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Nothing Cryptic about It: Edgewood Cemetery Art Fair and Cleanup Beautified Graves and United the Community
Edgewood Historic Cemetery’s Art Fair and Cleanup event on Oct. 22 welcomed about 20 vendors who sold handcrafted wares, as well as about 25 volunteers who tackled autumn groundskeeping projects such as weeding overgrown crypts and planting flowers. Between rental fees paid by the artists to set up on the grounds, donations, and raffle ticket…
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Abington’s Rebecca Rhynhart Joins Race for Mayor of Philadelphia
Abington’s Rebecca Rhynhart is joining the already interesting race for mayor of Philadelphia, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Four years ago, Rebecca Rhynhart became the first woman to serve as the city controller. Now, she has resigned from that position to run for mayor. “[M]y power as city controller is limited,” said Rhynhart. “I…
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YouTube’s Beauty Expert RCL Star, Beauty Entrepreneur Sells Her Wynnewood Home for $4.2M
YouTube star and beauty entrepreneur Rachel Levin — better known under her online moniker RCLBeauty101 — has sold her Wynnewood home for $4.2 million. Lisa Dukart covered the transaction in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The completely renovated 7,400-square-foot residence features a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet that is so large, it could serve…
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$30 Million from Anonymous Donor Funds Onsite Veterinary Hospital at Elmwood Park Zoo
An anonymous donor’s $30 million gift is bringing upgraded veterinary care to Elmwood Park Zoo in the form of a revised, onsite animal hospital. The donation will also aid in the construction of a new welcome center. Both projects are part of the zoo’s 2024 centennial celebration, for which a $150-million renovation plan will refresh…
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Phillies’ Effect on Montgomery County Is Turning Out to Be a Lift in Camaraderie and Commerce
The joy of the Philadelphia Phillies advancement to the 2022 World Series continues across Montgomery County. It’s brought families and friends together. And it’s been an economic boost to local businesses. Rachel Ravina fielded the assignment of filing story of these twin upsides at The Reporter. For Abington resident-fan Paul Mamolou, the current baseball fever…
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Hatfield Saloon Shoulders On for 30+ Years; Owner Cites, ‘That’s How We Survive, with Our Locals’
In addition to its menu, two things have helped keep Casey’s Saloon & Eatery in Hatfield afloat for 34 years: attention customers and solid relationships with staff. The tip about eating there came from Riley Roach in The Knight Crier. Casey’s Saloon is a true mom-and-pop enterprise. Started in 1988 by Michael Loeffler and his…
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VFTCB Year in Review: Tourism’s Economic Impact Almost to Prepandemic Levels
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County to 450 attendees at the organization’s first in-person annual luncheon in three years. The meeting, bearing a theme of “forge ahead” took place at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia. High-Energy Setting The Sixers STIXERS Marching…
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Penn Community Bank Solidifies Its Commitment to Quality, Corporate Responsibility
Recognizing that the current business environment is amid an operational sea change, Penn Community Bank has formalized its structure to ensure meaningful and tangible connections to the areas it serves. In doing so, it has created a new corporate role — a Chief Quality Management Officer — as a means of not only being an…
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VFTCB Luncheon Set to ‘Forge Ahead’ to First In-Person, Organization-Wide Gathering Since 2019
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) staff and President & CEO, Mike Bowman, will share its optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County when its leadership and staff welcome 450 attendees to the organization’s first in-person annual luncheon event in three years. The event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 28, at the Sheraton Valley…
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Owner of Cyrenity Sips in Hatboro May Be the First Black Woman in Pa. to Run Wine Tasting Room
Shakia Williams, owner of Cyrenity Sips in Hatboro, knew wine tasting was something she wanted to be involved with the first time she attended such an event, writes Janice Williams for Billy Penn. Today, she believes to be the first Black woman in the state to run a wine tasting room. Cyrenity Sips, which opened…
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Hedge Fund Manager Takes a Financial Soaking on Sale of Gladwyn Mansion — with Its Nine Bathrooms
Hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway lost around $25 million on the sale of his lavish mansion in Gladwyne. His investment in constructing it was an estimated $35 million, reported Katherine Clarke for Mansion Global. The sprawling estate sold in August for $9.26 million, according to Montgomery County property records. The new owner is listed as…
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1950s-Era Public Housing Site in Glenside Relaunched as Affordable Housing Community
North Hills Manor, a redevelopment project in Glenside, has transformed a a 1950s-era public housing unit into a high-quality 50-unit affordable housing community. Located at 3115 Walnut Avenue, the site also includes a new 2,6380-sq.-ft. community building. North Hills Manor’s 17-building site includes apartments with one to four bedrooms, as well as townhomes. The high-quality…
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Strategically Located Office Complex Near King of Prussia Sells to Private Real Estate Company
Newtown Square real estate investment manager Equus Capital Partners announced that an affiliate has completed the sale of 440–460 Swedesford Road, a Class-A office campus near King of Prussia. The property was sold to a private real estate company for an undisclosed amount and was 95 percent occupied at the time of the deed transferal.…
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Ardmore Coffee Roastery Gets Toastery with New Autumnal Flavors
Local caffeine fans who, now in mid-fall, are losing their fervor over one more taste of a pumpkin spice anything may be glad to know that Char & Stave Coffee, Ardmore, has something different (but still seasonal) on its morning beverage menu. The new roastery (it opened in April) has now established itself well enough…
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Student/Artist — Mentored by Young Entrepreneur’s Academy YEA! Philadelphia — Publishes Children’s Book
At only 15 years old, Elle Fox of Aston, Delaware County, is already on her way to a successful creative arts career. This Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (West Chester) student has already written, illustrated, and published a 2022 children’s book, Meatball and Birdie. It’s a story that resonates with Fox. The plot, at its surface,…
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Firstrust Bank Gives Area Eagles Fans One More Reason to Root for High-Scoring Victories
The interest annual percentage yield of a Firstrust CD has the potential to benefit purchasers based on the performance of the undefeated 2022 Eagles. The bank’s Phila. Eagles Touchdown CD is a seven-month Certificate of Deposit with an annual percentage yield of three percent (currently) on a $2,500-minimum initial purchase. From there, the score of…
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New Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Plans Dignified Yet Delightful Installation
The new Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park is taking a more nontraditional approach to his installation ceremony, writes Leza Raffel for the Abington Patch. The installation is a historically sacred event that marks the hiring of a new rabbi and the official transition of spiritual leadership. While it is traditionally a…
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Littlest Phillies Fans at Huntingdon Valley School Celebrate Team’s Advancement to World Series
The littlest Phillies fans at St. Albert the Great Catholic School in Huntingdon Valley celebrated the team’s advancement to World Series, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS 3 Philadelphia. Pre-K to 8th-grade students ditched school uniforms and put on their best fan gear as they watched a recap of the game that clinched the team’s place…
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