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Tickets Still Available for Saturday’s Still Waters Brewfest in Collegeville; 30-Plus Craft Breweries Set to Attend
Enjoy plentiful pours from the more 30 local craft breweries that will be in attendance on Saturday, June 3 at the Still Waters Brewfest. Sponsored by Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. and Montco Makers, the event is being held from 12-5 PM at the 4-H Center of Montgomery County, located at 1015 Bridge Road in Collegeville,…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Award $365,000 to 24 High School Seniors
The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded 24 high school seniors from Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley with $365,000 in college scholarships at the 54th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program ceremony. The Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program, one of the region’s most renowned high school scholarship programs, granted two-year college scholarships…
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Wall Street Journal: Norristown Man Proof That Reports of Demise of Skinny Jeans Are Greatly Exaggerated
While Gen Z has long bemoaned skinny jeans for men, Norristown resident Kwame Stroman said that older generations are still embracing the clothing trend, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. He certainly has the numbers on his side. Skinny and slim-stretch denim still make up the majority of sales in men’s denim, according…
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Buoyed by Its Success in King of Prussia, Fashion Retailer from Europe Eyes U.S. Expansion
After its successful launch in the U.S. with seven locations, including one in the King of Prussia Mall, Primark has been increasing its position here and plans to add even more locations throughout the country, writes Paul Norman for CoStar, a provider of commercial real estate news and analytics. The Dublin, Ireland-based fashion retailer opened…
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Wall Street Journal: Lower Merion Educator Learns About Unreliability of Budget Airlines the Hard Way
Carrie Hemler, a Literacy Specialist at Lower Merion High School, learned about the unreliability of budget airlines the hard way, when her airline ghosted her, writes Dawn Gilbertson for The Wall Street Journal. The educator bought cheap tickets on Avelo Airlines four months ahead of a family vacation in August. Not even a month later,…
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Matchmaker from Bryn Mawr Helps Jewish Singles Find Love in New Netflix Show
Bryn Mawr native Aleeza Ben Shalom is helping Jewish singles find their soulmates in a new Netflix show, Jewish Matchmaking, writes Cecilia Levine for the Daily Voice. The show, which is produced by the same team that worked on Indian Matchmaking, debuted on the streaming platform on May 3. Ben Shalom is a dating coach…
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WSFS Bank Teams Up with Philadelphia Union to Launch Co-Branded Debit Card
As the official bank and community supporter of the Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park, WSFS Bank has teamed up with the Major League Soccer franchise to launch a co-branded debit card. WSFS is offering a one-of-a-kind design that features the Philadelphia Union logo and colors to showcase fan support for their hometown team. The card…
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Church Farm School Welcomes Alumni from Seven Decades Back to Campus
Church Farm School in Exton recently welcomed back more than 100 alumni from the 1960s through 2020s for its annual Alumni Weekend. Highlights from the weekend included a Career Conversations event, where current students were able to rotate by grade level among four different panels (STEM, Business, Education & Activism, and Creatives). They learned how…
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Forbes: Montgomery County Home to One of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms
Forbes has named The Judge Group one of the nation’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms and one of its Best Professional Recruiting Firms. With a headquarters in Wayne and more than 30 locations across the country, The Judge Group specializes in business technology consulting, talent solutions, and learning and development. Forbes’s lists include the top companies…
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After Long Wait, New Steakhouse to Open Next Month in King of Prussia
After two years in development, a popular Brazilian steakhouse, Gaucho’s Prime, will open its doors next month at the former Ruth’s Chris location in King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Named after southern Brazil’s traditional cowboys, the eatery is expected to officially open on June 8. It will offer tableside…
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Norristown Company Poised to Solve a Critical Problem in This Fast-Growing Sport
Norristown-based Superior Play Systems is meeting the fast-growing demand for backyard pickleball courts with a recently developed PickleGrip surface, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Superior Play Systems became an authorized dealer for flooring products by SnapSports a few years ago. The company’s tiles are used to make courts where people can enjoy…
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Independence Mission Schools Names Gianna D’Angelo President and CEO
Independence Mission Schools, a nonprofit network of 14 independent Catholic schools serving 4,000 students in grades Pre-K to 8 from families of all faiths in and near Philadelphia, has named Gianna D’Angelo its President and CEO. D’Angelo, who joined IMS in January 2021 as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, will begin her new role on…
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Devon Horse Show, Chester County’s World-Class Equestrian Competition, Returns on May 25
This year’s edition of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair — which runs from Thursday, May 25 through Sunday, June 4 — has something for everyone. Horse lovers can expect daily world-class equestrian competition. Shoppers will adore the dozens of unique pop-up clothing, jewelry, art, and houseware boutiques. Families will love the exciting carnival, with midway…
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Access to Capital 101: Explore Your Options
For many small business owners, taking the next step with their business’s growth comes down to available cash flow. Managing cash flow and comparing it to a business’s financial projections allows owners to make important financial decisions to help sustain and grow their business, like applying for a loan. However, gaining access to the capital…
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Bell ‘Awakening’ Project Holds Special Meaning for One of Church Farm School’s Longest-Serving Employees
One of Church Farm School’s most steadfast and longest-serving employees is Joe Fanelli, who joined CFS in 1988 after seeing the passion his older brother Neil — who was the school’s Director of Finance and Operations for nearly 40 years — had for the private school in Exton and its mission. Initially, Fanelli was hired…
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Calling All Whiskey Lovers! PLCB Opens Entry for Lottery Featuring 3,919 Rare Bottles
Through its Limited-Release Lottery, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will award lottery registrants the opportunity to purchase 3,919 bottles of rare whiskey. Pennsylvania residents and licensees have until 5 PM on Friday, May 5 to opt in to the lottery by visiting the Limited-Release Lottery web page. The lottery will feature 11 products, and participants…
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After 20-Plus Years at the Helm, Citadel Credit Union CEO Announces Retirement
Jeff March, Citadel Credit Union’s longtime President and CEO, will retire by the end of the year, after his successor is selected. This announcement was first shared via an internal memo to all Citadel employees. March began working at Citadel 40 years ago in 1983 and has been in his current leadership role since 2001.…
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FOX 29 Visits Church Farm School as Its Students Prep for First-Ever Prom
Jenn Frederick and the Good Day Philadelphia crew from FOX 29 recently visited Church Farm School in Exton, where boys are currently preparing for the prom. The school’s mission is to make a college prep education financially accessible to more people. The boys who attend the school hail from all over the country, as well…
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