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Amazon Gives Us a Sign That It’s Opening a Grocery Store in Havertown
There’s another sign, literally, that a new Amazon grocery store is coming to the Llanerch Shopping Center, 403 West Chester Pike in Havertown, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Amazon Retail LLC has filed an appeal with the Haverford Township Zoning Hearing Board to get a variance for a wall sign at that location. The Haverford…
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Eagleville Family Plans March Gala to Benefit Montco Cancer Respite Foundation
A chance meeting at a CEO networking event in 2000 established a chain of events that would change countless lives. Marci Schankweiler, a recent widow, came to the event to learn more about how to run a successful charity. It was there where she met local CEO Pat Bello, who was intrigued by her charisma…
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Restored Bryn Mawr Tudor Owned by Daughter of Late Philadelphia Flyers Owner Hits Market
A restored 12,000-square-foot Main Line Tudor revival in Radnor owned by Lindy Snider, the daughter of late Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, recently entered the market for $5 million, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Her husband, Dr. Larry Kaiser, is the former CEO of Temple University Health System. The eight-bedroom home features a…
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Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that connects high-achieving students with some of the nation’s top universities. Price’s path to a four-year college was not a trouble-free one. Starting from a young age, she faced a great deal…
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La Salle University Alum Takes Over as New Head Coach of U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team
Cheryl Reeve, La Salle University alum, is the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team, reports Lucy Bustamante for NBC10 Philadelphia. “I’m super excited, of course,” said Reeve. “Honored. I feel a great responsibility, obviously, to continue moving USA basketball in the direction that it’s been for a long time.” A South…
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Dr. Cherie Crosby, Manor College in Jenkintown, Reviewer for Two Prominent Higher Education Organizations
Dr. Cherie Crosby will be engaging this month to support both Higher Education as well as the Early Childhood Education community. She is an official reviewer for the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award applications. In 1987, Kay and Fred Lokoff formed the award to honor the memory of their daughter Terri, a passionate child care…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Vote to Consider Formation of Regional Rail Authority
Montgomery County Commissioners took another important step to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia in partnership with Berks and Chester counties. During their regularly scheduled meeting, the Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to publicly advertise and consider the formation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA). If approved, the new transportation authority…
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Montgomery County Community College ‘Racism in America’ Event Tackles Medical Racism
Following the success of the Richard K. Bennett Distinguished Lectureship for Social Peace and Justice Series presentation “Racism in America” last year, which explored why racism came into existence and how it was constructed, Montgomery County Community College and the Lively Arts Series are proud to announce the series’ return. This online special event will…
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Jack Lingo Asset Management and Velocity Venture Partners Buy Up Commercial Real Estate in Blue Bell, Huntingdon Valley
Real estate deals in Montgomery County are showing no signs of slowing down, with two more major deals added to the ever-growing number of transactions, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jack Lingo Asset Management has acquired a 150,000-square-foot building in Blue Bell from AK Jolly for $36.5 million. The building at 980…
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Tanks A Lot! Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Buys His Daughter Unique 16th Birthday Gift
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, owner of Fanatics and co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers bought his daughter Lylie a unique 16th birthday gift: an army tank, writes Shafiq Najib for People. The billionaire posted a funny clip of the over-the-top birthday surprise on social media last week. The video documented Kylie receiving the armored vehicle as a…
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VFTCB Chef Spotlight: Montgomery County Chefs Offering Creative Meals and Fabulous Customer Service
With the state lifting restrictions and restaurants allowing 100% capacity, no one is happier to welcome patrons back in than several chefs in Montgomery County. Despite the pandemic this past year, Annamarie’s of Royersford kept rolling out its staple of breakfast, with the addition of a strong dinner menu and breakfast specials like Bananas Foster…
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‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Servant’ Actor Rupert Grint Stops in at Minella’s in Wayne for Some Sunday Breakfast
Actor Rupert Grint created a small stir when he showed up Sunday morning for breakfast at the Minella’s Diner in Wayne, writes Pat Ralphi for Philly Voice. Grint is known for his role as Ron Weasley in the “Harry Potter” film series and more recently for his role in M. Night Shyamalen’s Apple TV thriller…
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Philadelphia Native Writes Book About Overcoming Burnout and Fatigue Due to Hustle Culture
Philadelphia-native and 2006 graduate of Agnes Irwin School Caroline Dooner recently authored a book titled Tired As F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture. The book documents Dooner’s path as she made changes to live a more restful life amidst America’s hustle culture, reports Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. According to…
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Luke Taylor is a Hit with TikTok Sea Shanties, Now He’s Making a Splash on American Idol
Luke Taylor, a 20-year-old Thornton man who made Sea Shanties a thing on TikTok made his premiere appearance on American Idol Sunday, writes Alicia Vitarell and the 6abc staff. The singer/songwriter brought his unique voice to the show after several promptings from his fans. Back in January 2021, Taylor posted his own version of a…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Sells 150-Acre Property for $31.5 Million in Montgomery County
Gwynedd Mercy University has announced that an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners, LLC purchased a 150-acre piece of property that sits adjacent to the University’s Main Campus on Sumneytown Pike for $31.5 million. Marking a significant step toward the university’s vision of becoming the Catholic University leader in professional and healthcare education, a portion of the…
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King of Prussia’s Nordstrom Shares Soar as Customers Return to Rack Stores
Nordstrom Inc. shares have soared to more than 32% due to a faster-than-expected recovery at the company’s off-price Rack outlets which have helped raise hopes about the department store’s ability to staunch further market-share losses against bigger rivals, writes Reuters. For the majority of last year, the company dealt with severe shortages of women’s apparel…
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Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Hopes New Strategy Will Lead to Regulatory Approval for Its COVID-19 Vaccine
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio is adopting a new strategy in the hopes of gaining regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, INO-4800, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biotechnology company plans to modify the primary endpoint — the main result that is measured at the end of a study to determine if a…
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Modern Merion Station Split-Level Home Hits the Market
While you’ve probably passed by plenty of split-level homes before, you’ll be missing out if you don’t give this Merion Station split-level a look. After a full-scale renovation in 2015, this mid-Sixties home is brighter, fresher, and more modern than its counterparts, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. As you walk through the front door…
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