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What You Get for $350,000 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County
What does $350,000 get you across the Delaware Valley? The answer changes depending on where you look. In Bristol, it’s a mid-century ranch reworked for one-level living. In Jeffersonville, a townhome with fresh updates and a bit more privacy. East Oak Lane offers a twin with hardwood floors and outdoor space, while Coatesville’s Valley Spring…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Richard Vague, President, Widehall
Richard Vague, President of Widehall LLC and Author, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Texas, moving frequently for his father’s job, working his way through the University of Texas, and shifting his focus from visual arts to banking. Since entering the financial sector, Vague has channeled his curiosity and creative drive into penning…
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Montgomery County Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as gay, and discovering his passion for activism while working as a church secretary at a church on the University of Pennsylvania campus. After many years serving and advocating for people…
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Montgomery County Leadership Profile: Chris Heffernan, CEO, dlivrd
Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, a Horsham-based last-mile delivery and logistics firm that connects restaurants around the world with independent local drivers for on-demand meal and catering delivery, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Glenside, building a career in telecommunications and the restaurant industry, and finding success outside of traditional secondary education. Under…
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7 Philly Area Housing Trends You Should Consider If You’re Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home this Summer
Philadelphia’s housing market has been doing a slow shuffle for the past year, never quite stalling, never quite sprinting. But as we hit the heart of summer 2025, the tempo is changing. According to Realtor.com’s Jake Kimmel’s summary of the latest July housing data, there are seven key trends shaping what buyers, sellers, and renters…
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How CCRES and Its Executive Director Are Expanding Educational Impact Beyond Southeastern Pennsylvania
When Matt Przywara didn’t land the superintendent role he had been eyeing after 17 years with the School District of Lancaster, it could have marked the end of his chapter in education leadership. Instead, it became the beginning of something bigger — a mission-driven pivot that brought him to the helm of CCRES, the Downingtown-based…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Marc Kramer, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity
Coatesville native Marc Kramer, serial entrepreneur, teacher, and TEDx speaker, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in the steel mill town of Coatesville, making $5,000 a year as a bookie in middle school, and struggling with his grades. After watching his father face bankruptcy in the 1970s, he resolved to work as hard as…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as the eldest of four brothers, and working nights and weekends at WSFS Bank while earning his computer science degree. Matyger has worked with the organization in one capacity or another…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics, Penn State Brandywine
Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with MONTCO Today about her childhood in Broomall and growing up in a sports-loving family. She was drawn to basketball from a young age and continued playing while she attended Penn State Brandywine. Caprice shared how the Athletics Department at Brandywine supported her as a…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jane Tang, Dean and Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Jane Tang, Dean and Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU), spoke with MONTCO Today about studying nursing from a young age, discovering her Christian faith, and moving from Taiwan to the U.S. to further her education. She’s dedicated to making sure Nursing is taught by people who have a passion for it, not those who…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and delivered the most Philly speech ever given. “No one likes us!” he roared. “No one likes us! No one likes us! We don’t care!” The crowd of a million celebrating…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in the great outdoors of Hilltown Township. He came from a long line of union plumbers and learned a strong work ethic from his parents and the many mentors he sought out for himself. After…
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The Meadowbrook School Welcomes New Head of School to Continue Its Mission of ‘Bringing Life to Learning’
The Meadowbrook School, a co-ed day school in Abington Township with students from age three through sixth grade, has welcomed Jim Pierce as its next Head of School. Pierce spent 14 years at Meadowbrook as a classroom teacher (1999-2009) and Assistant Head of School (2009-2013). During that time, he helped shape many of the programs…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Susan Hamley, Executive Director, Chester County Tourism
Susan Hamley, Executive Director of Chester County Tourism, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up on the North Side of Chicago, cheering for the Cubs, attending Catholic school, and learning leadership as the oldest sibling in an Irish family. After attending Northern Illinois University, Hamley created roles for herself within Citicorp Diners Club and the Colorado…
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The Star-Spangled Banner, One of Best-Known National Anthems in World, Has Rowdy Origins
The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, writes Barrymore Laurence Scherer for The Wall Street Journal. The melody was originally written by English composer John Stafford Smith as a popular drinking song, “To Anacreon in Heav’n.” A pupil of renowned composer William Boyce…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. A first-generation college student raised by his grandparents in the Bluff City, Antonio Tillis brings a rich personal history, global perspective, and…
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Victim Services Center of Montgomery County Celebrates 50 Years of Healing and Hope
A local pillar of support for survivors of crime and abuse is marking a major milestone. Last week, the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County (VSC) celebrated its 50th anniversary at the historic William Penn Inn in Gwynedd with a commemorative evening of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to its mission. Community members, supporters, elected…
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Why Homeowners Across Montgomery County Are Suddenly Getting Letters About Their Roofs
Hey, Montco homeowners, if you’ve recently received a surprising letter from your home insurance company about your old roof, you’re not alone. It’s not a scam. It’s not a mistake. It’s part of a sweeping shift in how insurers are evaluating risk. We’re Gunner Roofing, America’s Favorite Roofer, and here’s what’s going on. Since 2021,…
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