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3 PA Grants Recently Announced to Help Food Banks and Housing Revitalization in Montgomery County
Three grants were recently announced by Governor Tom Wolf under Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program. These Pennsylvania Grants will help food banks and pantries around Montgomery County. The grant awards total more than 2 million dollars, writes JoeZlomek at The Sanatoga Post. The grants are going to: Genesis Housing Corporation partnered with Hobart’s Run, who was proud…
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Zwahlen’s Bake Sale For Goodness Sake in Audubon Helps to Eliminate Hunger in Montgomery County
Zwahlen’s Bake Sale for Goodness Sake will be helping to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County’s Methacton and Perkiomen Area School Districts. 40% of their baked goods’ sales will be donated to The Daily Bread Community Food Pantry through May 14. Cupcakes, cookies, and world-famous Zwahley’s brownies are all part of this tasty sale. Zwahlen’s Ice…
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Focus is on Local Hotel to Become Market Leader in King of Prussia Area by Wayne-Based Management Company
Management of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge has been taken over by Synergy Hospitality Management, a Wayne-based hospitality management company, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a $14 million renovation, Synergy Hospitality Management plans to restore the Chesterbrook hotel as a “market leader” in the King of Prussia area. …
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South Philadelphia-based PrimoHoagies Plans 19 New Locations; King of Prussia Selected for Expansion
Despite the ongoing pandemic, South Philadelphia-based PrimoHoagies has again experienced record annual sales in 2021, aiding the brand’s national expansion, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has recently announced that 19 new locations are in the works all across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, and Colorado. The franchise agreements were settled at…
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Check Out These Fabulous Women-Owned Businesses and Networking Event in Montco for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and here in Montgomery County, we have dozens of attractions that celebrate the accomplishments of women past, present, and future, with women-owned businesses, writes Emily Keel for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Montgomery County is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are…
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Bryn Mawr-Based Brewing Company Taps into New Location in Phoenixville
The Tin Lizard Brewing Company, owing to staffing shortages, is presently take-out only from its solo Bryn Mawr location. But when the brand comes back to full, onsite service, it plans to do it in a big way, according to Breweries in Pennsylvania. A second presence for the brewery will open on the popular Bridge…
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Montgomery County Among Places in Pennsylvania with Highest GDP Growth
Montgomery County was among the places in Pennsylvania with the highest GDP growth in 2021, according to a recently released report by SmartAsset. SmartAsset compared the change in the number of businesses established in each PA location throughout a three-year period to determine whether or not people are starting new business ventures in each county…
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Community Colleges’ Instrumental Role in Montgomery County’s Post-Pandemic Rebuild
With eased COVID-19 restrictions and a “new normal” underway, Montgomery County is in a period of recovery, reconnection, and rebuilding. There’s one type of institution that has been persistently overlooked for its ability to bolster the local workforce amid shortages, catalyze economic recovery, and provide a better life for our region’s citizens – community colleges.…
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Amazing Turnout for Integrate For Good’s Opening Doors on Campus Program at Gwynedd Mercy University
Integrate For Good’s Opening Doors on Campus (ODOC) program at Gwynedd Mercy University launched and they had an awesome turnout this week. IFG intern Cara along with IFG intern from last semester, Catherine lead the IFG volunteers through the Sleeping Mat Project from start to finish at the University. Many of the volunteers had never…
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Elkins Park Couple Makes a Choice For Open Adoption
The Hallenbecks from Elkins Park were asked to parent a child, and they were ready, reports Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lauren Hallenbeck, 35, of Elkins Park, can finally focus. Parenthood has changed her to focus on what’s important, while her husband Chris, 35, is more intentional about family dinner, he says. The reason…
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Pottstown School District Made Changes During Pandemic, Proven to Be Beneficial to Students and Staff
Like all of its counterparts throughout the country, Pottstown School District was forced to make some drastic adjustments in how it provided education during the pandemic, write Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two years on, the school district is embracing some of these changes for the long run. Many teachers…
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Philadelphia-born Meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz to Retire from NBC10 in May
This May, meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz will deliver his final weather forecast for NBC10 as the Philadelphia weatherman is planning to retire from TV after his 42-year career, writes Pat Ralph for PhillyVoice. “I’ve decided: If I’m gonna try some new things and pursue other things I’ve put off, there’s no time like the present!”…
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Nike Launching Partnership with Vanessa Bryant to Honor Late Husband, Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant, and Daughter Gianna
The new Nike partnership with Vanessa Bryant aims to honor her late husband, Lower Merrion High School’s Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna, writes Demi Lawrence for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Kobe Bryant means so much to so many of us, not just NBA fans but globally beyond the game,” said Nike CEO John Donahoe. “His…
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35th Annual “Touch the Future” 2022 Art Show Honors Montgomery County High School Students
For the 35th year, top works of art from Montgomery County and Bucks County high school students will be featured during the Annual “Touch the Future” art show, which is returning to an in-person show this year in collaboration with Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. “Touch the Future” is a professionally-juried art exhibit named…
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Harriton Grad Keeps Montco & Philadelphia Region Appraised of All Things Basketball, March Madness
Josh Verlin, a Harriton High School graduate and editor-in-chief and President of the Board of Directors of City of Basketball Love, is keeping fans of hoops appraised of all things amateur basketball in the Philadelphia region and the surrounding area, writes Joseph Santoliquito for the Philly Voice. Now that March is here (along with, of…
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Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood Named One of America’s Best Hospitals For Cardiac Excellence, Third Year Running
Cardiac excellence again was the primary driver as Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health, received recognition as one of the 50 best hospitals in America in the nation in a Healthgrades survey, reports Main Line Health. Lankenau was recognized with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ as well as the America’s 100 Best…
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Montgomery County Announces New Location for Willow Grove COVID-19 Vaccination Site, Starting March 28
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) announced a new location for its Willow Grove COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Starting today, Monday, March 28 the Willow Grove vaccination clinic will be located within the County’s Willow Grove Annex located at 102 York Road. Montgomery County continues to operate four vaccination clinics at the following locations: Montgomery County…
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Legal Matters: Tips to Avoid Surprises When Buying Property
By Eric Wert A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer highlights a serious problem some homeowners face after purchasing a property – they don’t own the entire property that they believe they bought. The article tells the story of a young couple in Delaware County who signed an agreement of sale to sell their first…
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