• Wynnewood Farm Answers Public Queries Like, ‘Oh, So *That’s* How Celery Grows!’

    Wynnewood Farm Answers Public Queries Like, ‘Oh, So *That’s* How Celery Grows!’

    Deaver Wellness Farm occupies a unique spot among Montgomery County agribusinesses: It’s located in Wynnewood (not known for sprawling fields), and its most important crops may be enlightenment and altruism. Becca Henderson dug up this story at 6abc. The farm operates in conjunction with Main Line Health Lankenau Medical Center. An onsite collaboration between a…

  • Five Montco Pharmacies Stand Out in Area Scarcity of COVID-19 Vaccinators for Young Children

    Five Montco Pharmacies Stand Out in Area Scarcity of COVID-19 Vaccinators for Young Children

    Only a third of pharmacies in the Phila. region currently carry COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years old. Of those, five vaccinators are in Montgomery County. Jason Laughlin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, rolled up his sleeves to bring the details of who’s giving shots where. Since federal regulations prevent children younger than three from being…

  • Book Learning Meets Experiential Insight at North Montco Technical Career Center

    Book Learning Meets Experiential Insight at North Montco Technical Career Center

    The North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC), Lansdale, provides unique learning experiences for area high school students. It enables them to explore potential careers in an experiential way, visiting workplaces for first-hand exploration of jobs that include construction, culinary arts, and engineering. The site visits are augmented by classroom instruction, with the goal being industry…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Has Clear Agenda: Promote Montgomery County for Meetings

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Has Clear Agenda: Promote Montgomery County for Meetings

    For the first time in the organization’s history, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has launched a meetings-specific marketing campaign, Room for Meetings, Room for More. It is aimed at attracting corporate meetings and association conference involving weekday overnight accommodations.  The VFTCB chose Aloysius Butler & Clark, a Wilmington, Del. media company, in…

  • Center School Welcomes New Director of Education

    Center School Welcomes New Director of Education

    Center School, based in Abington, is excited to welcome Josh Ecker to the administrative team as the Director of Education. Center School has been serving and educating students who learn differently for over 30 years. It recently embarked on a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a premier educational setting for children with…

  • Fares Turned Unfair: Software Bug Overcharges SEPTA Regional Rail Riders

    Fares Turned Unfair: Software Bug Overcharges SEPTA Regional Rail Riders

    A number of SEPTA Regional Rail riders have been double-charged on their Key cards for trips to Center City due to a bug in the transportation agency’s software, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for Billy Penn. The riders noticed the duplicate charges only after logging into their online accounts and reviewing trip histories. Those who submitted…

  • Robert Irvine Partnership Continues to Bring His Sledgehammer Brand Heft to a Local Distillery

    Robert Irvine Partnership Continues to Bring His Sledgehammer Brand Heft to a Local Distillery

    The celebrity oomph of Food Network star Robert Irvine is vaulting Lansdale-based Boardroom Spirits into a period of rapid expansion. Ryan Mulligan uncapped the particulars in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Food Network host became a partner and co-owner at the distillery in August 2017. Four years later, he launched a branded liquor line, “Irvine’s.”…

  • Lansdale Golf Architect’s Course in Ireland Chips Away at the Competition to Land 2027 Ryder Cup

    Lansdale Golf Architect’s Course in Ireland Chips Away at the Competition to Land 2027 Ryder Cup

    Adare Manor, famed Irish golf course, has been chosen as the site of the 2027 Ryder’s Cup, a biennial competition between teams from Europe and the U.S. In choosing the site, the tournament’s organizers are not only picking a prime setting for the sport’s best players. It is also recognizing the talents of its architect,…

  • Valley Forge Tourism Board Celebrates Crave-Worthy Culinarians for an Entire Mouthwatering Month

    Valley Forge Tourism Board Celebrates Crave-Worthy Culinarians for an Entire Mouthwatering Month

    Crave Montco Month — the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB)’s 30-day feast for the palate — is back for 2022. The marketing initiative, designed to showcase the depth of local food and beverage options, tempts residents with deals while supporting small businesses. The initiative covers not only restaurants of every size, scope, and…

