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Bryn Mawr Billionaire Sells Online-Shopping Platform, Buys Pro and College Teams Logo Manufacturer
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin, CEO of Conshohocken-based Kynetic, has sold ShopRunner, his online-shopping platform, to FedEx, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About a week later, he purchased Minnesota-based WinCraft, the manufacturing firm that has been producing items with the logos of pro and college teams for the past six decades. The…
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Local Theater Reporter Plays Himself in New Ryan Murphy Netflix Movie “The Prom”
Frank DiLella, a theater reporter for news station NY1 in New York City who grew up in neighboring Andorra, plays himself in the new Ryan Murphy Netflix movie, The Prom, writes Sheila Watko for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Prom is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. It has a star-studded…
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Not All Small Businesses Plan to Follow Gov. Wolf’s Latest Shutdown Orders
So far, at least a dozen restaurants and gyms statewide have said they plan to remain open despite the latest shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf in response to the surge of coronavirus cases and related hospitalizations across Pennsylvania, write Erin Arvedlund and Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among them is Universal Athletic…
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Montco Election Costs to Surpass Originally Budgeted Amount by $2M
The 2020 election is the most expensive one ever in Montgomery County and will surpass the originally budgeted $3.5 million by almost $2 million, writes Tom Lisi for the WHYY. And that does not even include the additional $2.3 million that was spent on mail-ballot equipment. For running 2021’s elections, the county’s budget is providing…
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How Montco Delivered More Democratic Presidential Votes Than Almost Any Other PA County
Once known as a GOP stronghold, Montgomery County has this year delivered more Democratic presidential votes than almost any other county in Pennsylvania, write Katie Meyer and Ryan Briggs for the WHYY. The shift has been gradual and somewhat unexpected. When Marcel Groen, founder and executive director of Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo y Educación…
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Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Company Selling T-Shirts to Benefit Hospitality Assistance Response of PA
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing is doing its part to help hospitality workers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic by selling T-shirts to benefit the Hospitality Assistance Response of PA, according to a staff report from the Beaver County Times. HARP is an initiative that provides financial relief to hospitality workers throughout the state who…
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Pennsylvania To Get 120K Doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine in First Round
As the distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine commences, Pennsylvania is expected to receive approximately 120,000 doses from the initial shipment, according to a report from The Washington Post. Should the Moderna vaccine be approved, the Keystone State would be in line to receive a total of 590,000 doses before the end of the year. The…
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Local Hospitals Plans for Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to Their Staff As Soon As They Become Available
Local health systems, including Einstein Medical and Jefferson Health, are preparing plans for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to their staff as soon as they become available, writes Nina Feldman for the WHYY. Hospitals in the area have spent the last few weeks preparing ultra-cold storage, determining who will be first in line for the…
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Hotel of the Week: Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia
There’s 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, and The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is excited to highlight Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia as this week’s Hotel of the Week. The 131-suite hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, offering a seamless blend of style and function along with luxurious bedding…
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6 Montgomery County Restaurants to Get a Full (and Delightful!) Thanksgiving Dinner
Gobble up these great Thanksgiving meals! If cooking just isn’t your thing, have no fear, these Montco restaurants* will make sure you are the hero of the day. These are just a few of our favorite local places to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. When COVID stops you from getting to Grandma’s, these local restaurants are here…
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Best Places to Get a Fresh Turkey in Montco
By Christine Tarlecki It’s time to place that order! Thanksgiving might be a couple of weeks away, but it would behoove you to call early and reserve that bird. Several local farms and shops offer great deals on traditional Thanksgiving turkeys.* Merrymead Farm, (located at 2222 S Valley Forge Rd in Lansdale, 610-584-4410) offers turkeys…
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King of Prussia’s Melting Pot Offers Delicious Seasonal Fondues Now Through November
By Christine Tarlecki There’s nothing better on a crisp autumn evening than hot, melty cheese fondue. Add in Fall flavors and you have a night worth remembering. The King of Prussia Melting Pot (located at 150 Allendale Rd, Ste 2100 in King of Prussia) focuses on seasonal flavors with every turn of the calendar page,…
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Visit Philly Beer Trail Campaign Features Breweries in Montgomery and Surrounding Counties
Visit Philadelphia has partnered with 15 regional breweries, to showcase the wonder that is Philadelphia’s craft brewing industry. The 5-video series with WMMR Preston & Steve Morning Show producer Marisa Magnatta and HipHop Artist Chill Moody takes viewers on a tour of Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia County breweries* as…
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Seasonal Brunch Flavors on Tap at Black Powder Tavern
Brunch is back, baby, and eating al fresco is fabulous under the Fall foliage at the Black Powder Tavern in Wayne. What’s your breakfast or lunch pleasure? If you’re hungry for brunch, get ready for some fresh tastes. Steak n’ Eggs and Build Your Own Omelet are just two more traditional breakfast choices that set…
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The Cold Ones: Montgomery County’s Best Brewpubs
By Christine Tarlecki Summer, isn’t over yet, kids, and we are looking forward to soaking up all August has to offer, like brewpubs! Sure, we had a hurricane, but let’s celebrate our power coming back on, starting with our favorite Montco places. Ales, IPAs, wheat beers, summer brews and more- we’ve got them all here…
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Swim and Play Local in Montco: Beat the Heat at County Outdoor Pools
By Christine Tarlecki If your plans changed because of COVID-19, consider a staycation in Montco! Swim in local pools, eat at local restaurants, and discover new establishments in your county that feel like a vacation under the warm summer sun. Just stay local, but in a new place! Montgomery County is a drivable location where you…
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The Cool Ones: The Best Ice Cream Around Montco
By Christine Tarlecki, Culinary Feature Contributor Now that summer has arrived, we need to get our fill of sweet treats! Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month is National Ice Cream Day? What better way to celebrate than with creamy, dreamy ice cream, and we’ve got a…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Announces PECO-Sponsored PAWS Membership
Elmwood Park Zoo is pleased to announce the creation of a new Yearly Membership that will better serve individuals receiving government assistance. Sponsored by PECO, Elmwood Park Zoo’s PAWS Membership (Providing Access to Wildlife and Science) will provide free admission to guests – two named adults and up to six children – for one year. Individuals who receive state financial…
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