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See How Montgomery County Ranked among Top Ten Best Places for Women to Save Money in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is the second-best place in Pennsylvania for women to save money, according to a recently published study by SmartAsset. To determine the rankings for its Best Places for Women to Save list, the financial technology company analyzed county-level data on income for women working full-time over 12 months. Using federal and state tax…
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Oaks Expo Center to Host Greater Philly Sportsmen’s Expo, Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Next Weekend
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks will welcome sportsmen and pet-lovers alike next weekend for the Greater Philly Sportsmen’s Expo and the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo. The first event will take place from Jan. 9 through 12 and offer a plethora of vendors for outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. Visitors will be able…
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Janssen Pharmaceutical Finalizes $750M Acquisition of Rights to XBiotech’s New Drug Candidate for Multiple Dermatological Conditions
Janssen Pharmaceutical of Johnson & Johnson, with a research campus in Spring House, has finalized its $750 million acquisition of the rights to XBiotech’s bermekimab, a new drug candidate with the potential to treat multiple dermatological conditions, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal also involves a number of employees transferring from…
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QVC’s David Venable Singlehandedly Reshaped Home Shopping for Kitchenware
Celeb foodie David Venable, the star of QVC’s In the Kitchen with David series, has managed to singlehandedly reshape home shopping for kitchenware, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. Called “The Man Who Helps America Cook” by The New York Times, Venable once sold more than $250 million worth of cookware in just one year.…
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Trails in Montgomery County Receive $18M Injection, Will Connect Exton to Philadelphia
Seven trail projects in Montgomery County that aim to provide an almost unbroken path from Exton to Philadelphia have received $18 million in grants, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The projects are part of the Circuit Trails of Greater Philadelphia, which is envisioned as an 800-mile regional network in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Central…
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Haverford Graduates Get Helping Hand from College’s Debt-Relief Program
Haverford College is tackling the issue of mounting student debt by offering some of its graduates a helping hand with its debt-relief program, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program is financed through a college endowment fund that began in 2014 with a $2 million donation from the family foundation of alumnus Steven…
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Ardmore’s Cambridge Road among Eight Most Expensive Streets in Golf
Golfers looking to move should consider Cambridge Road in Ardmore, one of the eight most expensive streets in golf, writes James Colgan for the GOLF.com. With an average home price of $2.25 million, Cambridge Road is seventh on the list. . Click Here for your free guide to public golf courses in Montgomery County! Buying…
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After Numerous Attempts, Wynnewood Family Adds Two Children to Its Ranks
After numerous attempts and heartbreaking loss, Kimber and Jackie Hamilton of Wynnewood got their greatest wish and have added two new members to their family, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple met at a CrossFit gym and hit it off immediately. They soon began dating and got engaged seven years ago. As…
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As American Families Change, So Does the Housing in Our Region
Housing trends nationally and locally are shifting from single family homes to multi-unit housing , adapting to more childless couples, singles and single-parent households, writes Evan Brandt for mainlinemedianews.com. Households headed by married parents dropped from 25 million to 23.7 million between 1980 and 2017. During the same period, singles with no children rose by…
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As Harpist Played On, Famous Fashion Designer to Main Line A-listers Sirvart Kaloustian, Died at age 89
Sirvart Kaloustian, the famous Paris-trained fashion designer and custom dressmaker to the local elite, died of pneumonia at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was 89, writes Wendy Ruderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kaloustian died on her own terms, refusing a ventilator that would help her breath and listening to a harpist perform in her hospital room.…
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Green Thumb Industries Adds King of Prussia Dispensary as Part of Pennsylvania Expansion
Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries has recently opened a Rise Dispensary in King of Prussia as part of its expansion in Pennsylvania, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Under the Rise brand, the company currently operates nine retail stores in the Keystone State and is planning to open 18 stores in total. It also cultivates…
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King of Prussia-Based Morgan Properties Bought $5.3 Billion in Loans from Freddie Mac Last Year
Morgan Properties, the King of Prussia real estate company known for ownership of Class B apartment properties, grew its multifamily credit portfolio significantly last year by acquiring $5.3 billion in loans from Freddie Mac, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The five deals marked the biggest year for Morgan Properties since it launched…
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Bentley Homes Returns to the Main Line With Land Buy From Valley Forge Military Foundation
Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation has sold five undeveloped lots along Radnor Road at Upper Gulph Road to Bentley Homes for $1.65 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bentley Homes plans to build single-family residences, part of a broader effort by the home builder to return to its Main Line roots. “I was…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons Adds South Heidelberg Township To Its Pottstown Flexible Plastic Packaging Recycling Program
Audubon-based J.P. Mascaro & Sons has announced that as part of its curbside collection of recyclables contract, South Heidelberg Township residents can now include flexible plastic packaging for recycling as part of an industry-sponsored recycling “Pilot Program.” The local waste company and its TotalRecycle fully-automated single stream recycling facility are leading the pilot initiative. The…
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Adaptive Distortion by Ardmore-Based Tired Hands Among Best New Beers Released in 2019
Adaptive Distortion, a Belgian-style ale from Ardmore-based Tired Hands, is among the best new beers released in 2019, writes Justin Kennedy for The Economic Times. While the consumption of beer was down this year, this did not affect small breweries. Instead the big players such as Anheuser-Busch Cos. and MillerCoors, bore the brunt of the…
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Folk and Rock Singer-Songwriter Jim Croce Was Musically Inspired by His Time in the National Guard
Jim Croce was always interested in music, going back to his high school years and his time at Villanova University, but some of his biggest hits came during Army basic training at Fort Jackson in 1966, writes Thomas Novelly for postandcourier.com. “We were told that his experience at Fort Jackson during basic training inspired the…
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Glenside Resident Brings Mobile Greenhouse Classroom Directly to Local Children
Chipping Hill Micro Farms nonprofit educational organization, started by Glenside resident Howard Brosius six years ago, has introduced a new mobile greenhouse classroom, writes Pete Mazzaccaro for the Chestnut Hill Local. Brosius started the nonprofit to teach children in underprivileged neighborhoods about growing and eating vegetables. A major part of his classes focuses on cutting…
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Montgomery County Launches MontcoPA Counts Campaign for Upcoming 2020 Census
Montgomery County has launched a month-long MontcoPA Counts campaign to help educate and mobilize county residents for the 2020 Census. On Dec. 19, the committee co-chairs unveiled targeted community outreach plans, materials, training, and events for a campaign that focuses primarily on the historically under-counted populations. An accurate count of county residents is crucial to…
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