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Six Beautiful Places to See Fall Foliage in Montgomery County
When leaves are changing colors and the foliage is on full display… that’s when Montgomery County, PA looks most beautiful. Grab your cameras and discover our six top picks for all the leaf peepers out there: Valley Forge National Historical ParkIn addition to being steeped in history, Valley Forge is also one of the most…
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With Fewer Buyers, Buying a Home in Montco Might Be Easier, But Not Necessarily Cheaper
With many of the shoppers who snatched up a house during the spring and summer stampede now out of the picture, buying a home in Montgomery County may have become an easier task—albeit not a cheaper one, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. So far this year, first-time homebuyers had to battle those…
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Wegmans-anchored Providence Town Center in Collegeville Up for Sale
Providence Town Center, the open-air shopping center anchored by Wegmans in Collegeville, has hit the market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot property that is currently owned by Brandolini Company is expected to sell for upwards of an estimated $160 million. The retail center is positioned on 80 acres. The Wegmans…
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Chicago-based Cresco Labs Buys Laurel Harvest Dispensary in Montgomeryville
In a move to strengthen its position in Pennsylvania, Chicago-based Cresco Labs has acquired the Laurel Harvest dispensary in Montgomeryville, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The local dispensary was sold in a package deal with a Laurel Harvest dispensary that is under construction in Scranton for $80 million. Under the deal, the…
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Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, Govberg Jewelers’ Spinoff, Rose to $300M in Sales in Just Five Years
Focusing on YouTube and e-commerce, the Bala Cynwyd-based spinoff of 105-year-old Govberg Jewelers, WatchBox, has grown to $300 million in sales within just five years of its establishment, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is an e-commerce and brick-and-mortar watch reseller that uses both an online store and traditional sales staff…
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Think You Can Recognize a Phone Scammer? Think Again
Phone scams are on the rise, with billions of robocalls targeting U.S. citizens each month. An estimated 1 in 3 Americans admit they’ve fallen victim to a phone scam in the past year. The numbers are staggering and can lead to significant losses to those who fall prey. From your financial partners at Benchmark Federal…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Enchanting Penn Valley Oasis is an Entertainer’s Paradise
Welcome home to 540 Sprague Road in Penn Valley, Montgomery County. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 4,683 sq. feet, this newly renovated home is just waiting for you. . Listed at $1,300,000, this spacious home was meticulously maintained, from the circular driveway to the stone-accented façade! This gorgeous home boasts semicircular archways, recessed lighting…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College to Host Next Installment of Ukraine Dialogue Series
Manor College is pleased to host the next Ukraine Dialogue series, 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence – Linguistic, Financial, and Religious Implications. The panel for the event includes Ambassador Oksana Marakova, Minister Natalie Jaresko, and U.S. Congressman Joe Hoeffel. Maragova started as the First Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine and became the government’s entitled…
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Chestnut Hill College Kicks Off Humanities & Wellness Week with Series of Seminars
“Wellness week was originally designed to highlight our new Health Humanities minor, which is a course of study where students learn how humanities-based skills such as listening, understanding narrative, developing cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, and developing and managing empathy can enhance and improve clinical practices and interactions,” says Suzanne Del Gizzo, Ph.D., Chair of the…
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SEPTA’s Plan to Extend Rail Service to King of Prussia in Line for Potential Federal Funding Boost
SEPTA’s plan to extend its rail service to King of Prussia is in line for a potential boost in federal funding after it gained entry into a national program earlier this week, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Federal Transportation Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program distributes grants under its New Starts program…
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75th Philly Non-Sports Card Show Returns to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks This Weekend
After 14 years in Allentown, The Philly Non-Sports Card Show will return to the Philadelphia area for its 75th show, to be held Oct 16 and 17 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA (100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19456). The show is the premier event for non-sport and entertainment trading card collectors,…
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President Biden Stops in Kennett Square for Nephew’s Wedding
Before returning to Washington, D.C., for the week, President Joe Biden made a detour and stopped by Kennett Square on Monday for a happy occasion: his nephew’s wedding, writes Alexandra Jaffe for 6ABC. The President and his wife, Jill Biden, visited the home of the president’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, where the wedding of Cuffe…
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Montgomery County Bakeries and Shops Make Local List of Savory Pies
A Philly-area guide to savory pies, from chicken pot pies to meat pies, which are the perfect item to enjoy anytime. The list of piping hot savory pies, compiled by Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine, seems fitting with our wacky PA weather. Pinwheel Provisions, (located at 121 N. Narberth Ave in Downtown Narberth)Don’t miss Pinwheel’s ready-to-bake, ale-infused Shepherd’s…
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Perkiomen School is Excited to Host an Open House Event This Week on Friday, October 15
Perkiomen School invites prospective families to learn more about their day and boarding experiences for students in grades 6-12 and post-graduates. The independent school, located in Pennsburg, PA, will be hosting both in-person and virtual events throughout the fall and winter. At this school, students uncover possibilities. The supportive environment enables students to discover what…
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Chestnut Hill College’s Harry Potter Academic Conference Celebrates 10 Years of Scholarship
Chestnut Hill College’s Annual Harry Potter Academic Conference will mark its tenth anniversary this year, taking place on Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th. The two-day festival will feature a series of LIVE discussions* with academic scholars on the topic of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World that will be screened in-person on the…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Exploring Options to Enter Flagging Regional Sports Network Business
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, the Fanatics CEO and Philadelphia 76ers part owner is currently exploring ways to enter the flagging regional sports network business, writes John Ourand for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, Rubin has been meeting with league, team, distribution, and network executives to find a path in for his company. However,…
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Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Montco Housing Market
If you’re buying or selling a home in this current real estate housing market, you know that it is a “seller’s market” in Montgomery County due to the current climate of low inventory and high demand. Add in the fact that interest rates are extremely low and you have a tight market for buyers looking…
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MCCC Foundation Hosting Free Online Estate Planning Seminar on Oct. 20
Life gets busy and it often becomes difficult to find the time to plan for the future. For the sake of our loved ones, though, it is important to pause our hectic schedules and make those plans. Montgomery County Community College Foundation can help with that vital planning with its upcoming online seminar, “Estate Planning:…
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