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Wall Street Journal: Co-Founder of Ardmore-Based American Trench Offers Funky Fashion Advice
Ardmore-based American Trench is currently in the midst of a generational battle over what has turned into a surprisingly sensitive issue: mens’ pants width, writes Ashley Ogawa Clarke for The Wall Street Journal. While the Gen X guys are proponents of slim cuts, their Gen Y colleagues are championing baggy designs. The 20-something employees “view…
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Gravestone Conservator Honors History of Har Hasetim Cemetery in Gladwyne
Gravestone conservator Joe Ferrannini has been helping preserve the Har Hasetim, a historic Jewish cemetery in Gladwyne, for the past seven years, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. The Har Hasetim was founded in the 1890s by several Jewish burial societies. It had its last burial in 1945. “I view Har Hasetim as a…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Georgian Brick Colonial Masterpiece in Collegeville
A magnificent Georgian colonial home on 1.54 acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . This stunning residence is the epitome of luxury living with almost 6,000 square feet of exquisite living space. The home immediately impresses with its grand foyer boasting classic hardwood…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham Township Adult School’s 5-Star Forum series, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The now-defunct series brought many important speakers to lecture before an audience over the years, including Maya Angelou,…
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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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New Mexican Restaurant from James Beard-Nominated Chef Dionicio Jiménez Coming to Ambler
James Beard-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez, of Kensington’s Cantina La Martina, is coming to Ambler with his second restaurant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jiménez and his wife, Mariangeli Alicea Saez, are preparing to open La Baja, a moderately upscale BYOB that will offer the northern Mexican border cuisine of Baja featuring Mediterranean and…
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Irish Jockey Looking Forward to Radnor Hunt Races, Hoping to Secure a Victory
32-year-old Graham Watters, a native of Ireland and equestrian pro, is hoping to cross the finish line of the Radnor Hunt Races with a victory under his belt, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Watters’ interest in riding started at a young age in Ireland with ponies, but it soon developed into horse…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Federal Farmhouse in Wyndmoor
A beautiful federal farmhouse home on 0.71 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wyndmoor. . . Perfectly nestled on a quiet tree-lined street, this unique residence perfectly blends its historic charm with modern amenities. Highlights include an old-world living room with a soaring ceiling, a gas…
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A Robot Named Spot is Newest Tool for Montgomery County Bomb Squad
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently unveiled Spot the robot, the newest tool for its bomb and hazardous device disposal unit, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. The four-legged, dog-like machine was described as an “agile inspection robot” during a demonstration held at the Conshohocken training campus of the Montgomery County Department of Public…
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PREIT’s New Leadership Keeps Exton Square Mall On List of Properties for Sale
The Exton Square Mall has remained up for sale under PREIT’s new leadership, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia company which recently emerged from bankruptcy protection had previously identified the mall as a “non-core mall,” meaning that it was not investing and was instead positioning it for redevelopment. The property is…
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New West Chester Restaurant Opens, with Rooftop Section Coming Soon
Ryan and Lisa Diehl, founders of Hatfield brewery Imprint Beer, debuted Serum Kitchen and Taphouse in downtown West Chester last month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A rooftop section of the two-story restaurant is expected to open later this spring. The space the restaurant occupies was previously home to The Note, a…
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Earthquake Turned Horsham Man’s Surgical Procedure Into Strangely Memorable Experience
Justin Allen, of Horsham, had a truly memorable vasectomy experience earlier this month, writes David Chiu for People. On the morning of April 5, Allen was at a urology office in Huntingdon Valley when a rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck around 10:30 AM local time. Allen recalled that everything “started totally normal” when he got to…
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One Montco Spot Among 13 Beautiful Places to Enjoy and Pick Flowers in Pennsylvania
Spring is upon us, and with it came countless colorful patches of flowers all around Pennsylvania that are a balm for our color-starved eyes, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. In all that beauty, some places stand out and are the perfect places to visit, shop, or pick your own flowers. One Montgomery County spot…
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Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million
A historic 14-acre estate in Ambler with a riding arena, three livable structures, and stunning gardens that have been archived in the Smithsonian recently hit the market for $5.39 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tunnel Farm, owned by Andrea and Brad Heffler, dates back to 1742. The main house features four…
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Plymouth Meeting, Willow Grove Mall Owner PREIT Going Private After Emerging from Bankruptcy
PREIT, the owner of Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove malls, is set to go private after it emerged from bankruptcy protection for the second time in four years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. When it filed for bankruptcy in December, the company faced over $1 billion in debt coming due. Now, PREIT…
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First Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Marvel in Penn Valley
A gorgeous mid-century contemporary home on 1.2 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Penn Valley. . . Perfectly situated in an idyllic neighborhood, this lovely home still boasts original installations of its timeless era. The residence seamlessly integrates with nature and access to the outside from…
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Plymouth Whitemarsh’s Jaden Colzie Announces His Commitment to Jefferson University
Plymouth Whitemarsh senior Jaden Colzie will continue his basketball career at Jefferson University, writes Owen McCue for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Colzie announced his commitment to Jefferson last week, just three days after the school extended a scholarship offer during his visit. While touring the school, Colzie, a four-time All-Suburban One League selection, visited the gym,…
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Bryn Mawr College Graduate Runs Barbetta, Manhattan’s Oldest Family-Owned Italian Restaurant
Laura Maioglio, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, is at the helm of Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest family-owned Italian restaurant, writes Denice Flores Almendares for W42ST. Barbetta was started in 1906 by Maioglio’s father, Sebastian, and to this day it still stands as a timeless testament to both culinary excellence and enduring tradition. When she took over…
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