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Bed Bath & Beyond Pulls the Plug on Wynnewood Store; Other Montco Locations Remain Afloat — For Now
In a nationwide move to cinch its (bathrobe) belt a little tighter in tough times, Bed Bath & Beyond, headquartered in Union, N.J., has announce the closure of nearly 60 “lower producing” stores. The list of locations twirling down the drain was reported by Holly Herman in the West Chester Patch. The only Montco BB&B…
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Two Montco Schools Earn National Recognition for Performance and Closing Achievement Gaps
The 2022 list of National Blue Ribbon scholastic institutions — a U.S. Secretary of Education honor given to public and private elementary, middle, and high schools for overall academic excellence — contains two Montgomery County honorees. The full roster of nationwide honorees numbered 297 this year, the 20th anniversary of the program; 10 of them…
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See Which Montgomery County Tracks Are Among 21 Best Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Four Montgomery County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to appeal to hobby cyclists and those out for a real cardio workout by spinning through some significant mileage. Bailey King saddled up to report the story in Philadelphia Magazine. Pedalers interested in a day-long, high-cardio ride…
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This Weekend: Quilt Show Unfolds at Oaks Expo Center
The days of shortening sunlight, exit of summer heat and humidity, and cooler temperatures make a very appropriate setting for the 2022 Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, open until Sept. 18 (tomorrow) at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The 29th edition of the show, presented by Mancuso Show Management of New Hope, is an…
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Pa. Ranks Among States That Could Most Benefit from Easy-Breezy Energy Source
Pennsylvania has great wind energy potential, but it is currently using only a fraction of what it could. A new Stacker report illustrated the gap. Stacker ranked states based on their untapped wind energy potentials using data from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington D.C. The ranking was determined by comparing…
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Willow Grove Park — Having Survived the Pandemic — Moves Forward in Restoring Amusement Experience to Retail Site
The ambitious plans to restore a sense of fun and escape to Willow Grove Park — once an active leisure destination in Southeastern Pa. — are moving along, if not at the speed of a roller coaster, at least with the swiftness of a carousel horse. The Return of Amusement In October of last year,…
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Influx of New Yorkers to Montgomery County Raises Bar for Home Prices
Over the past several years, New York City has emerged as the largest source of new residents in Montgomery County outside of the tristate area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is true for the entire region. People from more expensive markets, especially New York City, have been flocking to Philadelphia and…
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Amid Plans to Adopt, Gwynedd Mercy Lacrosse Coach and Her Husband Have Two Children of Their Own
Shannon Algeo and Pete DeLago, a Lansdale couple intending to adopt their children, became biologic parents instead. Despite the change in how they blossomed as a family, they’re now happily embarking on the unpredictable, funny, and often emotional road of parenthood. Anndee Hochman covered the clan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. With their adoption paperwork prepped…
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Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health Enters into Pediatric Affiliation Agreement with CHOP
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have entered into a pediatric affiliation agreement, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Following the deal, Main Line Health will transition all its pediatric care and services from Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Queen Anne-Style Home from Famed Architect Horace Trumbauer
The real estate opportunity at 343 Bent Road, Wyncote, is — no real estate agent hyperbole here — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Its construction followed the design of Gilded Age architect Horace Trumbauer, whose local portfolio includes: He also collaborated with a Philadelphia architectural firm to design the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Wyncote property,…
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DeSales Associate Professor Gathers Post-Pandemic Hopes for a Better Life into Newly Published Book
Dr. Brennan Pursell, associate professor of business at DeSales University, saw the synchronicity of two Francises in his professional life: St. Frances DeSales, known for patience and gentleness, and Pope Francis, a humble leader devoted to the poor. Pursell theorized that their combined virtues might well inform a world emerging from the global pandemic. That…
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Legal Matters: When Is a Release from Liability Not a Release?
By Eric Wert It’s a situation everybody has been in: We are excited to participate in a local race, activity, or fundraiser. But when we show up to register for the event, we are told that we are required to sign a document releasing the property owner and event organizer from any liability for injuries…
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Philadelphia Real Estate Agency Reveals Two Montco Primo Residential Properties under $500k
Houwzer, a Phila.-based real estate agency, sought to find out what standout local properties new home purchasers could call their own on a $500k budget or less. The result of its analysis yielded five possibilities across the region, including two in Montgomery County. One listing is at 421 East 11th Avenue, Conshohocken. It’s a four-bedroom,…
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Grandfather and Grandson Share Same New-School Experience in Dresher, 55 Years Apart
Bob Windheim and his grandson Matthew both know the first-hand excitement of crossing the threshold of a newly constructed school. What’s unusual about them, however, is they both did so for the same academic institution, Sandy Run Middle School, Dresher. And the timelines for the new settings were 55 years apart. Matteo Iadonisi filed the…
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A Best Bottomless Brunch — Describing the Portions, Not the Pants-Wearing Requirement — Is Right Here
Town & Tourist — a nationwide blog dedicated to best recommendations in accommodations, food, and experiences — has scanned the Phila. area bottomless brunch landscape to recognize top spots. Betty Nelson reported the findings, including one in Conshohocken. A “bottomless brunch” is a late-morning or afternoon meal service where, for a set price, diners can…
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WSJ: It’s a Safe Bet that Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Thinks He Has an Idea to Improve Politics, Policy
Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass, who started the options-trading powerhouse Susquehanna International Group, wants to introduce prediction markets into politics. Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. covered the idea in The Wall Street Journal. Pennsylvania’s richest person believes that using betting markets could improve our political debate and policy outcomes, especially in the areas of war and…
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Ambler’s Annual Oktoberfest Prepares with the Help of Key Organizer Bob King of Ambler Saving Bank
If Ambler Savings Bank Facilities Manager Bob King and the Ambler Main Street team prepare well for the Ambler Oktoberfest on October 7–8 properly, no one will really know of the effort. And that’s the way they want to keep it. The event has been going on for more than 20 years, hosted by Ambler…
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Couch to 5K? Hold My Beer; Rofo Fire Dept. Throws Down Couch-to-Burning-Building Challenge
The Royersford Fire Department is inviting everyday residents to experience for themselves the life of a suburban firefighter. Joe Zlomek suited up to bring the story to The Sanatoga Post. The department will train volunteers in a three-day regimen of mock exercises designed to give them the unique experience of safely dousing flames. Only 10…
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