• Winterfest Goes Dark for Dec. 10 King of Prussia Town Center Event … It’s Still On, Just Adding Evening Hours

    Winterfest Goes Dark for Dec. 10 King of Prussia Town Center Event … It’s Still On, Just Adding Evening Hours

    Winterfest, the annual holiday event at the King of Prussia Town Center returns for its fifth edition on Dec. 10. But this year, it will have an added glow. The 1–4 PM edition will be as entertaining as ever, with a roster that includes: But after a two-hour pause, the fun begins again, this time…

  • 112 County Projects Advancing, Fueled by $161 Million in COVID-19 Dollars

    112 County Projects Advancing, Fueled by $161 Million in COVID-19 Dollars

    The Montgomery County Recovery Office has begun the process of allocating $161 million in federal funds received in the aftermath of COVID-19. Rachel Ravina invested her wealth of journalistic skill in reporting the story for The Times Herald. Recent recipients include ACLAMO — a provider of education, social services, and health-wellness programs to the county’s…

  • The Art Deco 1940s Vibe of Rail Travel Returns to Bryn Mawr in a New Restaurant

    The Art Deco 1940s Vibe of Rail Travel Returns to Bryn Mawr in a New Restaurant

    The opening of The Pullman Restaurant & Bar in Bryn Mawr puts another dining option on track to make a name for itself in the Main Line culinary scene. Its design mimics the plush commuter rail cars of the 1940s, making it a good fit in an area with a rich transportation legacy. Replacing the…

  • Ambler Videojournalist Spotlights Local Small Businesses to Help Them Succeed

    Ambler Videojournalist Spotlights Local Small Businesses to Help Them Succeed

    Heather Michaelson of Ambler is a 46-year-old videojournalist who uses Facebook Live to spotlight — and therefore support — area businesses still troubled financially by the pandemic. Madeleine Wright covered Michaelson’s coverage for CBS3 Philadelphia. Michaelson professes a fondness for “…helping people with or without disabilities — all people.” Her viewpoint may be informed by…

  • King of Prussia District Makes Donation to Repurpose Former Home in Valley Forge National Historical Park

    King of Prussia District Makes Donation to Repurpose Former Home in Valley Forge National Historical Park

    King of Prussia District is pleased to announce a donation of $75,000 to Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) for the adaptive reuse of the Maurice Stephens House at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The gift was made possible through King of Prussia District reserves generated from its private shuttle service management. The Maurice Stephens House…

  • Lancaster County’s Holiday Theatrical Season Gives Audiences Multiple Presents of Stage Presence

    Lancaster County’s Holiday Theatrical Season Gives Audiences Multiple Presents of Stage Presence

    The Dec. Lancaster County entertainment scene offers sights, sounds, and story lines that can provide a welcome respite to the run-up to Santa’s big day. It’s a chance to set aside the chores and duties of the season, nestle into a comfortable seat, and surrender to the laughter, joy, and wonder of the season. The…

  • C&N Donates $20,000 Through EITC Contributions to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties

    C&N Donates $20,000 Through EITC Contributions to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties

    C&N recently donated $20,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).  YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening its communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. This donation will be used…

  • Superhero Movie Fans Dress the Part for ‘Black Panther’ Premier Screening in King of Prussia

    Superhero Movie Fans Dress the Part for ‘Black Panther’ Premier Screening in King of Prussia

    Fans showed up wearing costumes and colors of their favorite superhero characters for the Nov. 9 special premiere screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at Regal UA King of Prussia. Kiersten Adams and Charles Fox, using their journalistic super powers, covered the turnout in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some fans wore all black in honor of…

  • Bolstering the Brave: Four-Year Grant Funds a Countywide Effort to Increase Volunteer Firefighter Numbers

    Bolstering the Brave: Four-Year Grant Funds a Countywide Effort to Increase Volunteer Firefighter Numbers

    Montgomery County is currently experiencing a dire shortage of volunteer firefighters. At a recent press event, Montgomery County Fire Chief’s Association George Wilmot cited the data that illustrate the problem. “The number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania has shrunk from 300,000 in the 1970s to 38,000 in 2018,” he explained. He said that the falloff…

  • Norristown Brewer Uses an 1851 Strain of Yeast for Austrian Lager That Is ‘Sehr Schmackhaften’ (Very Tasty)

