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Concert Prevails: Norristown’s Fiery Spirit Triumphs Over Blaze
Days before a Norristown Memorial prepared to host a concert, the building tragically caught fire, reports Raymond Strickland for CBS News. The community rallied, however to ensure that the show would go on. Last Wednesday, the 81-year old Fire Chief Memorial Bandshell caught fire early morning. The two-alarm fire burned through the roof, destroying the…
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RBC Wealth Management Adds Wells Fargo Advisors Team in Conshohocken
RBC Wealth Management has added a Conshohocken team from Wells Fargo Advisors which manages $455 million in assets, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Salon Magura Private Wealth Group is led by name partners Rob Salon and Pari Hashemi Magura and also includes client associates Catherine Playford and Olivia Lawler. According to Scott Ceniccola,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Contemporary in Collegeville
A picturesque contemporary home set on 2.32 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . This gorgeous residence is perfectly nestled at the end of the cul-de-sac. Its beautiful front entrance leads to the main level that features a stunning two-level family room with a wall of windows and fireplace, an…
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Bluey Will Call King of Prussia Home This Fall
Bluey, the hit children’s program is coming to the King of Prussia Mall, reports Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice. The cartoon dog will bring her entire home to King of Prussia for an immersive experience starting December 16. The pop-up will cover 5,000 square feet and allow kids to wander through Bluey’s kitchen and…
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Montco’s Workforce Is On the Rise
While the majority of Pennsylvania counties have seen their workforce shrink over the last seven years, Montgomery County managed to record an increase in its labor force, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to a review of annual unemployment estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 22 counties had more people over the age of 16 employed…
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Upper Moreland’s Cardboard Boat Regatta: A Summer Sendoff Tradition
The Upper Moreland Swim Club hosted its 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. The annual tradition took place over Labor Day weekend. The swim club in Hatboro welcomed children to compete in a race across the length of the pool using a homemade boat made entirely of cardboard and duct tape.…
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The Philly Specials are Back with Kelce Brothers for Another Christmas Album
The Philly Specials are back with another upcoming Christmas album, reports Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The singing lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles wrapped the recording of their third album at Elm Street Studios in Conshohocken. Players Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata are joined once again by their retired teammate, Jason Kelce. But the…
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Rosemont’s Agnes Irwin School Offers Immersive Study Abroad Program
Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont is using study abroad programs to introduce its young students to the global culture, writes Kyle Nguyen for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The all-girls school students are offered the chance to travel abroad for a family homestay starting in ninth grade. The trips can last six or twelve days and provide students a level of cultural immersion.…
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Southern Cross Kitchen: Conshy’s Sweet Taste of the South
Southern Cross Kitchen is Conshohocken’s offering for the greatest southern-style cooking this side of the Mason Dixon line, reports Bob Kelly for Fox29. Conshohocken is known for its fantastic eateries. A staple of the town is the Conshy Girls’ Southern Cross Kitchen near the corner of 1st Avenue and Fayette Street. Southern Cross Kitchen is…
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AI Meets Higher Learning: Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Innovative Courses
Bryn Mawr College offers its students courses about the world of AI, reports Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. Computer science professor Deepak Kumar teaches the course “Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to AI.” The class focuses on the history and early development of artificial intelligence. Despite the recent boom in the field, early forms of…
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Conshohocken Firm Seagis Expands Into New York City
Conshohocken-based Seagis Property Group is spreading its footprint further into New York, reports Kevin Smith for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,000 square foot property is in Long Island. Seagis purchased the property for its great building-to-land ratio and proximity to Manhattan. The property was purchased for $5.9 million from Lagos Realty who owned the…
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Mac and Cheese on the Main Line: Mac Mart Comes to Ardmore
This fall, a hearty serving of cheese comes to Ardmore. Mac Mart plans to open their second location at 38-40 Rittenhouse Place this September, reports Chris Compendio for Philly Voice. In 2023, Mac Mart owners Marti Lieberman and Pamela London opened franchise options. One year later, the beloved Rittenhouse Square mac and cheesery is moving…
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A Future Forged In France: Sasha Burton Represents Ardmore in International Ironman Championship
Ardmore’s Sasha Burton will represent Montgomery County at the International Ironman Championship, reports Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Burton finished fourth at the Florida Ironman competition in November 2023 and immediately had to decide whether or not she would accept the invitation to the World Championship held in Nice, France. The event is on…
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Step Through the Swamp Door: A Curated Antique Experience
For lovers of antiques and collectibles, The Swamp Door in Gilbertsville has something for everyone, reports Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. The Swamp Door is a co-op that started in 2015. It opened with 49 vendors and has grown to over 70 businesses covering 7,000 square feet. “We have antiques, vintage gifts, décor, collectibles, curiosities and…
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King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Gladwyne’s Miller originally purchased the 7,167 square foot property in 1992 for $2.25 million. Thirty-two years later, he sold the property for $18.25 million to…
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After Four Decades of Mystery, John Doe Case Traced to Fort Washington Resident
Authorities identified the remains of Fort Washington’s Nicolas Grubb four decades after discovering his body, reports Caitlin Rearden for 69News. The positive ID resolves a mystery that eluded local and federal authorities for years. Grubb’s remains were first found in 1977 by hikers along the Appalachian Trail in Albany Township. After no one was able…
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Early Child Care in Montco Gets Help with Massive Grant
Montgomery County is offering big grants to early child care centers, reports Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The grants will help the more than 400 early child care centers across the county that have struggled to find staff. Staff shortages have resulted in many of these centers shrinking class sizes or closing altogether. Havertown’s…
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How Joe Maccolini Spends Life in Service to Norristown
Norristown man Joe Maccolini has dedicated the last 50 years serving his community, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. In 1982, Maccolini joined the Patrician Society where he served as the Executive Director until 2018. The non-profit works to provide Norristown’s less fortunate with food and supplies. ”I learned early on that we’re here to be…
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