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Former Montco Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr. to Serve as Chair of SEPTA Board
SEPTA’s board has selected Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., former chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners to serve as Board Chair. Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz will serve as Vice Chair. Lawrence joined the SEPTA Board in September 2011 and has served as the board’s vice chair since February 2021. He was also an active…
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Helping Hands Family Launches Alternative to Preschool for Children with Autism
Helping Hands Family, a provider of comprehensive autism services for children based in King of Prussia is now offering children with autism an alternative to traditional preschool called the Little Hands Day Program, according to PR Newswire. The program is designed to give children with autism spectrum disorder more tools and resources to help them…
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David’s Bridal Talks Prenups and the Importance of Healthy Communication
You might think that mentioning prenup would be an immediate downer on the romantic vibe of planning a wedding, but Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal says it can actually be good for the future of your marriage. The bridal retailer asked divorce attorney and founder of HelloPrenup, Julia Rodgers, esq., to share why a prenup is a…
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Which Pennsylvania Counties Have the Highest-Paying School Districts?
Montgomery County has some of Pennsylvania’s highest-paying school districts, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An analysis of Pennsylvania Department of Education data from the 2022-2023 school year shows that by county, Montgomery County has the second-best paid school district staff with an average salary of $92,300. Bucks County has the best-paid staff…
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New North Penn School District Vending Machine Program Promotes a Love of Literacy
Vending machines in the North Penn School District don’t all just cater to kids’ munchies. One recently installed at A.M. Kulp Elementary School has books for purchase, writes Terra Sullivan for CBS Philadelphia. Students use coins they receive for good behavior to pick a new book from the machine stocked with books written for students…
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King of Prussia-based SeventySix Capital Adds Another Managing Partner
King of Prussia-based SeventySix Capital has recently added Chad Stender as a new managing partner who will be leading the company next to founder Wayne Kimmel, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stender, who founded SeventySix Capital’s Sports Advisory agency, has been with the company for over ten years and he previously held…
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Don’t Miss These Montco Indoor Amusement Parks that Parents and Kids Both Will Enjoy
When the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities, there is still plenty of family-friendly fun to be had in Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Both King of Prussia and Willow Grove are home to indoor amusement parks that are just as much fun for the parents as they are for the kids.…
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Horsham Native Is Man Behind Donald Trump’s $399 Shoe Drop
The first person Donald Trump thanked after he took the stage at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con last week to announce his signature shoe was Horsham native Chase Young, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 28-year-old’s company consulted on the launch of the $399 former president’s sneakers that sold out within minutes of going…
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Four Montco Towns Rank Among Top 50 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Montgomery County towns ranked among the top fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according to a recently released report from ElitePersonalFinance. To determine the ranking, ElitePersonalFinance used the latest data from the FBI crime statistics in the United States and calculated the total number of violent crimes per 1,000…
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A Montgomery County Native Is Among the Newer, Younger Generation of Farmers
Kelly O’Neill, 35, grew up in Pennsburg, but now owns a farm in Hammonton, New Jersey with her husband Joe Kalucki, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While many generational farms have been shuttered in Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the last decade, a younger generation of farmers is breathing a breath of fresh…
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Blue Bell’s Unisys Warns Wall Street of Expected Revenue Declines
Information technology company Unisys told Wall Street this week that it expects its revenue to decline which led to a drop in shares of the company, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shares dropped more than 33% on Wednesday. Unisys is projecting that its license and support business will have its lowest quarterly…
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Barn on Bridge in Collegeville Is the Perfect Backdrop for Your Outdoor Wedding
Outdoor wedding venues are a great way to bring the beauty of nature into your special day and the picturesque views at Collegeville’s Barn on Bridge are one of the best in Pennsylvania, writes the staff at LA Insider at Newsbreak. Barn on Bridge offers the best of the old and new world with its…
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A Building Boom: Toll Brothers Experiencing a ‘Strong Start to the Spring Selling Season’
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is having a positive start to the new year, writes Shaina Mishkin for MarketWatch. Tuesday, the luxury home builder reported that its shares were on the rise after it reported earnings that had surpassed the expectations of analysts. The home developer is also enjoying a “strong start to the spring selling…
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A Small Bookshop on Lansdale’s Main Street is a Hub for Black Culture and History
When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places to learn Black culture and history, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To fill that need in the community, in 2017 he opened his own small bookshop specializing in Black literature…
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Montgomery County Native Lizzy McAlpine Announces Third Studio Album
Montgomery County native Lizzy McAlpine, who catapulted to mainstream fame last year with the viral success of her song “ceilings,” has announced her third studio album, Older, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The album will be released on April 5. McAlpine, who attended Lower Merion High School, recently released the first single from Older. In…
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The Second Annual Arctic Wonderland Is Coming to Roxborough This Month
The Roxborough Development Corporation has partnered with Ice Sculpture Philly for the Second Annual Arctic Wonderland taking place at Pocket Park in Roxborough on February 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., writes Vince Carey for the Main Line Times & Suburban. The already popular outdoor winter festival will turn Pocket Park into the North Pole…
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A Conshohocken Company’s New App Aims to Help People with Substance Use Disorders
A company based in Conshohocken has created a new platform that provides tools to help people with substance use disorders live a healthier lifestyle, writes Nora Macaluso for PhillyVoice. New Ocean Health Solutions has named its newest app Substance Use Management. It is designed to offer additional support than what adults struggling with substance use…
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Newsweek: Radnor’s Airgas Named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024
Airgas, an Air Liquide company in Radnor, has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. The list of workplaces was created by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group and features large and mid-size companies recognized by their employees for respecting and valuing diversity in the…
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