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King of Prussia District Provides Unique Space to Experience a Meal and Help Others
The King of Prussia District’s Nov. 1–30 food drive, titled KOP Takes Out Hunger, includes the opportunity for diners to experience a wholly unique experience: an upscale meal set in a charmingly appointed, cozily heated igloo at the King of Prussia Town Center. The Igloo Garden on the Green opportunity has a shorter timeframe (Nov.…
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Conshohocken Shop Carries Long-Forgotten Candy Classics to Introduce to 2022 Trick-or-Treaters
The Halloween candy-dispensing routine has gotten, well, routine: Doorbell rings. Adult opens. Costumed characters (“Oh, another Elsa! How cute!”) hold out sacks. *plop-plop.* “Thank you!” Onward. Giving out the same-old, same-old for Halloween can get dull. But a one-of-a-kind Conshohocken retailer offers the chance to surprise trick-or-treaters with something they may have never seen or…
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Huntingdon Valley Bank and First Citizens Sign ‘Definitive Agreement’ on Joint Merger
The parent company of Huntingdon Valley Bank, HV Bancorp. Inc. (HVBC), has announced the financial institution’s signing of a “definitive agreement” to jointly merge with Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (CZFS), the holding company of First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB). The merger is expected to enhance and expand CZFS’s presence in Montgomery, Bucks, and Phila. counties,…
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Manor College Among Community Organizations Receiving Digital Literacy Grant
Manor College received its second $45,000 Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant. It is one of 14 recipients. “Manor College is ecstatic that our students will have this opportunity,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, Manor College President said. “We cannot thank State Rep. Ben Sanchez, Gov. Tom Wolf, and Secretary of Labor and Industry Jennifer Barrier enough.…
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Motoring in Miniature: Strasburg Scooters Offers a Unique Perspective on Lancaster Countryside
“There’s something about encountering this landscape at a slower speed,” says Marc Crusemire, President at Strasburg Scooters. “It’s just a completely different way of seeing things. You get to see the surroundings; you get to smell it; and with some of our tour stops, you also get to taste it.” Crusemire has vast experience in…
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Jenkintown School District Douses Traditional Homecoming Bonfire Celebration
Jenkintown School District set aside its annual homecoming bonfire tradition back in 2020, out of an abundance of COVID-19 health concerns. But now that the pandemic has retreated somewhat, district leaders are loath to bring it back, saying they would prefer to reinvent it instead. Jennifer Lee picked up this story and ran with it…
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How Wyndmoor Boy’s Simple Question May Flip the Script on Springfield Township Recreation
Real estate agent Carmel Archdekin was at the Free Library of Springfield Township, Wyndmoor, with her son, when he asked, “Why isn’t there a skatepark in our neighborhood?” The question resonated with Archdekin, who decided the question bought up a good opportunity for her to do something for her community. She paired a fellow real…
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Intravenous Hydration Brand Plunges into Horsham as First Pa. Expansion Site
Live Hydration Spa, an Omaha-centered brand that supplies intravenous therapies for general health purposes, has chosen Horsham as the location of its first Pa. site. Its treatments involve the introduction of electrolytes directly into clients’ bloodstreams through an intravenous line. The brand seeks to ensure that the specific injectable addresses a patient’s acute symptom. Or…
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Montgomery County Homebuyers and -Sellers: ‘There’s a Lot of Fear about Entering the Market Right Now’
A Lansdale couple seeking a larger home is concerned about the timing of listing their present dwelling, given ongoing housing supply volatility. Michaelle Bond unlocked the details of the pair’s residential real estate conundrum in The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the Lansdale husband and wife bought their home in 2017, they were childless, mortgage rates were…
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North Montco Technical Career Center to Benefit from Upcoming Tastings Event
Restaurants, wineries, and breweries from Montgomery County’s Indian Valley — which includes the communities of Franconia, Salford, Upper and Lower Salford, Souderton, and Telford — will present food and beverage specialties at the Oct. 25 the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce tastings event. Tastes of the Indian Valley will be held from 5–7:30 PM at…
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DeSales University Invitation: Connect to Your Future at Nov. 2 Open House
Returning to school to pursue an educational dream is not the kind of decision to make on a whim. To facilitate the process of mapping an educational path toward a lifelong career, DeSales University, Center Valley, is holding a “Connect to Your Future” event. The Nov. 2 evening at DeSales will introduce attendees to its…
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2022 Flu Shots: In Montgomery County, Accessing One Conveniently Is No Needle-in-a-Haystack Search
October is an ideal time to receive a flu shot, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It generally recommends inoculation for adults and children six months old or more; there are exceptions. Forgoing a shot can lead to a lengthier illness with more severe symptoms. And for at-risk populations — the…
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Retro Retail: Collegeville Was Once Home to a Top-Three Halloween Costume Manufacturer in the U.S.
As Montgomery County kids make their final decisions about Halloween 2022 garb, parents may fondly recall former costumes of their own. The Collegeville Costume Company — long-historied, nationally marketed, now-shuttered — may have been that beloved getup’s source. The firm began in the 1920s as an American flag producer. “Our store is part of that…
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Local CRE Tycoons: Ever Dream of Holding the Deed to Bryn Mawr College?
Montgomery County real estate barons can test their financial savvy on a small scale, thanks to a new Main Line version of the classic board game Monopoly. Justin Udo did the deed in reporting its debut for KYW Newsradio. This backyard version is produced by the current licensee for the real estate game, Top Trumps,…
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Post-Baccalaureate Program at Salus University Adds Speech-Language Pathology Track
Since its inception, students applying to the Salus University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) master’s program required specific prerequisite courses. In the past, obtaining that foundational knowledge would require coursework completed elsewhere. But now, that’s no longer the case. Prospective students can get that coursework through the SLP track in the university’s post-baccalaureate (post-bacc) program. Meeting Future…
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Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Master of Public Health Virtual Open House
GMercyU’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is an online program that will prepare you to become a public health leader in a critical, growing, and rapidly evolving field. The only program of its kind in our area to offer a Health Equity Concentration, GMercyU’s online MPH program will prepare you to identify underlying causes…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its part-time administrative Support Secretary, Talent Management & Leadership Development position. This important role supports to the college’s talent management, leadership development, and faculty development efforts. Its part-time structure covers 25 hours per week over four days. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities This career opportunity requires facility with…
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FYI Philly Declares One Ambler Cantina Mixologist as Margarita Master
FYI Philly’s listed recommendations for best area margaritas saw four of its spots go to city-centric restaurants. But one Montgomery County version broke through and made the list as well, according to reporter Timothy Walton. The Phila. standouts, from geographies all over town, were: Cantina Dos Segundos, 931 North 2nd St. La Llorana Cantina Mexicana,…
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