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Upper Merion Area School District Announces Two-Hour Delayed Start for Monday After Super Bowl
Most Eagles fans – young and old alike – will get to stay up to watch the Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, which could lead to a rough Monday morning, according to a staff report from 6abc. To stay ahead of a very likely difficult morning, at least three…
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Telford Happenings’ “So You Think You Can Cook” Returns: Amateur Chefs Wanted!
Telford Happenings is hosting their annual “So You Think You Can Cook” competition, writes The Reporter. The competition will take place on April 2 from 6 to 8:30 PM at the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company in Souderton. Local amateur chefs are invited to register and show off their culinary skills. Up to 25 amateur chefs…
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Harleysville Hank Declares an Early Spring at the Annual Groundhog Extravaganza
Harleysville Hank has once again called for an early spring on Saturday, reports John Worthington for the Times Herald. More than 300 residents were delighted at the Mennonite Heritage Center’s tenth annual Harleysville Hank Groundhog Extravaganza. The event, hosted by the Harleysville Order of the Grundsow (HOG), took place in a reconstructed barn, featuring coffee,…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as surrounding states profit from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to buy cannabis. Shapiro’s administration estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis could generate $14.8 million in tax revenue in its first year, climbing…
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Blue Bell’s ThirdLaw Molecular is Creating Science that Looks Like Magic
Temple University spinout ThirdLaw Molecular is pioneering a new class of molecules designed to create more effective, faster, and cheaper drugs, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Based in Blue Bell, PA, the company uses its proprietary Spiroligomer technology, developed by founder and president Dr. Christian Schafmeister. Spiroligomer molecules are synthetic, easy to…
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Ryan Quigley Returns to New Orleans, This Time for the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles gifted Ryan Quigley, survivor of the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, the trip of a lifetime—tickets to Super Bowl LIX, report Tom Ignudo and Jim McHugh for CBS Philadelphia. In a video released Thursday, Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham surprised The Lansdale Catholic grad at the NovaCare Complex with tickets…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Calls in to WIP as ‘Josh from Abington’ to Revel in Eagles Victory
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro may hold one of the highest offices in the state, but when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles, he’s just another die-hard fan. The governor called into SportsRadio 94WIP’s midday show under the name “Josh from Abington” following the Eagles’ dominant Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing the…
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Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is best known for leading the Philadelphia team to its most recent NBA championship during the 1982-83 season. He owned the Sixers for nearly 15 years,…
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Lankenau Hospital Ranked Among Top 50 Hospitals in US for Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, Wynnewood’s Lankenau Medical Center has been named one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Healthgrades, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health joined Riddle Hospital and Chester County Hospital in the top 50 list for the second consecutive year. Both…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a recent meeting, Executive Director Thomas Frawley announced he will submit the final service plan to the Federal Railroad Administration by Friday. This marks the…
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DropUpp: Bryn Mawr’s One-Click Solution to the Hassle of Returns
Bryn Mawr’s Naial Casanovas Mack created DropUpp in 2022 with a simple goal: make online returns as easy as online shopping, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The Barcelona native saw a frustrating gap in the process – ordering an item took seconds, but returning it required a time-consuming trip. “Most people don’t realize…
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Lansdale Receives Huge Grant to Stabilize Neshaminy Creek
Lansdale is set to enhance the Neshaminy Creek streambank, thanks to a $32,400 state grant, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails, & Recreation Program awarded the grant to stabilize the streambank. The aim is to control runoff and introduce native vegetation to create a riparian buffer. These improvements will…
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Longtime Philadelphia Flower Show Competitor Showcases Her Floral Art at Elkins Park Home
Wilfreta Baugh, who exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show for many years, is now showcasing her gorgeous floral arrangements and creations at her Elkins Park home, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her most recent creations include white rectangular containers populated with pink and white roses to decorate her long, oak table. She…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxury Living in Lower Gwynedd: A $2 Million Dream Home
A luxurious estate in Lower Gwynedd offers timeless elegance and modern convenience, priced at $2,129,000. Situated in the top-rated Wissahickon School District, this custom-built home boasts 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, and over 8,000 square feet of living space, all on a private, spacious lot. . . The home features a grand…
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Toll Brothers Brings Luxury Homes to Delray Beach’s Limited Market
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has announced plans to develop a luxury residential community in Delray Beach, Florida, reports Brian Bandell for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new property is called Layton Pointe and will feature 31 single-family homes. The homes will range in size from 2,632 to 4,187 square feet, offering between three and six bedrooms.…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Advances DEI Mission Despite Trump Cuts
Despite the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives at the federal level, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners continues to advance its mission of fostering inclusion and belonging in the workplace, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. To help achieve this the county will add four new positions to its Office of Diversity, Equity, and…
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MLB Analyst Praises Norristown’s Christian Walker as Best Defensive First Baseman in League
Norristown’s own Christian Walker is bringing his defensive skills and power bat to the Houston Astros, writes Christopher Hennessy for Clutch Points. Walker fills Houston’s first-base void in a major offseason move after his trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Astros had significant losses to their personnel. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly were traded to…
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Governor Josh Shapiro and Trooper Company Reach Deal to Save Consumers Billions
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a major agreement with PJM Interconnection that will save consumers over $21 billion in energy costs over the next two years, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Audubon’s PJM, the power grid manager supplying Pennsylvania, agreed to cap certain price hikes, preventing an excessive cost increase from its capacity auction set…
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