• 1977 Porsche Supercharges a Father-Daughter-Granddaughter Bond in Bala Cynwyd

    1977 Porsche Supercharges a Father-Daughter-Granddaughter Bond in Bala Cynwyd

    A 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo has been a mainstay in the lives of Paul Mudrick, a Bala Cynwyd investment banker, and his daughter, Lisa Cavanaugh, a software industry executive. They bonded over the car from the first moment it arrived in their garage over four decades ago, writes A.J. Baime for The Wall Street Journal.…

  • Best Places in Montgomery County to Get a Farm-Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey

    Best Places in Montgomery County to Get a Farm-Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey

    While it’s true that there’s currently still a lot of Halloween candy around and decorations up (that are likely to disappear this weekend), Thanksgiving is not that far off. If Montgomery County home chefs intend to use a farm-raised turkey rather than one frozen and wrapped in plastic, the window of time to order one…

  • Snack for Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month: A Banana Infused with Creamy or Chunky, Enabled by KoP Inventors’ Gadget

    Snack for Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month: A Banana Infused with Creamy or Chunky, Enabled by KoP Inventors’ Gadget

    Nov, is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month. And a pair of King of Prussia inventors have figuring out a way to stuff bananas with delicious, gooey, nutty spreads without breaking them. Their Banana Loca tool, with Shark Tank funding behind it, has been very successful. Reporter Anna Hendrix peeled back the layers of this story…

  • Montco’s DeSales University Student is One of World’s Best Axe Throwers

    Montco’s DeSales University Student is One of World’s Best Axe Throwers

    Tyler Seidel, a sophomore at DeSales University, quickly rose to the top of the ranks in axe throwing after picking up the hobby as a means of recreation during the pandemic, writes Daniel Patrick Sheehan for The Morning Call. Seidel is an accounting and finance major with plenty of athletic talent that has served him…

  • Montco Home to One of America’s Best Retailers of 2022, Per Newsweek

    Montco Home to One of America’s Best Retailers of 2022, Per Newsweek

    Newsweek has recognized Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal as one of America’s Best Retailers of 2022 in the bridal retail category. The prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista, whose methodology ensures the highest quality and validity of rankings. The results are based on the findings of an independent survey of 150,000 customers who have shopped…

  • These Four Montco Breweries Have the Best-High Level Food & Beer Experience

    These Four Montco Breweries Have the Best-High Level Food & Beer Experience

    When you head out for a craft beer in Montco, there many places you can grab a beer or some pub food. But if you really want a high-level food and brew experience, head tp these breweries. Breweries In PA breaks down the best spots in Montgomery County. These places have the best dishes for…

  • Raise a Glass to Montgomery County’s Best Bars

    Raise a Glass to Montgomery County’s Best Bars

    In a sea of good bars in the Philadelphia region, there some really stand out. Several, in fact, are right here in Montgomery County, according to a list by Philadelphia Magazine. Farm & Fisherman Tavern in Horsham has been recognized for its bar-restaurant combination. The farm-to-table eatery is well stocked with ample libations and a…

  • Cozy Up to the Best Fireside Dining in Montgomery County

    Cozy Up to the Best Fireside Dining in Montgomery County

    With the summer heat far in the background and unlikely to return, it’s ideal weather for alfresco dining, especially at locations with fire features. Here are some restaurants in Montgomery Country with fire pits and fireplaces where diners can cozy up for drinks, conversation, and ideal fall Instagram pictures. Taphouse 23 266 East 4th Street,…

  • King of Prussia Topgolf Construction Drives Forward, Teeing Up for Next Summer’s Opening

    King of Prussia Topgolf Construction Drives Forward, Teeing Up for Next Summer’s Opening

    Topgolf’s King of Prussia location, covered by Ryan Mulligan in the Philadelphia Business Journal, is rolling forward. The construction of this 48.5-acre development located at 588 N. Gulph Road (the site of the former American Baptist Churches USA headquarters) began in June. The new sports location is expected to open in summer 2023. “Our focus…

  • Conshohocken Chimney Specialist Shows Altruistic Side That Isn’t Just Blowing Smoke

