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Historic Log House Gets Second Chance from Lower Merion Resident
Lower Merion resident Jude Plum has painstakingly restored a three-hundred-year old log house to its classic original beauty, writes Linda Stein for Daily Times. The owner of the Jude Plum Salon in Bryn Mawr purchased the home four years ago after the death of its previous owner Anne Elder, who had declined to sell the…
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Wall Street Journal: Today’s Jobs Offer More Flexibility, Fewer Benefits
Work expectations and job security have shifted significantly over the last two generations, giving today’s workers more flexibility and control over their jobs but fewer benefits, write Lauren Weber and Stephanie Stamm for The Wall Street Journal. In 1973, six percent of Americans complained about working excessive hours, compared to 26 percent in 2016 who…
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Pew Foundation: Millennials’ Are Different, But Not Worse Employees
Millennials have bad reputation when it comes to their work habits, but the facts show that they are not much different than previous generations, writes Joel Naroff for Philly.com. While often labeled as job-hoppers, a study by the Pew Foundation has found that over 63 percent of millennials, or those between 18 and 35, had…
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Conshohocken’s Fran Brett Named Pennsylvania’s Special Olympics Coach of the Year
Fran Brett, the head basketball coach and assistant volleyball coach for the Special Olympics programs at Conshohocken Community Center, has been named Pennsylvania’s Special Olympics coach for 2017, writes Dan Geringer for Philly.com. Currently there are 30,000 Special Olympics coaches and volunteers across the state. They mentor close to 20,000 children and adults with intellectual…
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House of the Week: Extraordinary Stone Mansion in Gladwyne
An extraordinary six-bedroom, seven-bathroom secluded stone mansion in Gladwyne is available for sale in Gladwyne. The Estate at Maple Hill is set on 32 acres with a private lane that leads to the gorgeous home. The home’s architect Peter Zimmerman and Cherokee Construction have managed to perfectly blend traditional elements, such as its inlaid stone…
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More Big Names Come to King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall is continuously reinforcing its megamall status by adding new and exciting stores which now include Bulgari and Orchestra, writes Marina Lamanna for Philadelphia Magazine. King of Prussia Mall is the first mall in the state to welcome Bulgari with its rotating collection of exclusive high-end jewelry. Shinola is another newcomer that…
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Tucker Durkin Combines Coaching at Bryn Athyn College with Playing Lacrosse for Florida Launch
While coaching usually comes after a successful playing career, Tucker Durkin is bucking the norm by balancing coaching at Bryn Athyn College with playing lacrosse for the Major League team, Florida Launch, writes Matt Leon for CBS Philly. Durkin is about to start his third season as coach for men’s Division III lacrosse team at…
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Visit Valley Forge and Montgomery County for the Weekend
For anyone wanting to squeeze the most out of the cooler September weather, Valley Forge and Montgomery County are the perfect choice for a weekend stay, writes Philadelphia Magazine. The area offers the perfect combination of dining, exploration, and shopping. To start the trip, visitors can grab a delicious donut and a cup of coffee…
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Expectant Parents Choose Lansdale over Colorado for Daughter’s Birth
Monica and Michael Kenyon chose to move back to Lansdale from Colorado Springs earlier this year for the birth of their daughter, Addison Louise, writes Anndee Hochman for Philly.com. Monica was living in Montgomery County with her big Italian family, when she met Michael at Millersville University at a rugby party. The two dated for…
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How a Floor Mat Company Became a Fundraising Company
Giving for health is on the rise because it just makes sense. Companies that are giving back to support healthcare initiatives know that they can make an impact on the economy and overall wellness of a community. It works because – even after all the regulations on healthcare, the efforts to bring stability to medical…
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Visionary Park Coming to King of Prussia Business Park
A new visionary park is coming to King of Prussia thanks to a partnership between King of Prussia District and Upper Merion Township, writes Eric Goldstein for Philadelphia Business Journal. KOP-BID and the township came together two years ago to begin work on a 2.6 mile linear park on First Avenue. The idea came after…
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New Businesses Arriving in Downtown Ardmore
Several new businesses are coming to downtown Ardmore, promising a return to the vibrancy that once characterized its center, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times. Among the new arrivals is Puns Toys, once a Bryn Mawr staple that is reopening in Ardmore. Paulette Fallon took over the store from the original owner who had…
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Bike Ride on Schuylkill Expressway Lands Man in Jail
A man has been arrested by Pennsylvania state troopers for cycling on the Schuylkill Expressway in the middle of rush hour traffic, according to a staff report from 6abc. The incident happened on Friday around 8:30am just west of the on-ramp for the Vine St. Expressway. He was pulled over by the state police west…
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King of Prussia ‘Tube-in-your-Tummy’ Weight Loss Company Raises $4.6M
Aspire Bariatrics, which helps people lose weight through its unique diet system, has completed a debt financing round that netted the company $4.6 million, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The King of Prussia company led by CEO Katherine D. Crothall, is the developer of AspireAssist system, that was approved by the FDA last…
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Holy Redeemer Hospital to Bring Laughter into Delivery Room with Nitrous Oxide
Holy Redeemer Hospital in Jenkintown is bringing laughter to its delivery room by offering expectant mothers nitrous oxide during delivery, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “It doesn’t take pain away completely, but it will help patients cope better,” said Julie Greenfield, Holy Redeemer’s director of maternal child health. The trend of using nitrous…
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Rich Smith Becomes Recovery Centers of America’s New CMO
King of Prussia’s Recovery Centers of America, the nation’s fastest-growing drug and alcohol treatment provider, has found its new Chief Marketing Officer in Rich Smith. The newly appointed CMO brings over twenty-five years of experience in managing marketing teams mostly for banking, insurance, and financial organizations such as Ditech Financial. Before joining RCA, Smith was…
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King of Prussia’s CSL Behring to Acquire Calimmune for $91M
King of Prussia’s biotherapeutics company CSL Behring is acquiring Calimmune, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, for $91 million, writes Linda Loyd for Philly.com. But the end cost may be higher, as the deal also includes milestone payments based on performance of up to $325 million. With the acquisition, the Montgomery County company will expand its product…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Launches Second Shop Montco Campaign
Following the success of its last Shop Montco Campaign, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is launching part 2, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury Business. Destination Shop Montco is a televised advertising campaign that aims to reach potential visitors from various markets such Washington D.C. and Baltimore. In addition to television ads, the campaign…
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