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Montgomery County Declares Severe Drought Warning
Montgomery County is now under severe drought conditions, marking one of the driest Octobers in recorded history, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a severe drought is the third most intense category out of five. Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties are also under severe drought warning, while other areas…
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Eagles Founder and Football Legend Bert Bell Honored in Bronze at UPenn
Fans gathered to honor Narberth native and football visionary Bert Bell ahead of the Penn vs Yale game at Franklin Field last Friday, reports Mary Brown for Main Line Times & Suburban. The evening began with a ceremony in the Li Family Auditorium, where Bell’s son, Upton Bell, spoke about his father’s legacy before the…
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Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER
Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance and raise money for a West Chester-based charity, reports 6abc. Local moms busted out some serious moves to help raise both awareness and funds for “Unite for HER,” a charity providing support to…
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Universal Health Services Pauses M&A, Shifts Focus Toward Tech Development
King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services is shifting focus away from mergers and acquisitions, reports Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Behavioral Health. Instead, CFO Steve Filton says they are looking toward capital expenditures and share repurchases. On an Oct. 25 investor call, Filton explained that while the company is regularly presented with M&A prospects, “not a…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Nets Millions in a Non-Election Year
Campaign coffers of Gov. Josh Shapiro are $9 million heavier so far this year, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the start of the year, the Upper Dublin native has received contributions from wealthy businesspeople, venture capitalists, and Hollywood stars, among others. The amount is considerable for the Democratic first-term governor, who is…
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U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup Set to Return to Proving Grounds in Conshohocken
Montgomery County is preparing to welcome back the U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup, one of the biggest sporting events it has ever held, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event will return to the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken in June 2025, according to Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer CEO Chris Branscome. The…
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Hundreds of Montgomery County Ballots Marked Deficient, Won’t Count Unless Fixed
The Montgomery County Election Board in Norristown released a log of all public ballots with deficiencies that will not be counted, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. As of Oct. 22, 345 ballots were flagged with issues on this list. Voters can check if their ballot is on the log, now available for the first…
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Upper Dublin High School’s Environmental Science Program Takes a Hands-On Approach
Students in Upper Dublin High School’s Environmental Science Program have been conducting in-depth water quality studies at Robbins Park and on the Schuylkill River, writes The Reporter. Guided by science teacher Chris Smith, students examined water samples for key indicators. They looked for dissolved oxygen, nitrates, phosphates, and turbidity, all contributing to their hands-on learning…
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Telford’s Fres-co School Supply Drive Supports Personalized Learning for Pennridge Elementary Schools
Telford company, Fres-co recently partnered with the Pennridge School District to support teachers and students in their Tier 1 schools with much-needed supplies, writes The Reporter. Donna Schmick of Fres-co contacted Pennridge’s Department of Communications and Community Relations in September after her company organized a school supplies drive. Fres-co’s Employees Activity Committee spearheaded the effort,…
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St. Joe’s Field Hockey Team Achieves Highest National Ranking Yet
The St. Joe’s field hockey team is having an amazing season, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. The Hawks are currently 13-2 and last week achieved a new first by becoming fifth in the nation. That is the highest ranking in the program’s history as well as the highest ranking of any of the university’s…
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Lansdale Will Host the Annual Zombie Walk for the First Friday Finale
Lansdale’s First Friday season wraps up with a ghoulish favorite, the annual Zombie Walk, on Nov. 1, reports Melissa S. Finley for North Penn Now. Participants can join the crowd at 6:30 p.m. for a hauntingly good time as zombies take over Main Street. Dress in your best undead attire or get transformed by makeup…
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A Familiar Face Takes Over as North Penn’s Director of Facilities and Operations
The North Penn School District has appointed a new Director of Facilities and Operations, William Slawter, reports Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Slawter will officially start in December. The school board’s decision was unanimous, announced by Superintendent Todd Bauer during the October 17 board meeting. Slawter, already well-known within the district, previously worked as the…
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Bala Cynwyd Residents Oppose Plans for Belmont Avenue Roundabout
Some Bala Cynwyd residents are unhappy about the prospect of a multilane traffic-calming Belmont Avenue roundabout , writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “There are no other two-lane roundabouts in Pennsylvania,” said Nanci Goldman, the Sutton Terrace Home Owners Association president. “We don’t want to be the guinea pig.” The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s…
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Large Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus Sells for Steep Discount
FLD Group and the Adjmi family have purchased the Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus for $65.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The price tag was significantly below initial market expectations of over $100 million. The five-building, 521,288-square-foot Class A office complex sold for $126 per square foot, a 14% price drop from its…
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Three Brothers Cranking Out Delicious Spicy Chicken at Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon
Brothers Leo, Pep, and Jim Osmanollaj have been cranking out delicious spicy chicken at Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon, using their Baba’s recipe, reports Bob Kelly for 6abc. “Baba is our grandfather,” said Leo. “He always wanted to open up his restaurant. He loves chicken. He had a chicken farm back at home in Kosovo.…
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Conshohocken Italian Bakery Calls Fire Department, Closes Earlier Than Planned
The Conshohocken Italian Bakery suffered an oven malfunction, causing the location to close, reports Emily Rose Grassi for NBC Philadelphia. The oven malfunctioned while staff was baking. Fire crews arrived at the scene shortly after. No staff was injured, the bakery reported on Facebook. ” Everyone is okay, and we thank everyone for checking up…
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Abington’s Katalin Karikó Inducted Into 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania
Katalin Karikó, a Nobel Prize laureate, Penn professor, and renowned mRNA researcher from Abington, has been inducted into the 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania, writes Gabriel Steinberg for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Gov. Josh Shapiro honored Karikó and the other inductees of the year at a special ceremony that took place at the Governor’s…
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Norristown Native Quinn Sullivan Secures Promising Contract Extension with Philadelphia Union
Securing the future of Norristown native Quinn Sullivan was a top offseason priority for the Philadelphia Union, reports Matthew DeGeorge for The Reporter. This led to a swift contract extension. The talented player has signed a new deal that runs through 2027, with a team option for 2028. Sullivan had an impressive breakout season, standing…
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