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Gov. Josh Shapiro Takes Oath on ‘Hershman Bible,’ WWII Artifact from His Elkins Park Synagogue
Gov. Josh Shapiro took his oath of office today, becoming the commonwealth’s 48th governor. The swearing-in ceremony included the use of a historic Bible with a long-ago connection to Shapiro’s hometown place of worship, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park. The book on which Shapiro laid his right hand is an American Jewish artifact from Philadelphia’s…
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Craftsman behind Norristown’s Five Saints Distillery Is a Graduate of Good Ol’ MU: Moonshine University
When John George retired from the pharmaceutical industry and decided to take up commercial distilling, he needed to learn the craft. Marilyn Johnson reported his educational source — Moonshine University — for Philly Grub. George new virtually nothing about the science of distilling spirits when he redirected his career. Fortunately, Moonshine University, Louisville, was available…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Announces 2023 Roster
The North Montco Technical Career Center in Lansdale has announced its 2023 array of courses, providing a prime opportunity for area residents to deepen existing skills or perhaps branch out with expertise that can precipitate a lucrative career change. Its workforce training, for which registration is now open, covers the particulars of: For students seeking…
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Montgomery County Activities for Kids: Eight Ways to Keep Winter 2023 from Being a Total Dud
Winter 2023 thus far in Montgomery County has been something of flop for younger residents: No snow, which means no snow days, no snowmen, and no snow sledding. Mother Nature hasn’t even sustained a stretch of temps appropriate for hot chocolate. Nonetheless, here are eight activities for kids — compiled by Justine Garbarino of the…
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Ken Lawrence, Jr., Departing Montgomery County Board of Commissioners: ‘Four More Years Is Too Long’
Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Jr., has announced he will not seek another term. Kevin Tierney carried the news of his decision in More Than the Curve. Lawrence’s withdrawal comes just days after fellow commissioner Valerie Arkoosh was chosen by Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro to serve in his Harrisburg administration. Lawrence, a Plymouth Meeting resident, issued…
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Hospital in Montco Opens ‘Safe Center’ for ER Patients Needing Gentler, Quieter Care
Local patients requiring a quieter, gentler emergency room experience have a new resource at Jefferson Abington Hospital. Shara Dae Howard, of KYW Newsradio, profiled the healthcare organization’s new Safe Center. The initiative is part of Jefferson’s forensic nursing program whose participants are often the point of first contact for people reporting to the hospital after…
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Khalid Mumin, Superintendent of Lower Merion School District, Named Pa. Education Secretary
Khalid Mumin, Lower Merion School District superintendent, has been named by Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro as Pennsylvania’s new Secretary of Education. Kristen A. Graham reported the new position in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mumin led the Montgomery County district for little over a year, atop his achievements in Reading, where his leadership earned him the state’s Superintendent…
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Outdoors in January: Montgomery County Parks Are Worth Visiting, Snow or No
It’s January. And snow season seems to have stalled out, at least during the onset of 2023. But Montgomery County parks nonetheless provide many opportunities to shake that gray-and-dreary feeling. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board listed them. Fort Washington State Park Fort Washington State Park is named for a temporary fort that Washington’s troops…
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Montgomery County Has Almost Twice the Number of These Professionals Than Elsewhere in the Region
The Economics Daily, a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publication, analyzed the distribution of fitness instructors nationwide. The data indicate the prevalence of these professionals in Montgomery County. The study reflects the state of the fitness industry in June 2022, arriving at a national analysis. Data were sorted by “location quotients,” a ratio comparing: A…
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Service Project Earns Travis Manion Foundation Scholarship for Catlin Egan, Conwell-Egan Grad
Caitlin Egan, an alumna of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills, earned a Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) scholarship for community efforts. Yahoo Finance reported the honor. TMF, the nonprofit veteran service organization, was named for Marine Travis Manion, who lost his life in the Iraqi War in 2007. It works to support veteran causes…
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Former Sacred Heart Hospital Building in Norristown Sells for $22.5 Million
The Sacred Heart Hospital building in Norristown has sold to an undisclosed, out-of-state purchaser for $22.5 million. Ryan Mulligan reported the purchase in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The five-story structure’s current tenants work for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. The owner was King of Prussia’s Silverang Development Co., which obtained ownership…
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Interior Designer Buys Chestnut Hill Home: ‘In About Five Seconds, I Knew This House Was for Me’
Interior designer Hannah Dee was only halfheartedly scanning real estate listings for a new home when a friend in the business suggested a property he figured would speak to her artistic DNA. He was correct, as Terri Akman reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Chestnut Hill address that charmed her is the product of German…
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Secret Service Continues Investigating Summer Rash of Funny Money at Pa. Casinos, Including Valley Forge’s
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a recent rash of gamblers who spent last summer trying to swindle area casinos by betting with funny money. Targets included the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, reports Ed Silverstein for Casino.org. Three counterfeit $100 bills showed up in Valley Forge in June. Deepening the Montgomery…
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Local Quadruplet Sisters Show Animals Together at Pennsylvania Farm Show
Quadruplet sisters Emma, Hannah, Deborah, and Sarah Uhlman — Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, seniors — are competing together at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, writes Elizabeth Worthington for WNEP. The sisters are showing pigs this week, something they have done together many times since their first event when they were eight. They started with pigs…
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North Penn School Board Jan. 10 Meeting Had New Ninth Grade Center Up for Discussion
The possible future ninth-grade center was the main focus of the Jan. 10 work session of the school board of North Penn School District, reported Emily Dahms for The Knight Crier. Andreas Heinrich, of the Ambler civil engineer firm Heinrich & Klein Associates, brought a presentation on the procedures North Penn would have to undergo…
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Planning to Visit Abington? Here Are the Best Things to Do There, Inside and Out
Although Montgomery County tourism draws tend to center around its history — Valley Forge National Historical Park, for example — or shopping — at the nationally known King of Prussia Mall — there are pockets across its landscape that, albeit smaller, have a draw of their own. Abington is among them, according to Rina Bernardo…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Bryn Mawr Beauty with a Resort-Like Feel
The prime north-side home at 1084 Victor Lane, Bryn Mawr, was built in 1985, but its materials and layout have been timelessly chosen, bringing curb appeal to home shoppers with modern tastes. The five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, two-story dwelling has the added advantage of being situated on a cul de sac, providing safety for families with young…
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On the Cusp of Montco-Raised Josh Shapiro’s Inauguration, Local Former Colleagues Share Memories
As the Jan. 17 gubernatorial inauguration of Abington’s Josh Shapiro approaches, former colleagues — who knew him personally and professionally — send him to Harrisburg with fond memories. Rachel Ravina collected their assessment of the next governor in the Reading Eagle. One of Shapiro’s deepest local connections is with Marcel Groen, chair of the Montgomery…
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