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Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic. Olsen has the same competitive fire as her world-renowned predecessor who currently leads the WNBA in assists as a rookie and has a similar…
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Broadcaster Audacy Agrees to Pay Lower Merion Township $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes Settlement
Audacy has agreed to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in a settlement over unpaid taxes during the time the broadcaster was based in Bala Cynwyd, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The settlement comes as Audacy, formerly known as Entercom, continues to work through bankruptcy proceedings, which started in January. Lower Merion was…
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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best in the state, and one Chester County bakery is among them. While also naming the best on the list, there are also recommendations of what to order and Yelp reviewers…
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ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Unveils New Autism Care Center in King of Prussia Area
ABA Centers of Pennsylvania hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wayne to unveil its newest autism care center. This clinic will provide diagnostic and autism care services to the King of Prussia community and the greater Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. ABA Centers of Pennsylvania provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History
Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic. Sullivan, with 14 years and 293 days, beat the long-standing record that had been held by former U.S. international Freddy…
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Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center to Host Historic Exhibits This Weekend
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg is part of the Lehigh Valley’s Passport to History program this weekend, Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. As a free event for all, it is a great opportunity to explore the rich history of our region. This weekend features activities for all ages and interests:…
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The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The 108-room hotel will have features for both visitors and locals, including a seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1,100 square feet…
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Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual
Chester County farmers who produce the majority of the mushrooms eaten in the United States are ensuring business continues as usual despite the suffocating heat wave, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Mushrooms require strict environmental conditions to continue thriving. “We check humidity every day,” said Brian Guest with Kennett Square Specialties. “If it gets…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia in Middle of Pack When It Comes to Weather Forecast Accuracy
When it comes to weather forecast accuracy, a new report shows that Philadelphia lands in the middle of the pack nationwide, write Niko Kommenda and Harry Stevens for The Washington Post. The Washington Post performed an analysis of government-provided data to determine the accuracy of the National Weather Service’s official forecast across the country. The…
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Residents, Lawmakers Finding Ways to Protect Future of Big Elk Creek Watershed
Residents have rallied to protect the Big Elk Creek watershed from being turned into a tourist attraction, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. On Jan. 10, around a thousand people gathered at a town hall at Avon Grove Charter School to voice their opposition to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’…
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First Bank House of the Week: Wonderful Family Colonial Home in Ambler
A wonderful colonial home on 2.23 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. . . This exquisite residence features an elegant brick facade along with an attractive covered front porch. It spans almost 7,200 square feet, with the carriage house providing an additional 700…
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While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County’s population increased from 856,541 to 868,742 from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023. That represents a change…
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New Pennsylvania Commemorative License Plates with Liberty Bell Coming Next Year
A decorative new Pennsylvania license plate featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country will become available in 2025, writes Layla A. Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to an image of the Liberty Bell, the new off-white license plates will have blue number lettering and the phrase “Let Freedom…
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From Selling Houses to Making Hats, This Oxford Resident Finally Found Her Niche
From selling houses to making hats, Oxford resident Tanna Walker was driven by a newfound passion and now owns Freckled Feather Hats, a hat decorating and styling business, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Initially working in real estate since 2009, Walker shifted to hat-making two years ago. Her journey began after a…
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Former City Buns Owner Adjusts Business Model, Successfully Launches Bakery in West Chester
The former City Buns owner Vicky Lambert recently adjusted her business model and kicked off an updated concept in West Chester in December to great success, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The recently opened bakery, Happy Bakery, offers an expanded menu that also includes cookies, brownies, petite cakes, and so much more. Before…
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Using His Social Media Experience, Wyndmoor Teen Starts Successful Business
Asher Dahlgren, a junior at Springfield Township High School, decided to turn his social media prowess into a successful business, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. The 16-year-old Wyndmoor resident started Dahlgren Social Media Services in 2023. Today, he has a team of seven students and ten paying clients. He first got the…
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Ambler-Based Phenom Continues to Expand with Acquisition of India’s Tydy
Ambler-based Phenom has continued to expand with the recent acquisition of Tydy, an India-based company focusing on human resources preboarding and onboarding capabilities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal is Phenom’s fifth acquisition overall, and its first in over two years. According to…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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