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Former Norristown Council VP Heather Lewis Committed to a Life of Service
While her tenure as vice president of the Norristown Municipal Council has come to an end, Heather Lewis is planning on continuing a life of service, writes Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. After eight years on the council, the last two as vice president, she is now considering new ways she can make a difference…
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Harriton High School Senior Published Children’s Book to Help Families of Cancer Patients
When his mom was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkins’ lymphoma in 2019, Ethan Niu felt lost and confused. To help other children navigate a parent’s cancer diagnosis, he has written and illustrated a book, “Brave Little Fighters.” Now a senior at Harriton High School, Niu wants to help children understand the science behind cancer, potential treatment,…
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Act II Playhouse Presents Three First Ladies of the United States in One-Woman Show
Tea For Three by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka is coming to the Act II Playhouse in Ambler. Previews begin January 23, 2024, and the production opens Friday, January 26. The production runs through Sunday, February 18, 2024. Set across three different years in the 1960s and ‘70s, Tea For Three invites audiences to…
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Main Line Health Making Major Strides in Mission to Offer Best Care Possible
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health has been making major strides in its mission to offer the best care possible, and its patients are reaping the benefits, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. The healthcare system named Rosangely Cruz-Rojas as vice president and chief diversity and equity officer in August. Cruz-Rojas is the first…
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A Golfer’s Dream: Philadelphia Cricket Club Hiring an Assistant Superintendent
If golf is your passion and you are looking for a new career in the new year, the Philadelphia Cricket Club may just have your dream job, writes Colman Bentley for Golf Digest. The historic Philadelphia Cricket Club which has two campuses — St. Martins and Flourtown — is seeking to hire an assistant superintendent…
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Enjoy Some After the Holidays Pampering at These Montco Massage Venues
Montgomery County is home to plenty of venues where you can get a variety of massages, whether you are looking to take away stress, or simply need some pampering after all the rush of the holidays, write Laura Brzyski and Tonya Russell for the Philadelphia Magazine. Elevated Wellness in Bryn Mawr is run by head…
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Kitchen Redesign in a Radnor Home Creates Functional Happy Place for Owners
Using vivid colors and space-minded planning, a Radnor family has transformed the kitchen and laundry/mudroom space at their colonial home into a functional happy place, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The once-dated spaces that included massive wood posts and plenty of charm but very little closet space were transformed with help…
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Reality Star Brittany Cartwright Named Brand Ambassador for Fort Washington-based Jenny Craig
Brittany Cartwright who came to fame on Vanderpump Rules is a brand ambassador for the new Jenny Craig. The Fort Washington company, which offers a simple home delivery plan for weight loss, was recently purchased by Wellful, Inc. Cartwright lost 30 pounds using Jenny Craig after the birth of her son. The weight loss plan…
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Montco Native John Oates Says He Has ‘Moved on’ From Hall & Oates Days
John Oates, one part of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, says that he is really proud of his work with bandmate Daryll Hall, but that he is ready to “move on” to something different, writes Ilana Kaplan for People. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together,” Oates said on David Yontef’s…
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Peirce College Graduate and 1865 Law Journal Editor Uses Her Education to Help Others
Lisa Effrig Lagreca is a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Peirce College graduate. She was also a student-editor of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal. Lagreca shares her educational journey and why she wanted to pursue law in the interview below. Where are you from? I am a Bucks County native; however, I currently…
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Micro-Winery Cyrenity Sips Has Found a Sweet Spot in Hatboro
Shakia Williams, who launched her micro-winery Cyrenity Sips a little over a year ago, has found a sweet spot in Hatboro, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Located right on Main Street, Cyrenity Sips is one of the few wineries in the country owned and operated by a Black woman. Right there on the premises, they…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Celebrates Successes While Keeping Eyes on Road
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is looking back at all its successes in 2023, while also anticipating future projects on “America’s First Superhighway.” “The PTC has been the leader in transportation from the day our highway opened, and we continue to be an organization that isn’t afraid to reinvent how we do business, transform who we…
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First Bank House of the Week: Updated Fieldstone Colonial in Ardmore
An updated Fieldstone Colonial with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Ardmore for $2,800,000. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined quiet street, the home is within a short distance of Suburban Square. …. …. The colonial built in 1909 has been extensively updated and sits on a 1.15-acre lot.…
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Three of the Richest Schools in Pennsylvania Are Right Here in Montgomery County
Having the right number of resources to provide the best education possible is important for schools across the country, including Pennsylvania. Here in Montgomery County, it may surprise you to learn that we have three of the top 5 richest schools in the state. The Hill School, Perkiomen School, and Haverford College all made the…
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Peirce College Student Wins Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women
Jennifer LeBold, an organizational leadership student at Peirce College and a full-time senior resource coordinator, is one of the recipients of the Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women. As an employee of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, LeBold learned about Peirce College from her Administrative Director, Dr. Susan Delaney, who encouraged her to apply. She ultimately…
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Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Bought in Montco to Expire Soon
The Pennsylvania Lottery is trying to reach the person in Montgomery County who purchased a lottery ticket worth $1 million, according to WGAL. The lottery ticket will expire on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The winning ticket was sold at East Roadrunner on Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting back in February of 2023. It matched all…
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Forge Hospitality Is Wrapping Up $1.3M Renovations of Montgomery County Hotel
Forge Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Audubon Land Development Corp., has been making extensive upgrades to the 24-year-old Hampton Inn & Suites in Phoenixville, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Just last month, Forge finished $1.3 M in exterior improvements including a new roof, new landscaping, and improved parking and sidewalks. The hotel, which…
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2024 Will Be the Year for Dining Out with Plenty of New Restaurants to Explore
If you love the experience of trying new restaurants, then 2024 is going to be your year. The Philadelphia region, including Montgomery County, is expected to experience a restaurant boom next year, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. From popular brands opening new locations to brand-new restaurants being launched, there will be no shortage…
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