    Norristown Brewer Uses an 1851 Strain of Yeast for Austrian Lager That Is ‘Sehr Schmackhaften’ (Very Tasty)

    For Norristown’s von C Brewing Company, the title of its Vienna Style Lager is more than just a marketing label; it’s an insight into the beverage’s heritage. Kurt Bevilacqua profiled the beverage and its creators for PorchDrinking.com. The von C family is named for Carl von Czoernig, great-grandson of the creator of a yeast that…

  • Couples: Don’t Let the 2022 Holiday Dazzle Wear You to a Frazzle; Schedule a Montco Date Night

    Couples: Don’t Let the 2022 Holiday Dazzle Wear You to a Frazzle; Schedule a Montco Date Night

    The holiday onslaught is building; it’s almost palpable throughout Montgomery County. Calendar dates are filling; shopping lists are lengthening; the whole pace of daily life seems to be quickening. Which makes the Nov.–Dec. timeframe particularly suitable for couples to schedule a date night. Tung Chi, of COHAITUNGCHI.com, compiled a list of Montco-centric options for two…

  • Salus University Marks Decade of Biomedical Coursework in Support of Healthcare Careers

    Salus University Marks Decade of Biomedical Coursework in Support of Healthcare Careers

    Salus University is presently celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Graduate Program in Biomedicine that leads participants to a graduate research degree as either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Science (MSc).  The fully accredited program allows students to develop the ability to become independent researchers in any area of health science,…

  • Penn Community Bank Helps Community College Apprentices MAP Out Their Professional Futures

    Penn Community Bank Helps Community College Apprentices MAP Out Their Professional Futures

    Penn Community Bank has contributed $25,000 to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) in support of its Workforce Development Division’s new MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program (MAP). MAP is an earn-while-you-learn program that offers MCCC students the opportunity to gain in-demand workforce skills and college credits at no cost. Apprentice-students train alongside experienced professionals, receiving mentorship and guidance…

  • MontcoWorks Partners with Bucks County Counterpart to Host National Apprenticeship Week Webinar

    MontcoWorks Partners with Bucks County Counterpart to Host National Apprenticeship Week Webinar

    The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, MontcoWorks, is holding a Nov. 15 webinar for career seekers of all ages, as well as parents, educators, workforce stakeholders, and area employers. The free event, held in in partnership with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board, has been specifically schedule during National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 14–20. The webinar, titled…

  • King of Prussia HR Professional Named to LA Weekly List of Entrepreneurs Worth Watching

    King of Prussia HR Professional Named to LA Weekly List of Entrepreneurs Worth Watching

    Marcia Zaruba O’Connor — CEO of The O’Connor Group, a King of Prussia human resources consulting firm — has made a list of notable, global entrepreneurs. The tally was compiled for LA Weekly, and the content was written in partnership with Amir Bakian. The list, designed to spotlight “trailblazing entrepreneurs,” came up with 10 notable…

  • Turkey Day 2022’s Fast Approach Is No Reason to Get Those Culinary Feathers in a Ruffle

    Turkey Day 2022’s Fast Approach Is No Reason to Get Those Culinary Feathers in a Ruffle

    Martha Stewart may be able to whip up a stellar Thanksgiving meal on a shortened timeline (it’s just nine days away), but that doesn’t mean Montgomery County culinarians are able — or even willing — to do the same. Luckily, local Thanksgiving restaurant menus are stuffed with delicious main course, sides, and desserts that simplify…

  • West Norriton Commissioners Pass Ordinance to Get a Handle on Local Plastic Bag Pollution

    West Norriton Commissioners Pass Ordinance to Get a Handle on Local Plastic Bag Pollution

    The West Norriton Township Board of Commissioners recently passed — by unanimous vote — a ban on single-use plastic bags. The action is designed to rein in plastic pollution in area fields and streams. It is the 13th municipality in the state to do so and the third in Montgomery County. West Norriton residents use…

  • North Montco Technical Career Center Issues Invitation to Gather ‘Round Its Wreath-Making Event

    North Montco Technical Career Center Issues Invitation to Gather ‘Round Its Wreath-Making Event

    The North Montco Technical Career Center is holding a holiday wreath-making event on Dec. 5 from 6–9 PM. For a $50 course fee, participants receive: Space for this session is limited, so interested parties should act quickly. Registrations (and the associated credit card charges) are being taken online. The North Montco Technical Career Center is…