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St. Joseph’s Field Hockey Continues Impressive Season with Win Against Virginia
After being ranked sixth, the highest in program history, St. Joseph’s field hockey team lost to UMass in overtime earlier this month, but the Hawks have already recovered, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team, which slipped to No. 8 following the loss, managed to beat No. 3 Virginia 5-2 on Sunday. However…
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Gift of Life Donor Program Awards Two Montgomery County Teens
The Gift of Life Donor Program awarded $2,000 in higher education scholarships to two Montgomery County teenagers and organ transplant recipients, according to a staff report from The Reporter. The Jessica Beth Schwartz Memorial Scholarship goes to transplant recipients seeking higher education. The 2024-25 program recipients included Stephanie Atenco-Torres, of Norristown, and Brian Bruder, of…
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Montgomery County Senior Softball League Celebrates Friendly Competition, Love of Game
The Montgomery County Senior Softball League is entering its 26th year of celebrating friendly competition and a love of the game, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. The league has 14 teams with over 130 players ranging in age from 60 to 92. Games take place several times a week from April through…
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Babysitter App FAST Launches on the Main Line
Bryan Mawr couple Ashley and Michael Clark developed the app FAST as a solution for parent in need of a reliable babysitter, writes Max Bennet for the Patch. FAST stands for ‘Find a Sitter Today and it launched this wee. It operates similarly to rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, allowing families to view and…
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Moops: Latest Venture from Lower Merion Grad and Shark Tank Alum
Lower Merion High School graduate Jess Edelstein is once again making waves in the entrepreneurial world with Moops, reports Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Nearly a decade after her first startup, PiperWai, found success on “Shark Tank,” Edelstein launched her latest venture, Moops. This South Jersey-based company focuses on providing relief for those…
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Bucks County Couple Find Perfect Vacation Sanctuary for Entire Family in Ocean City Beach Home
Bucks County residents Chuck and Linda Ormsby found the perfect getaway place for their family of 17 in an oceanfront Ocean City house, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple bought the home in 2018 when their realtor insisted they see it before it was even listed. The Ormsbys already owned a smaller…
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Council Rock North Soccer Star Mia Cairone Finds Home at Nebraska After Penn State Withdraws
After Penn State took away her verbal scholarship amid the House v. NCAA settlement, Council Rock North standout Mia Cairone has found her future soccer home at Nebraska, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cairone had been committed to Penn State for a year when she first heard about colleges having to set roster…
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Main Line Health Halves Operating Loss, Charting a New Financial Course
Main Line Health significantly improved its financial performance in fiscal 2024, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The health group reduced its operating loss by half, according to audited financial statements. They reported an operating loss of $61.1 million for the year ending June 30, down from a $125.3 million deficit in the…
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A Pickleball Boom Leads Harleysville Entrepreneurs to Launch Indoor Centers
Jim Cassady, a 55-year-old entrepreneur from Harleysville, recently transitioned from a 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry to launch a new venture in the world of pickleball, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Feeling burned out from corporate life, Cassady wanted to find a fresh direction. He and his wife, Mia, who is…
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Pottsgrove School District One of the Best for Music Education
Pottsgrove School District has earned notable recognition for its commitment to music education, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. The Pottsgrove School District is named one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants. The award is determined by…
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Local Volunteers Rally to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Volunteers from the entire region have rallied to help victims of Hurricane Helene in any way they can, from collecting supplies to helping pets affected by the storm, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Giannone Companies Towing has turned its lot in Collegeville into a drop-off site. The team is currently gathering emergency supplies for North…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Colonial in Collegeville
An exquisite colonial home on 1.4 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . The stunning residence features an array of amazing features that elevate it above the ordinary. It has an abundance of natural light across all the living spaces thanks to…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Prepares to Launch Zoo-On-Wheels in 2025
The Elmwood Park Zoo sets to launch its Zoo-On-Wheels initiative in January 2025, writes Main Line Media News. The project aims to bring educational programming to more than 400 schools and community groups across the region. This new outreach effort will allow the zoo to connect with a wider audience and fulfill its mission of…
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IMS Trading Expands Local Operations, Brings Over Two Dozen Jobs from China
IMS Trading, an Audubon-based skincare and bath products company, has recently expanded its local operation and bringing over two dozen jobs from China in the process, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company created an assembly and packaging space at its 90,000-square-foot warehouse and headquarters in Montgomery County for its Cleanlogic product…
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Ceasefire PA Education Fund Hosts a Roundtable to Discuss Gun Violence in Schools
The Ceasefire PA Education Fund hosted a recent roundtable to discuss school safety amid the national rise of gun violence, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The meeting held at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library on September 26 brought together parents, teachers, students, law enforcement, and politicians to discuss the issue. Carol Lastowka, Ceasefire PA…
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JAKIB Media Sued by Audacy and Mike Missanelli in Montgomery County Court
JAKIB Media, once a rising star in Philadelphia’s sports media scene, is now facing multiple lawsuits and shedding key talent, reports Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Joseph Krause, JAKIB’s owner, is being sued in Montgomery County’s Court of Common Pleas by Audacy, the parent company of 94.1 WIP, for over $440,000. Audacy claims Krause…
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Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown Finds New Advocates to Keep It Alive
Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown, which dates back to the 1800s, now has a new team of advocates to keep it alive, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The board of volunteers works throughout the entire year to raise funds for the historic cemetery, which usually requires around $25,000 annually to maintain its landscape. Andrew Minostra…
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Montco’s Culinary Scene Spotlight: Women Bringing Fresh and International Flavors
Montgomery County is home to some excellent cuisine. Ben Silver and Samantha Geiger highlight these talented womenwho are a part of Montco’s culinary scene for Main Line Today. Kim Ettinger, founder of Cool As a Cuc in Wynnewood, has been delighting her “soupies” with hot and cold soups for two years. Inspired by her work…
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