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Eat Up at ArtFusion’s Delicious Soup Bowl Fundraiser on Jan. 29 in Pottstown
The arts & arts education make communities more vibrant. You can support such efforts by attending the Soup Bowl fundraiser for ArtFusion 19464. Recently The Hill School students took a recent Pottstown field trip-based course led by Hobart’s Run’s Cathy Skitko, where students created some of the bowls that will be given away as part of this fun event…
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Willow Grove Native Becomes Professional Artist After Abrupt End of Sports Career
After an abrupt end to his football career, Willow Grove native Jordan Spector turned to art as both a way to cope and as a new profession, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc. “I’ve done art ever since I was a kid,” said Spector. “It was a hobby for me, a passion for me.” Due to…
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Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Stagnates as Nearby States Make Improvements
A record number of states will see their minimum wage increase in 2022, but Pennsylvania is not one of them, writes Mike D’Onofrio for the Axios. The minimum wage in the Keystone State has remained at $7.25 since 2009 when it had to be increased to meet the federal rate. It is one of 20…
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Montgomery County Casino Brought in Record Revenue for Pennsylvania Gaming
Pennsylvania gaming saw a record-breaking year, with casinos bringing in the most revenue – more than $4.7 billion in 2021, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This represents the highest total in a single year in Keystone State’s history. Overall, gaming revenue increased by nearly 80 percent from 2020 bringing in over $1.93…
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Join Us for Digital Marketing Live! on Jan. 28-30 to Help Your Business Thrive in an Online World
So much has changed as a result of the pandemic, but the shift to online purchases, virtual meetings and events, and contactless service was happening even before COVID-19 arrived. Many local businesses that rely on foot traffic, referrals, in-person networking, and face-to-face sales calls have been struggling to adapt, and some are wondering if their business…
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Thanks to Montco Collaboration, Authentic Labaneh Cheese Hits Philadelphia Market
Merion Park Cheese has joined forces with Erivan Dairy, an Oreland-based Armenian yogurt producer, to bring authentic Middle Eastern labaneh cheese to the Philadelphia market, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The spreadable cheese named Love-A-Neh has been causing quite a stir lately, attracting the attention of many prominent area chefs, like Michael Solomonov…
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The Main Line is Filled with Hidden Architectural Gems, Many in Montgomery County
The Main Line region is filled with hidden architectural gems with a rich history that were successfully preserved by being repurposed for modern-day use, including several in Montgomery County, writes Paul Jablow for the Main Line Today. The Arbors at Athens in Ardmore once served as a church, and has since been carved into four…
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Here’s Every Amazing Thing You Can Do This January in Montgomery County
January, the month of fresh starts and setting your sights on goals of all sizes. Make the most of your new year by getting out to see what’s happening across Montgomery County! From amazing shopping and miles of trails to top-quality restaurants and dozens of avenues of entertainment, there’s no shortage of awesome things to…
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Watch on Jan. 28 as CEO of Local Rita’s Italian Ice Gets the Scoop on Employees’ Perspectives as an ‘Undercover Boss”
Season 11 of CBS’ Undercover Boss will put Rita’s Italian Ice CEO Linda Chadwick behind the chilly tubs of one of her Bensalem-headquartered frozen treat kiosks. Ryan Mulligan reported the role-swap for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chadwick’s stint scooping lemon, cherry, and watermelon ices airs on the role-swap reality show, airing Friday, Jan. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, 7:00-8:00…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Montco Board of Commissioners Predict Improved Tourism in 2022
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is feeling optimistic about tourism for 2022. After meeting with the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners last week for its annual presentation, the board showed that tourism is on the rise, writes Gregory Purcell for WFMZ. “We expect 2022 to return to the 2019 level of consumer travel,”…
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Fort Washington-based CMO Launches Journal My Health, Comprehensive App for People with Chronic Illness
Tracey Welson-Rossman, chief marketing officer for Fort Washington-based Chariot Solutions and founder of nonprofit TechGirlz, has launched Journal My Health, a comprehensive app that helps people with chronic illness communicate better with healthcare providers, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. Welson-Rossman got the idea for the digital platform over a decade ago, after a…
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Former CHOP Patient’s Dream Comes True and Becomes Nurse at CHOP King of Prussia After Decades of Healing
After spending part of her childhood in CHOP hospitals, former CHOP patient Abby Lackman has gone on to fulfill her dream of becoming a CHOP nurse herself, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “It’s been my dream,” said Lackman. “With my history, I’ve been in and out of the hospital and the CHOP nurses really made…
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MCCC’s Java Boot Camp Gives Computer Science Students a Refresh in Coding
Winter and summer breaks can be the perfect times for students to relax and recharge as they prepare for the work ahead in the upcoming spring and fall semesters. Yet for some, it can come at a cost. The time away from the classroom can cause them to inadvertently forget much of the material they…
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Hatfield’s Rodon Group, Manufacturers of K’nex Toys, Encouraging Local Companies to Bring Manufacturing Back Home
After shifting assembly of its K’nex brand of toys from China to its plant in Montgomery County several years ago, Hatfield- based Rodon Group is encouraging other companies to follow its example and bring manufacturing back home, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The need for reshoring manufacturing has become especially apparent during the…
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Montgomery County Approves Lease for New COVID Testing Site in Lansdale
Due to rising COVID infection case numbers, Montgomery County Commissioners just approved a lease for another county testing facility in Lansdale, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. The leasing agreement made between the Montgomery County Office of Public Health and Patriarch Management LP will cover a one-year lease for the space located at…
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Norristown Resident and Eagles Graphic Designer Provides Much-Needed Help to Local Nonprofits
Graphic designer Christine Dorn of Norristown is one of the Philadelphia Eagles creative team members who volunteered their design expertise and technical assistance to provide much-needed help to several local nonprofits in 2021, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Even established nonprofits do not have staff that oversees their social media accounts, annual reports,…
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Couple Who Put a Lot of Themselves Into Drexel Hill Tudor Move for the Last Time
The Sabatinis, Joe and his wife Danielle, have put so much effort into their Haverford home that when they move soon to Chester County, it will be their last home, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple bought their corner property in the Pilgrim Gardens section of Haverford in 2018 after renting in…
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Erdenheim’s Matt Gardner Commits $1 Million EITC to Roman Catholic High School
Roman Catholic High School has received an EITC/OSTC commitment of $1 Million from Matt Gardner in Erdenheim, PA. This is the largest EITC /OSTC gift in the school’s history and will benefit as many as 400 current and future Roman students. Mr. Gardner, a 1983 graduate of the school and Founder, Chairman & CEO of…
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