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Norristown Program Works to Have Boxing Rounds Replace Ammunition Rounds
Get Out and Grind — a teen and young-adult clinic recently held in Norristown — taught participants to channel aggression into the boxing ring rather than have it spill over into the streets. FOX 29 News answered the bell in reporting on the peacekeeping initiative. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office hosted the three-day program.…
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Half-Million Dollar State Grant Will Graduate Collegeville’s Eye Appeal to the Next Level
Collegeville’s southeastern portal — the 400 Block of Main Street — is in line for a facelift. Financing the improvements is a $500,000 grant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). State Sen. Katie Muth announced the investment. The grant is part of a $10 million statewide infusion. Collegeville is one of 14 other Pa.…
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Pottstown STEM Students Don’t Build Better Mousetraps, They Build Better Mousetrap Cars
Although a mousetrap car may sound like something a cartoon cat might use to kidnap prey, it’s a worthy object lesson in STEM (science, tech, engineering, math) concepts. And four Pottstown students recently earned a trip to Purdue University based on their abilities to craft one. Joe Zlomek sprang forward to cover this story in…
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Northampton Racecar Ace Zooms into the Sport’s History Books
In 2021, Northampton resident Matt Hirschman drove himself to the racecar history books, becoming the first four-time winner of a high-profile race in Mass. For 2022, however, he cemented his top spot, winning the title consecutively (another record) and the fifth time overall. Race Day Connecticut covered the achievement. Hirschman’s prowess is competitively rocketing around…
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Montgomery County Lights the Fuse on This Weekend’s July 4 Holiday
If Montgomery County — by virtue of its historical significance in the quest for independence — can’t throw a slam-bang July 4 celebration, who can? The following information from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board makes it clear that patriotic parties will pop from one end of the county to the other. History The…
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Longtime Chester County Educator Finds Success with Daycare Franchise
Jody Thompson, the founder of Ducklings Early Learning Center, continues her legacy by expanding on her educational childcare franchise one school at a time. For more than 25 years, Ducklings has been a leader in early education in Chester County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Today, Ducklings has more than 10 Delaware Valley locations with…
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With Only 67 Days Left Until Labor Day, Peddler’s Village Still Makes the Most of Summer 2022
Peddler’s Village, knowing that area families may be hearing the tick-tick-tick of Summer 2022 passing by, has packed its calendar with plenty of opportunities to maximize the warm weather. Best, all this opportunity kicks off almost immediately and runs well into August. Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash For example, the Red, White, & Blue…
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Bensalem Teen Arrived to Prom in a Set of Wheels That Really Cut the Mustard
Bensalem teen Liz Mulson, a student at Little Flower Catholic High School, took a bun-in-a-million shot at a prom prize offered by the Oscar Mayer, the Madison, Wisc., hot dog producer. Against significant odds, she won, earning an unforgettable mode of transportation for her special night, the company’s Wienermobile. John Fey boiled down her story’s…
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Ukrainian Folk Festival Blends Cultural Engagement with Support Effort
The Ukrainian Folk Festival is an afternoon of ethnic food, dance, and music highlighting the rich heritage of the people from Eastern Europe. It also provides attendees with an opportunity to support the ongoing humanitarian efforts currently underway there. From each $15 ticket fee, $5 will go toward helping Ukrainian residents. The Aug. 28 itinerary…
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Bucks County Offers Plenty of Proximity to Shedding Modern-Day Stress — And Dress
Bucks County vacationers who want to truly escape modern life are well positioned. After navigating a relatively short commute from the area (less than 90 minutes) a unique getaway awaits. All it takes is a tankful of gas, some sunscreen, and perhaps a dose of bravery to give a clothing optional destination a try. Admittedly,…
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Doylestown Hospital Is Pumped Up about Cardiovascular Care Recognition
Doylestown Hospital continues to earn national recognition for quality and patient safety in the delivery of stroke and cardiovascular care. Its latest awards — issued jointly by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology — fall under two evaluative programs, Get with the Guidelines and Mission: Lifetime. These initiatives recognize health systems…
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New Hope B&B Proprietor Recalls When William Shatner Beamed Aboard for a Month
The site of the Wedgwood Bed and Breakfast Inn has hosted numerous high-profile figures. One of the earliest was Gen. George Washington, who stayed nearby with the Continental Army prior to the historic river crossing into Trenton. But time-travelling through the present and into the future, another was Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk, actor…
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Penn Community Bank, St. Luke’s Partner for Summer Meals Program
Penn Community Bank has once again partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network to ensure no Quakertown-area child faces hunger issues by going without a nutritious lunch during the summer months. “At Penn Community Bank, we believe in the power of community and serving the greater good. That means partnering with local organizations making a…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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State System of Higher Education Weighing Change in Allocating Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
The State System of Higher Education is considering a big change on how it allocates hundreds of millions of dollars in its yearly state appropriation. The potential shift in resources is intended to focus on student success and provide better support to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented minority students. Bill Schackner cracked the books in bringing…
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Firstrust Bank Promotion: Open a New Checking Account and Open the Door to Summer Fun for Local Kids
Firstrust Bank is again partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to support an accredited summer camp program for local families and children with disabilities. The promotion, which previously ran in 2018, is just one piece of the bank’s longstanding partnership with Variety. From June 13 to July 31, Firstrust will pledge a $100 donation…
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Philadelphia in Top 30 Best Ecosystems in World, On Cusp of Entering Top Ten in U.S.
Philadelphia has ranked as the world’s 27th-best startup ecosystem. Better still, at No. 11, it is nearing the top ten in the nation, according to an annual report by Startup Genome. Ryan Mulligan reported the trend of improvement for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia gained one spot both in both international and national rankings after…
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At the Shore This Weekend? Have a Cracking Good Time at the Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival
With Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror (ideally of a convertible, no less), Summer 2022 is heading into its prime. For lucky Phila. collar county residents with a place on a barrier island, the Friday afternoon jaunt is becoming habit. For those heading down tomorrow, this weekend’s Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival makes an…
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