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KenCrest Patrons Enjoy Stunning Evening at Tim Tebow Foundation’s ‘Night to Shine’
Patrons of KenCrest, the Blue Bell nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with mental disabilities, enjoyed a night to remember on February 10 at the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine, according to a staff report from KenCrest. The event was an unforgettable prom night experience designed for people with special needs aged 14…
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New Name Better Reflects Harleysville Bank
Harleysville Savings Bank can finally bank on a name change that won’t cause widespread confusion. The six-location Montgomery County financial institution will officially shorten its name to Harleysville Bank in May, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by Jeff Blumenthal. It waited for years to see that opportunity open up, in large part to…
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Website to Locate Stolen Jewelry Launched by Montgomery County DA and Police
Residents of Montgomery County who have been victims of a burglary may be able to locate their stolen jewelry, coins, and precious metals through a new website from the Montgomery County DA and the police, according to a staff report from The Phoenix Reporter & Item. The website is showcasing almost 50,000 recovered pieces from…
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Horsham’s PEAK Technical Consulting Enjoying Success Finding Placements for Computer Network Administrators
The prevailing dominance of computers and mobile devices in all aspects of our lives is making the job of PEAK Technical Consulting, the Horsham information technology and engineering recruiting agency, much easier, writes Erin McNelis for Bucks County Courier Times. The omnipresence of information systems and networks has ensured that unemployment in the technology field…
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Luxury Estates Having Trouble Finding Owners as Philadelphia Takes Over the Market
Luxury estates in Montgomery County are having trouble finding new owners as the luxury market has found a new stronghold in Philadelphia, writes Caitlin McCabe for Philly.com. The price of luxury homes has not weakened, up two percent to $1.27 million over the last year. However, selling them has become more challenging explained Patricia Royston,…
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Gwynedd Mercy Basketball Star has Heart of Gold
Gwynedd Mercy basketball star Cedric Elleby continues to impress on and off the field, showing not only his incredible talent for the game, but a huge and compassionate heart, writes Mike Kern for Philly.com. The young man was named the Sam Cozen Player of the Week last Tuesday. He achieved this honor under the tutelage…
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J.C. Penney to Close Its Willow Grove and King of Prussia Stores
J.C. Penney will be closing 138 stores across the country, including its King of Prussia Mall and Willow Grove Park locations, writes Alison Burdo for Philadelphia Business Journal. The closures were announced on Friday after weeks of speculation. But surprisingly the Montgomeryville Mall store, which was among those predicted to close by June, was spared.…
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American Treasure Tour in Oaks Promises Fun Times with Eclectic Collection
From a huge collection of classic cars and store window animations to patriotic art and holiday items, the American Treasure Tour in Oaks is sure to amaze and entertain even the pickiest of visitors, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County News Network. Located in the former B.F Goodrich tire factory, the American Treasure Tour houses…
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For Jay Wright and Villanova Basketball Team, Attitude is Everything
Obsessive media attention, rock star status and unrelenting expectations follow every step of Villanova’s defending NCAA champion basketball team, but Coach Jay Wright has for 16 years trained his players to keep the team at the center of everything. It’s a lesson about attitude that defies traditional basketball wisdom, according to a GQ feature by…
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Cabrini and Villanova Graduate Returns to Cabrini University to Teach Video Production
John Doyle, a Cabrini graduate and Master’s Degree holder from Villanova has been welcomed with open arms after deciding to return to his original school to teach Video Production, writes Lauren Stohler for Loquitur. Doyle has always loved video production and originally chose to study at Cabrini for its developing studio program that was using…
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Twitter, Conshy-Based National Lacrosse League Announce Live Streaming Partnership
The National Lacrosse League, headquartered in Conshohocken and the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, has announced a two-year live streaming partnership with Twitter. As the NLL’s exclusive live streaming partner, Twitter will distribute a free live broadcast of an NLL Game of the Week, as well as playoff and Champion’s…
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VFTCB Uses New Technology to Attract Out-of-Town Football Fans to 2017 NFL Draft
Citing more than 70 hotels and 600 restaurants within a short drive to Philadelphia, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is reaching out to football fans around the country to attract them for April’s NFL Draft. All tourism information being pitched to football fans is on the VFTCB website. But the most unique aspect…
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GSK: Local Nonprofits That Make Region Healthier Can Win $40,000
GlaxoSmithKline and The Philadelphia Foundation are issuing a call for applications for the 2017 GSK IMPACT Awards. This annual awards program recognizes local nonprofit organizations that are addressing everyday health barriers in communities across the five-county region. “At GSK, we know that health is about so much more than going to the doctor,” said Becki…
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Widow of Father Divine Who Proclaimed Himself God Dies at Her Gladwyne Home
Edna Rose Ritchings or Sweet Angel Divine, widow of Father Devine, the charismatic self-styled religious figure, died at her Gladwyne home on March 4, writes Matt Schudel for The Washington Post. Mother Devine was around 91 years old at the time of her death. Her exact age is unknown as her religious movement ignores…
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Suburbs See Boom in Townhouses and Condos as Starter Homes Decline
Millennials who are looking to buy their first home are finding out to their surprise that the suburbs are largely moved away from starter homes in the direction of townhouses and condos, writes Caitlin McCabe for Philly.com. Some estimates show that across the country, starter home inventory is down by over 40 percent over…
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Over $30K Raised for Charities at This Year’s Mr. Harriton Competition
The 10th annual Mr. Harriton competition did its decennial anniversary proud by managing to raise more than $30,000 for charities, surpassing the highest previous tally by over $11,500, write Ricky Sayer and Ben Feldman for Main Line Media News. Billed “The Party of The Decade,” the event saw 10 upperclassman compete, with Joel Danilewitz…
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