• Legends of Montco: James Madison Porter Honors Revolutionary War Hero with a College

    Legends of Montco: James Madison Porter Honors Revolutionary War Hero with a College

    Behind the legacy of Lafayette College is an ambitious man from Norristown, writes Frank Whelan for WFMZ. James Madison Porter was born at Selma, his family’s estate in Norristown, and grew up hearing stories of heroism from his father, General Andrew Porter, who fought alongside Marquis de Lafayette in the Revolutionary War. When Lafayette returned…

  • Pennsylvania License Plates Get Patriotic Refresh with Liberty Bell Redesign

    Pennsylvania License Plates Get Patriotic Refresh with Liberty Bell Redesign

    Standard blue and yellow Pennsylvania license plates are set for a patriotic refresh as the state begins rolling out a new design featuring the Liberty Bell and a red, white, and blue palette, writes Davis Cuffe for Billy Penn at WHYY. The new plates, that were unveiled almost a year ago by Gov. Josh Shapiro,…

  • Here’s What to Expect When Netflix House Opens in King of Prussia

    Here’s What to Expect When Netflix House Opens in King of Prussia

    Streaming fans now know more about what to expect from the Netflix House coming to King of Prussia, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. The 100,000-square-foot venue will transform the former Lord & Taylor space into a fully immersive fan experience, and it will be more than just a photo op. It will combine…

  • Retail Closures Reshape Montco Shopping Centers and Open New Doors

    Retail Closures Reshape Montco Shopping Centers and Open New Doors

    A wave of retail bankruptcies has left more than $1 million square feet of vacant space across Greater Philadelphia, but it may be setting the stage for transformation in Montco, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. King of Prussia’s former Bed Bath & Beyond at Valley Forge Center has already been successfully subdivided and re-released to…

  • A Fateful Meeting Sends La Salle College High School Athlete to Notre Dame

    A Fateful Meeting Sends La Salle College High School Athlete to Notre Dame

    A year and a half ago, La Salle College High School’s Grayson McKeogh thought his future was in the NBA, writes Joseph Santoliquito for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, he’s headed to Notre Dame to play left tackle for one of the most storied programs in college football. The 6ft 8in senior from Pennsburg had a…

  • Ambler Man Wins Nick Castellanos Look-Alike Competition with Help from His Family

    Ambler Man Wins Nick Castellanos Look-Alike Competition with Help from His Family

    Ambler’s Michael Penna found himself center stage at Fringe Bar in Philadelphia during a Nick Castellanos look-alike contest, writes Ariel Simpson for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wearing eye black and a Phillies jersey, Penna joined dozens of fellow dopplegangers at the event, which took place last Friday. Penna won over the crowd, especially with a wink…

  • Bala Cynwyd’s The 1916 Company Teams Up With ‘Shark Tank’ Investor

    Bala Cynwyd’s The 1916 Company Teams Up With ‘Shark Tank’ Investor

    Bala Cynwyd’s The 1916 Company has teamed up with ‘Shark Tank’s‘ Kevin O’Leary, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through a new partnership with O’Leary’s WonderCare platform, customers can now insure high-end pieces at checkout.  WonderCare offers a fully digital insurance experience tailored for luxury watches. The platform is backed by insurance powerhouse…

  • Upper Merion to Purchase 150 E. Dekalb Pike Site for $8M+

    Upper Merion to Purchase 150 E. Dekalb Pike Site for $8M+

    Upper Merion Township is making a bold land grab in the heart of King of Prussia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The township agreed to buy an 11-acre parcel at 150 E. Dekalb Pike, currently home to Rossi Auto Salvage, for $8 million. The deal is expected to close in 18 months…

  • PJM Interconnection Faces Overhaul Calls from Bipartisan Coalition of Governors

    PJM Interconnection Faces Overhaul Calls from Bipartisan Coalition of Governors

    Several Republican governors have joined their Democrat counterparts, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, calling for an overhaul of Audubon-based PJM Interconnection, writes Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Governors from twelve states wrote a letter last week urging PJM regulators to implement fundamental changes and appoint a new leadership following the resignation of two board members…

