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Montgomery County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family shared with his grandparents. He recalled the sacrifices his parents made and learning the value of hard work as a janitor and a busboy. After earning his law degree from…
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Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
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Forbes: Unprecedented Number of Entrepreneurs Opened Small Businesses in Past Three Years
Over the past three years, the nation has recorded an unprecedented boom in small businesses, with nearly 16 million new business applications submitted in that period, writes Rhett Buttle for Forbes. This represents a nearly 85 percent growth in the average flow of monthly applications compared to the period between 2004 – when the U.S.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German shepherd that he called his best friend and found surprising success after joining his high school swim team as a senior, which led to a college scholarship. Swimming also helped…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Iron Hill Unveils New Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu: A Winter Delight with Signature Beer BBQ Sauce
In a recent culinary update, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant launched their new Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu. Available at the chain’s Ardmore, Phoenixville, North Wales, Huntingdon Valley, and Chestnut Hills restaurants until February 29, 2024, this limited-time offer promises to elevate the winter dining experience with a unique blend of flavors and textures.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She recalled the tight-knit neighborhood of Olney and working on evenings and weekends as a teenager to earn spending money. In her early 20s, Harkins had a son who was born…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track, band, and the school newspaper, and got her first part-time job at age 13. After studying theatre at Temple University, Carlson worked…
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New Bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislation Clamps Down on Porch Pirating
New legislation passed by Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to crack down on porch pirating or mail theft with increased penalties based on both offenses and the value of stolen property, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senate Bill 527 was introduced by State Sen. Frank Farry and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro just ahead…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Remains at Record-Low for Third Consecutive Month
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania remained at a record low 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month in November, writes Jonathan D. Salant for The Morning Call. According to preliminary numbers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate was lower than the 4 percent rate in November 2022. As the economy continued…
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Travel + Leisure Names Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach ‘Nation’s Summer Capital’, One of Best Places to Buy Vacation Home
Rehoboth Beach, part of Delaware’s Atlantic coastline that has been dubbed the Nation’s Summer Capital, is the perfect place to buy a vacation home, writes Dobrina Zhekova for Travel + Leisure. The town has transformed from a permanent religious camp founded in 1873 into the go-to beach getaway for Washington D.C.’s elite. Even President Joe…
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National Association of Realtors Ranks Philadelphia Metro Area Among Top Ten Housing Markets to Watch in 2024
According to the National Association of Realtors, the Philadelphia metro area is one of the top ten markets with the highest potential for strong growth in home sales in 2024 due to pent-up demand and supply, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Following two years marked by “subdued activity,” the association is expecting to…
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Kate Scott, Groundbreaking Voice of 76ers, Is Only Second Woman to Serve As Full-Time Play-by-Play Announcer in NBA History
Kate Scott, the groundbreaking voice of Philadelphia 76ers, is only the second woman to serve as a full-time play-by-play announcer in NBA history, writes Emily Goulet for the Philadelphia Magazine. Scott is still amazed at where she landed in her career. “There’s absolutely no reason I should be here,” she said in a recent interview…
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When It Comes to Education, Main Line Has Much to Offer Students
Thanks to its plethora of highly ranked colleges, universities, and independent schools, there is so much that the Main Line region has to offer students, according to a staff report from the Main Line Today. Arcadia University in Glenside ranks at No. 48 among Regional Universities, Nort. It has an enrollment of 3,063 and tuition…
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St Joseph’s Sophomore Laura Ziegler, Reigning Atlantic 10 Rookie of Year, Has Big Plans for New Season
Laura Ziegler, a St. Joseph University sophomore and the reigning Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year, has big plans for this season, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to St. Joseph’s head coach Cindy Griffin, the forward from Denmark fully understands the balance she needs to achieve between team and personal goals. “She…
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Villanova University Freshman Quarterback Readies to Launch Sports Tech Startup During Offseason
Tanner Maddocks, the Villanova University redshirt freshman quarterback, is preparing to launch his sports tech startup, Athlete Squared, during the offseason, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL INNO. After his team ended the season in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals, Maddocks decided to focus his time on the idea he got playing as a quarterback at…
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New Neotraditional Construction Nestled in Lush Woods Across from Wissahickon Valley Park Hits Market
A new construction neotraditional home in Andorra across from Wissahickon Valley Park perfectly nestled in woods nearly as lush as those of the park itself has recently hit the market, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. While the home has a Philadelphia mailing address, it is actually on the Springfield Township side of Northwestern…
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