 2021
GlaxoSmithKline, with a research facility in Collegeville, and Sanofi have moved the expected launch of their potential COVID-19 vaccine to late 2021, writes Danica Kirka for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The drug makers have said the delay was necessitated by the need to improve the vaccine’s effectiveness in older people as early trials have shown that…
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Local Retailers Underestimate Demand for Christmas Decorations As Consumers Clear Shelves Faster Than Usual
Target in King of Prussia is one of many stores nationwide that are seeing a shortage of Christmas decorations as customers rush to buy any lights, ornaments, and trees that they can still find, writes Sarah Nassauer for The Wall Street Journal. Retailers all over the country have underestimated the demand for holiday décor, which…
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