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Former Lord & Taylor in Bala Cynwyd to Become 217-unit Apartment Building
Federal Realty Investment Trust will break ground on a new apartment building at the site of the former Lord & Taylor in Bala Cynwyd this spring, writes Paul Schwedelson, for Philadelphia Business Journal. The residential development will have 16,000 square feet on the ground floor for retail space and a two-level parking garage. Mark Brennan,…
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Hook & Ladder Brings Touch of Sophistication to Conshohocken’s Dining Scene
Hook & Ladder Sky Bar & Restaurant is a newer addition to Conshohocken’s dining scene that wows both with its atmosphere and food and brings a touch of sophistication, writes Marilyn Johnson for NewsBreak. The chophouse-style restaurant opened a little over a year ago inside Hotel West & Main, which is situated inside a transformed…
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Here Are Some of the Tasty Additions to the Montgomery County Restaurant Scene
The restaurant industry continues to boom in the Philadelphia area, including a new breakfast spot and Korean BBQ restaurant in Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kismet Bagels Luncheonette is a new breakfast-lunch spot at 801 Montgomery Avenue in Penn Valley. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen are serving up bagel sandwiches, doughnuts,…
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SEPTA, Conshohocken Borough Council Still in Talks About Building Riverfront Apartments
SEPTA-owned property at 101 Washington Street continues to be the center of the debate regarding residential development on the Conshohocken riverfront, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than The Curve. Current zoning laws state that residential development is not permitted there, but SEPTA wants to change that. Originally, SEPTA had planned to build a parking garage…
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Renowned Opera Singer Conducts Vocal Workshop for Harriton Music Students
Harriton High School in Rosemont recently had an internationally recognized opera singer visit its music students, according to the Lower Merion School District. Paul Spencer Adkins held an interactive vocal workshop for concert choir students. During the workshop, he helped them finetune the skills needed to be a solo singer. He said to them, “Technique…
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Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shop Has All the Ingredients for Some Winter Fun
Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring, it looks like the winter weather will still be with us for a while. The good news, according to Aziza Shuler at CBS Philadelphia, is that there is still a lot of outdoor fun to be had this winter. And if you need to stock up on…
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Jenkintown Could Be Disbanding Its Police Force, Contracting Out Services
The Borough of Jenkintown is contemplating disbanding its police force and contracting out the services to its neighbors, such as Abington or Cheltenham, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “The growth in the cost of policing is outpacing the growth in the rest of the borough to try to grow with it,” said Mayor Gabriel Lerman.…
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LA Lakers Display New Statue of Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant, Lower Merion High School graduate and NBA basketball legend, has been immortalized with a new bronze statue unveiled last week by the Los Angeles Lakers, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. Bryant, who gave Lower Merion Aces their first state title in 1996, was drafted by the Lakers just out of high school.…
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It’s a Homecoming For Kyle Lowry As He Heads to the Philadelphia 76ers
After a trade and subsequent contract buyout, Kyle Lowry will soon embark on a homecoming as he intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, writes Justin Grasso for Sports Illustrated. Lowry was born and raised in North Philadelphia and played basketball at Cardinal Dougherty High School before playing two years of college basketball at Villanova University. Lowry was the No. 24 pick of the…
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Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhary bought the mall’s former Macy’s to open his state-of-the-art fitness facility. He says that he isn’t worried about the mall being up sale. …
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Huntingdon Valley Malt House Provides Barley for Penn State Craft-Brewing Program
Penn State University is offering a craft-brewing certificate program at its Berks campus where the students get to use local-sourced ingredients to craft new beer choices, according to a staff report from Beer and Brewing. The locally sourced barley used by the first graduating class to create their “Land Grant” beer was provided by Double…
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Artisan Painter for Louis Vuitton at King of Prussia Mall Creates Wearable Art
Kaitlyn Riccardi, a graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, has found a nice niche for herself painting luxury items, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. As an artisan painter for Louis Vuitton, she adds her signature hand-painted designs to the brand’s trunks and boxes. She can often be found working…
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For Philadelphia Native, Manor College Offered Opportunity to Overcome Bullying
Aracely Lebron, a Philadelphia native and a first-generation student at Manor College, used her fresh start at Abington school to overcome bullying, according to a staff report from Manor College. When she was writing the entrance essay for Manor College’s Dental Hygiene program, Lebron immediately knew how to respond to the prompt “What is one…
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Mid-Century Modern in Gladwyne Perfectly Blends Intimacy and Openness
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé William Ferguson Deknatel, a gorgeous mid-century modern home in Gladwyne perfectly blends intimacy and openness, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The home welcomes you with a glass-framed sunken front door, which signals one of the main elements that are available throughout the home. The door leads into…
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Massachusetts Bookstore Celebrates 50 Years of Funding Scholarship for Montco Students
Bryn Mawr Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts is celebrating its 50th anniversary and its special connection to Montgomery County, writes Madeleine Aitken for Cambridge Day. The used bookstore is one of 10 in the Northeast that was opened by Bryn Mawr College graduates to help raise scholarship funds for current students. Founded in 1971, Cambridge’s…
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Lower Merion Pool Fees for Residents Likely Won’t Increase This Upcoming Season
Lower Merion officials voted against a swimming pool fee increase for this summer, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. The fee for non-residents may go up though. Originally the township recommended a 4.25 percent increase in membership fees for residents and a 6.5 percent increase for non-residents at the Belmont Hills Pool. For…
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Yes, Designer Ice Is a Real Thing and You Can Order Some Right Here in Montco
Since the pandemic, Americans have been embracing a new trend that may surprise you: Designer ice. It started with Reddit threads on different types of ice cubes and then came the TikTok “ice influencers,” writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. Soon it was considered passé to use “garbage” ice from the ice trays in your…
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‘The Bachelor’ Fans Can Enjoy a Special Valentine’s Treat This Week
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, ABC’s The Bachelor is offering its fans a special treat, writes Deb Kiner for PennLive. Starting tonight, Monday, Feb. 12, two episodes of the popular dating show will air this week. The first episode is tonight at 8 PM with the second one to follow Tuesday, Feb. 13 at…
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