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Peter Wentz Farmstead Event Pours Forth Details of a Vintage Culinary Art
For kids — and adults, for that matter — who think that maple syrup comes only from branded squeeze bottles, the Lansdale staff at Peter Wentz Farmstead intends to demonstrate otherwise. Joe Zlomek poured forth the details in The Sanatoga Post. Tomorrow, Mar. 4, historians at Peter Wentz Farmstead will demonstrate the process of rendering…
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Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montgomery County Forms Inclusion Council
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is taking action to make a difference through the formation of its first inclusion council. Its tagline — Diversity Doesn’t Divide Us, It Brings Us Together — encapsulates its important mission. The council comprises business community members with diverse backgrounds of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability. Its…
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Horsham Pharma Partners with Comedian D.L. Hughley for Initiative That’s No Laughing Matter
Janssen Pharmaceuticals of Horsham is working with comedian/radio host D.L. Hughley to raise awareness of a specific form of cancer. The primary audience for this information is individuals in Black communities. Markets Insider reported the joint effort. The former ABC sitcom performer will work with Janssen — in relationship with Johnson & Johnson — on…
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USPS Seeks Montco Postal Workers; Ambidextrous Driving Skills May Be a Career Edge
The United States Postal Service (USPS), in a search for employees, is holding a series of job fairs across the region, including Montgomery County. The news was carried in a CBS Philadelphia staff report. Although opportunities exist in various roles, mailmen and -women are most likely included. A 2022 Reader’s Digest article looked at some…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Conshy Cottage That’s 123 Years Young
If 223 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, is a residential senior citizen, she’s one of those grammas at a reunion who is out-dancing, out-giggling, and out-imbibing guests that are half her age. Built in 1900, this four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom unit has been restored to spring-chicken condition. Here’s the contrast in a nutshell: The small step from the…
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Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater Partner to Support the Arts
Elmwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Centre Theater to produce all cultural exhibitions and theater productions hosted and performed at its historic building, located in the heart of Norristown. The partnership was forged when the zoo played an integral role in opening the theater’s Charles L. Blockson exhibition in 2022. The collaboration will continue through…
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Lansdale-Born Artist Illustrates the Value of Sparking Creativity, Humor, and Joy in Young Readers
Children’s book illustrator Kevin O’Malley, born and raised in Lansdale, has produced drawings to accompany almost 100 stories. His motivator? A youthful sense of humor, even at age 61. Janelle Erlichman Diamond drew upon her writing skills to feature him in Baltimore Magazine. O’Malley’s childhood was enriched by books, with Where the Wild Things Are…
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Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Power List Finds Firstrust’s Tim Abell Quite Able
When considering area business leaders for its annual Power 101 list, Philadelphia Business Journal Editor in Chief Ryan Sharrow looks for honorees with strength, control, impact, and a special ability to influence change. Tim Abell, one of the notables on the 2023 roster, certainly exhibits those qualities as CEO of Firstrust Bank. Sharrow explains that…
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Medical Optometry America Opens New Eye-Health Center — and HQ — in Horsham
Medical Optometry America has opened a new eye-care center in Horsham, sites of its relocated headquarters, formerly located in Blue Bell. John George focused on the expansion and relocation for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The service provider markets itself as the first national optometric brand focused exclusively on primary, nonsurgical medical eye care in the…
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One More Chapter in the Aftermath of the Kobe Bryant Loss May Be Coming to an End
The family of Kobe Bryant — Lower Merion High School graduate — has agreed to a settlement regarding the use of photos of the NBA legend. Andrew Dalton reported the story for ABC News. In a Los Angeles court, Bryants agreed to $28.5 million in recompense to end a lawsuit against law enforcement officers and…
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Paralyzed Cyclist Raises Funds for Limerick Y with 100-Mile Rides on Hand-Powered Bike
Paralyzed Spring Valley YMCA member John Curcio got himself back in shape through support, exercise, and encouragement offered by the staff at the Spring Valley YMCA in Limerick. 6ABC covered the way Curcio turned the personalized goodwill he received into tangible thanks back to the organization. Curcio expressed his gratitude by organized a fundraising bike…
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Jenkintown Firm Spent 2022 Giving Away $6.06 Billion of Other People’s Money
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) of Jenkintown released its 2022 year-end data. The year saw an outlay of $6.06 billion. And yet, according to the Yahoo Finance item that reported it, company principals couldn’t be happier. As its name implies, NPT manages donor-advised funds (DAF), which are accounts that depositors use to accumulate assets that then…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s Mike Bowman Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 101 List
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB), has once again been named to the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal Power 101 list, compiled by Editor-in-Chief Ryan Sharrow. The distinction honors not only professions in powerful positions, but also those helping to shape the future of their respective industries. Sharrow’s…
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Penn State Abington Student’s Custom Flutes, Performances Provide Healing Vibes
Jack Darnell, a Penn State Abington integrative arts major, began his musical journey at the age of 11, which originated from his love of movies. “As I kid, I remember watching Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,” he recalled. “The character Mr. Tumnus was playing an unusual flute. I had never…
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MCCC Graduate on Advancing Professionally: Just Listen
Listening is an incredibly important skill to have in both personal and professional life, writes Doug Noll for Medium. Andrew Belton — as owner of Symmetrical Media Marketing, a Philadelphia resource for small businesses — has leveraged the power of being a good listener. His educational journey clearly relied on an openness to receiving and understanding…
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Norristown Pastor Explains the ‘St. Patrick of Sicily’
A little-known Italian saint is memorialized in Holy Saviour Church in Norristown with an oddly-ornamented statue. Rev. Gus Puleo explained why St. Calogero — called the “St. Patrick of Sicily” — is depicted with a deer. The Times Herald ran his account. Fr. Puleo, Holy Saviour’s pastor, dove into the St. Calogero backstory while in…
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Outsider’s View of Retail’s Reign: Quebec Travel Guide Notes ‘Surprising’ Things about King of Prussia Mall
Given the wealth of Montgomery County’s historic, commercial, and leisure assets, residents can often become jaded to treasures in their own backyards. Sometimes it takes an outsider’s view — like James Karuga’s recent King of Prussia Mall article in the The Travel (Quebec) — to bring a fresh perspective on what may have become commonplace.…
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This Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Employee Thrums with Excitement over Catching Bad Guys
A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office employee is so into his daily law enforcement role, he’s been known to quiver with excitement at the prospect of bringing in criminals. Sabrina Boyd-Surka profiled him for KYW Newsradio. His name is Skiff. No last name. Because he’s a dog. To qualify for his K-9 role in the county,…
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