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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s — has been named a Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame honoree. KYW Newsradio reporter Justin Udo reported on the always-looked-upon bright side of DeBella’s career. DeBella was part of the first induction of Walk…
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Cluster of Homes from 1920s–1940s Vaults Montgomery County Community to Top-Suburbs List
Two Montgomery County communities, having been vetted by Niche in 2022, have made its list of top suburbs in Pennsylvania. Melissa Frost reported the distinction for Newsbreak. Of only three locales noted, Penn Wynne was one. This burg, home to 6,226 residents, is in Lower Merion Township, near Wynnewood. Penn Wynne, according to Niche, was…
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Norristown Stage Designer Leaves Acting to Go Behind the Scenes, Recalls ‘I Hated Auditioning’
Theater professional Chris Haig, who grew up in Norristown, benefited from his parents’ talent as watercolorists. Suzi Nash explained how in the Philadelphia Gay News. The artistic interest of Haig’s parents extended to the theater. Excursions into Philadelphia for road-show performances were common, and Haig was a willing participant. Those experiences yielded in him a…
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Deteriorating Linfield Buildings Are Coming Down, But What’s Taking Their Place?
Several Linfield industrial structures — known as the Publicker buildings — will be demolished soon, clearing part of a 192-acre site in Limerick Township for development. Evan Brandt provided details in the Daily Local News. At present, heavy equipment is onsite, clearing underbrush in advance of the removal of the former commercial real estate buildings.…
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Responding to Market Pick-up, Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers ‘Dropping Incentives’
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers noted a residential real estate market upswing at the start of 2023, recording as many contracts in January as the home builder made in November and December combined. Ryan Mulligan unlocked the details for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Toll Brothers CEO Douglas Yearley, February is showing a similar promise.…
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Perkiomen School Basketball Player Takes One Step Backward to Take Two Steps Forward
Thomas Haugh, a basketball forward for Perkiomen School, received an ability-based invitation to play for the Pennsburg prep school. As he now considers college, a sportsmanship lesson learned in Montgomery County will go with him. Joey Platt explained in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Haugh grew up near Gettysburg. As a high-school underclassman there, he played a…
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Conshohocken Brewing Company Unites Two Phillies Broadcasters with One Brew, for Charity
Conshohocken Brewing Company is commemorating Philadelphia Phillies Scott Franzke and Larry Anderson with a namesake brew, Frankze & LA. Michael Tannenaum fielded the assignment of bringing the story to PhillyVoice. The beverage’s sales will benefit the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative. The organization focuses on equitable access to sports programs and mentorship in the city. Local…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Bridgeport Home with 1900s Structural Soundness and 2023 Amenities
303 Prospect Street in Bridgeport is a study in contrasts: The original home was built-to-last in 1900, and that it has. The exterior has weathered summers hot and winters cold and still projects the sturdiness with which it was handcrafted more than a century ago. But step across the threshold and 21st century convenience and…
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Trappe Thief Redefines Concept of Drilling for Petroleum
An unidentified gas thief was caught by a home surveillance camera stealing fuel from a resident’s 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Joe Zlomek covered the unusual crime in The Sanatoga Post. The footage, currently being examined by officers at the Troop K Barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police, shows the driver arriving at the property on West…
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Collegeville Entrepreneurs Show They Aren’t Asleep at the Switch in the Slumber Party Biz
Teepee sleepover tents and curated snack boxes are just some of the new slumber party must-haves popularized by two Collegeville companies: Dream Hutz and Slumber One Party. Ana Welsh tucked into their details for Main Line Tonight. Allison Kozej started Dream Hutz in 2020. Today, she averages between five and six parties every weekend, supplying…
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Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant: Still an Enduring Source of Inspiration for Temple Basketball
NBA legend and Lower Merion High School graduate Kobe Bryant continues to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for many players within Temple University‘s basketball program, reported Javon Edmonds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple basketball coach Aaron McKie played against Bryant in the 2001 NBA Finals during his professional career and later spent two seasons…
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Brand-Loyal Royersford Sandwich Fan Brings Nevada Chain Back East — and Now to North Wales
Royersford resident Chris Shimer was such a fan of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, a fast-casual brand, that he returned it to its East Coast roots. He has just launched his first Montgomery County site, as reported by Yahoo News. Capriotti’s has been around since 1976, launching in Wilmington, Delaware. It built its reputation (and sandwiches) on…
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ZeroEyes, Conshohocken-Based Gun-Safety Detection Provider, Gains Local Collaborator
ZeroEyes — whose experts created an A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that gained the U.S. Department of Homeland Security imprimatur — is partnering with a collar-county tech firm. LawOfficer.com reported the collaboration. Together, ZeroEyes (Conshohocken) and United Safety & Survivability Corp. (Exton) will work to make U.S. public transportation safer through artificial intelligence gun-detection…
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After 53 Years in the Pa. National Guard, Lansdale Resident Believes the Service Was ‘A Comfortable Fit’
Ukrainian native Roman Tymczyszyn came to Philadelphia as a toddler, became a U.S. citizen as a teen, and settled in Lansdale as he navigated a 53-year career in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Brad Rhen profiled him on the Defense Visual Information Distribution Services website. Tymczyszyn’s military intro wasn’t immediately welcoming. “The armories were neighborhood…
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King of Prussia Mall Hosts Bridal Showcases Entertainment Company Wedding Exhibit
Bridal Showcases invites residents, couples, and soon-to-be brides to an upcoming wedding exhibition at the King of Prussia Mall. The event will include everything couples need for their wedding day and married life, including wedding seminars, DJ and musician showcases, food and cake samplings, and venue and catering exhibits. The exhibit will take place on…
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Penn Community Bank Deploys Loan Origination System to Enhance Customer Experience
Penn Community Bank announced it has implemented the Lenders Cooperative Loan Origination System (LOS), which is focused on small business and commercial product lending. The LOS platform provides a fully online digital experience for the bank’s customers, allowing them to apply for their capital needs anytime, from anywhere. In addition to the enhanced front-end customer…
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Discover Lancaster on Unique Retail Opportunity: ‘Here’s (Amish) Mud in Your Eye!
Discover Lancaster invites its neighbors to the east to try something new: a visit to an Amish Mud Sale. The season is now in full swing through mid-May and provides an experience only found in Lancaster County. The principal thing a first-time Amish mud sale participant needs to know is this: It is a sale. But…
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State’s Tourism Office Touts a Pair of Montco Businesses in Honor of Black History Month
Visit PA, marking Black History Month and supporting Black-owned businesses, has searched the state and arrived at two recommendable commercial entities in Montgomery County. Black History Month goes back to 1915, according to an article on The History Channel website. Its February timeframe was in honor of the January 31, 1865 passing of the 13th…
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