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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Officials have come from Lansdale and Upper Merion Township in recent weeks. Coyotes are present in every Pennsylvania county, and their population is growing. Game Warden Matthew Johnson of the Pennsylvania Game Commission explained that…
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Norfolk Southern Wants Pottstown ‘Tent City’ Gone
Norfolk Southern wants to see all the people living in Pottstown’s unhoused encampment known as “Tent City” gone from its property by January 2, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The stretch of forest on the western edge of the borough has been home to as many as 30 people over the years. The encampment…
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Plans for Apartment Complex Near City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Moving Forward
Plans to construct over 400 apartments near City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd have advanced with Houston developer Hanover’s recent $21.3 million purchase of the 8.5-acre site at 111 Presidential Boulevard, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Demolition of Bala Pointe Office Center, located on a site once owned by Amerimar Realty, was completed…
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KOP’s Qlik Primed for Growth with $1 Billion from Foreign Investors
Backed by a reported $1 billion investment from a Middle Eastern fund, King of Prussia’s Qlik plans on fueling growth using strategic acquisitions and artificial intelligence, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The data analytics company went private in 2016, when Chicago-based Thoma Bravo acquired the company in a deal valued at around…
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The Sanatoga Green Projects Gets Approval for Major Residential Development
The Sanatoga Green project just received preliminary approval from the Lower Pottsgrove Commissioners to add 200 apartments and two restaurants to an already busy interchange, writes Evan Brandt for The Mercury. The site, located at 147 Evergreen Road and within the Gateway Mixed Use zoning district, spans nearly 21 acres of challenging terrain, including steep…
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Norristown’s 10U Bengals Team Gets Council Support for Trip to Nationals in Florida
A heartfelt appeal from Norristown parent Almyra Taylor at Tuesday’s municipal council meeting secured crucial support for the Norristown Youth Athletic Association (NYAA) 10U Bengals, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The team won the Eastern Region Championship in their debut Pop Warner League season. Now, they need $25,000 to compete in the national championship…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Cracks the List of Top 100 Golf Courses in the US
Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown made the Top 100 course in the US, according to Golf. The private course has earned number 98. It was originally designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1922 and restored by Keith Foster in 2013. The restoration showcases the brilliance of classic golf architecture with modern refinements. Foster’s restoration…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Lower Gwynedd
A gorgeous colonial home on 0.92 attractive acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lower Gwynedd. . . This exceptional residence blends privacy and sophistication on lushly landscaped grounds. It boasts many beautiful details, such as custom millwork, built-in shelving, and recently refinished wood floors. . .…
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Two Promising Montco Health Startups Join University City Capital Readiness Cohort
Two Montgomery County health tech startups have been selected for the University City Science Center’s sixth Capital Readiness cohort. The program helps early-stage companies refine pitches, navigate due diligence, and attract investors. Local Participants Highlighted: Pain Specialists Group (Bala Cynwyd): Creating a Peripheral Nerve Stimulator implant to relieve pain in areas like the back, knees,…
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Bradley Cooper Shares What He Learned From Rejection
Abington native Bradley Cooper, known for Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, shared a poignant story about a rejection early in his career that left a lasting impression, writes Emily Ruuskanen for Far Out Magazine. Cooper has had an incredibly successful career He starred in movies like the Hangover, Wedding Crashers, American Sniper and A…
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Check Out These Must-See December Events in Montco
The Philadelphia region is brimming with exciting activities this holiday season, including several must-see events that are coming up in Montgomery County, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Oaks Christmas Market, which will take place on December 7 and 8, offers the perfect opportunity to easily find the perfect gift. Held at the…
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Pennridge High School’s Gifted Program Assists NASA in Drop Tower Challenge
Two teams from Perkasie’s Pennridge High School’s gifted program will assist NASA with zero-gravity research, writes The Reporter. The teams will participate in the 2025 Drop Tower Challenge with just 18 other groups nationwide. The challenge tasks participants with designing and building paddle wheels that turn in water due to the wetting properties of their…
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Michael Lane Ushers in Bold Approach to Innovation at SEI in Oaks
Oaks’ SEI Investments tapped into outside talent when it appointed Michael Lane as executive vice president and head of asset management, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. With a background at BlackRock, Lane joins SEI under CEO Ryan Hicke’s leadership—who succeeded founder Alfred West in 2022. Lane’s strategic focus mirrors BlackRock’s successful approach,…
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Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members
The Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame inducted three new members last Tuesday, reports Ed Morlock for The Times Herald. Royersford’s Amanda O’Leary, a former three-sport athlete at Spring-Ford High School and the current head coach of the University of Florida’s women’s lacrosse team, was honored for her illustrious coaching career. O’Leary’s tenure includes leading…
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Jon Metz Sets Philadelphia-Inspired Art on Fire with Pyrography
Montgomery County’s Jon Metz is a passionate artist specializing in wood-burned art, known as pyrography, highlights Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Though he has pursued various careers, including teaching art and working for the U.S. Navy, art remains his central passion. He often showcases and sells his work at holiday makers markets. A former…
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Former Lower Merion Superintendent Resigns as PA Education Secretary
Pennsylvania’s education secretary, Khalid Mumin, who previously served as Lower Merion School District superintendent, is stepping down, write Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Friday, Khalid Mumin announced he would be leaving his position in two weeks, notifying his colleagues that “effective December 7, I will transition into a new…
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PA SITES Program Aims to Bring Business to Towns Like Horsham
Pennsylvania is investing $500 million into the PA SITES program to attract business, reports Kyle Peschler for Business Facilities. The initiative includes $400 million for the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) Program. “Last year, our PA SITES pilot program made $10 million in grants available for developers and companies,” Governor Josh Shapiro…
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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall exemplify varied approaches to remaining community hubs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. KOP, among the largest malls in the U.S., continues to reinvent itself. This winter, it debuts CAMP, a family-oriented experiential space offering…
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