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Make-A-Wish Surprises Local Teen with Leukemia with New Cello, Performance with Philly Orchestra
Kyle Levy, a local teenager with leukemia, got the surprise of his life when he was invited onstage with the Philadelphia Orchestra to play under the baton of conductor Nathalie Stutzmann on his new, custom-made cello, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The October surprise was organized by Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.…
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Former Haverford College Students Who Attempted To Access President’s Tax Returns Receive Probation, Community Service
Two former Haverford College students who were facing possible prison time for attempting to access President Donald Trump’s tax returns have received probation instead, writes Jim Melwert for the kyw newsradio. In addition to two years probation each, Justin Hiemstra from Minnesota and Andrew Harris of Philadelphia also got 200 hours of community service. The…
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Bridgeport’s Dino’s Pizza & Pasta Offers Great Italian American Food At Decent Prices
Dino’s Pizza & Pasta in Bridgeport offers delicious Italian American food at decent prices, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The eatery gives the feel of a mom-and-pop pizzeria inside and out, but the owner Luigi Mazzitelli and his crew offer so much more. Among the mouthwatering meals are the Italian wedding soup with…
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King of Prussia-Based Genomind Expands Genetic Testing Partnership with Acme Markets Owner
Genomind, the King of Prussia mental health care company, is expanding its genetic partnership with Albertsons, owner and operator of Acme Markets, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The expanded deal will provide Albertsons with the option of offering patients Genomind’s genetic testing services. This will allow them to make more informed decisions…
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Norristown Area High School Youth Court Program Could Expand To Other Pennsylvania Schools
Norristown Area High School youth court program is offering an alternative to traditional punishments that could expand to other schools in Pennsylvania, writes Sean Sauro for the WHYY. The program has been run for six years by Audrey Dudley, who teaches social studies at Norristown. It allows students who admit to breaking the rules to…
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North Penn Boys Soccer Coach Named 2019 Pennsylvania Coach of the Year
North Penn High School boys soccer coach Paul Duddy has won the Pennsylvania Coach of the Year award for 2019, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association gives out the W. Gene Davis Memorial Award annually to one coach for each high school classification. The award for the AAAA male category…
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Have Yourself a Debt-Free Holiday
With the holidays swiftly approaching, so is the pressure of holiday shopping. Buying for others is fun and the holiday season often brings out our generosity, but without planning ahead it can be easy to go overboard and spend more than you intend. Here are some helpful hints to avoid draining your bank account so…
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MONTCO Careers – Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth for more than 140 years. Prudential has operations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, including a local office in Dresher. Project Management Specialist This position manages small- and medium-sized projects in accordance with company methodologies; develops and manages project plans to ensure…
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Mount Saint Joseph Academy Grad Joins Next Season of ‘Top Chef All-Stars’
Jennifer Carroll, a Mount Saint Joseph Academy graduate who owns Spice Finch restaurant in Center City with her fiancé, will be one of the contestants on the next season of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new season will premiere on March 19. It will feature host Padma Lakshmi,…
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Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Ushers in Holiday Season with Annual Children’s Christmas Party
For the past 21 years, the staff and board of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, a community bank committed to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, have delighted children and parents with an Annual Children’s Christmas Party. More than 500 people recently attended this year’s party at the Colonial Theatre, and…
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Parents Raise Questions about Lower Merion School’s Plans to Reorder Its School Start Times
Some local elementary parents are not happy with the way Lower Merion School District is planning to reorder its school start times, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Guided by scientific research that shows that children entering puberty benefit from later wake-up times, the district is planning to push back the start of the school day for middle and high school students. However, to implement this,…
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Commissioners Give County Trails Major $$$$ Injection
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has approved $18 million in funding for the development of trails on the Circuit Trails Network. Montgomery County has allocated $10 million for local trails as part of its 2020 Capital budget and also leveraged $8 million in federal, state, and local grants. This investment will directly support seven trail…
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Neighbors of Toll Brothers Chesco Development on Court’s Decision: ‘This Ends Sacrilegious Attempt to Defile a Hallowed Battlefield’
Toll Brothers suffered another setback in its attempt to develop Crebilly Farm, as the Commonwealth Court affirmed the decision rendered by a Common Pleas judge that the developer had failed to meet the requirements for its conditional use application to build homes on the Westtown site, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The…
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Grounds Around Lindenwold Castle In Ambler Being Cleared For Luxury Mixed-Housing Development
The grounds around Lindenwold Castle in Ambler are being cleared for a luxury mixed-housing development, and not everybody in the community is happy about it, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City Philadelphia. While some are calling the impending arrival of 104 high-end homes and a luxury retirement community complex progress, others see the project…
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Local Entrepreneurs Step Into the Lion Cage at Penn State Great Valley’s Annual Pitch Competition
Penn State Great Valley recently hosted the third annual Lion Cage pitch competition, giving budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their products or ideas to a panel of judges of startup and business experts. Career Navy SEAL officer and former FBI Task Force officer Jonathan Cleck delivered the keynote address. Cleck is the founder and…
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Glenside Native Helps Son of Croatian Immigrants Bring Cogito Coffee from Croatia to Philadelphia
Hannah Powlison Belković, a Glenside native who opened a café with her husband in Zagreb a decade ago, helped Marko Brkich, the Philadelphia-raised son of Croatian immigrants, bring Cogito Coffee to Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brkich, who wanted to get into hospitality after spending 11 years as a commercial real estate…
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Pottstown Native, Penn State Alumni Introduces ‘Better Briefcase’ With Interchangeable Panels
Eric Polins, a Pottstown native and Penn State graduate, has designed the first briefcase with interchangeable panels, currently named “Better Briefcase,” writes Nina Trach for the Penn State News. Polins, who has a passion for individual expression, is hoping his patented innovative design will create an outlet for personal expression for the professional. “Individuality is…
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How To Make Main Line Even Better: Affordable Housing, Leave Cars Behind
Several regional leaders talked about how to make the already successful Main Line area even better during the recent “Re-Imagining the Main Line” panel organized by Main Line School Night, writes Linda Stein for the Main Line Media News. The four panelists included Madeline Bell, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Juliet J.…
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