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Pottstown Distillery Tests the Market Waters of a New Tasting Room in Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery, has again extended its reach with a new tasting room in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. Ali Mohsen poured forth its particulars in Billy Penn’s coverage. The Lee Street bar features a casual vibe: brick walls; high, metal tables and stools, and a wooden counter. It seats about 50 patrons at…
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Norristown Native Leads Her College Basketball Team to National Title Game
Lauren Fortescue — basketball force at both Norristown Area and Plymouth Whitemarsh high schools — was a significant asset in propelling the Christopher Newport University team to the NCAA Division III title game. Maria McIlwain profiled Fortescue in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ending wasn’t what Fortescue or her teammates wanted; the Captains from Newport News,…
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Penn Valley Homeowners Renovate the ‘Ugliest, Smallest House on the Largest Lot’
Like many recent residential real estate shoppers, the Miller family — dad Derek, mom Jennifer, twins Claire and Louisa, and cat Olive — had to settle for a purchased property they really didn’t want. But thanks to ample resources to transform their new dwelling, they’ve arrived at something stunning. Terri Akman unlocked the Millers’ real…
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One of the Oldest Mexican Pizzerias in South Philadelphia Brings Its Flavor Profile to Cheltenham
Aaron del Rosario — who co-owns and -operates Rosario’s Pizzeria — knows about the evils of bland pizza. And has therefore used all his cultural-culinary skill to combat it, as Jenn Ladd reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Del Rosario shares his business, his cooking responsibilities, and his life with his wife, Margarita Jeronimo. Over the…
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VFTCB Honored for Work in Community Service and Social Responsibility
The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP), a national organization headquartered in Dallas, recently recognized the work of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) in its annual Communitas Awards program. The ACMP honored the VFTCB in Community Service & Corporate Social Responsibility category for: Rev Run Since its inception in 2006, Rev…
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Apr. 30 King of Prussia Block Party Benefits CHOP, Presents Fundraiser Proceeds
King of Prussia District and presenting sponsor SERVPRO of King of Prussia invite families to a free block party on Apr. 30 from 1–4 PM at the King of Prussia Town Center. At the event (for which a $5 per-person donation is gracefully suggested), the supporting organizations will present Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with…
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Struggling with a Glut of Easter Candy? Donate It to a Hero Via the Candy Give Back Program
The Easter Candy Give Back is a seasonal outreach by Operation Gratitude, a Chatsworth, Calif., nonprofit. Its unique approach to post-Easter candy temptation may be useful to some Montgomery County homes still overrun with it. Many locals — whether they spent Sunday morning searching their yards for candy or not (owing to kids being too…
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Local Hockey Forward Assists Quinnipiac University in Taking First-Ever NCAA Title
Quinnipiac University forward Sam Lipkin — a former student of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor — provided one of three passes that scored an overtime NCAA win the Quinnipiac University Bobcats this weekend. Melanie Heller profiled Lipkin in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lipkin, a freshman, has ice in his blood. His Winnipeg-native father ensured…
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Two Friends in Pottstown Refuse to Let Ongoing Pandemic Logistics Interfere
When COVID-19 shuttered KenCrest Pottstown, two friends who connected there merely shifted sites. Wakisha Bailey reported this affectionate bond and its geographic agility for CBS Philadelphia. Like many other area adult daycare service providers for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, KenCrest, headquartered in Blue Bell, closed during the pandemic. In fact, KenCrest Pottstown remains…
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Convention in Montco May Scare the Peeps Out of Attendees Next Spring
Haunted Trade Shows, the St. Louis, Mo., organizer of the Midwest Haunters Convention, is considering a multiyear arrangement for Montgomery County. Dilip Vishwanat bravely presented the story in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Under the still-being-finalized agreement, the convention will skulk into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, in Apr. 2024, and rise again annually thereafter.…
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Conshohocken’s One Tower Bridge Sells to Wilmington-Based CRE Firm
One Tower Bridge — whose 1989 rise changed Bridgeport and Conshohocken both visually and economically — has been sold. Paul Schwedelson reported the transaction for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 15-story office building is a prominent sight for commuters from drivers on the Schulykill Expressway to riders on SEPTA Regional Rail to even cyclists on…
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Montco-Trained Chef Beats Addiction, Takes Things One Day at a Time in New Philadelphia Café
Chef Kevin Hart learned much of his craft working in the Montgomery County food-service industry. When his career was upended by addiction, it required a lot of personal commitment to maintain that professional skill. But Hart is showing himself up to the task, according to Michael Kline’s Philadelphia Inquirer story. Hart describes his early years…
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Penn Community Bank Adds Three New Local Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Penn Community Bank welcomed Becky Bradley, Ram Mohan, and Robert W. Pritchard to its board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Becky, Ram, and Rob to Penn Community Bank’s board,” said Bill Larkin, Chair of the Penn Community Bank Board of Directors. “Each brings a wealth of professional and community experience, and will immediately make…
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Hobart’s Run Invitation to New ‘Espresso Yourself’ Café: Come to Cut the Ribbon, Have a Cuppa, Celebrate the Community
The anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce at Espresso Yourself Book Café, 249 E. High St., Pottstown, is Apr. 18 at 4:30 PM. Guests are invited to stop by and help entrepreneurship class students from The Hill School celebrate the opening of this experiential venture led by their teacher, Twila Fisher,…
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Rapper-Comedian-Actor from Elkins Park Promotes Season Three of His Streaming Series
Dave Burd was born in Elkins Park and graduated from Cheltenham High School, but he’s gained worldwide fame as rapper Lil Dicky. 6abc reporter Sandy Kenyon connected with Burd on the a promotional tour for his streaming series, Dave, noting the comedy’s run on FXX and Hulu. Burd started rapping as a child. After graduating…
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Sixty-Four-Year-Old Loss of a Conshohocken Grocer Is a Case Never Solved — and Likely to Stay That Way
On Jan. 17, 1959, Conshohocken grocer Samuel Reidenberg was robbed of a significant sum. But the three thieves weren’t content just taking the funds; they also took Reidenberg’s life. The case has never been solved, as remembered and republished by Jack Col at Conshystuff. The original account of this unfortunate case was contained in a…
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Parenting Education Organization Creates Support Group for Montco Moms
A Philadelphia-based education and advocacy group for families — Kutest Kids’ Parents as Teachers — is launching a new support group in Montgomery County. It’s called Moms Open to Healing, Elevating, Rest, and Support (MOTHERS). Laura Brzyski profiled it in Philadelphia Magazine. The group will meet monthly for various activities that range from educational seminars…
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2023 Wedding Biz: Lansdale Photographers List Top Montgomery County Spots for Notable Nuptials
Professional photographers may have clearer insight into wedding venues than any other nuptial-services provider, having assessed settings, both tony and tacky, for visual appeal. Angela and Drew Willingham, Lansdale, compiled a Montgomery County best wedding venue list on The Willinghams, their website. Their top ten are: More recommendations for area weddings — both in Montgomery…
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