  • Pennsburg First Grader Surprises Saquon Barkley with Custom Gift

    Pennsburg First Grader Surprises Saquon Barkley with Custom Gift

    Pennsburg’s Luke Lyle, a seven-year-old football player, had a special surprise for Super Bowl Champion Saquon Barkley, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc Action News. The young running back gifted Barkley with a custom-designed pair of sneakers he created just for the Eagles star. Luke is a first grader and die-hard Saquon Barkley fan. He dreamed…

  • Mama’s Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd Makes Some of Best Hoagies in Pennsylvania and Beyond

    Mama’s Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd Makes Some of Best Hoagies in Pennsylvania and Beyond

    Family-owned Mama’s Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd has been serving some of the best hoagies in Pennsylvania and beyond since the 1970s, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The eatery offers Italian-American comfort food that tastes like it came from a beloved grandmother’s kitchen. The establishment is so deeply loved by locals that it…

  • PAED Spotlight: OWM Law Expands in Pottstown, Anchoring Premier Sunset Drive Property

    PAED Spotlight: OWM Law Expands in Pottstown, Anchoring Premier Sunset Drive Property

    O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, a leading regional law firm has planted deeper roots in Pottstown, signaling a new chapter for one of the borough’s most distinctive commercial properties. OWM Law now occupies 9,000 square feet of newly renovated office space at 1503 Sunset Drive. The move consolidates their long-standing connection to the community while positioning…

  • Kid-Friendly Animal Adventures in Montco

    Kid-Friendly Animal Adventures in Montco

    For little ones with a love for animals, Montgomery County is full of kid-friendly spots where barnyard snuggles and up-close encounters are part of the experience, writes Corrie Stango for Mommy Poppins. Rose Bridge Farm and Sanctuary – Dresher This rescue sanctuary offers a warmhearted blend of animal care and love. Kids can bottle-feed baby…

  • Oreland’s Tommy Conwell on Not Letting Music Fade

    Oreland’s Tommy Conwell on Not Letting Music Fade

    Oreland’s Tommy Conwell has left behind the packed stadiums and major-label success to focus more on his family, but he has never let the music fade, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. Together with his backup band, the Young Rumblers, Conwell climbed to the top of the Philadelphia region’s rock ’n’ roll scene…

  • Lower Merion Approves Red Light Cameras

    Lower Merion Approves Red Light Cameras

    The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the installation of red light cameras during its meeting on Wednesday night, according to a staff report from 6abc. “It’s a safety driven program to reduce the number of crashes,” said Sgt. Matthew Colflesh of the Lower Merion Township Police Department. If the additional cameras are…

  • Demand is High for Montco Multifamily Home Development

    Demand is High for Montco Multifamily Home Development

    Montgomery County real estate is seeing a rush of multifamily development despite endless red tape, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. Local developers face a complex landscape of zoning reviews and pushback from residents wary of dense housing. Still, demand is strong. Suburban Philadelphia has one of the nation’s tightest rental markets, with a 95% occupancy…

  • Glenside Artist Zenos Frudakis Has Sculpted Everything from Monuments to Figurative Works

    Glenside Artist Zenos Frudakis Has Sculpted Everything from Monuments to Figurative Works

    Glenside artist Zenos Frudakis, best known for his Freedom monument, has sculpted everything from large-scale monuments and portrait statues to busts and figurative works throughout his distinguished career, reports Hank Flynn for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Frudakis’ work can be found throughout Philadelphia and his work can be easily recognized for its striking detail and realism.…

  • Asher’s Chocolate, Federal Donuts, and Phish Rock a Collab with a Cause

    Asher’s Chocolate, Federal Donuts, and Phish Rock a Collab with a Cause

    Souderton’s premier chocolate company, Asher’s Chocolate, has teamed up with Federal Donuts yet again for a limited release treat showcasing jam band Phish, writes Michael Althouse for Philly Voice. Dubbed the “My Sweet One” donut after a fan-favorite Phish song, the creation features a chocolate cake base, milk chocolate glaze, and a dulce de leche…