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Ambler Savings Bank President, CEO Roger Zacharia Named to Governor-Elect Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee
The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB) congratulates Roger Zacharia, President and CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, on his appointment by Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro to the Transition Advisory Committee for Consumer Protection. Zacharia is the immediate past chair of the PACB. Governor-Elect Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Davis have assembled a diverse and experienced team of…
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Volunteers Working to Save Long-Neglected Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery
A group of volunteers is working to save the historic six-acre Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery at 1130 Vaughan Lane in Gladwyne after the site was neglected for decades, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Har Hasetim, which translates from Hebrew to Mount of Olives, is one of the many cemeteries set up to accommodate…
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In-County Trail Projects to Advance in 2023, Yielding Health, Tourism, Quality-of-Life Benefits
Montgomery County currently has two major trail projects in the works: the new Chester Valley Trail extension and the Cross County Trail. Emily Rizzo tracked the progress of both initiatives for WHYY. The additional outdoor assets are part of the Circuit Trails Coalition’s plans, which aim to connect the region across three states with 500…
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MONTCO.Today Closes Another Year of Upbeat, Positive Stories
With the publication of this Dec. 30, 2022, issue, MONTCO.Today brings its stream of twice-daily news to a close for the year. A statistical look back on the past 12 months shows what caught local interest, as well as what formerly significant news items have cooled in the area’s eyes. Some performance metrics are notable:…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Nearly Mint-in-Box Townhome in Bridgeport
The 711 Mill Street townhome on the market in Bridgeport is a real find. Built in 2020, it sold that same year and then was relisted as available in Nov. 2022. The three-bedroom, 4.5-bath dwelling is located in the highly desirable Upper Merion Area School District. The entryway and open living room will make visitors…
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Montco
Pop open a bottle of sparkling champagne and kiss a loved one for good luck because 2023 is just around the corner. Hype up the new year by attending the most exciting events here in Montgomery County. With 80 hotels in the area, it’s easy to turn New Year’s Eve into a New Year’s weekend.…
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King of Prussia Conference Examined the Political, Economic, Faith-Based Juncture of Catholicism and Crypto
The 2022 Catholic Crypto Conference at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia brought together two seemingly disparate topics: religion and technocurrency. Christopher Parker chronicled the convergence in America, the Jesuit Review. The two-day forum, the first of its kind, featured speakers from Goldman Sachs, the University of Notre Dame, and other related organizations.…
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High-School Sweethearts from Fort Washington, Connected Since 1963, Wed Nearly 60 Years Later
Carryl LaPrairie and Walt List, of Fort Washington, met and fell in love while attending Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in 1963, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They made big plans for the future. But once they started attending college in different parts of the country, things cooled down, and the pair broke…
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Owner of Conshohocken’s Chimney Scientists Offers Tips on Fireplace Safety
Joseph Ochal, owner of Chimney Scientists in Conshohocken, knows a lot about fireplace safety, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The chimney sweep founded his company in 2014 and has been keeping the region’s fireplaces clean and safe ever since. He noted that one of the most important things homeowners need to do is…
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Skippack Pharmacist Advises Parents Challenged with Finding Kids’ Pain Relievers, Cold Medicines
There’s presently a run on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for children. WHYY’s Nicole Leonard reported it, concurrently soliciting professional advice on how to cope. The cause includes the current tripledemic that has tapped supplies of children’s pain relievers and cold medications: Dr. Mayank Amin, owner-pharmacist at Skippack Pharmacy in Skippack, has seen the difficulty in accessing…
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Slow Supply Chains, Fast Rise in Need Affect Montgomery County’s Food Insecurity Outreaches
Like their counterparts across the Philadelphia region, Montgomery County providers of emergency food services are struggling against an ongoing convergence of negatives: supply-chain delays in an inflationary economy at a time of increased demand. Erin McCarthy reported the difficulties in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Share Food Program that serves seniors in Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Chester…
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Charter Rewrite in Towamencin Township Hopes to Block Sewer System Privatization Effort
Residents of Towamencin Township are resorting to a rewrite of their charter to halt a public utility privatization effort tied to the sale of its sewer system. Andrew Maykuth reported on the effort for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The impetus for the rewrite comes from residents’ reactions to the proposed sale of the sewer system to…
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‘Young’ Auld Lang Syne: Montgomery County Sites Hold Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events
Dec. 31, with its late-night timeline and adult-beverage element, seems generally pitched at adults. But Montgomery County’s welcome to 2023 includes several events designed to create a family-friendly New Year’s Eve. Michelle Reese sifted through the confetti to include three in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christmas House, King of Prussia Mall Christmas House is a fully…
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Norristown State Hospital, Back in the Hands of Norristown, Has Chance to ‘Change the Narrative’
A recent, onsite event at the former Norristown State Hospital grounds included state and local officials heralding the oncoming redevelopment, even as details continue to evolve. Jim Melwert reported the latest discussions on area social services for KYW Newsradio. Property ownership recently shifted from the state back to Norristown borough, a move negotiated by Pa.…
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Rare Gladwyne Estate — Designed by a Famed SoCal Architect — Carries $4.5 Million Price Tag
A 22-room estate in Gladwyne is on the market with a $4.5 million asking price. Ryan Mulligan unlocked the backstory of its architect, Richard Neutra, and the justification behind its cost in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property at 1020 North Lane in Gladwyne is an East Coast rarity: designer Neutra was born in Austria,…
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Pottstown Paralympic Hopeful on 2024 Paris Games: ‘Locked In and Ready to Go’
Marvin Pearson, a blind-deaf runner from Pottstown, is training for the 100-meter dash in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. TaRhonda Thomas, 6abc, profiled the current regimen — and upbeat attitude — he expects will get him there. Pearson started losing his sight in the second grade when his retina inexplicably detached. Later, he lost…
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The Mummers and a Pottstown Distillery Step Out Together for Hard Iced Tea Brand
When Mummers’ Fancy Brigade Division members thought of launching a branded, seasonal hard iced tea, they chose to work with Pottstown’s Kiki Vodka to produce it. Ximena Conde reported on the collaboration in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mummers Row Philly Tea, which entered the market in November, was inspired by an empty beer can. Michael Orlando,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Hatboro Split-Level with Colorful Accents
The exterior of the split-level home at 2320 Pioneer Road, Hatboro, features plenty of interesting rock work whose architectural design is appealing but whose color palette is understandably earth-toned. The visual orientation toward browns and grays from the street view and that carries into the living room is immediately countered, however, elsewhere in the home.…
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