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Continual Engagement Make Local Historical Sites a Draw for First-Timers and Repeat Visitors Alike
Montgomery County’s history is deep and significant, but it’s not stagnant. Five historical sites — recommended by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Justine Garbarino — work continually to remain vibrant, engaging, and worthy of visits by tourists and locals. Valley Forge National Historical Park King of Prussia If there’s one spot Montgomery County…
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Data Show That When Montgomery Countians Move, Here’s Where They Go
A Stacker analysis of 2015–2019 migration patterns from U.S. Census Bureau data reveals the U.S. destinations to which Montgomery County residents are most likely to move. Montgomery County’s population has been rising steadily over the 25-year period of 1996–2021, the latest year for which data are available. The 2021 county census tallied 860,578 residents, a…
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Montgomery County Commissioners: Three, Down to Two; Back to Three; Back to Two; Back to Three
The current Montgomery County Board of Commissioners vacancy — created when Valerie Arkoosh joined the Shapiro administration — is heading toward being filled. Emily Rizzo, WHYY, detailed the process. Soon after the Arkoosh exit, the county court administrator’s office began taking candidate applications; this process closes Jan. 23. This much is known about Arkoosh’s replacement:…
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Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus for Sale: One Valuation Estimates a Nine-Figure Windfall
The five buildings that comprise the Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus are on the market, and a ballpark valuation sees more than $100 million as a possibility. Paul Schwedelson unlocked the details in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The collection of structures — four four-story buildings and one six-story — comprise 521,288 sq. ft. of space. At…
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Gladwyne’s Beth David Reform Congregation Draws Members to Its ‘Synagogue in the Woods’
Beth David Reform Congregation in Gladwyne is one of the few synagogues in the region that keeps growing, wrote Jarrad Saffren for the Jewish Exponent. Since the start of the pandemic, membership at Beth David has increased to a little more than 300 households. Between 30 and 40 people are present at each weekly hybrid…
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Firstrust CEO and President Tim Abell Reflects on Bank’s FY2022 as Precursor to Overall Economic Outlook
Firstrust Bank CEO and President Tim Abell — before introducing speaker Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame of Philadelphia’s FS Investment — reflected on the past year at a recent meeting of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. “A New Building Block” “Some people like to think of the new year as a fresh start,”…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Narberth French Colonial That Is a Chef’s Kiss of a Property
1420 Centennial Road, a Narberth French colonial, may be not even a quarter-century old, but its grandeur and amenities feel classic without crossing into stodgy or pretentious. The entryway is a stunner, with a two-story ceiling that soars 35 feet. = = The spacious gourmet kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances, a commerical-grade oven and…
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C&N Welcomes M. William Kadri as Vice President, Regional Personal Banking Manager
C&N announces that M. William Kadri has joined the Southeast Region team as Vice President and Regional Personal Banking Manager based in Doylestown. Kadri brings 10 years of retail banking experience to the team at C&N. He will lead the southeast-region retail team in growing the market’s deposit and loan portfolio, while focusing on providing…
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Six Montgomery County School Districts Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Six Montgomery County school districts ranked among Pennsylvania’s top school districts for 2022, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lower Merion School District ranked highest, coming in fifth place in the state and third place for the Philadelphia region. Next on the list is Upper Dublin School District, which broke into the top…
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Montgomery County Officials, Residents Witness Gov. Shapiro Taking Oath of Office
Montgomery County officials and residents came out in droves on Tuesday to witness Governor Josh Shapiro take the oath of office in Harrisburg, reported Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. This was not surprising, considering Shapiro’s deep roots in Montgomery County. He grew up in Dresher and will depart for the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg from…
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Methacton School District Students Learn the Value and Dignity of a Simple Pair of Socks
Methacton School District students started Martin Luther King Jr. Day in service to those in need, reported Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philadelphia. Dozens of Arcola Intermediate School students spent the day stuffing, rolling, and tying palm-sized packages. “Our whole purpose right now is that we’re creating these little rolls filled with a sock that surrounds…
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Defensive End Brandon Graham Teams with Collegeville Eatery for Eagles Fundraiser
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is putting pizza knowledge gained from his home turf of Detroit to good use. CBS3 Philadelphia served up the details of his culinary collaboration with a Collegeville pizzeria. Graham worked with Collegeville Italian Bakery to create Detroit 55 Pizza. It’s loaded with toppings hand-picked by Graham: pepperoni, sauce, bacon,…
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Collegeville Trooper’s Response to Gun Violence: ‘One Percent Rambo; 99 Percent Mr. Rogers’
Benjamin Brooks, a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper who lives in Collegeville, believes that de-escalating conflict before it spirals into rage and violence is key to solving Philadelphia’s gun problem, reported Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 83-year-old Brooks has spent the past six decades of his career in law enforcement. As a Pennsylvania State…
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Montco Seeks Advocates for Outdoors, Wildlife, and Horticulture to Complete Master Naturalist Training
Norristown Farm Park on Upper Farm Road in Norristown has opened registration for a springtime course that will instruct participants in the science and conservation details of Master Naturalist training. The 50-hour course stretches from Apr. 5 to June 21, meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings and four Saturdays at the park. Following the classroom study,…
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Conshohocken Gun Detection Tech May Be the Answer to Safer SEPTA Subways
SEPTA is rolling out a pilot program involving an AI gun detection system created by Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, writes Chris Mc Loone for the Vision Systems Design. SEPTA is the first transit authority to deploy the system for the detection of firearms on its subway platforms. The pilot program will use around 300 cameras at stations…
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Steel River Playhouse Announces Auditions for Young Performers
Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown has several opportunities for young performers coming over the next few months. Auditions for the play I and You will be held at the end of January. Auditions for the troupe’s summer intensive program, culminating in a performance of Seussical: The Musical, will take place in April. The Current Need…
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Quirky Little Jenkintown Home — the ‘Gingerbread House’ — Channels Vintage Hollywood
Owing to its unique architecture, a Berkley Avenue home in Jenkintown has had neighbors refer to it as the “Gingerbread House.” The description fits, as the dwelling has a storybook quality about it, born of its West Coast architect. Tiffani Sherman explained for Beaumont Enterprise. Its distinct look came from the design of Gustav Weber…
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Local Nurse Helps Unconscious Eagles Fan, Aided by ‘A Guy in a Pink Dress’
Natalie Spencer, the director of nursing at Sanatoga Center in Pottstown, was at her first-ever Eagles game — the New Year’s Day match-up with the Saints — when she heard an abnormal sound several rows behind her at Lincoln Financial Field. Dave Uram reported its source and her quick response to it for KYW Newsradio.…
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