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2022 U.S. Census Bureau Data Show Montco Residential Changes, Both Arrivals and Departures
U.S. Census Bureau data on 2022 population shifts in Pennsylvania drill down to statistics on Montgomery County demographics, as reported by Eugene Tauber in The Morning Call. On the state level, Pa. lost about 40,000 people last year. Most of those exits resulted from net migration, that is, the calculated difference between people who moved…
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Comedy, Music, Dining Herald a Continued New Dawn for Pottstown’s Sunnybrook Ballroom
SoulJoel’s, the Montgomery County comedy club, navigated the challenges of the pandemic by remaining mobile. It’s temporary show sites in Royersford and Jeffersonville kept it moving forward while also providing the agility to entertain audiences safely. As the pandemic’s spread faded in late 2022, SoulJoel’s put down stakes permanently in Pottstown, at the historic Sunnybrook…
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Now Is Perfect Time to See Tulips in Peak Bloom at Longwood Gardens
Tulips will be in peak bloom at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where visitors can enjoy the gorgeous sight of around 200,000 blooms from various flowers now through next week, writes Holly Herman for the West Chester Patch. The beautiful flowers can be observed along with other bulbs along Longwood’s Flower Garden Walk. Visitors can…
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Montgomery County Community College Intends to Continue Being a Pottstown Economic Engine: ‘We’re Still Investing’
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) administrators have committed to reinvesting in its Pottstown campus. Moreover, they’re out to ensure that the entire borough benefits from the educational institution it hosts. Philadelphia Business Journal’s Ryan Mulligan profiled the Blue Bell/Pottstown link and the commitment to ensure it stays strong. MCCC acquired the campus in 1996, 26…
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Main Line Social Media Group Connects Millennials for Conversation, Bonding, and Things to Do
A “suburban social group” on MeetUp has become a must-have for Main Line residents looking to widen their circle of friends. Abigale Wolfe reported its success for Main Line Tonight. The full name is the Philadelphia Main Line 20’s and 30’s Suburban Social Group. Its MeetUp presence is thanks to Michael Wehar, a Swarthmore College…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Blue Bell Townhome to Make Others Green with Envy
44 Highgate Lane, Blue Bell, is a beautiful end-unit townhome in a quiet community whose proximity to the cultural, educational, and dining centers of one of Montgomery County‘s most noted geographies boosts its inherent appeal. The home has three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, and the benefit of continual maintenance and updating since its original…
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Perkiomen Valley School Board Opts for Onsite Officers; Plenty of Provisos and Caveats to Follow
The Perkiomen Valley School District‘s board has approved a school resource officer (SRO) plan. Evan Brandt reported the action in The Times Herald. The motion to spend $1.3 million on the program passed 6–3. The SRO initiative — already budgeted — includes seven officers and their equipment: vehicles, uniforms, body armor, weapons, radios. Internal reassignation…
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Cheltenham Native Now Temple University’s Acting President
Temple University has named Cheltenham native JoAnne Epps — who has been at the school for close to four decades — as its acting president. Felicia Gans Sobey and Susan Snyder covered the promotion for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epps is taking over for Jason Wingard, who resigned at the end of March. She will serve…
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Rediscovered Painting by North Wales Artist Sells for 190 Percent of Its High Estimate
In a story with multiple connections to Montgomery County, a rediscovered painting by North Wales artist William B. T. Trego (1858–1909), has sold for $14,000. That’s 190 percent of its highest estimate. Sarah Cascone reported the transaction for Artnet. Trego, who was so paralyzed he needed two hands to hold one brush, burst onto the…
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High-School Newspaper Journalist Champions Hidden-Gem Respite in Pottstown
With springtime in full bloom, Montgomery County residents are justifiably flocking outdoors. Lauren Vaughn — Pottsgrove High School writer for its paper, The Falcon — highlights a hidden gem: Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Rd., Pottstown. According to its website and Facebook page, Althouse Arboretum is named for the property’s last two residents: a Reverend John…
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National Study Ranks Health Status of Every Pa. County; Montco Does Well But Can Improve
The Population Health Institute, a research entity at the University of Wisconsin, has issued its 2023 Health Rankings National Findings report. Its analysis is a county-by-county assessment of the residential lifestyles and choices — good and bad — that affect longevity. Montgomery County ranked No. 4 in the state for the health status of its…
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Now That SEPTA’s Not Spending for KoP Rail, Where Is It Putting the Cash Allotted to It?
The downsides to the federal derailment of the King of Prussia Rail construction have been well documented since the idea reached the end of its line. But nestled in the details of the SEPTA budget are several upsides to the cancellation, reported Thomas Fitzgerald in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lemonade-from-lemons result stems from $340 million…
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Apr. 15: Escape Tax-Day Stress by Traveling the World — All in Lansdale
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County has a wonderful suggestion for making Sat., Apr. 15, more memorable than just the dreaded day that income tax filings are due. It’s the 2023 International Spring Festival (ISF), a lively, cultural event that overtakes the gym of North Penn High School, Lansdale. The celebration of cultural…
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Gladwyne Real Estate Developer Michael Karp’s Hamptons Estate Is for Sale, Indoor Shark Tank and All
Gladwyne real estate mogul Michael Karp — whose high net worth easily qualifies him for an investor’s chair on ABC’s Shark Tank — is selling one. Meaning that an actual oversized aquarium with sharks is purchasable to a buyer with means. E.B. Solomont explained for The Wall Street Journal. The predator-populated aquatic feature decorates an…
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Souderton Pizzeria Owner Says ‘Ciao’ after 20 Years; Son, However, Continues the Legacy
Caruso Brick Oven Trattoria, at 424 N. Main St. in Souderton, is closing after 20 years. Owner-operator Gaetano Chiaro and his business-partner wife are retiring; however, as Ryan Kneller reported for WFMZ 69 News, son Joseph will maintain the legacy. Chiaro thanked his long-term clientele on Facebook. “Many … celebrations have taken place here. And…
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To Keep Up with Demand, Wireless EV Charging System Designer Moves to New King of Prussia HQ
InductEV, a producer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs), is moving to a new headquarters building in King of Prussia. Yahoo Finance reported the need for more elbow room for the tech company. The main driver behind the relo to 660 Allendale Road and the 50,000+ sq. ft. it will provide is the…
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Hatboro Animal Lover Wants Horses Removed from Philadelphia Tourist Experience; See Her Proposed Alternative
Janet White, animal advocate and Hatboro resident, has long sought to remove carriage horses from the streets of Philadelphia. She recognizes their tourism appeal; however, she believes in a safer, more humane alternative. Mike Newall reported her efforts in The Philadelphia Inquirer. White is working through her local organization Carriage Horse Freedom to replace equine-powered…
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In the Run-up to Summer 2023’s Beginning, It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for a Signature Event at Its Conclusion
Memorial Day 2023 is less than 50 days away; however, Hobart’s Run, Pottstown, wants to remind Montgomery County residents that Labor Day is only about 125 days after that. The significance of the timeline lies in the fact that Hobart’s Run and the Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) organization have already set a Sept. 8…
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