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Two Penn State Abington Students Take Full Advantage of Courses with Short-Term Study Abroad
Natalie Sylvester and Lauren Berg are among the students who are taking full advantage of Penn State Abington’s courses that require short-term study abroad, writes Regina Broscius for Penn State. The pair recently completed a ten-day stint in Germany, which was Sylvester’s third and Berg’s second time traveling abroad with their class. The students worked…
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The Schuylkill River Trail Gets Funding for Safer, Longer Upgrades
Over $13 million in funding has been awarded for two significant Schuylkill River Trail expansion projects, reports John McDevitt for KYW NewsRadio. The projects will improve accessibility and safety for bikers, runners, and walkers. The first project, the Passyunk Connection in Southwest Philadelphia, will extend the trail by 3,400 feet to connect to Passyunk Avenue.…
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Hundreds of Racers Take to Slopes at Spring Mountain in Nation’s Largest Snowshoe 5K
On January 25, hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts descended on Spring Mountain in Schwenksville for the 19th annual Snowshoe Race, the nation’s largest snowshoe 5K, writes John Worthington for the Daily Local News. Approximately 325 racers braved the chilly morning temperatures to conquer the steep slopes. Before they set off from the starting line, Ryan…
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Owners of Full Spirited Flavours Chronicle Life and Creating a Business in New Memoir
Sisters Carole Algier, Sue Katein, and Kathy Lanyon, owners of Full Spirited Flavours, released their memoir CakeWalk: A Fully Baked Memoir, writes Peg Degrassa for the Daily Times. The book chronicles the sisters’ childhood struggles in the 1950s, their resilience through life’s challenges, and their journey to founding their successful liqueur-infused cake business. From farmer’s…
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Dill Dinkers Brings the Pickleball Craze to Hatboro
The pickleball craze continues to sweep across the region with a new Dill Dinkers club opening soon on Warminster Road in Hatboro, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new facility will open by the end of the month. This will be Dill Dinkers’ second Montgomery County pickleball location following their recently opened Lansdale location.…
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The Montgomery County Prison in Norristown is a Monument to Architectural History
Norristown is home to the castle-like Montgomery County Prison. Pamela W. Reilly reflects on the historic structure in Pennsylvania Heritage. The prison was built in 1851 and stood as a symbol of historical significance on Airy Street. Prominent Philadelphia architect Napoleon LeBrun designed the Gothic Revival structure. LeBrun is also known for the Schuylkill County…
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Montgomery County Big Screens with Local Charm
Looking for a perfect movie night spot? Montgomery County boasts fantastic theaters for every taste, whether you’re into blockbusters, indie films, or Bollywood hits. Here are three standout options highlighted by Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Bryn Mawr Film Institute For a boutique cinema experience, head to Bryn Mawr Film Institute. This historic theater…
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Chef MoWils Brings Award-Winning Savory Cupcakes to Bryn Mawr
Chef Mowils takes her award-winning cupcakes to Bryn Mawr, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Chef MoWils first gained recognition at Taste of Philadelphia, where Chef Jose Garces awarded her first place for her unique creation: savory cupcakes. Bite-sized and flavorful, her Buffalo chicken cupcake and The Tapas—a spicy corn base topped with smoked…
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Amazon Makes Major Announcement About Long-Awaited Willow Grove Fresh Location
Amazon is set to open its Amazon Fresh location in Willow Grove on November 7, Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes after years of delays and legal disputes. Amazon signed the lease for a 31,133-square-foot space at the Willow Grove Shopping Center in 2020, but the store’s opening was postponed due…
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Glenside’s Bredenbeck’s Bakery Has You Covered for Game Day with Eagles-Themed Treats
Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Glenside has you covered for game day with delicious Eagles-themed treats, ranging from trading-card cookies to Kelly green-frosted cakes, reports Jan Carabeo for CBS News Philadelphia. “We have a little bit of everything for everyone, starting at classic individual cupcakes for swoop, game day trays, which is great for larger gatherings,” said…
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Laura Ziegler Makes Defensive Impact with St. Joe’s Hawks
Laura Ziegler continues to dominate for St. Joe’s with an impressive defensive performance in the Hawks over St. Bonaventure last Wednesday, writes Mia Messina for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ziegler leads the nation in defensive rebounds (190) and ranks fourth overall with 11.8 rebounds per game. On Wednesday, she contributed 17 points, marking her 14th double-double…
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Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown Works to Keep Animals Warm During Cold Weather
Zookeepers at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are busy making sure that all of the animals are kept warm and safe during the freezing temperatures, writes Deanna Durante for NBC10 Philadelphia. While many of the animals are no strangers to cold weather, the current incredibly low temperatures are making even the most seasoned barn animals…
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Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley Recovers from Terrorist Attack, Mourns Fallen Friend
The Lansdale native and football star Ryan Quigley who was injured in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack, is out of the hospital but still facing emotional wounds, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Quigley was a standout athlete at Lansdale Catholic and later Princeton University. He suffered a broken fibula, torn ACL, and torn…
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Redeemer Health Charts Path to Recovery with Ambitious $46M Initiative
Redeemer Health has launched a $46 million plan to address a breached debt service covenant, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County health system developed the multiyear plan with financial advisory firm Kaufman Hall to boost revenue and cut expenses. The plan includes improving emergency department throughput, increasing patient volume, reducing inpatient…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid PMF Industries, the 63-year-old Pennsylvania company, expand into the clean hydrogen market. The $7 million project will create 20 new full-time jobs, retain 78 positions, and strengthen Pennylvania’s clean energy…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass Advocates to Keep TikTok in the US
Jeff Yass, the Bala Cynwyd billionaire investor and megadonor for the Republican party, plays a crucial role in the ongoing TikTok saga, writes Dan Milmo for The Guardian. Yass has a substantial stake in ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. His trading firm, Susquehanna International Group reportedly owns 15% of the Chinese company. A staunch libertarian, Yass…
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Lower Merion Skater Among Elite Group Representing Philadelphia at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Lower Merion’s Blake Gilman and his partner Julia Epps are part of the small but elite group of local skaters who are representing Philadelphia at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, writes Ellen Dunkel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nineteen-year-old Blake Gilman and 15-year-old Epps have been ice dancing together for a decade. “I can…
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For Narberth Woman, Phasing Out of Safe Deposit Boxes Represents ‘End of Era’
Narberth resident Linda Dorey-Stein is among many Americans losing their safe deposit boxes as banks phase out this long-standing service due to its low profitability, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dorey-Stein received a letter in August from Citizens Bank, instructing her to empty her safe deposit box in the following months. When she…
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