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‘Picked by the One Team I Was Rooting for My Entire Life,’ Pottstown Native Now a Member of Phillies Organization
Pottstown native Jordan Dissin is now officially a member of the Phillies organization after signing a contract with the team that selected him in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft, writes Ty Daubert for Phillies Nation. Dissin, a Malvern Prep grad, was the 362nd overall pick out of Saddleback College in Mission…
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Pottstown’s Hill School Played a Key Role in Making This Region the ‘Ground Zero’ of Field Hockey
The Hill School in Pottstown was crucial in making the Philadelphia region the nation’s “ground zero” of field hockey, writes Christian Red for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Hill started admitting girls in 1998 and soon formed its field hockey program. Eight years ago, the school hired Jen Weissbach — who starred for four years at…
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Qi Gong Circle Installed Along Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown to Boost People’s Mental, Physical Health
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health — in partnership with Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites and the Montgomery County Planning Commission — has created a Qi Gong Circle along the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown. Qi Gong, pronounced “chee gong,” is known for improving mental and physical health through exercises that combine…
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The Chamber for Greater Montco’s Annual Health and Wellness Fair Set for Saturday, Aug. 27 in Lansdale
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County will host its Annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 AM-2 PM at Railroad Plaza in Lansdale. The free community event will showcase information on products and services related to healthy eating, exercise, and chronic and acute medical conditions, as well as child-…
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Blue Bell Woman, Who Once Had Plans to Become a Nun, Welcomes Her 100th Great-Grandchild
Blue Bell resident Marguerite Koller recently met her 100th great-grandchild, a baby boy born to her granddaughter, Christine Balster, writes Elyse DiPisa for NBC 10. The latest addition to the family was supposed to be the 99th great-grandchild, but he ended up arriving a week past the due date and nabbing the milestone title in…
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Worcester Couple’s Garden a Spiritual Place to ‘Sit, Pray, and Observe in Harmony with Nature’
Thom and Mary Jane Mrazik have created a stunning meadow in their expansive garden in Worcester that is a true oasis for pollinating birds and insects, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple bought their home in 2015. They were especially attracted to its large backyard that adjoins a woodland preserve. Thom…
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Diversity-Focused Pro Golf Event Returns to Montco from Sept. 20-21
The APGA Tour, which has a mission to bring greater diversity to golf by developing African-Americans and other minorities for careers in the sport, will return to Montgomery County from Sept. 20-21 at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell. The event is one of 18 on the burgeoning APGA Tour. A total of $25,000 in…
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MONTCO Careers — Malvern Bank
Malvern Bank, National Association was established in 1887 to serve the needs of the community. These needs have included banking, volunteering, and providing careers to local professionals. Recently, the bank has grown rapidly, and with this growth, it is seeing an accelerating need to add highly qualified people to its team. Malvern Bank strives to…
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New $50 Million Sports and Event Facility Poised to Put Chester County’s Lone City Back on the Map
IDG Development is set to build a new $50 million facility in Coatesville called the National Sports and Events Center, which officials are hoping will put the city back on the map, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The multi-purpose complex will be constructed on the 26.3-acre site on West Lincoln Highway formerly known as the…
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Viral Video Recorded in Bryn Mawr Considered ‘a Watershed Moment in the History of the Internet’
One of the first funny videos to go viral in the age of the Internet was recorded in 1995 at the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr. Nearly three decades later, there are no hard feelings among participants, writes John Johnson for Newser.com. The clip shows a high school basketball player attempting a buzzer-beater, but instead…
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Latest Acquisitions Further King of Prussia-Based InHome Therapy’s Rapid National Expansion
King of Prussia-based InHome Therapy has continued its rapid national expansion with the acquisition of two Texas-based therapy providers, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to homebound patients has already expanded into eight new markets over the past year. The most recent deals involve North…
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Billionaire Developer from Penn Valley Behind Push to Build New 76ers Arena in Center City
Penn Valley native and billionaire developer David Adelman is the man leading the push to build a new 76ers arena in Center City, writes Jordan Levy for Billy Penn. When the team went public with its plans to build a downtown arena, it also announced the existence of a new development corporation, 76 Devcorp, chaired…
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For Lower Moreland Native and Her Rockstar Boyfriend, Popular Hotel in Manhattan Was a Setting for Tragedy
The Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan is a popular spot that has attracted creative types for more than a century, writes Matt Reigle for Grunge.com. Many artists, writers, and musicians created some of their best works there. However, the connection Lower Moreland native Nancy Spungen has to the hotel is a tragic one. Spungen was murdered…
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‘Like the Club at Home’: Couple’s Modern Touches Lend Playful Edge to Their New Bryn Mawr Abode
When Bob and Shannon Heilig decided last year to move with their sons from Center City to Bryn Mawr, they wanted a home that would offer a mix of old-world charm and modern elements, writes Erica Moody for the Philadelphia magazine. After they found the perfect traditional house, they hired interior design firm Widell +…
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Three Suitors Join Forces to Acquire Chestnut Hill Hospital
After Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic withdrew its interest in buying Chestnut Hill Hospital in January, three new suitors joined forces to buy the hospital from the financially ailing Tower Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital is being acquired by a newly formed entity comprising Temple University Health System, Redeemer Health in…
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Wealth and Power ‘a Vehicle, Not an End’ for Bryn Mawr Man Remembered for His Philanthropy
Bryn Mawr’s R. Anderson “Andy” Pew — an executive at Sun Oil, director at the Glenmede Trust Co., and celebrated philanthropist — has died at 85, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The great-grandson of the founder of Sun Oil was a longtime chairman of the grants committee and board member of the Pew…
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Teacher Residency Program Helps Lower Merion and Other Local School Districts Address Labor Shortage
A nine-week residency program with Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is helping local school districts deal with the teacher shortage and bring more diverse educators into classrooms, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS Philly. “The program is for nine weeks, the teacher fellows are with us for nine weeks,” said Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia’s Michelle Palmer. “They…
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They Met at Philadelphia Airport. Now, He’s Running for President of Kenya
She was a flight attendant when she met her future husband, George Wajackoyah, in 2010 at a departure gate at Philadelphia International Airport. Meller Cheatham, an American, thought Wajackoyah was full of himself, but was intrigued that he wanted to be president of Kenya to help the lives of ordinary Kenyans, writes Michael M. Phillips…
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