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Cheltenham Officials, Residents Have Mixed Opinions on How to Address Aging Township Buildings
In Cheltenham, many of the township’s buildings and infrastructures are outdated and badly in need of repair. Officials and residents, however, can’t agree on how to solve the problem, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The township’s Board of Commissioners has tapped KCBA Architects, Re:Vision Architecture, and Snyder Hoffman Associates to assess all the facilities including…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Approve Almost $1.2M for Farmland Preservation
Montgomery County Commissioners recently approved $1.2 million for farmland preservation efforts, writes Taylor Millard for the Delaware Valley Journal. According to Planning Manager Anne Leavitt-Gruberger, the state government will match and possibly exceed the contribution made by the county. “In 2023, we certified $1.3 million, which then leveraged $2.8 million additional dollars for this program,”…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial with Ultimate Privacy in Harleysville
A lovely custom-built colonial home on 2.79 attractive acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Harleysville. This gorgeous residence offers the ultimate privacy in a premier location. It boasts a stucco and stone front with vinyl siding, a three-car garage, a covered front porch, and landscaped grounds.…
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Salus University Appoints Dr. Gerry O’Sullivan as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Salus University appointed Gerry O’Sullivan, PhD, as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Dr. O’Sullivan joined Salus University in March of 2023 as interim provost and VPAA after the retirement of Barry Eckert, PhD. On Oct 1, 2023, Dr. O’Sullivan was invited to serve as ongoing provost and VPAA by University president Michael Mittelman, OD…
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North Penn Voters Say No to Expansion of North Penn High School
North Penn voters have voted against a referendum to expand North Penn High School, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Superintendent Todd Bauer says that renovations on the high school will now proceed without moving the ninth grade over from the middle schools in the North Penn School District. School board members and administrators have…
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Villanova Woman Crochets Hat for New Jersey Couple’s Baby During Flight
Villanova native Meegan Rubin helped a New Jersey couple have a pleasant flight with their baby by keeping the girl occupied with her crocheting, according to a staff report from 6abc. The Levine family from Hoboken was worried how the baby would behave during the flight to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. But the 5-month-old Romey…
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AI Platform Created by an Ardmore Native Aims to Change How You Consume News
Ardmore native Jono Matusky wants to help streamline the way you consume the news, writes Sarah Huffman for TECHNICAL.LY. Matusky spent years in the communications business before founding Newsprint, an AI platform that monitors and analyzes news. The platform has an AI assistant tool that helps prioritize information. Right now, it is being targeted to…
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Ambler Veteran Creates Journal for Fellow Veterans to Share Their Stories
Ambler veteran Sharon Cooke-Vargas enjoys being involved with fellow veterans and has created a book for veterans to record their own journeys for other generations to learn from, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Cooke-Vargas enlisted in the United States Army as a teenager and served her country for 20 years before retiring. Now she stays…
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NYC Hoops Star Ethan Johnston Enriches His Basketball Skills at Pottstown’s Hill School
Sophomore Ethan Johnston, a Queens native, is the latest New York City basketball star who joined The Hill School in Pottstown and is ready to star for the Blues, writes Owen McCue for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After playing one season at the Dwight School in Manhattan, Johnston arrived at the Montgomery County boarding school this…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Community Impact
As we bid farewell to 2023, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County reflects on a year filled with significant achievements, community engagement, and the unwavering support of its members. The Chamber has not just marked its 110th year but has also expanded its outreach and continued to play a pivotal role in fostering…
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IKEA Sticking to Planned Price Cuts Despite Shipping Disruptions
IKEA says that there will still be price cuts, despite shipping disruptions in the Red Sea increasing costs, writes Divya Chowdhury for Reuters. The budget furniture retailer said that it has enough sufficient stocks to continue as planned. “Our commitment is to make sure that we prioritize investing in lower prices for our customers,” Jesper…
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Brickworks in Willow Grove Park Mall Is Like Taking a Step Back into Your Childhood
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently visited Brickworks in Willow Grove Park Mall and it is a LEGO lover’s dream. When you step into the store, your eyes can’t help but be drawn to the built Star Wars sets lining the shelves. Many of them date back 20 years and will bring back fun memories of…
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Gift Made by Two Ursinus College Alumni Establishes New Innovation Fund
A gift by two Ursinus College alumni will support the work of the College Innovation Council and the programs and initiatives that it runs, writes Ed Moorhouse for the Ursinus College News. The CIC was established by Ursinus President Robyn Hannigan in 2022 to encourage faculty and staff to collaborate on projects that support the…
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How Norristown’s Christian Molnar Connects Philly’s Food Scene to the Eagles
Christian Molnar, a Norristown native, knows that keeping hungry football players well-fed can be a big job, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As director of team relationships for the Philadelphia Eagles, he is in charge of coordinating which local chefs come to Lincoln Financial Field to cook for the team. Molnar has worked…
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Phoenixville’s Better Days Ahead Nonprofit Brings Aid to Those Who Are Homeless in Montgomery County
Chris Brickhouse of Better Days Ahead does outreach to people living on the streets and in encampments in Montgomery County and other parts of Southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Daniella Heminghaus for PhillyBurbs. The nonprofit provides food, water, sleeping bags, fresh clothes, and other necessary items to those in need. In August, he was in Pottstown doing…
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Zero-proof bars, Bottle Shops Are Growing in Popularity in the Philadelphia Region
It is not just in Dry January that people are embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Since the pandemic, more people in the Philadelphia region are choosing to be sober or to be more mindful of how much alcohol they are consuming. To meet the growing demand for fun non-alcohol cocktails…
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Mark Your Calendars for the Harleysville Hank Groundhog Extravaganza
Will Harleysville Hank say we have a long winter ahead of this year? We will soon find out. The Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Extravaganza will be held this year on February 2 at the Mennonite Heritage Center. That is when Harleysville Hank, the local weather prognosticator, will announce if spring will be coming soon or…
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Experience the Delight of Afternoon Tea at These Two Montgomery County Establishments
Afternoon tea is more of an art form than a meal. There is nothing quite like having high tea with a china tea pot and fancy sandwiches and pastries, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. In our fast-paced society, the idea of taking the time in the middle of the day to sip tea and…
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