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Bryn Athyn College Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation Following Last Year’s Warning
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church had its accreditation reaffirmed this month by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, following a warning issued last year, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the accreditor, the Montgomery County college has satisfied all of the requirements to align with standards for governance, leadership,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Farmhouse in Lansdale
A gorgeous farmhouse on stunning 39.28 acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdale. . . This extraordinary residence blends historic charm with refined modern living. Distinctive details include wide-plank pine floors, exposed wood beams, detailed crown moldings, multiple fireplaces, and radiant heated floors, all carefully preserving…
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This New Montco Trail Could Change How People Get Around King of Prussia
Upper Merion Township secured a $1 million federal grant to help complete the Valley Forge Gateway Trail, connecting several points throughout the county, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The funding, awarded through the Eastern Federal Lands Access Program, will support construction of a key 500-meter stretch connecting Valley Forge National Historical Park to North Gulph…
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Montco Hoopers to Watch in This Year’s March Madness
March Madness is a national obsession every spring, but this year’s NCAA tournament field comes with a distinctly Montgomery County flavor. For fans looking for local names to follow in this year’s NCAA Tournament, The Perkiomen School leads the way. The Pennsburg program has an impressive group of alumni in the men’s bracket: Brant Byers…
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Easter Bunny Brunch Returns to Elmwood Park Zoo With Egg Hunts and Animals
Elmwood Park Zoo is giving families a festive way to celebrate the Easter season with the return of its Easter Bunny Brunch, writes The Philly Voice. Held on select weekends from late March through early April, the event combines a holiday brunch with one of Montco’s most popular family attractions. Each ticket includes zoo admission,…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Faces Monumental Defeat in Bryn Mawr David v. Goliath Legal Battle
Bryn Mawr wine distributor, Jason Malumed took on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in a legal battle that exposed the inefficiencies and overreach of the agency writes Michele Garguilo for Main Line Tonight. In 2016, Act 39 passed stating that the PLCB was supposed to modernize its operations and allow wine distributors to sell directly…
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Penn Medicine’s Montgomeryville Center Part of Regional Plan
Penn Medicine is bringing world-class cancer care closer to Montgomery County residents, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system is adding a new $270 million outpatient center now under construction in Montgomeryville. The facility will include advanced radiation oncology and an infusion center. This is all part of the University of Pennsylvania…
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Perkiomen School Alum Brant Byers Helps Lead Miami of Ohio to Historic 31-0 Regular Season
Perkiomen School graduate Brant Byers emerged as a key contributor for Miami of Ohio, helping lead the RedHawks to their most successful season ever, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Byers was always the tallest kid in his class growing up, a trait that helped him become the top player on his team until…
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Bryn Mawr Entrepreneur Turns Kale Into a Convenient Wellness Brand
Bryn Mawr entrepreneur Charlie Szoradi is looking to make healthy eating easier with OnlyKale, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. OnlyKale is a brand built around organic freeze-dried kale products designed for convenience, nutrition, and everyday use. Szoradi, who cofounded the company, said the idea grew out of his own routine. After growing about…
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The charming home was purchased by the 50-year-old A-lister’s parents, Gloria and Charles, in 1970 for just $38,000. Today, the house is estimated to be worth…
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Montco Remains Region’s Strongest Suburban Economy Amid Shift
Montgomery County continues to anchor the Philadelphia region’s suburban economy, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Montco has stronger office leasing activity than the city and a long record as the top base for office-sector jobs. But a new report from the Center City District shows that Philadelphia has just inched past Montco in…
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St. Joe’s Celebrates A-10 Honors After Breakout Season
St. Joseph’s University is celebrating a major Atlantic 10 milestone, writes Ryan Mack for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Head coach Steve Donahue was named the conference’s Coach of the Year in his first season leading the Bala Cywnyd team. Donahue stepped into the head coaching role shortly before the season after Billy Lange departed to join…
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Pottsgrove Manor: Colonial Home That Became Pottstown’s Birthplace
Pottsgrove Manor, the Revolutionary War-era home that led to Pottstown, remains standing in Montgomery County, its history frozen in time, write Kim Hudson and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. The home was built in 1752 by John Potts, who then added a grist mill, sawmill, and Pottsgrove forge. “Then, by 1761, he says to…
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From Wings Field in Blue Bell, Angel Flight East Connects Patients to Essential Medical Appointments
Angel Flight East, which operates out of Blue Bell’s Wings Field, links patients with volunteer pilots who fly them to specialized medical appointments, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “A bunch of pilots like us love to fly, and we love to give back, and we’re gonna fly anyway, so we sure like to take somebody…
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Ardmore’s Burger Scene Is Sizzling With 16 Local Spots
Take a stroll through Ardmore and you might notice a familiar aroma: burgers sizzling on the grill, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lower Merion has quietly become what some are calling the burger capital of the Main Line, with about 16 local eateries serving their own take on the American classic. From pub…
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Tim Rybnik is Lower Merion’s Weather Wizard
Tim Rybnik, a gifted students’ teacher at Bala Cynwyd Middle School, has become the go-to weather forecaster for Lower Merion Township residents, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. As winter wreaks havoc with record lows and snowstorms, his predictions help families plan for closures and delays. A former U.S. Air Force weather forecaster (1987–1993), Rybnik…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line Now. Four students from Villanova University’s College of Engineering are volunteering with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company while pursuing demanding academic programs. Colton Musselman, Anne Earp, John Burns, and Dominic…
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Conshohocken’s CenterSquare Expands Retail Portfolio with $15.5M Purchase
CenterSquare Investment Management is pushing into neighborhood retail with the purchase of a Warrington shopping center, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Conshohocken company acquired the Valley Gate shopping center for $15.5 million, according to industry sources. The 32,200-square-foot property sits along Easton Road near Route 611, about four miles north of…
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