    Conshohocken Chimney Specialist Shows Altruistic Side That Isn’t Just Blowing Smoke

    In 2011, as an undergrad, Conshohocken resident Joe Ochal worked in his uncle’s fireplace showroom to make some extra cash. But the job turned into a hobby and a way to help fund his schooling, as he eventually pursued a master’s degree in microbiology at Thomas Jefferson University. While his days were filled with classes…

  • Believe It or Not, There Are Healthy Options at Your Montco Wawa

    Believe It or Not, There Are Healthy Options at Your Montco Wawa

    Wawa is not the first place you think of for healthy eating but those options exist, writes Amy Von Sydow Green for phillymag.com. Here are some healthy possibilities, though choices may vary depending on availability. Breakfast The healthiest breakfast sandwich is an egg white omelet sandwich with avocado on whole wheat. It fills you up, and…

  • Skippack Residence — A Honey of a Home — Remains Free of Bees

    Skippack Residence — A Honey of a Home — Remains Free of Bees

    When Sara and Jason Weaver decided to buy their Skippack home last year without an inspection, they knew there were bees in its walls, writes María Paula Mijares Torres for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What they did not know or expect is just how many there were: close to 450,000 of them. The pair first started…

  • In Pennsylvania, Google Knows the Word That We Don’t Know How to Spell

    In Pennsylvania, Google Knows the Word That We Don’t Know How to Spell

    According to data analyzed last year, Google Trends determined the top “how-to-spell” search terms for every state. The findings were reported by abc27, Harrisburg, citing data from AT&T. Coronavirus, a likely candidate, was 2021’s most mangled noun in the Commonwealth. Residents of other five states also struggled with it: Michigan, New Jersey, Illinois, Vermont, and…

  • One of the World’s Largest Collections of Vintage Electronic Music Gear is in Montco

    One of the World’s Largest Collections of Vintage Electronic Music Gear is in Montco

    One of the largest collections of vintage music gear saved as part of the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project is housed in a warehouse in Harleysville, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The collection is crammed with amplifiers, synthesizers, guitar pedals, mixing boards, and various other electronic eccentricities. It is rich in analog electronics that…

  • Glenside’s Carminati Creamery Is the Home of Delicious Gelato, Just in Time for Summer’s Last Hurrah

    Glenside’s Carminati Creamery Is the Home of Delicious Gelato, Just in Time for Summer’s Last Hurrah

    In the heart of Keswick Village, the Carminati Creamery offers up delicious creamy gelato, reports Ben Bergman for GlensideLocal.com. Co-owner Darin Carminati always enjoyed making homemade ice cream, and while at work at the Boot in Ambler, the onsite gelato machine wasn’t getting much action, so he began to learn how to use the machine…

  • Some of the Best Pizza — Ahem, Tomato Pie — in the Entire Country Is Right Here in Montco

    Some of the Best Pizza — Ahem, Tomato Pie — in the Entire Country Is Right Here in Montco

    Two Montgomery County bakeries have helped Pennsylvania snag one of the spots among the ten best pizza states in America, writes David Landsel for the Food & Wine. But the pizza recommendations sidestep a local point of clarity, for when it comes to dough covered with gravy and cheese, a pizza is one thing, and…

  • For Great Coffee That’s Easy on the Environment, This Jenkintown Cafe Doesn’t Horse Around

    For Great Coffee That’s Easy on the Environment, This Jenkintown Cafe Doesn’t Horse Around

    At White Horse Coffee & Creamery in Jenkintown, roasting the perfect cup of coffee is simply part of its mission, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS3 Philadelphia. The operation is owned by Jean Brillman, a former horse trainer and current horse show judge. Her love of horses is evident in the café, with pictures of…

  • 8 Private High Schools in Montgomery County are Among 25 Best in Pennsylvania

    8 Private High Schools in Montgomery County are Among 25 Best in Pennsylvania

    Montgomery County is home to eight of the 25 best private high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report published by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Niche.com, which ranked the schools based on rigorous analysis of U.S. Department of Education academic and student data along with test scores, college data,…