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Nappen & Associates Expands its Portfolio in New Britain Township
Montgomeryville-based industrial/flex real estate developer, Nappen & Associates, is proud to announce the kickoff of its latest speculative building. Commencing Spring 2022, Nappen will be expanding its current holdings in New Britain Township by constructing a 120,000 square foot warehouse located at 4373 County Line Road, Chalfont PA. This state-of-the-art facility will join Nappen &…
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Gladwyne Woman’s New Line of Handmade Accessories is Full of Vibrant Colors
In September of this year, Linda Ricci, a resident of Gladwyne, launched her own line of home and lifestyle accessories called Bixie Studios, reports Main Line Tonight. Linda has been inspired by bright colors and her travels, seeing architecture and antiques around the world. All sorts of products, from handbags, scarves, tote bags, iPad cases,…
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Horst S. Daemmrich, of Flourtown, Influential Professor and Prolific Writer, Dies Aged 91
Horst Daemmrich, an influential German professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a prolific writer, died at his Flourtown home, aged 91, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Horst Daemmrich, who was a former chairman of the department of Germanic languages and literature at Penn, taught at the university from 1981 to 1998. He…
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Philly Power 100 List Features 9 Movers & Shakers With Ties to Montgomery County
City & State Pennsylvania has published its 2021 Philly Power 100 list, and 9 people with Montgomery County ties have made the cut. Coming in at Number 7 is Brian Roberts, Chair & CEO of Comcast. Roberts is a graduate of Montgomery County’s Germantown Academy in Fort Washington and has taken his knowledge and expertise to…
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St. Mark’s Armenian Catholic Church in Wynnewood Makes History by Ordaining Married Priest
The Armenian Catholic Church in American recently ordained its second married priest in history as Asadur Minasian of St. Mark’s Church in Wynnewood has now joined the ranks of the priesthood, writes Paul Vartan Sookiasian for The Armenian Weekly. One of the most well-known disciplines of the Roman Catholic Church is its clerical celibacy, which…
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Integrate For Good Empowers Student Interns with Disabilities
Integrate for Good believes all students of all abilities deserve valuable internship experiences which set them up on paths to professional success. An internship experience is important for connecting to community resources, building new relationships, and developing leadership skills that promote future achievements. Integrate for Good’s strength-based approach supports a positive, stress-free, and social environment…
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Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm Hosted a Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids of All Ages
There’s nothing better than constructing a gingerbread house right before your very eyes! With the help of their parents, many children were able to construct the house of their dreams. Executive Pastry Chef Sam hosted a Cookie & Gingerbread House Workshop for many children and their families, thanks to their social memberships, which gives members…
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Montgomery Bar Foundation Awards $94K+ in Critical Funding to Local Justice-Related Causes
On Monday, December 13th, Officers and Trustees of the Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF) presented checks to a number of local justice-related organizations during the MBF’s December Board of Trustee Meeting and Holiday Luncheon at the Montgomery Bar Building. As the charitable affiliate of the Montgomery Bar Association, the MBF has supported law-related educational, charitable, and…
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MCCC Municipal Police Academy Graduates Ready to Protect and Serve Montgomery County
Twenty-three cadets graduated from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on Dec. 14 during a ceremony held at the College’s Health Sciences Center at the Blue Bell Campus. Friends and family members joined in the celebration, which started with the Lower Merion Township Police Department Color Guard and the national anthem sung by East…
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Giant Grocery Stores Partner With Conshohocken-Based Saladworks to Offer In-Store Dining Options
Thanks to a new partnership between Giant Co. and WOWorks LLC, the parent company behind Conshohocken-based Saladworks, four new dining locations have opened up within Giant grocery stores, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two of the four locations are doubly-branded restaurants that have Frutta Bowls cafes along with Saladworks dining options. The…
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New Chief of Staff is “Plugging Into a Powerhouse” at Elkins Park’s Salus University
Beth Moy, in her duties working at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE), never forgot her visit to Salus University for the first time. “You can feel the purpose, focus, and energy that faculty and students bring to the work. It’s palpable and energizing,” she said. Salus is a member of SEPCHE, a…
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Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health Downgraded From Stable to Negative by S&P
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health has been downgraded from stable to negative by Standard & Poor’s, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Alexander Nolan wrote in his report on the health system’s outstanding bond debt that the revision “reflects our view of Main Line Health’s unfavorable operating performance…
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Local Garden Boasts the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights in America
America voted, and Longwood Gardens is the winner of the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights contest by USA Today’s 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. With more than 500,000 outdoor lights and fountains that dance to holiday classics, Longwood won the contest sponsored by USA Today and 10Best.com, topping a list of 20 botanical gardens from across the U.S. “To…
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Blue Bell PNC Bank to Close Its Doors in March 2022
The Blue Bell PNC Bank at 480 Norristown Road is one of two branches in Pennsylvania slated to close its doors, writes Patty Tascarella for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition to the Pennsylvania branch closures, PNC Bank is closing another 16 branches across several other states, including New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, and several others.…
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Conshohocken’s Amazon Distribution Center Sees Its Busiest Season Yet This Year
The Amazon distribution center in Conshohocken experiences a very busy holiday shopping rush, writes Ashley Johnson and the Digital Staff on 6abc. “On Black Friday, 1,600 items were ordered on Amazon.com per second,” said Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly. In the Conshohocken distribution center, which recently opened, they have 300 who have been sending out over…
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MONTCO Today Hits 2.2 Million Pageviews in 2021
Montco Today has just hit 2,200,000 pageviews of the year! We would like to thank our loyal readers — many of whom begin their day by opening our e-mail, clicking on our stories, and sharing them on social media — for getting us to this milestone. Montco Today launched in 2016 and is entering its…
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Legal Matters: Three Ways to Clearly Understand Your Employment Status
By Jonathan B. Young Fair is considered the F word in employment law. Translated: your employer can do many things that are perfectly legal but clearly unfair. Here are 3 tips to help you know where you stand from your employer’s point of view. 1) Know your status.The At-Will Employment Doctrine governs most employees in…
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Chester County Commissioners Sign on to National Opioid Settlement; County to Receive $15.5 Million
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote by the Chester County Commissioners to approve the county’s participation in a national opioid lawsuit settlement among Pennsylvania communities, Johnson & Johnson, and three pharmaceutical distributors. The county will receive $15.5 million…
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