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These Movie Trolls Are Being Put to Good Use at a Lansdale Hospital
“Trolls: World Tour” was set to hit movie theaters on April 10, but like everything else, the theatrical release was put on hold as the coronavirus shut down theaters everywhere. The movie is finding new life, though, by releasing directly to digital. But there’s a problem. With the theatrical release came plans to offer troll…
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VIDEO: On Rachel Maddow Show, Arkoosh Describes The Hit Montgomery County’s Long Term Care Residents and Staff Are Taking
Of those who have died from COVID-19 in Montgomery County, 61 percent come from long-term care facilities. Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners chairman, reported April 14 that 67 long term care facility individuals have died from COVID-19. “In the years I’ve practiced medicine, this is one of the most heartbreaking things that…
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Restaurant Closures Mean Consumers Can Now Buy Restaurant Quality Food Directly From Distributors
When the pandemic forced many restaurants to temporarily close, wholesale food distributors found themselves with a surplus of produce, meat and seafood, so they’ve turned to retail customers, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. FarmArt in Folcroft is selling grocery items across the region, from Center City Philadelphia to the western suburbs like Wayne…
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Ardmore Toy Store Finds Creative Ways to Adapt to a Pandemic
One toy store in Delaware County has found a unique way to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic, reports Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. pucciManull in Ardmore features handmade toys from around the world. Owner Carrie Kohs is reporting that all of the store shelves are fully stocked. But there are no customers in the store. “We’re…
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Commissioners Discuss Montgomery County’s Successes, Challenges in First Installment of Tourism Talks Hosted By Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
During the first installment of Tourism Talks, hosted by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board on Feb. 27 at The Venue at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Montgomery County Commissioners got the chance to answer several county-related questions submitted by VFTCB staff and event attendees. When asked about some of the unique…
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John Templeton Foundation Staying in West Conshohocken, Albeit in Reduced Space
After considering a possible move, the John Templeton Foundation will stay at its West Conshohocken headquarters, albeit in a reduced amount of space, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The philanthropic organization signed a new lease at its current location at 300 Four Falls for 33,698 square feet. This reduced the amount of…
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Legislative Action Will Be Taken to Address Food Insecurity on Local College Campuses
Legislators will be addressing student food insecurity on college campuses, including Manor College, Temple University, and West Chester University, according to State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta in an article for The Daily Item. College is a place meant for higher education and self-discovery. However, as the number of students without parental support grows, many find themselves…
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Conshohocken Mixed Use Development Redefines Skyline, Reaches Major Milestone
Sora West, a mixed-use development in Conshohocken, topped off last Thursday, marking a major milestone for the Keystone Property Group’s $325 million project, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 11-story building will become the new headquarters for AmerisourceBergen. One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical service companies will relocate its corporate operations from…
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Interactive Exhibit at Pottsgrove Manor to Tell Life Story of Dr. Jonathan Potts
Starting on April 4, an interactive exhibit at Pottsgrove Manor will explore the life of Dr. Jonathan Potts, son of Pottstown founders John and Ruth Potts, writes Joe Zlomek for The Pottstown Post. “Physician, Patriot, Potts: An Exhibit on Dr. Jonathan Potts” will have a special opening-day lecture and tours and will run through Sept.…
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Auctioned Bala Cynwyd Middle School Yearbook with Kobe Bryant’s Signature and Lakers Reference Fetches More Than $30K
The Kobe Bryant signed and inscribed Bala Cynwyd Middle School yearbook with an L.A. Lakers reference that was put up for auction managed to fetch a whopping $30,326, writes John Moriello for the Sports Casting. The yearbook was put up for bids by Iconic Auctions in Scottsville, Arizona in its most recent monthly sale with…
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Joan S. Randolph, 84, Leader in Nursing Field, has Died at Rydal Park in Jenkintown
Joan S. Randolph, a leader in the nursing field, died on Feb. 22 at Rydal Park, a senior community in Jenkintown, at age 84, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Randolph was born in Philadelphia. She graduated from John Bartram High School before getting her degree from Jefferson School of Nursing. She started…
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Couple Are Waiting to Adopt. A $20,000 Gift From ‘Ellen’ Should Help With That.
Doug and Nick Roberts of Media let everyone know recently on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” that they were a phone call away from adopting a baby, writes Megan Guza for triblive.com. The two have been together for four years and married for 2-1/2 years. Ellen DeGeneres heard about their pending adoption and flew them out…
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Montgomery County Community College Mustangs Are 2020 Region XIX Champions
Montgomery County Community College Mustangs Men’s Basketball team won their first-ever Regional title after defeating Middlesex Community College on Feb. 29 (81-61) and the Community College of Philadelphia on March 1 (66-52). Cameron Reid earned Tournament Most Outstanding Player Honors, while Nyere Miller was named Region Coach of the Year. The Mustangs improve to 24-4…
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At $21M, Toll Violations at Turnpike Interchanges in Montgomery, Bucks Counties Account for More Than Half of Tolls Owed
Standing at $21 million, toll violations at turnpike interchanges in Montgomery and Bucks counties, the two busiest interchanges in Pennsylvania, now account for more than half of the total amount currently owed statewide, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “These violators are not those who understandably may be confused by the toll lanes…
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High School Sweethearts Embark On Their Happily Ever After With Beautiful Gladwyne Wedding
Christina Zipf and BJ Glenn, who met and started dating at the Shipley School, have embarked on their happily ever after with a beautiful Gladwyne wedding, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The high school sweethearts both continued their education at Lafayette College, where Glenn studied government and law, and Zipf double-majored in…
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Former Phillies Outfielder Domonic Brown Finds New Career at East Norriton’s Athletes Academy
Domonic Brown, a former Phillies outfielder who flamed-out after an amazing start to his career, has found his new calling at East Norriton’s Athletes Academy, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown had an incredible period with the Phillies in 2013. With 27 home runs for the season and a spot on the National…
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Despite Disappointing Fourth-Quarter Earnings, PREIT Is Optimistic About Future of Malls
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, owner of Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove malls, saw its shares fall by 27 percent after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that did not meet expectations and warned it may not be able to meet some covenants on its debt, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company stated it…
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Wawa Offers Environmentally Friendly Bamboo Coffee Stirrers, but Still Has the Plastic Ones, Too
Douglas Capper and his 9-year-old son Levi, both of Collegeville, had hoped that Wawa would completely drop its plastic coffee stirrers in favor of more environmentally friendly bamboo ones, writes Jamie McClelland for thegreencities.com. Wawa instead chose a middle path. The bamboo’s there, but so is the plastic. “We are hoping our new stirrers provide…
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