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Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco
Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County complex in Lansdale, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility at Velocity Station features 11 indoor courts, a pro shop, event space, and ball machines for practice. This marks the first step…
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Montco Brewery Crafts Several of Pennsylvania’s Highest Rated IPAs
The strength of Montgomery County’s craft beer scene is proven once again, with Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore producing five of the 29 highest-rated IPAs in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Stacker. Stacker compiled the list using data from BeerAdvocate. The highest rated beer is Double Milkshake IPA – EXTRA Vanilla in second…
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Norristown’s Surge in Multilingual Students Sparks Educational Transformation
Norristown is witnessing history with an unprecedented rise in multilingual students, primarily driven by an influx of Latino learners, Marcelle Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. This shift has prompted educators to rethink their teaching approaches. The Norristown Area School District has over 3,400 Spanish-speaking students. Over the past five years, multilingual enrollment has surged by…
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Glenside Man Appointed to Leadership Role in Archdiocese’s Child and Youth Protection Office
Robert Blake, a social worker from Glenside, is the new Assistant Director of Office for Child and Youth Protection in Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Gia Myers for Catholic Philly. After working in family and child case management and foster care for years, Blake now aims to “protect children and youth from harm and abuse” working…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Brick-front Colonial in Horsham
A stunning brick-front colonial home on 0.34 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Horsham. . . >>> Nestled in a picturesque setting, this gorgeous residence is the perfect mix of elegance and luxury. Many beautiful details include hardwood flooring, travertine tiles, wainscotting, and tray ceilings…
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Rooster’s Glenside Ushers New Era into Keswick
Rooster’s Glenside will officially open on Friday, replacing the beloved Keswick Tavern, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. “We can’t wait to welcome you and show you the fantastic food, drinks, and vibes we’ve been creating,” Rooster’s shared on Facebook, expressing their team’s dedication to top-notch service. The new venture is spearheaded by Glenside native…
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Plymouth Meeting Welcomes Latest Eagles Pro Shop
Plymouth Meeting is now home to the new Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop, bringing Birds swag closer to Montgomery County fans, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The shop is located at the Metroplex Shopping Center and is open longer than the store at Lincoln Financial Field. “Stadium we close at five, here we’re open…
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Bucks County SPCA Encourages Adopting Older Pets During National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
The Bucks County SPCA is encouraging those looking for a new furry best friend to consider adopting older pets from Pennsylvania shelters and rescues this November, write Patrick Berkery and Brook Bolen for The Keystone. This is in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, “People are usually drawn to playful pups and energetic,…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Churns Out Pastry Chefs
The Bakery and Pastry Arts program at North Montco Technical Career Center has offered aspiring chefs hands-on training for decades, writes Maddie Cimino for North Penn’s The Knight Crier. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in the culinary industry. Led by Pastry Instructor Chris Polos, the curriculum adheres to a state-mandated Duty Task List…
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Sisters of the Redeemer Return to Farming in Montgomery County to Serve the Community
The Sisters of the Redeemer have restarted their farming tradition in Montgomery County, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The order first planted a seed on the land in Huntingdon Valley almost a century ago, using their property as fertile ground to serve others. “In the 1930s, the Sisters of the Redeemer were able to purchase…
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IKEA Completes Small Home Project to Help Combat Affordable Housing Crisis
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, alongside WestEast Design Group & Social Impact Studio, has completed a 365 sq ft Small Home for Towne Twin Village, San Antonio’s first single-site permanent supportive housing project. The home, built using sustainable materials, embraces trauma-informed design (TID) principles to foster healing, minimize re-traumatization risks, and enhance well-being. “Our vision of…
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Forbes: Morgan Properties Owner Mitch Morgan Saw the Trump Win Coming
Mitch Morgan, founder of Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties and lifelong Pennsylvanian, expressed cautious optimism following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory, according to his interview with Forbes. Morgan is a registered Republican but has supported Democrats in the past. Notably, he hosted a 2005 fundraiser for Senator Rick Santorum, attended by President George W. Bush. Despite varied…
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Pottstown FARM Popular Hub for Local Goods and Community Support
The Pottstown FARM (Farm & Artisan Regional Market) is an incredible open-air farmers market that brings fresh, local agricultural products and other goods to the entire community from May through October, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Its innovative programming helps support access to food and food security for youth and underserved communities. The Pottstown…
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Time Magazine Names Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo One of the World’s Best Companies
Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, has once again been named one of TIME magazine’s “World’s Best Companies.” They rank 127th out of 1,000 and place in the top 10 for the global food and beverages sector. This is the second year in a row that Grupo Bimbo has earned this recognition, underscoring its…
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Warminster’s Tracy Locke Champions Inclusivity in Football Through Comedy
Bucks County native Tracy Locke is spreading the love of football coast to coast as a professional comedian, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Locke has defied the odds throughout her life. She fell in love with football so much when young that she wanted to play. In the late 1970s, that was not common…
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Conshohocken-based Medicus Pharma Moves Closer to Promising IPO
Conshohocken-based Medicus Pharma, which is working on a new way to treat skin cancer, is moving closer to completing an initial public offering, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is domiciled in Toronto and is already traded on the TVSX Stock Exchange in Canada. Its management team is in Montgomery County.…
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WSJ: Amazon Pilots Innovative Grocery Model at Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods
Plymouth Meeting’s Whole Foods is testing an innovative grocery format for Amazon, blending online offerings with in-person shopping reports Liz Young for the Wall Street Journal. The store will feature a micro-fulfillment center carrying Amazon Fresh groceries and household items, enabling customers to place orders on their phones while shopping and pick them up at…
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Coach Gregg Downer Continues to Steer Lower Merion Boys’ Basketball to Success
For over three decades, Coach Gregg Downer has steered Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team to victory, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. During his 34 seasons with the team, Downer won 696 games and captured three state titles. The first came in 1996, when Kobe Bryant dominated both the court and…
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