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Comic Pioneer Jim Drucker Plans Sale of His Norristown-Based NewKadia Empire
After a quarter-century of building one of the world’s largest online-only comic book retailers, Jim Drucker is preparing to sell NewKadia.com, as announced in EIN Newswire. The move marks the next chapter for a pioneer who turned a childhood hobby into a global business success. Founded in 2000 with just 807 comics from Drucker’s personal…
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Trick-or-Treat Fun Returns to King of Prussia Town Center on October 27.
Costumes, candy, and community spirit are set to take over King of Prussia Town Center. The 6th Annual “Trick-or-Treat Around the Town Center” returns Monday, October 27, from 5 to 7 PM. The free, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages and their pets to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun. Participants can stroll through…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Takes AI Threat Detection to the Skies
Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, a national leader in AI-powered security technology, is taking its gun-detection platform to the skies, reports Keely Quinlan for StateScoop. The company announced the launch of its ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD). It’s their drone-integrated software designed to identify firearms and other potential threats in real time. The system allows law enforcement agencies…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and retail to the area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed development would feature 115 apartments and 5,400 square feet of retail space, replacing part of the parking lot that now serves…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Reflects on Life and Leadership in New Memoir
Governor Josh Shapiro, Abington native and Pennsylvania’s 48th governor, will soon add “author” to his résumé, writes Hillel Italie for the Associated Press. His debut book, Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service, is set for release January 27 through Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. At 52, Shapiro has become…
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Ambler’s Copihue Bakehouse Serves Chilean Flavor with Local Charm
Ambler has a new culinary gem that’s making Chileans from across the region feel right at home, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Copihue Bakehouse is named after Chile’s national flower and pronounced ko-pee-way. It opened last month at 58 E. Butler Avenue, offering sweet and savory bites inspired by the homeland of owner…
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Souderton’s Jamie Moyer Returns to Seattle for ALCS First Pitch
Souderton High School alum Jamie Moyer was back on the mound, at least ceremonially, before a packed house in Seattle last Thursday night, writes Zac Hereth for Seattle Sports. The beloved left-hander threw out the first pitch of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, rekindling memories of his decade-long run with the Mariners.…
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Legends of Pickleball Descend on Hatboro
Dill Dinkers in Hatboro recently welcomed multiple teams from the U.S. Legends Pickleball League, a national pickleball organization, to take part in an exciting tournament, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Competitors from across the country, all in their fifties and sixties, took to the courts and showcased some strong volleys at the tournament. “We have…
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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year lease for a 49,112-square-foot property at 1201 W. 8th Avenue, marking the first concrete move toward establishing a facility dedicated to around-the-clock behavioral health care. “This is a…
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Ambler’s Downtown Renaissance is Turning the Town into a Destination
Ambler’s downtown continues to thrive as new businesses and creative entrepreneurs embrace its walkable charm and strong sense of community, writes Erica Lamberg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the latest arrivals is Camaraderie, a new yoga studio founded by Maura Manzo, who previously ran Yoga Home in Conshohocken. “I was looking for a vibrant, walkable…
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Rookie Phenom from Pottstown Keeps Blue Jays Alive in ALCS
Just months after making his major league debut, Pottstown native Trey Yesavage has become one of the breakout stories of baseball’s postseason, writes Jorge Castillo for ESPN. He is a key reason the Toronto Blue Jays are still alive in the American League Championship Series. Yesavage, only 22 years old, took the mound Sunday for…
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Vagrant Bird from ‘Task’ is Rare but Known Visitor to Montgomery County
The bright-red bird featured in the premiere of Task, which serves as a broader analogy on the show, is rare but not unfamiliar sight in Montgomery County, writes Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice. In the Delaware County-set show, FBI special agent Tom Brandis hears a distinct bird call and grabs his binoculars, only to…
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Montgomery County Military Family Touched by Strangers’ Kindness
A Montgomery County military family was touched by a random act of kindness from an anonymous couple and hopes to thank them for the unexpected gift, write Deanna Durante and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Aaron Williams-Higgins was returning from a walk with her dog last week when the building’s receptionist handed her…
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The Indie Main Line Coalition Keeps Readers Local in Narberth and Ardmore
Independent bookstores across the Main Line are proving that collaboration is the best story of all, writes Gina Lizzo of Main Line Today. In Narberth and Ardmore, two women-owned shops are helping lead a literary alliance that’s strengthening community ties and redefining what it means to shop local. Narberth Bookshop and Mavy Books of Ardmore…
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M. Night Shyamalan Returns to TV and Coauthors a New Novel with Nicholas Sparks
Lower Merion’s legendary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is branching into new creative realms, writes Earl Hopkins for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan has two projects creating buzz: one is a TV series while the other is a novel. Shyamalan will direct Magic 8 Ball, a live-action TV series inspired by the iconic Mattel toy. He is…
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Seasonal Frights Await at Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport
The Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport returns this October, offering seasonal frights and thrills for all who are brave enough to visit, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The lodge has been transforming into a haunted house for the spooky season for over 25 years. Preparations for the haunted house begin in July…
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How Eataly in King of Prussia Makes Its Acclaimed Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Eataly, the expansive Italian marketplace that recently opened at the King of Prussia Mall, has revealed the recipe for its celebrated Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The market is lined with stalls that promise something for everyone, from pizza and gelato to a wide array of Italian specialties. “We are extremely excited…
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Toll Brothers Sets to Bring Luxury Community to Royersford
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has announced that work is underway on its newest luxury home community in Royersford, reports Citybiz. The new community, Hearthfield will include 54 single-family home sites and expect to open for sale in early 2025. The intimate Toll Brothers neighborhood is located just minutes from Collegeville and it offers a variety of spacious two-…
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