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Forever 21 Store in Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Closing
Forever 21 store in Plymouth Meeting Mall is one of the 111 stores across the country that the retailer of affordable clothing and accessories plans to close as early as this December, writes Prachi Bhardwaj for the Money.com. The announcement of the closures comes roughly a month after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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Three Decades of Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College in Collegeville is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, writes The Montco Explorer. The museum, which is open to the public, is marking three decades the same year the liberal arts college is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The museum’s mission is to educate and…
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Local Tap In Lansdale to Have Grand Opening on November 9
Local Tap, the newest addition to Lansdale’s bar and restaurant scene, will hold a grand opening celebration featuring live music from Tubetop Mama on November 9, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Everyone coming to the grand opening will also get the chance to enjoy free pretzels, face painting, beers, and much more. The new…
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Montgomery County Freshman State Senator at Forefront of Push for Menstrual Equity
Maria Collett, the Montgomery County Democratic freshman in the State Senate, is at the forefront of the push for menstrual equity in Pennsylvania, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Collett was one of the women in the state legislature who took part in the menstrual equity rally last week. The goal was to bring…
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Collegeville Woman Finds Closure 75 Years After Her Brother Was Killed in World War II
Mary Stranieri, a Collegeville resident, has found closure 75 years after her brother was killed in World War II after his remains finally made their way home, writes Kimberly Davis for the CBS Philly. “He was just the best brother there ever was,” said 97-year-old Stranieri. Private First Class Joseph Boschetti was a Marine. He…
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Manor College Hosts Ukrainian Dialogue
Last month, Manor College hosted the Ukrainian Dialogue with speakers U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, a member of the Ukrainian Caucus, and Myroslava Gongadze, Chief of the Ukrainian Service at Voice of America. Dean and Gongadze spoke to a full house on the subject of “Emerging Women in Politics in, of, and for Ukraine,” both relying…
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SEPTA’s Old “We’re Getting There” Slogan May Be Gone But It Is Not Forgotten
SEPTA’s old “We’re Getting There” slogan from the eighties may be gone, but it has not been forgotten by local commuters, who to this day bring it up on social media, writes Patricia Madej for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The slogan came at a period when the transportation authority was reacting to numerous complaints by implementing…
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VFTCB’s Wants the World to Fall in Love with Montgomery County
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has crafted a new, three-year strategic plan to make Montgomery County an even better tourist destination and presented its goals together with the many county events of the current year in its latest publication. The plan has a brand-new mission of “inspiring the world to fall in love with…
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New App Helps Reduce Parking Stress During Holiday Shopping at King of Prussia Mall
A new parking app that can help holiday shoppers at King of Prussia Mall avoid the dreaded slow crawl while they are searching for a spot to leave their vehicle, writes Dan Stamm for the NBC 10. Last week, the mall began offering reserved up-front parking on the second level of the Orange Parking Garage…
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House of the Week: Stunning Regency Colonial On Two Magnificent Acres in Bryn Mawr
A stunning regency colonial home set on two magnificent acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Thornbrook Hill dates back to 1888 and seamlessly blends old and new. It was renovated three years ago to add some distinctly…
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MONTCO Careers – Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Universal Health Services is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation, operating more than 240 hospitals and facilities in the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the UK. Employee/Labor Relations Manager This position helps strategize and respond to employee and labor issues; manages union…
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Chesco Resident’s Management Company to Buy Seven Iconic Businesses in State College
Chester County resident Michael Croce – president of Pat Croce & Company, which owns, operates, and builds brands in the hospitality industry – is in the process of acquiring seven iconic Hotel State College and Co. businesses, writes Sarah Paez for the Centre Daily Times. The Penn State graduate confirmed that his Florida-based management company…
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Creepy & Cool Things to Do This Week in Montco
Creepy and cool things to do this week in Montgomery County as compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Special Events Terror Behind the Walls – Friday, September 20th – Saturday, November 9th Happy Place at King of Prussia Mall – Saturday, October 5th – Sunday, January 5th Socks for Dobby – Kids…
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Narberth Bookshop Among Best Philadelphia Area Bookstores to Check Out
Narberth Bookshop, currently celebrating its third anniversary, is one of six relatively new bookstores that are worth checking out in the Philadelphia area, writes Ashley Primis for the Philadelphia Magazine. The owner Ellen Trachtenberg was in the publishing industry before opening her own shop in 2016. Now she is using her extensive experience in the…
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Don’t Get Spooked by These Financial Scares
The Halloween season is in full swing and there are plenty of ghouls and ghosts out there trying to trick you. Don’t let these financial demons sneak up on you! Unchecked Spending If you don’t have a budget in place, your finances can be scary! To get a snapshot of where your hard-earned money is…
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Harcum College to Host Day of Workshops for Prospective Students to Explore Art, Design Majors
A day-long, immersive event for prospective students called the “Art & Design Experience” will offer hands-on workshops in all the Art & Design degree programs at Harcum College. It will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 AM-2 PM at the new Art & Design Center located at 270 South Bryn Mawr Avenue. The…
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Harriet Tubman Often Found Refuge with Montgomery County Quakers While Helping Escaped Slaves Reach Safety
Harriet Tubman, the prominent abolitionist and political activist, often found refuge at the home of a Montgomery County Quaker family while helping escaped slaves reach safety, writes Scott Mingus for the York Daily Record. Tubman herself escaped slavery with her two brothers in Maryland’s Eastern Shore in 1849. While the men turned back, she walked…
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Filming for Berwyn Native’s New HBO Series Starring Kate Winslet Commences Across Neighboring Delaware, Chester County
Local fans of Kate Winslet are in for a treat, as the actress’s new HBO series, Mare of Easttown, will be filming in the Philadelphia suburbs, specifically at locations in Delaware and Chester County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The filming has already started and it will proceed through April 2020. Winslet arrived…
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