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Buffalo Bills’ New Coach Honed His Skills Growing Up in Lansdale
Sean McDermott, the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, made it clear he was headed for success during his early years in Lansdale, writes Chris Brown for Buffalo Bills News. McDermott and his brother Tim grew up in a strict and loving family that focused on core values. According to McDermott this helped prepare…
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Snap Custom Pizza Founder Talks About Success of Reboot from Peace A Pizza
The reboot of Montgomery County’s Peace A Pizza mini-chain into Snap Custom Pizza has turned into a resounding success for its founders, writes Michael Klein for Philly.com. The rebooted pizza chain opened its sixth location last week in Conshohocken, with another opening soon in Bala Cynwyd. These follow the conversion of two former Peace A…
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Steve Sims Takes the Reins at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has found its new superintendent in Steve Sims, a former facility manager at Independence National Historic Park, writes Mark Abrams for CBS Philly. A California native, the 43-year-old graduated from West Point and spent six years serving in the Army before joining the park service. In his new position, Sims…
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Rydal Couple Add Outdoor Escape to Their Home
After their son Owen was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy, Rydal residents Jen and Tripp Davis decided to add a 260-square-foot ‘outdoor’ living area to their home in Rydal, writes Diane M. Fiske for Philly.com. “I told Owen he’d better do well `because we are using your college money for another purpose,’ ” said…
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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Stores to Control the Drugs Distinctive Odor
The distinctive odor of marijuana dispensaries often found in other states will not be an issue in Pennsylvania, writes Sam Wood for Philly.com. In fact, patients who visit their local dispensary from January 1 will not smell a thing. This is due to the State forbidding them from selling dried weed or growing marijuana on…
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Montgomery County Nonprofit Helps People Get a Better Criminal Defense
Heather Lewis is helping people get a better legal defense through her voluntary legal defense program, writes Maura Ewing for The Atlantic. Heather Lewis, a social worker at the Montgomery County nonprofit Community Action Development Commission, founded the program after she got drawn into a case involving her son, Saabir. Saabir was facing up to…
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Manor College Hires Temple Admin as Its New Director of Development
Manor College has named Kimberly Hamm its next Director of Development after a yearlong national search. Hamm is currently the Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations for Temple University’s Fox School of Business, where she oversees select advancement staff, activities, and initiatives for more than 65,000 members of Fox’s alumni and benefactor community. In…
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Ranked One of Top Children’s Hospitals in the Country
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which has its Specialty Care & Surgery Center in King of Prussia, has been ranked one of America’s finest in the 2017-18 U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. The annual ranking recognizes the top 50 pediatric facilities across the country in 10 pediatric specialties such as…
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Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company Hosting Grand Opening on July 15
Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company will officially open its doors to coffee lovers at its grand opening on July 15, according to a staff report from Mainline Media News. The event will include $1 drip coffees all day, along with morning tours of the roasting facility by owner Matt Adams. Visitors that stop by 408…
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Wyncote’s Janet Benton Receives Rave Reviews for Her Debut Novel
The debut novel by Wyncote’s Janet Benton “Lilli De Jong” is earning the writer rave reviews, writes Linda Finarelli for Times Chronicle. The historical fiction tells the story of a young Quaker woman in late nineteen century Philadelphia. Abandoned by her lover and forced to leave her home and job as a teacher, she gives…
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City Avenue Shopping Center Thriving by Constantly Adjusting to Consumers Needs
City Avenue Shopping Center in Overbrook Park is addressing the growing threat from internet shopping by continuously adapting to consumer needs, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. To achieve this, the 162,135-square-foot center on Route 1 at the edge of Montgomery County, is now occupied by smaller stores. These include TJ Maxx and Ross Dress for…
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Conshohocken’s Lepore Masonry Returns Longwood Garden’s Fountains to Former Glory
Longwood Garden’s Main Fountain Garden, often referred to as the crown jewel of North America’s fountains, has been returned to its former glory with the help of Conshohocken’s Lepore Masonry & Stone, according to a staff report from More Than The Curve. After eight decades of entertaining millions of visitors, the Main Fountain Garden needed…
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King of Prussia’s Philadelphia Gear Awarded $98M Pentagon Contract
King of Prussia’s Philadelphia Gear has been awarded a $98 million Pentagon contract to build three sets of for the DDG 51 class of guided missile destroyers by May 2020, according to a staff report from Defense World. The DDG 51 is a multi-mission surface combat ship with 64 in active service and another thirteen…
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Mistral’s Arrival Elevates King of Prussia Mall’s Food Court
Renowned Princeton restaurant Mistral, is branching out by opening a location in King of Prussia Mall, writes Craig LaBan for Philly.com. It may seem an odd move, but Scott Anderson, chef and owner of the renowned Princeton restaurant, is relying on the evolving nature of malls to secure success. [uam_ad id=”51712″] Advertisement “The initial dialogue…
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Conshohocken’s Allied Universal Acquires ALERT Protective Services
Conshohocken’s Allied Universal has added residential community security firm ALERT Protective Services to its ranks. Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal, said “Like ALERT Protective Services, we know the value in offering customers a total security package, that’s what’s special about our new partner. They have an outstanding reputation for understanding and meeting their clients’…
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Lankenau Medical Center Breaks Ground on $52.8M Expansion
On Tuesday, Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood officially broke ground on a $52.8 million expansion and renovation project to triple the size of its emergency department, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The project will add 32,000-square-feet of new space and renovate around 15,800-square-feet. Once complete, the hospital’s emergency department will have 57 private…
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