• Norristown’s Lou’s Sandwich Shop Keeps It Classic — and Crowds Keep Coming

    Norristown’s Lou’s Sandwich Shop Keeps It Classic — and Crowds Keep Coming

    A longtime Norristown staple is getting statewide recognition for doing things the old-fashioned way, writes Nathaniel Rivers for Unearth The Voyage. Lou’s Sandwich Shop stands out among the state’s sandwich spots as one of the best. For decades, Lou’s has built its reputation on a simple formula: quality ingredients, consistent service, and a welcoming atmosphere.…

  • Temple Weighs Future of Ambler Campus, Including Possible Sale

    Temple Weighs Future of Ambler Campus, Including Possible Sale

    Temple University is taking a fresh look at the future of its Ambler campus, and all options appear to be on the table, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple has hired consultants to evaluate potential uses for its 187-acre Temple University Ambler Campus, including a possible sale, redevelopment, or new academic model. The…

  • From MCCC to UConn: Kathy Auriemma Has Been Geno’s Partner for Over 40 Years

    From MCCC to UConn: Kathy Auriemma Has Been Geno’s Partner for Over 40 Years

    Kathy Auriemma, who graduated from Cheltenham High School, has supported her husband, Geno Auriemma, throughout all 41 seasons of his coaching career with UConn women’s basketball, writes Emily Burback for Town & Country. They first met at Montgomery County Community College in 1972 and married six years later. They have three children, Alysa, Jenna, and…

  • Governor Shapiro Credits His Leadership Chops to His Championship Run on the Basketball Court

    Governor Shapiro Credits His Leadership Chops to His Championship Run on the Basketball Court

    Long before he became Pennsylvania’s governor, Abington native Josh Shapiro was leading an underdog basketball team in Montgomery County, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro served as point guard for Akiba Hebrew Academy, now Barrack Hebrew Academy, helping guide the small Merion Station school to a league championship in 1991. Despite being undersized…

  • Patio Season Is Here: 4 Montco Restaurants to Try

    Patio Season Is Here: 4 Montco Restaurants to Try

    Outdoor dining is returning across the region as warmer weather draws diners outside, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Among the many destinations highlighted in the publication’s roundup are several Montgomery County restaurants that offer scenic spots to enjoy a meal outdoors. In Conshohocken, the Great American Pub offers a unique rooftop option with…

  • Josh Shapiro and Neighbors Face Off Over Backyard Boundary

    Josh Shapiro and Neighbors Face Off Over Backyard Boundary

    A narrow strip of land in an Abington neighborhood has become the focus of an unusual property dispute involving the PA Governor, writes The Washington Post. At issue is a roughly 10-foot-wide section of backyard between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors. The contested area sits near a driveway and stretches into what one side considers…

  • Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie Says He’s “More Involved Than Ever”

    Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie Says He’s “More Involved Than Ever”

    Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie says he’s not slowing down anytime soon, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is entering his 32nd season with the franchise and remains deeply involved in team operations. Lurie said that while he may spend less time physically at the team’s headquarters,…

  • Valley Forge’s Washington Memorial Chapel Remains a Living Piece of History

    Valley Forge’s Washington Memorial Chapel Remains a Living Piece of History

    One of Montgomery County’s most iconic landmarks continues to serve as both a historic tribute and a living place of worship, writes Nikki DeMentri and Will Kenworthy for CBS News. The Washington Memorial Chapel stands as a national memorial to George Washington while also operating as an active parish within the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.…

  • Bryn Mawr Nurse Returns to NICU Where Her Story Began

    Bryn Mawr Nurse Returns to NICU Where Her Story Began

    For one Bryn Mawr nurse, the hospital where she works today is also where her life began, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC Philadelphia. Allyson Smyth now serves in the NICU at Bryn Mawr Hospital, the same unit where she was treated as a newborn. Smyth’s story has come full circle in more ways than one.…

  • Ambler Man Chases Meteorites Worth Hundreds Per Gram

    Ambler Man Chases Meteorites Worth Hundreds Per Gram

    An Ambler man is chasing pieces of outer space and racing against time to recover them, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meteorite hunter Brett Joseph Cohen recently dropped everything after reports of a meteor streaking across the skies in Pennsylvania and Ohio, setting off a sonic boom and sparking a search for fragments.…

  • Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Reflects on His 19-Year Sobriety Journey

    Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Reflects on His 19-Year Sobriety Journey

    Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper discussed his 19-year sobriety journey during an episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge, writes Julien Raby for Boxlife Magazine. Getting sober at 29 was not just a turning point for the Oscar-nominated actor and filmmaker, it was a lifeline. “I was so lost,” said Cooper on the podcast…

  • Enjoy Delicious Easter Brunch at These Montco Spots

    Enjoy Delicious Easter Brunch at These Montco Spots

    If you’re planning to dine out on April 20, several Montgomery County eateries are offering a variety of delicious Easter brunch options that are sure to please any palate, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founding Farmers in King of Prussia will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner throughout the entire Easter weekend. The…

  • Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire

    Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire

    Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin might not be a household name, but the billionaire behind Fanatics is one of the most influential figures in sports, writes William Cohan for Town & Country. His company, Fanatics, is valued at more than $35 billion, and powers everything from sports jerseys and collectibles to online betting. Now, Rubin has…

  • New Zoning Clears Path for The Former Willow Grove Navy Base’s Transformation

    New Zoning Clears Path for The Former Willow Grove Navy Base’s Transformation

    Horsham Township is taking a decisive step toward the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Willow Grove Navy base, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. Town Council unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning amendment that aligns the 862-acre property with the 862 Rise master plan first endorsed in 2012. The update replaces the site’s outdated…

  • Governor Josh Shapiro Reflects on Healing After Residence Attack

    Governor Josh Shapiro Reflects on Healing After Residence Attack

    Montgomery County native Josh Shapiro is reflecting on a traumatic moment one year later, and using it to spark a broader conversation, writes Ian Karbal for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Shapiro hosted an interfaith roundtable at the Governor’s Residence to mark the anniversary of a firebombing that severely damaged a reception room prepared for a Passover Seder.…

  • Souderton’s Generations of Indian Valley Delivers Meals and Companionship to Seniors

    Souderton’s Generations of Indian Valley Delivers Meals and Companionship to Seniors

    For more than fifty years, volunteers at Generations of Indian Valley in Souderton have been providing food and companionship to seniors as part of their Meals on Wheels program, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Around 300 volunteers make it possible to deliver two meals per day to around 200 people. Before starting their routines, volunteers…

  • H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub

    H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub

    A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround,  writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…

  • Montco Restaurant Group Expands Once Again with New Doylestown Takeover

    Montco Restaurant Group Expands Once Again with New Doylestown Takeover

    Montgomery County’s busy restaurant scene is spilling into neighboring Bucks, as a familiar trio of local owners continues their expansion, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurateurs Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have acquired the former Station Tap House in Doylestown and rebranded it as The Station. While the new venture…