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Try Something New! Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga is Now Open In Blue Bell
When Melissa Matt opened Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga just a few months ago, she did so with the desire to offer a yoga practice that has made a tremendous positive impact on her life. We spoke with her to learn more about the practice she loves so much. “I started practicing Ashtanga when my first daughter…
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King of Prussia Manufacturer to Be Acquired by Ecolab for $3.7B
Ecolab has announced it is planning to acquire King of Prussia-based Purolite for $3.7 billion, writes Patrick Kennedy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The family-owned company provides purification solutions that will complement its new owner’s life sciences division. Purolite, founded in 1981 by brothers Steve and Don Brodie, has more than 1,000 employees in over 30…
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These Montgomery County Companies Showed the Most Growth in the Pandemic
There are 20 Philadelphia-area public companies that have seen their market capitalizations show pandemic growth since the pandemic started in March 2020, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Of the 20 companies that had pandemic growth, two are solidly in Montgomery County while several are in nearby Chester County. AmerisourceBergen just relocated from Chesterbrook…
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Villanova Restaurant, The Refectory, Reopens With Fabulous New Menu
The Refectory, an upscale restaurant and bar at Lancaster and Ithan Avenues in Villanova reopened on October 25 offering casual but refined dining. The new owners are local businessmen Ken Kearns of 118 North, Chris Perella of Ardmore Music Hall and 118 North, and Chef Biff Gottehrer of Ripplewood. They have brought on Steve Khuu,…
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Don’t Put Your Health On Hold: The Value of Preventive Care—Virtual Town Hall on Nov. 3
Join Community Health and Dental for a virtual town hall entitled: Don’t Put Your Health On Hold: The Value of Preventive Care. It will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This event is free and open to the community! Join the conversation by clicking the button below to register…
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MCCC’s Global Academy Celebrates New Educational Partnership With India
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) classes are now available to students across the globe in India. Through a collaboration with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE), Government of Karnataka, India, the MCCC Global Academy will be offering DCTE students online and on-campus courses for the Tourism and Hospitality Management Associate Degree Program.…
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Here Are All the Incredible Things to Do This November in Montco
There are tons of exciting things to do this November in Montgomery County. Though the days are getting shorter, these local events will help you pack the most into each minute. Harriton HouseEnter the apple pie contest at Harriton House Apple Tasting.October 30Win the crown of the Apple King/Queen if the judges select your pie or…
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Oaks-based SEI Investments Acquires Finomial to Accelerate Digitalization of Its Wealth Management Offerings
Oaks-based SEI Investments has acquired Boston-based fintech Finomial to accelerate the digitalization of its wealth management offerings, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. SEI provides platforms for investment processing, investment management, and investment operations for wealth managers, financial advisors, investment managers, and family offices, as well as institutional and private investors. Meanwhile, Finomial…
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Bala Cynwyd Primary Care for Seniors Emerges from Stealth Mode with $50M in Series A Financing
Patina Health, a Bala Cynwyd home-focused primary care provider for seniors, has emerged from stealth mode with a total of $57 million raised since its inception in 2019, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company recently completed a $50 million Series A financing round led by some big-name Silicon Valley investors, including…
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Norristown’s Haunted Selma Mansion Draws in Patrons of Preservation and Paranormal Alike
Built in 1794, the haunted Selma Mansion in Norristown, has been drawing in patrons of preservation and the paranormal alike for years, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The house is owned by Norristown Preservation Society, which has been hosting the Psychic Fair on the property for the past five years. The first four…
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National Women’s Small Business Month Spotlight: Barbara Carranza and Michele Romero
It’s not every day you meet two women who are the owners of roofing companies, but twin sisters Barbara Carranza and Michele Romero have been in the roofing business since the early 2000s and have grown their businesses to be the go-to resource for homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs. On the surface, their story of…
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Before Salem, There Was the Delco Witch Trial
Nine years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials took place, a Delaware County woman faced her own witch trial in Philadelphia, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It was Pennsylvania’s only witch trial. Known as “The Witch of Ridley Creek“, the “witch” in question was a Swedish settler named Margaret Mattson. She lived with her husband,…
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Longtime Hatboro Police Officer in Coma from Bee Sting, Community Rallies to Support Him, His Family
Ryan Allen, a longtime Hatboro police officer, is in a coma after a severe reaction from a bee sting, writes Christopher Dornblaser for OFFICER.com. Now, the community is rallying to help both the officer and his family get through these difficult times. Allen is currently at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. His condition is stable but…
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Seeking the Pumpkin Spice Life in Montgomery County
Now that the weather has finally turned Fall-like, we can grab our PSL and begin our love of all things pumpkin. Or perhaps you’ve been riding the pumpkin train for the last few weeks already? In any case, these four cafés in Montco have Pumpkin Spice down to a science. Try them out to get…
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Tower Health Reports Huge Losses on Pottstown Hospital and Other Hospitals Acquired Four Years Ago
Tower Health has recorded a massive loss on the five hospitals it acquired in the region in 2017, including Brandywine, Phoenixville hospitals as well as Montco’s Pottstown Hospital, and the soon-to-close Jennersville Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Berks County nonprofit reported a $370.7 million loss on the hospitals, urgent care centers…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Colonial in Bryn Mawr Offers Elegance and Beauty
This designed residence in the private Pembroke Estates enclave is an absolute gem, with a floor plan and scale that is timeless and so livable, with details that are elegant yet not overdone. Add inviting, sun-filled interiors, with its broad, front veranda is welcoming and large enough to accommodate alfresco entertaining. A step-down formal living…
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Construction Beginning Soon on New Luxury Apartment Project in Conshohocken
Equus Capital Partners, Ltd., and USAA Real Estate have closed on a joint venture and first round of financing, clearing the way for construction to begin on 400 West Elm. The 348-unit, Class A apartment community is Conshohocken’s first ultra-luxury residential offering, with unparalleled views in a coveted location with top-notch amenities. “Conshohocken is in the beginning…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Partners with King of Prussia Mall to Unveil Arts Montco Wall
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and King of Prussia Mall are proud to announce the debut of the first-ever Arts Montco Wall, featuring original works of art from local Montgomery County artists on display at the East Coast’s premiere indoor shopping destination. The installation, which is located in the mall’s connector corridor across from…
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