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Rare Einstein Letter on Creation of the Universe on Sale in Ardmore
The Raab Collection in Ardmore is selling a personal letter written by Albert Einstein where he argues against the biblical version of the creation of the universe, writes Richa Karmarka for The Washington Post. The rare letter was written on April 11, 1950, to Martha Munk, the wife of a well-known German rabbi in answer…
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Gladwyne Mega Mansion with Indoor Pool and Bowling Alley Is on the Market
A 7.25-acre estate in Gladwyne on Merion Square Road with seven bedrooms and 16 bathrooms is on the market for $11.999 million writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was built in 2007 and includes many unique features such as grand staircases, large chandeliers, handcrafted sculpting, and Bellagio-style fountains. Inside the home, there…
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King of Prussia Mall Is the Best Mall in the United States According to StudyFinds
A new study by StudyFinds names the King of Prussia Mall as the best mall in the whole country, writes Joe Kelly for Cat Country 107.3 WPURFM. The King of Prussia Mall is a favorite shopping experience for both Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents. The experts at StudyFinds said that even though many of the…
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Pottstown, Collegeville Pizzerias Land Top Spots in Washington Post’s Pennsylvania Pizza Rankings
Pennsylvania pizza places were rated based on the type of regional style pies they serve, including Chicago, New York, Detroit, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and tavern-style slices, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Montgomery County pizzerias earned some top spots in the Pennsylvania ranking created by The Washington Post using Yelp data. “We set out to find the…
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Jason Kelce’s Underdog Apparel Sweatshirt Made by Narberth Company Draws Lots of Love from Fans
Before Monday night’s Philadelphia Eagles‘ loss, Jason Kelce was sporting a new sweatshirt from his charity clothing line Underdog Apparel that drew lots of love from fans, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sweatshirt has the words “Now or never we fly together” with a Grim Reaper protecting an Eagles helmet and was…
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Irish Potatoes at Hatboro’s Stutz Candy Company Will Sweeten Your St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and here in Pennsylvania, enjoying the sweet confection dubbed Irish potatoes is a favorite way to celebrate the holiday, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Ironically, this seasonal treat is not of Irish origin nor contains potatoes. They are however a longstanding Philadelphia tradition that goes back…
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Montgomery County Has 7 of the 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the Greater Philadelphia Region
When it comes to the most affluent neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia area, Montgomery County is where most of the money is at, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. Using U.S. Census Bureau data, the Philadelphia Business Journal calculated where Greater Philadelphia’s richest residents live. Based on factors such as household income, age, and…
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Bradley Cooper Understood the Conflicts of the Heart Even Back in High School
Bradley Cooper’s star may have skyrocketed since his days at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, writes Chuck Arnold for The New York Post, but he had heartthrob potential even then. Arnold was first introduced to Cooper in 1993 when the then high school senior wrote a column titled “When best friends cross the line,” which…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Goes to Souderton to Tour the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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Two Montgomery County Breweries that Should Be on Your Watch List
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Henry Savage has gathered a list of new Philly region breweries to be on the watch for this year and two Montgomery County breweries made the list. Brass Collar Brewing Co. is a new face in Souderton. Co-owners Benjamin Israel and Brody Bisson are converting a former SEPTA train station at 100…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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Travel Magazine Names Conshohocken a Secret Food Destination
Conshohocken is gaining national attention for its culinary delights, writes Emily Cappiello for Condé Nast Traveler. She gave the town a nod as one of the seven small towns across the country that are secret food destinations. The indie restaurants on Fayette Street are popular dining hotspots. If you love brunch every day, not just…
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A Montco Sandwich Shop Serves Up One of Best Thanksgiving Hoagies
Stephanie Farr, a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, takes her after-Thanksgiving traditions seriously and one of them is enjoying Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches. Inspired by one of her readers, she undertook the tasty task of ranking some of the most popular Thanksgiving hoagies in the Philadelphia area. Out of 7 local sandwiches, Capriotti’s “The Bobbie” earned…
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Ambler’s Karla Troutman Discovers Familial Connection to a Prominent Abolitionist, Businessman
Karla Trotman, Ambler resident and president and CEO of Electro Soft Inc., an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in Montgomeryville that her parents started, never learned about James Forten in school growing up. Little did she know that she would have such a strong familial connection to the prominent Black Philadelphia businessman and abolitionist. Forten…
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The Tent General Washington Slept in at Valley Forge a Symbol of His Wartime Leadership
George Washington’s war tent, created in Reading during the Valley Forge encampment in 1778, is an iconic part of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, writes Richard Grant for the Smithsonian Magazine. The tent was part of a replacement set for the general’s initial campaign tents, all of which had worn out. By…
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An Important Part of Montco History Will Be Displayed at the Museum of the American Revolution
Montgomery County played an important role in the American Revolution and that history will be celebrated at an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The exhibit, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tents, will open on President’s Day weekend. It tells the story of how General George Washington’s…
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Toll Brothers to Build 358 Homes on 140 acres in North Carolina
Montgomery County-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has plans to build 358 homes on 140 acres in North Carolina, writes Collin Huguley for Charlotte Business Journal. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently acquired the land in Huntersville which is just outside Charlotte. The company bought the land for just over $15 million through an affiliated…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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