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Lower Merion Eyes Sidewalk Policy to Increase Pedestrian Safety and Mobility
Residents and officials want to see Lower Merion become more walkable, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. To move safely around the community and have easier access to public spaces, residents are requesting more sidewalks. “What do you do during the weekend? Can you get to school, can you get to church,…
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Jenkintown Couple Recounts Pitch-Perfect Proposal at Phillies Tailgate Party
As the Phillies are batting their way to the National League Championship Series, a Jenkintown couple is taking the time reminisce on how their favorite team served as a backdrop for their love story. It was 2019 and Danielle DiCacco was attending a tailgate party at Citizens Bank Park, she tells Beatrice Forman of…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Cisco Networking Academy Receives National Recognition
Montgomery County Community College recently earned the “Be the Bridge Award” from Cisco Networking Academy for its innovative work of incorporating its Cisco Networking Academy courses into an associate degree program as part of a proposed IT apprenticeship program. Cisco awarded MCCC with the Be the Bridge Award during the Cisco Networking Academy Partner and…
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Narberth Soccer Player Jason Aoyama Takes on Army-Navy Cup Before Entering Service
Narberth native and former Union Academy member Jason Aoyama is set to play his final season with the Midshipmen in the annual Army-Navy Cup at Subaru Park, Chester. This will be his fourth time participating in this yearly soccer rivalry, which has been held since 2012. Subaru Park, only a 25-minute drive from…
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Cage Cocktail Bar Shakes Up Audubon with Inventive Drinks and a Slice of Paradise
The Cage Cocktail Bar, equipped with a menu of craft concoctions, has entered the Aubudon dining scene, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. The menu offers an array of small plates that cater to most dietary needs. The entrée dishes are vast and expansive, patrons can choose from handcrafted flatbreads, rice bowls, brick-oven pizzas and…
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Main Line’s Malvern School Acquired by London-Based Organization
The Malvern School, a prominent group of early education schools based on the Main Line, has been acquired by London-based Busy Bees, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The group, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has educated over 40,000 students across its 27 locations. Busy Bees is an international organization that…
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MCCC Art Exhibit to Showcase Renaissance Through Mid-20th Century
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) art exhibit features works for every palate, from the Renaissance through modern art, Japanese art, and fine art, spanning various time periods. The show, which opens on Oct. 16 at the college’s Blue Bell Fine Arts Gallery, is a veritable feast for the eyes. The two strengths of this collection…
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Montgomery County Officials Urge Vaccines as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
Montgomery County officials are working to combat respiratory illnesses this season, writes Rachel Ravina for The Pottstown Mercury. Last year, the county saw a rise in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that peaked by mid-October, according to county Medical Director Dr. Richard Lorraine. Lorraine predicts that this season will be normal, encouraging…
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After Renovating Home in Bala, Family Enjoys Modern Home in Penn Valley
After renovating a classic stucco Colonial home in Bala Cynwyd, Paul and Lauren Lipowicz got antsy, and ventured out into Penn Valley for their next home-spiration, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2014, the pair found a home with a modern exterior, but its inside needed a bit more love. The rickety…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Shares Spike After Positive FDA Reception on Groundbreaking Treatment
Plymouth Meeting biotech company Inovio’s innovations are paying off. Amid positive feedback from the FDA on an experimental respiratory disease therapy, the Montgomery County-based company’s shares soared more than 11 percent, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The therapy specifically treats recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare disease that causes non-cancerous tumors…
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As Election Day Nears in Montgomery County, Here’s What You Need to Know
Election Day is around the corner, and as deadlines approach, Montgomery County residents can get tapped into their nearest ballot box. All Pennsylvanians must be registered to vote by October 23 if they plan to participate in this year’s elections, writes Justin Heinze for The Patch. Mail-in ballot applications must be submitted by Oct.…
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MCCC and Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches Hold Sandwich Competition Tonight
Teams of Montgomery County Community College’s culinary arts students will use their creativity and skills to develop the best-tasting sandwich during Grumpy’s Sandwich Challenge tonight at 6 PM. The event takes place in the South Hall building of the Pottstown Campus. The community is invited to come and cheer on the teams as they have…
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Lashing Out a Beauty Empire: Deneen Marcel’s Journey to Becoming Main Line’s Lash Queen
Award-winning Bryn Mawr lash artist Deneen Marcel crafts not just lash extensions, but confidence, one meticulous lash at a time, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. She first learned about lash extensions on a trip to Los Angeles in 2004, a beauty innovation barely known at the time. Marcel embarked on a journey…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Remarkable U.S. News Ranking Jump and Ambitious Projects
In a year marking its 75th anniversary, Gwynedd Mercy University has made quite the leap, ascending 71 spots in the U.S. News Best Colleges List, one of the most substantial jumps nationally, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This achievement comes as U.S. News has updated its 2024 ranking methodology, placing a…
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Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler Still Fights Hunger Despite Closure of Community Fridge
Although the Weavers Way Co-op community refrigerator in Ambler has closed its doors, the member-run grocery store is still finding ways to help people struggling with food insecurity, according to Nation World News Desk. A group of students at Germantown Academy can take credit for coming up with the idea. The fridge, which opened…
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Norristown-Raised Conrad Booker Shares Fashion Philosophy, Autumn Wardrobe Tips
Norristown-raised designer Conrad Booker is known for using unconventional materials in his architectural garments. But he’s got an eye for the practical. He shared his chic yet professional fashion tips for autumn along with his personal style philosophy with Main Line Today’s Eileen Smith Dallabrida. Booker describes his style as transitional and uses his…
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Small Businesses Have a Better Chance at Government Contracts
Since September, Pennsylvania small businesses have been granted the chance to compete for state government contracts, according to a staff report from TribLIVE. The executive order, signed by Josh Shapiro, increases the amount of money Pennsylvania spends on contracts with small diverse businesses. It builds on similar efforts by former Gov. Tom Wolf which more…
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Normandy Farm Hosts Spooky Movie Night in the Garden, Featuring Beetlejuice
Kick off Normandy Farm’s Halloweekend in nature’s theatre for an outdoor showing of the musical fantasy comedy of “Beetlejuice“. On October 6, the Garden will be screening the story of Adam and Barbara, a normal couple…who happen to be dead. They have given their precious time to decorate their house and make it their…
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