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Embarrassing Print Ad Anniversary Approaches for Sellersville-Skippack Pizzeria
It was Feb. 3, 2022, when Chiaro’s Pizza, Sellersville, had to fess up to accidentally issuing an ad that contained an unintended image in a stock cappuccino photograph. WMMR’s Marisa Magnatta originally uncovered the story. The ad appeared in Community Connection Monthly, a direct-mailer magazine that presents local businesses stories, community events, and resident profiles.…
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Two Montgomery County Homes Among 2022’s Most Expensive Sales in Philadelphia Area
While there has been a trend of falling home prices throughout the nation and in the region in the past few months, many houses in Montgomery County and the rest of Philadelphia’s suburbs are still managing to reach record prices, partly due to the continued demand coupled with low inventory. The trend is evident in…
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‘A Philly Special Christmas’ — Recorded in Conshy — Shoots to Top of End-of-Year Charts
The Philadelphia Eagles’ charity holiday album A Philly Special Christmas, recorded in Conshohocken, unsurprisingly topped four Billboard album charts in the week between Christmas and the New Year. Beatrice Forman reported its seasonal success in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seven-track album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Compilation Album chart, a spot usually reserved for movie…
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David’s Bridal Partners with Kristine Thompson of Trendy Curvy
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has teamed up with popular fashion blogger and bride-to-be Kristine Thompson of Trendy Curvy in a branded partnership. The collaboration was covered by Yahoo Finance. The founder of Los Angeles-based Trendy Curvy and a plus-size influencer, Thompson is taking the fashion world by storm through her relatable content and fashion insights. She…
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Mac & Cheese & Hope: Montgomery County Chick-fil-A Locations Help New Jersey Fifth Grader
Two Montgomery County Chick-fil-A locations helped raise more than $24,000 to aid Molly Foley, a Delanco, New Jersey, fifth grader. Northeast Times served up the details on the fundraiser: Mac & Cheese for Molly. The regional effort, which also included Chick-fil-A sites in Bucks and Philadelphia counties, had participating restaurants donate 35 cents of the…
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Salus University Occupational Therapy Department Establishes Excellence in Its First Decade
When Dr. Lauren Sponseller, chair of the Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Salus University, joined the department in 2012, the track was in its infancy. Her goal at the time was trying to educate the Elkins Park-located university on what the OT profession is, what it does and, what resources the program would need to…
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13 Montco Newcomers Made Philadelphia Restaurant Scene Buzz Last Year
Thirteen local newcomers are among the restaurants that made the Philadelphia scene buzz in 2022, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr is among the high-end additions that made waves last year. The high-style Italian steakhouse features high-end art and a stylish bar. The Pullman is a chic but expansive…
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Commissioner Val Arkoosh to COVID-Affected Montco Businesses: Federal Wallet Remains Open
In a recent Montgomery County Commissioners meeting, chair Val Arkoosh announced that federal funds from the American Rescue Plan are still on the table. Gregory Purcell, WFMZ 69 News, reported the continued availability of recovery dollars for COVID-affected Montco businesses. Arkoosh noted that although the program targets small businesses in Norristown and Pottstown, commercial entities…
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Montgomery County Past and Present Had Impact on Legendary Merrill Reese
It’s no secret that SportsRadio 94 WIP Eagles broadcaster Merrill Reese — who has called the Birds’ games for more than 45 years — has one Montgomery County connection: his Blue Bell home. But Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorello unearthed another, one reflecting a professional setback. Reese was bitten by the Philadelphia broadcast bug as a…
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Gilbertsville Woman and Her Sister Pay Forward Gifts Received While Fighting Breast Cancer Together
Pamela Oister, of Gilbertsville, and her sister Rachel Oister, of Boyertown, were being treated at Lehigh Valley Health Network for breast cancer last year when they received unexpected gifts from a stranger. Rose Itzcovitz reported the random act of kindness for WFMZ 69 News. The presents delivered by Angelia Kistler brought them unexpected comfort in…
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Ice? Snow? Good to Go! Montgomery County’s Winter Activities Beckon
Valley Forge and Montgomery County offer a vast array of winter activities for all ages. Visit state parks for sledding or cross-country skiing, or head to popular attractions like Spring Mountain Adventures, where a skating rink and ski slopes await. With so much to see and explore in Montco, a winter getaway is within easy…
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50 Years Ago, Bruce Springsteen Played a Bryn Mawr Coffeehouse as Debut Album Quietly Went on Sale
Jan. 5, 1973, was a big day for singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. But at the time, he didn’t quite know it then. Jay Lustig explained for NJ Arts. That day, the release of Greetings from Asbury Park N.J., Springsteen marked the occasion by showing up for his present booking: Bryn Mawr coffeehouse The Main Point. The…
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Cheltenham Artisan Restores Horn & Hardart Stained-Glass Window on Display in Chestnut Hill
Chandler Coleman, who owns Cathedral Stained Glass Studio in Cheltenham, helped restore a Horn & Hardart stained-glass window by D’Ascenzo Studio. The piece is now being offered for $1.2 million at Bernard Goldberg Fine Arts in New York City, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bernard Goldberg commissioned Coleman along with Ian Pappajohn, co-owner…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call for Submissions for Annual Scholarship Program
The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation (“The Green Family Foundation”) and Firstrust Bank are now accepting submissions for the 54th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program. It will award college-bound high school seniors with two-year academic scholarships totaling $360,000. Students attending a four-year college or university are eligible to receive two-year awards ranging…
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Nationwide Survey on Buyer Trust Among New Home Builders Reveals a Montco Standout
Lifestory Research, a California market research firm, polled more than 50,000 new-home shoppers across the U.S. Respondents were asked to quantify how much or how little they trusted builders. Leah Draffen collected the responses and analyzed the results. One downside became obvious: The pandemic bump in confidence surrounding the residential real estate construction business seems…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: In Time for Washington’s Birthday, a Wyndmoor Carriage House in a Cherry Orchard
The purchaser of 517 Spring Lane, Wyndmoor, who can time the necessary transactions properly, can be nested in its elegant comfort in time for Washington’s Birthday twin holiday. It’s an appropriate timing because this 1885 home is surrounded by a beautiful cherry laurel orchard. The living room has broad windows on three sides and a…
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Conshohocken Artists Create Butter Sculpture for American Dairy Association Farm Show
Two Conshohocken artists have created an intricate, large-scale butter sculpture for the American Dairy Association North East Farm Show. The news was reported via press release to Markets Insider. The artwork, comprised of 1,000 pounds of donated Land O’ Lakes butter, will be on display until the Harrisburg show closes Jan. 14. Crafted to the…
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New Glenside Wawa Opens; Check Out How Many Wawas Are Now in Montco
The new Glenside Wawa had its grand opening on December 15, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Wawa mascot Wally Goose and plenty of confetti. A staff report in The Reporter wrapped up the details. Wawa surprised the first 100 customers with limited-edition Wawa “Goose Vibes Only” t-shirts. The beloved local brand also presented Morris…
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