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Here’s How Montgomery County Places in Pennsylvania for Adults Without High School Diplomas
Around 9.4 percent of Pennsylvania residents aged 25 to 65 – the bulk of the state’s workforce – do not have a high school diploma, according to 2022 educational attainment data from the U.S. Census, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. With this number, Pennsylvania ties with Massachusetts for the 10th lowest…
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A Pennsylvania Fish Story: Son Snags Largest Pennsylvania Perch Ever Near Chester
The 20-foot fishing boat left the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, navigated Darby Creek and settled on the Delaware River below the Commodore Barry Bridge near Chester. It was there that Christopher Barrett, 19, while fishing with his father, Craig, caught a white perch that turned out to be the largest ever caught in Pennsylvania, writes…
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Free to a Good Home: The Historic 1834 Hood Mansion in Limerick
The historic 1834 Hood Mansion in Limerick is free for the taking. Literally. “FREE TO ANYONE WHO CAN MOVE HER,” reads a notice on the website of the Eastern Pennsylvania Preservation Society (EPPS). It’s got to move quickly, or it becomes a pile of rubble, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania brownstone…
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Pottstown’s Hill School Alum Lewis Lehrman Shares Secret to Success in Memoir
The Hill School alum Lewis Lehrman, who helped turn his family’s wholesale grocery business into Rite Aid, shares the story of his success in his new memoir, The Sum of It All, writes John Steele Gordon for The Wall Street Journal. 85-year-old Lehrman was born in Harrisburg and received an excellent education at the Hill…
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Montgomery County Considers Norristown Dam to Power County Operations
Montgomery County officials recently hosted a public meeting on potentially using the Norristown Dam to power all county operations with renewable energy, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The county has initiated the process of seeking federal approval for the project by submitting an Initial Consultation Document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It will…
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Ardmore Home Loaded With Colonial Charm Needed a Modern Kitchen, Bath
Their 1915 colonial home in Ardmore had plenty of long-ago charm, but it also had a small kitchen and utilitarian bathroom, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The owners decided they wanted a 21st-century open kitchen and luxurious primary bath in their charming three-story home, so they hired Bryn Mawr’s Garden/Fox Associates to…
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Marvey Books: A Sweet Little Indie Bookstore in Ardmore
Marvey Books owner Nadia Alawa has been running her bookstore on Cricket Ave. in Ardmore since April 27, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAAVY Main Line. It has a little bit of everything—mainstream bestsellers, mysteries and book club reads, empowerment/wellness/parenting titles, books signed by local authors, children’s classics and more. The focus is on diverse and…
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Horsham Couple Fights Sale of Former Limekiln Simmons School Site to Developers
A Horsham couple is battling the Hatboro-Horsham School District over its plans to turn the site of the former Limekiln Simmons School into housing, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. John Ambler, a descendant of Quakers for whom Ambler is named, and his wife, Peggy, live on a farm in Horsham that borders land…
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Here Are the Most Popular Destinations for People Flying Out of Philadelphia
Not surprisingly, the largest number of flights out of Philadelphia International Airport in 2023 were heading to Orlando, Florida, home of Disney World and Universal Studios Florida, writes Todd Romero, data reporter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Data from Cirium shows that 6,174 flights took off from PHL for Orlando International Airport in 2023. That’s…
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Here’s What $2 Million Buys These Days in Main Line Real Estate
For those who can afford it, $2 million on the Main Line can give you a nice property with some unique luxury items, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Take this $2 million home on Winding Way in Merion Station, for example. This 5,547 square-foot home has six bedrooms and six baths. The mid-20th…
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Main Line Native Graham Arader Acquires Rare Botanical Drawings of William Bertram
Graham Arader, Main Line native and notorious collector of the finest rare maps, art, and books, recently made possibly one of his greatest acquisitions when purchasing a collection of rare drawings by William Bartram, the celebrated Kingsessing-born botanist, writes J.F. Pirro for the Philadelphia Magazine. Arader ensures there is meaning behind everything he owns. His…
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Flag Football Gave Lansdale Native Caitlin Quinn a Unique College Experience
Caitlin Quinn, a Lansdale Catholic High School graduate, is still amazed at the opportunities open to her thanks to flag football, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Quinn, who is going into her junior year this fall at Milligan University in Tennessee, played flag football at Lansdale and overcame an ACL injury in her…
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Haverford Garden Part of Book on Private Gardens of Philadelphia
Sometimes your neighbors can have the most beautiful garden settings that rival even a public garden. Such is the case with the garden of Frank and Reggie Thomas of Haverford. The 55-year couple have been growing a sanctuary in their backyard for almost 40 years. Now their garden is showcased in a new book by…
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Lansdale Catholic Point Guard Sanyiah Littlejohn Hopes Senior Leader Spot Gets College Coach Attention
Lansdale Catholic point guard Sanyiah Littlejohn is preparing for a big summer, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is hoping to attract the attention of college coaches when she steps onto the court as one of the senior leaders next season. The 17-year-old is a three-year starter for the Crusaders. She played a…
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You Have 24 Hours in Bryn Mawr. Here’s What You Can Do
If you’ve got 24 hours and you’re looking for top-tier dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, look no further than Bryn Mawr, writes Ben Silver and Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. Start your day a 9 AM with a breakfast sandwich at up-RYES Bagel & Deli. At 10 AM, tour the Harriton House. Built in…
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Havertown Grille Is a Neighborhood and Jason Kelce Favorite
The Havertown Grille at 2409 West Darby Road in Havertown has been a neighborhood presence since 2012 but has received some extra attention lately as an occasional hangout for retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce. “You’ve heard about it. You’ve probably drove past it and saw it,” commented Bob Kelly for his Kelly Drives feature on…
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Here Are 4 Essential Hoagie Shops in Delaware County
Here are four Delaware County locales that you can rely on for an outstanding hoagie experience, part of a list of 25 essential shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. 1. Ro-Lynn Deli in Brookhaven offers up its signature sandwich, the Godfather hoagie on a…
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These 2 Montgomery County Businesses Strive for Disability Inclusion
Regular work can be a source of empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down syndrome, writes Kalena Thornhave for The Keystone. Yet the stigma surrounding some disabilities can make it hard for those individuals to find work. When work is available, it’s often tedious or low-paid. Fortunately, there…
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