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Incarcerated Men at SCI Phoenix in Skippack Pool Their Resources to Buy Science Kits for First Graders
Eighteen incarcerated men at SCI Phoenix State Correctional Institution at Skippack Township pooled their resources to buy several science lab kits for Philadelphia first graders, writes Emily Rizzo for WHYY. The men earn between 19 and 51 cents an hour for doing a range of jobs, including in the prison infirmary and food service. This…
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Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Release Delicious Seasonal Nocino, Crafted From Unique Green Walnut-based Liqueur
Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distiller, announces the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (28% ABV, $39.99, 750ml), as well as delicious and creative ready-to-drink cocktails, Black Walnut Bourbon and the Nutty Russian, using the green walnut-based liqueur. All three popular holiday staples are available online, at the distillery and Philadelphia’s…
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King of Prussia Real Estate Company Sells Exton Property to Meridian Bank for $3.69M
After outgrowing its Malvern headquarters, Meridian Bank has purchased a 32,800-square-foot office building in Exton it will use to expand, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial institution bought 367 Eagleview Boulevard for $3.69 million from Willner Properties, a real estate development, leasing, and management company in King of Prussia, which acquired the…
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Abington Health Foundation Receives Invest In Others Grant Through Wyndmoore-based Group
Abington Health Foundation in Abington is one of the six recipients of this year’s Invest in Others Charitable Foundation grant. Invest in Others is a nonprofit dedicated to furthering and amplifying the charitable work of financial professionals and their firms. This year, it has awarded over $100,000 to six charities as part of its Grants…
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New Book Tells Tale of Forgotten Civil War Camp in Gladwyne
Researchers Brad Upp and Jim Remsen penned a book on the forgotten Civil War camp in Gladwyne titled Back from Battle: The Forgotten Story of Pennsylvania’s Camp Discharge and the Weary Civil War Soldiers it Served, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. Upp first read about the long-forgotten camp in Montgomery County…
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Stretch of Trail Paying Tribute to Victims of 9/11 Attack Passes Through King of Prussia, Audubon
A stretch of the Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail passes through eastern Montgomery County, writes Rachel Ravina for the Main Line Times & Suburban. “Obviously and symbolically, the trail ties the county to this broader recognition of the people lost on 9/11 and the resilience and perseverance of our country,” said Bill Hartman, open space…
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Well-Traveled Lower Merion Student Leaves Culinary Industry to Pursue Veterinary Career
Born in Egypt, raised predominantly in Italy, and having spent significant time in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Switzerland, France, and the United States, Jenkintown’s Manor College student Margherita Beatrice D’Ottavi has lived in more countries than most will visit in their lifetimes. Throughout those places, the main constant in her life has been in the kitchen.…
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MCCC Foundation Hosting Annual Day Of Giving Today, Aiming for Goal of $5,700
Commemorating its original founders who came together 57 years ago, and the countless students who have received a high-quality, affordable education as a result, Montgomery County Community College and its Foundation will host the third annual “Day of Giving” fundraiser Tuesday, Dec. 7. This year’s goal is to raise $5,700 during this 24-hour challenge to…
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King of Prussia Community Hosts Food Drive to Help Neighbors in Need
Businesses in King of Prussia came together for a great cause this November for King of Prussia District’s 11th annual Holiday Food Drive, produced in partnership with Conlin’s Print. The month-long drive benefited Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard (UMACC), which serves anyone who is hungry or food insufficient and lives within Upper Merion Area School District.…
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Wall Street Journal: Abington Scientist Saw Vast Potential of mRNA Technology Long Before Others
While many are singing praises to mRNA technology following the development of highly adaptable COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Katalin Kariko, an Abington biochemist, was among the first to realize the vast potential of the technology for treating various diseases, writes Allysia Finley for The Wall Street Journal. Kariko is a Hungarian immigrant who came to Pennsylvania…
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Watching ‘Real Housewives’ Helped Conshohocken’s Venture Capitalists Bring Super Bowl Champion into Fold
Conshohocken-based SeventySix Capital can thank The Real Housewives reality show for getting the chance to add the three-time Super Bowl champion James Develin into its team, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Develin said it was his disinterest in the popular show that led him to his new career as a venture capitalist.…
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Remembering Ursinus College Professor Who Turned Theater and Dancing into Academic Subjects
When Joyce Henry joined Ursinus College in 1972 to teach in the English department and advise the drama club, the theater was not even an academic major, writes Ed Moorhouse for ursinus.edu. “It existed and was vibrant, but it was something of an extracurricular activity for students,” said Professor of Theater Domenick Scudera. “She was…
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Check Out These Beautiful Art Galleries Along the Main Streets of Montgomery County
Here in Montgomery County, we’re proud to support the work of local artisans whose creative work is displayed at these downtown Art Galleries: Exhibit B Gallery – Souderton Exhibit B Gallery showcases art and fine craft in a lovingly restored former 1901 cigar factory on Souderton’s charming Main Street. Moody Jones Art Gallery – Glenside…
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Elkins Park’s Chris Myarick Provides Decisive Touchdown in Giants/Eagles Game
When he made the decisive touchdown for the New York Giants during the November 28 game against Philadelphia Eagles, Elkins Park native Chris Myarick made his teammates happy, but many of his friends back home are most likely not so thrilled by the move, writes Ryan Dunleavy for the New York Post. For Myarick, it…
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Bala Cynwyd’s WatchBox Amassed $165M Investment by Focusing on Customer Relationships
Justin Reis, CEO of Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, put together a successful $165 million investment from a number of Wall Street titans and famous athletes, such as Michael Jordan, by focusing on relationships with the company’s existing clients, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The funding round for the luxury watch reseller was led…
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Two Montgomery County Hospitals First Participants in New Music Therapy Program
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton and Pottstown Hospital are among the first five participants in Pennsylvania’s new music therapy program that supports the resiliency and wellbeing of healthcare workers, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. This music therapy initiative is supported by a partnership between The Hospital and Healthsystem Association…
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Legal Matters: Five Inside Tips To Make The Most Of Your Legal Consultation
By Inna G. Materese 1) Do your homework – You want to choose an attorney with the right expertise for your legal matter. The law has many different specialty areas, and to determine the best attorney to represent you, you need to research what kind of lawyer is best suited to handle and resolve your case. A…
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Holiday Shopping Season is Already in Full Swing at King of Prussia Mall
With more than three weeks left until Christmas, the holiday shopping season is already in full swing at King of Prussia Mall, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6ABC. “We’re seeing a lot of bags, a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of people, which for us really translates to a great holiday season,” said Todd Putt, King…
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