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Three Montgomery County Schools are Among 10 Most Expensive Universities in the Philly Region
Attending college in Montgomery County can be on the expensive side, with tuitions at some of the prominent universities costing well above $70,000, writes Jordan Levy for Billy Penn. Three local schools are among the ten most expensive prominent universities in the region, with Bryn Mawr College coming highest in third place. Yearly student costs…
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World-class Kickboxer from Norristown Opens 10 Hands Fight Sports Gym in Center City
Randall Pogue, a world-class kickboxer from Norristown, is going to help build the next generation of martial artists and keep others in shape at 10 Hands Fight Sports, his new gym in Center City, writes Noah Zucker for the Philly Voice. Pogue has won two kickboxing world championships and he also has experience in mixed…
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Jefferson Health President Discusses Integration of Einstein Health System Merger in Montco
One of Dr. Bruce Meyer’s main priorities is seamlessly integrating the Einstein Healthcare Network into Jefferson Health, along with providing top care to the area’s residents, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal during a recent virtual PBJ event. Montgomery County and Philadelphia-area health systems have had their share of challenges these past few…
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Enjoy Great Eats at The King of Prussia Mall, Where Dining is King
COVID-19 cases are trending down, restrictions are being lifted in Pennsylvania in the coming weeks, and Montgomery County residents are ready to get out and shop and eat! Where’s the best place to go for Great Eats—the King of Prussia Mall, of course! King of Prussia is home to world-class shopping and also world-class dining.…
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Secret Cinema Kicks Off 30th Anniversary at Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Jay Schwartz will once again showcase the highlights from his extensive Secret Cinema collection as part of its 30th anniversary season that is opening at Bryn Mawr Film Institute on Tuesday, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schwartz has accumulated more than 4,000 titles over the years. He has spent the last three decades…
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Horsham Little League Volunteers Plan to Build First Miracle Field in Region
Friends Bill Slaymaker and Nancy Kirby, who met while volunteering at Horsham Little League, are working on building the first Miracle Field in the region, writes Ashley R. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new field in Deep Meadow Park would provide young athletes with or without disabilities with everything they need to…
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Check Out Montco’s Norristown Farm Park Educational and Family-friendly Events for March
Montgomery County’s Norristown Farm Park has released their upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for March, like a Bird Walk and Wilderness Survival class. Spring WreathSaturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m.Join us to create a beautiful Spring Wreath! We will provide a 10-inch grapevine wreath with various silk and dry flower options. Also, ribbon to create…
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Always Sunny in Philadelphia-Themed Paddy’s Pub Pop Up at Plymouth Meeting Mall
Fans of the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia can look forward to a themed Paddy’s Pub Pop Up that’s hitting the Plymouth Meeting Mall for just three weeks, writes Hec for Wooder Ice. Grab your friends or family to visit what may be the worst “bar” in America. If you plan on visiting, you’re…
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Nearby Chesco’s Coatesville VA Medical Center May Be Closing
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 medical centers across the country, including the one in Coatesville, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com. The department’s recently unveiled plan also calls for the shift of services to more than 30 new or rebuilt hospitals. In some cases, private care would be relied upon. King…
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King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties Found Success by Focusing on Class-B Multifamily Properties
Unlike many other commercial real estate firms that focus exclusively on either Class-A projects or distressed-type properties, King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties has built its success through the Class-B multifamily segment – while utilizing technology to ensure positive returns, writes Erik Sherman for GlobeSt.com. The family-owned company has around 96,000 units in approximately 20 states,…
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Two Years Later, COVID Pandemic’s Effects Still Seen on Manor College Campus in Jenkintown
Numerous events throughout history have affected the Manor College experience, but none have shaped the world inside and outside the institution quite like the COVID-19 pandemic that started two years ago this month. On March 9, the college released an initial email, telling students about ways to mitigate the spread of the disease. By the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Enchanted Wyndmoor Castle Offers Indoor Pool and Picturesque Gardens
This gorgeous castle is built into the picturesque Wyndmoor hillside, with amazing views of the gardens and grounds of 12+ acres. This hidden treasure has much of the original elements intact, including flooring, mill, and ironwork. . A large back reception foyer, step-down living room with centrally positioned wood burning fireplace, and multiple sets of…
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USA Today: Montgomery County Bridges in Dire Need of Repairs
More than 100 bridges in Montgomery County have deteriorated so badly that they have been categorized as being in poor condition – the lowest assessment category – on last year’s National Bridge Inventory published by the Federal Highway Administration, write Kevin Crowe and Doug Caruso for USA Today. Overall, the report found 45,000 bridges nationwide…
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Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove Malls Owner PREIT Has ‘Substantial Doubt’ Over Its Ability to Stay in Business Over Next Year
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall, has “substantial doubt” about being able to remain in business over the next year, according to the annual report the company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PREIT made…
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Sears to Close Royersford Distribution Center, Layoffs Pending
One month after Sears closed its last store in Pennsylvania in Willow Grove Park Mall, the retailer is laying off people at its Royersford distribution site, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Willow Grove Park Mall full-line store closed, the last in PA, on March 6. A Worker Adjustment, Retraining and Notification…
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Chester County Native to Travel into Space on Jeff Bezos’s Rocket
Coatesville native Marty Allen, a turnaround CEO and angel investor, will travel alongside Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson and four others into space on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s rocket. Liftoff is targeted for 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 23 from Launch Site One in West Texas. Bezos founded Blue Origin with the vision of enabling…
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King of Prussia Vimco President and ‘Nova Alumni Gifts Villanova U With $20M for Library Renovations
For the third time since February, Villanova University has received a large multi-million gift, this time from alumna Victor Maggitti, to help with campus renovations and programs, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Victor Maggitti is the founder and president of the King of Prussia construction supply company Vimco Inc. The $20 million…
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Saint Joe’s, U Sciences Get Closer to Finalized Merger with Accreditation
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has bestowed accreditation upon Saint Joseph’s University and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia for its upcoming merger, taking the process one step closer to being finalized, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this year, both schools announced the possibility of merging to expands…
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