  • Local Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers Who Want More Out of Summer 2022 Than a Killer Tan

    Local Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers Who Want More Out of Summer 2022 Than a Killer Tan

    With the July 4 holiday in the rear-view mirror, the rest of Summer 2022 can seem like somewhat of a bore. Out-of-class students feel it, but area retirees can catch the seasonal malaise as well. Fortunately, Integrate for Good — the Creamery, Pa., nonprofit that eases homelessness and inspires hope — has a worthy opportunity…

  • Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Launches Young Professionals’ Skill-Building Program

    Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Launches Young Professionals’ Skill-Building Program

    The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is bartering young professionals interested sharing their work experience with nonprofits that are shorthanded. The connections are made as part of the chamber’s Business with a Purpose (BWAP) program. To make the arrangements work the chamber seeks career-savvy individuals under the age of 45 who are willing…

  • MCCC Holds Info Session on a Career Expected to Grow 11 Percent Faster Than Average by 2030

    MCCC Holds Info Session on a Career Expected to Grow 11 Percent Faster Than Average by 2030

    The multifaceted healthcare industry has its high-profile professions: doctors, nurses, EMTs. But behind these obvious choices for a career are lesser-known — but just as vital — roles. Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is holding an upcoming exploration of a particularly compelling one: the medical laboratory technician (MLT). MLTs use a combination of science, technology…

  • C&N Bank’s ‘C and N’ Could Just as Well Stand for ‘Compassionate’ and ‘Nurturing’

    C&N Bank’s ‘C and N’ Could Just as Well Stand for ‘Compassionate’ and ‘Nurturing’

    C&N Bank — whose founding name was “Citizens & Northern” Bank — showed plenty of “compassion” and “nourishing” in a recent philanthropic effort for local underprivileged kids and emergency services personnel. The Giving Back, Giving Together effort was a two-year initiative that targeted a specific need with each edition. Children’s Needs The 2021 program raised…

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network Continues to Expand Beyond the Lehigh Valley

    Lehigh Valley Health Network Continues to Expand Beyond the Lehigh Valley

    Having already gained caregiving footholds in nearby Bucks County and established one toehold in Montgomery County, it seems as if Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will continue wandering from its Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton base. John George and Natalie Kostelni reported the health system’s latest strategic move in the Philadelphia Business Journal. LVHN has acquired 21 acres of…

  • Brisk Bridal Business Carries Local Brand Across the Threshold of Newsweek Growing Online Shops List

    Brisk Bridal Business Carries Local Brand Across the Threshold of Newsweek Growing Online Shops List

    David’s Bridal, Conshohocken, has been recognized as one of America’s fastest growing online shops of 2022 in the women’s fashion category. The recognition has two issuers: Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The rankings highlight online retailers that: The determining metrics tracked sales, traffic, and website technical details across…

  • Tree Poses Amid the Trees: Schwenksville Kids’ Camp Offers Yoga

    Tree Poses Amid the Trees: Schwenksville Kids’ Camp Offers Yoga

    Stefania Maiale dabbled in yoga as a young adult. That early interest led her to introduce the practice to her adopted son, Jacob, and eventually bring it to help more youths at Camp Rainbow in Schwenksville. Courtney Diener-Stokes stretched her journalistic muscles to bring the story to the Daily Local News. Yoga for Maiale was…

  • Greenbacks from Pa. Yield Expansion, Jobs for Irish Pharma Firm in Souderton

    Greenbacks from Pa. Yield Expansion, Jobs for Irish Pharma Firm in Souderton

    Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced last week that Almac Group — a Northern Ireland pharmaceutical manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in Souderton — is using state grants to deepen its domestic presence. $93.5 million in state-provided capital will, over the next three years, enable the firm to create 355 more jobs and increase its Montgomery County…

  • Outdoor Concert Series in Whitemarsh Receives Ringing Endorsement

    Outdoor Concert Series in Whitemarsh Receives Ringing Endorsement

    St. Thomas’ Church in Whitemarsh is, for the 45th year in a row, providing a wholly unique outdoor concert series this summer. Unlike other al fresco music presentations at this time of year, the church’s program features a very skilled set of musicians on a very large instrument. Audience members who attend will experience the…