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Souderton’s Asher’s Chocolates Is the Philadelphia Area’s Oldest Chocolate Business
Asher’s Chocolates in Souderton, which has been making fine chocolates and other classic confectionary for five generations, is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Asher’s has been around since 1892,” said Mary Ellen Ruskowski, who has been working at Asher’s Chocolates for 42 years. “We…
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A Norristown Native Teams Up with the Eagles to Pay Homage to Philadelphia Fans
Saying that Philadelphia Eagles fans bleed green is no hyperbole. The fan base here is like no other and Norristown native Jimmy Gorecki has teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles and Standard Issue to pay homage to the fans, writes Jonathan Evans for Esquire. Gorecki, who now lives in Los Angeles, is a skater-turned-designer. He…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on…
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Pottstown Winery Closes After 31 Years, 3,000 Gallons of Wine for Sale in Bulk
George Kline, the owner of West Hanover Winery which has locations in Pottstown and Harrisburg, has decided to retire from the vino business, writes Mac Bell for ABC27. Kline said he and his wife decided to close the winery because of his health problems and desire to enjoy life. “I have been having some health…
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CBS News Gives Quick Peek into the Restoration of Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park
Lynnewood Hall, a Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park, is finally being restored and Jan Carabeo of CBS News offers a glimpse inside the estate. “Lynnewood Hall is a house that has long been forgotten about, unfortunately, and that is what we’re here to change,” Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation executive director Edward Thome said. Thome…
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From Target in Abington to Their Location 215 Wedding, a Couple Celebrates Their Journey to Love
The wedding of Nzinga Gocking and Vidalina Rodriguez at Location 215 in Callowhill in late spring was a celebration of the couple’s decade-long relationship, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia. The couple first met while they were both working at Target in Abington, and they had their first date at Johnny Rockets on South Street in…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The magazine picked their best breweries from the winners of the 2023 World Beer Cup, but decided to highlight only those breweries who were lesser known. At the World Beer Cup,…
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Meet the Norristown Native and Drummer Who Took Down Elon Musk
Richard Tornetta is making headlines for being the Tesla shareholder driving the case to stop Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar compensation package, writes Ryan Felton and James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. Tornetta is a Norristown native who used to work for automotive companies. In the 2000s, he was the drummer in the heavy metal band…
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The Phil’s Tavern Burger with Crab Cake and Lobster Is a Must-Try
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently visited The Phil’s Tavern in Blue Bell and tried the popular Surf-n-Turf Burger, a burger topped with a crab cake and lobster. The Phil’s Tavern which has been a part of the community for 39 years, is known for its large portions and its family-friendly atmosphere. Charles Compagnucci, owner of…
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Do You Know What the Most Common Slithering Creature Is in Montgomery County?
Whether we think they are cool creatures or just want to know how to steer clear of them, people are fascinated by snakes, writes the staff at PetNews 2Day. In Pennsylvania, there are 21 native species of snake. Only 3 of them are venomous: the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. In…
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Newsweek: Two Montgomery County Hospitals in Top 20 of Best Pennsylvania Hospitals
Newsweek recently released its America’s Best-In-State Hospital 2024 ranking and two Montgomery County hospitals made the top 20 in Pennsylvania. Scores were calculated using market research and consumer data from Statista. Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood took the 8th spot with a score of 84.72% while Jefferson Abington Hospital came in at No. 17 with…
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Hall & Oates, One of Montco’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court
One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious as Hall is taking Oates to court, write Patrick Rapa and Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. Daryl Hall, who grew up near Pottstown, and John Oates, a North Wales native, have eight platinum records…
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Montgomery County Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Montgomery County visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Ocean City leaders described a wild and raucous weekend where close to 1,000 calls were…
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Toll Brothers Plans to Construct 38 Single-Family Homes on 21 Acres in Quakertown
Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers recently purchased 21 acres of undeveloped land in Quakertown for $3.9 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to plans submitted to Richland Township, the Fort Washington-based company wants to construct 38 single-family homes on the site. Site improvements for the Bucks County property along East Paletown Road…
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Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé. Defining “the best” restaurant is never easy because everyone’s definition may be a little different. This ranking tries to encapsulate all those…
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Toll Brothers Sell Virginia Property After Data Center Makes an Offer ‘It Couldn’t Refuse’
Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently made an unexpected sale of a parcel of land in Virginia in what it is calling a “one-off,” saying it was an offer “it couldn’t refuse,” writes Dan Brendel and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers CEO Douglas Yearley Jr., said during an investors’ call…
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Development of New Homes Underway on Grounds of Philmont Country Club
After receiving all the required approvals, the development of 176 new townhouse units on the grounds of the Philmont Country Club in Lower Moreland Township has begun, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. The plan envisioned an active adult housing community on the site of the closed South Course. The private club has two…
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Limerick-based Developer Has New Plans for Abandoned Distillery in Linfield
Limerick Town Center LLC, a Limerick-based developer, has plans to repurpose the abandoned Publicker whiskey distillery at the Linfield Industrial Park in Linfield, writes Holly Herman for Patch. The former distillery, which includes multiple buildings, will be demolished, and two warehouses will be built in its place. Together the warehouses will offer 1.9 million square…
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