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Narberth Native, Lower Merion High School Grad Lizzy McAlpine Talks Life, Music Career, and Future
Lizzy McAlpine is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Her new album, Older, is getting rave reviews and she will soon play two sets at The Met Philadelphia right after a stint at Radio City Music Hall. The Narberth native started writing music at 12 years old. “Back then, I wanted…
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Lola’s Garden in Ardmore Serves Delicious Food and Creative Drinks in Lovely Ambiance
Lola’s Garden in Ardmore is a perfect spot in Suburban Square to enjoy delicious dishes and creative drinks while taking in the lovely ambiance, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The popular spot recently expanded its offerings with a new wine bar. “We have this wonderful place so we want to be known for…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…
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What Can the Philadelphia Phillies’ Record as the National League’s Best Be Attributed To?
From the moment the Philadelphia Phillies reported for spring training, the club has been intent on completing their mission to win a World Series and that intent has led them to the best record in the National League, writes Gabe Lacques for USA Today. Despite their $300 million shortstop Trea Turner missing six weeks with…
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PIDC Plans 40-Acre Biotech Campus on Schuylkill Riverfront
PIDC is moving forward with plans to develop a 40-acre modern biotechnology manufacturing campus two years after beginning its search for a partner, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The public-private economic development organization is currently evaluating proposals from a select group of developers for the project, which PIDC believes could support thousands…
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Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien Helps Others Through the Pennsylvania Recovery Center
Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien has charted a new path for himself as part-owner and chief wellness officer at the new Pennsylvania Recovery Center site in Center City, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Therien joined the NHL in 1994 as a “light drinker,” he said. But by the time he retired 12…
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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Montgomeryville in Early 2025
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is preparing to open its latest location in Montgomeryville early next year, writes Tony Di Domizio for the Daily Local News. The Louisiana-born chicken fingers franchise is currently demolishing and clearing the former Bertucci’s site at 860 Bethlehem Pike. “We are excited to bring our ONE LOVE – craveable chicken finger…
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Schuylkill River Sojourn Sees Most Participants in Its 26-year History
Schuylkill River Sojourn, a 7-day, 112-mile river ride organized by Schuylkill River Greenways, recently recorded the highest number of participants in its 26-year history, writes Ron Devlin for the Republican Herald. This year, 288 paddlers have joined either for the whole journey from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia or a part of it. For half of…
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These Are Some of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Montgomery County
From soft-serve to ice cream sandwiches and gigantic sundaes, there are numerous places to eat cold, pure dairy treats in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Montgomery County, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Despite being a new addition to the scene, Lu & Aug’s in Ardmore has quickly become a neighborhood favorite since opening its shop…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Top 25 Best Cities in the World to Launch a Startup
Philadelphia is among the world’s top 25 cities for its startup ecosystem, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The ranking comes from the annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report from trade association and research group Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Philly moved up two spots from its No. 27 ranking last year. Tiffany Wilson, president…
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CAMP Partners with Simon to Bring Play-and-Shop Store to King of Prussia Mall
CAMP has partnered with mall operator Simon to bring two new “Play-and-Shop” locations over the next two years, including one in King of Prussia Mall later this year, writes Alicia Esposito for Retail Touch Points. The King of Prussia location will span more than 10,000 square feet and feature a rotation of immersive shows and…
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives $10.8M Donation From Late Philanthropist, Cancer Research Champion
Fox Chase Cancer Center was recently gifted with $10.8 million, which will be used to support pancreatic cancer services and research, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, the $10.8 million will support The Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute at Fox Chase, which was established in 2017. The donation comes from the…
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Longtime CEO of Montgomery County-based Redeemer Health Set to Retire in July
Michael B. Laign, the longtime CEO of Montgomery County-based health system Redeemer Health, is retiring next month, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Laign is the region’s longest-tenured health system CEO, having led Redeemer Health since 1993. After Laign steps down effective July 15, Gregory T. Wozniak will take over as CEO. Laign…
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SEPTA Brings Back Iconic and Vintage Route 15 Trolleys
Four years after beginning a multimillion-dollar project to restore them, SEPTA has officially brought back the vintage green and cream Route 15 Girard Avenue trolleys, write Courtney Cherry, Adam Fox, and Dan Snyder for CBS News Philadelphia. These trolleys date back to the 1940, and are also referred to as streetcars. Workers at SEPTA’s Woodland…
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Taylor Swift Collection Now On Display at Stone Harbor Museum
The Stone Harbor Museum has opened a new Taylor Swift collection in the small Jersey Shore town where Swift often spent her summers as a child, writes Saleah Blancaflor for Penn Live. The collection officially opened on June 13, and will run through the end of September. Among the featured items in the collection include…
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Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr Changes Look, Leadership Team, and Introduces Home-Cooked-Style Menu
Italian steakhouse Fiore Rosso recently changed its look, leadership team, and menu to create a fresh narrative around the distinguished restaurant in Bryn Mawr, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. After receiving a mixed review in Philadelphia Magazine when it first opened in 2022, the restaurant picked up an unearned reputation that made…
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King of Prussia Hotel Going On Auction With $3.5M Starting Bid
A King of Prussia hotel with 129 keys is heading to auction and it has a starting bid of $3.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The online auction for the Hyatt Place King of Prussia will take place July 22-24 on the real estate platform, RI Marketplace. Built in 2010, the…
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Penllyn SEPTA Station Trail Connection Project Receives $250K Grant
Lower Gwynedd Township was recently awarded a $250,000 grant, which will be used to build a trail connection to the Penllyn Train Station, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The station is a stop on the Lansdale/Doylestown SEPTA line, and the grant will help build a connection to the station from Pen-Ambler Park and Ambler Yards.…
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