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A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Is Helping Prevent Suicide Among Gun Owners in Crisis
Groups across the country including in Pennsylvania are encouraging gun owners to store their guns at a gun shop while they are suffering a mental health crisis, writes Zusha Elinson for The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there were about 27,000 gun suicides in 2022. Nonprofit Hold My…
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Keep the Festivities Going with a Visit to The Christmas House King of Prussia
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently visited The Christmas House King of Prussia to experience the fun and immersive holiday experience for all ages. The Christmas House King of Prussia is an indoor, fully immersive Christmas experience. Continue the holiday festivities with a 45-minute walk through multiple rooms, including the Indoor Light Show, A Harry Potter…
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A Popular Canadian Coffee Chain Is Looking to Expand in Greater Philadelphia
Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee chain, is looking to grow its presence in the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain recently opened its fifth New Jersey store in Cinnaminson, New Jersey at the end of November. There is also a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Stratford at…
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Escape the Winter Doldrums with These Fun Date Ideas Around Montco
While colder weather may make it tempting to stay snuggled up on the couch under the blankets with your special someone all winter long, there are plenty of fun winter date night ideas around Montgomery County to keep the spark in your relationship glowing bright. Laura Brzyski and Caroline Cunningham of Philadelphia have created a…
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Montgomery County to Provide $5 Million for New Norristown Recreation Center
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced at a recent meeting that $5 million from the general unassigned fund balance will be used to build a new recreation center in Norristown, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. The money will act as a grant which means there is no timeline for spending the…
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Narberth Native Kylie Kelce Co-Hosts Holiday Party for Eagles Wives, Girlfriends
Kylie Kelce, a Narberth native, recently co-hosted a holiday party for Eagles wives and girlfriends, writes Natasha Dye for People. She co-hosted the festive party with fellow Eagles wives Annie Elliott and Jordan Britt Lovato. The Philly-themed party was held at the home of Eagles linebacker Rick Lovato and his wife Jordan Britt Lovato. The…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Family Fun at Spring Mountain Adventures
If you and the kids enjoy winter sports and snow day fun, then don’t miss Spring Mountain Adventures this winter. Located in Upper Salford Township, Spring Mountain is the closest skiing and snowboarding resort to Philadelphia. The resort features eight trails, four lifts, and two terrain parks. There is something for all skill levels, whether…
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Despite More BioTech Layoffs, Life Sciences PA Says ‘Pace of Innovation Remains Strong’
The biotech industry in the Philadelphia area continues to undergo some belt-tightening, but Christopher Molineaux of Life Sciences Pennsylvania says, “the pace of innovation remains strong,” writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The latest round of belt-tightening is occurring at the University of Pennsylvania’s gene therapy program where about a quarter of the staff…
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Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network Connects Veterans to Career Opportunities
In Conshohocken recently, the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network hosted its Veteran Business Referral Network, according to the staff at 6abc. The program helps veterans explore business careers after the military. Veterans and business owners connect through 30-second pitches. Alex Archawski founded the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network after his own experience of transitioning from the military…
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Brunch Classics: Dress Up Your Bloody Mary with These Vodka Including One Distilled in Lansdale
The Bloody Mary is an underrated brunch cocktail and deserves a leveling up, writes Brian Freedman for Food & Wine. While there are a lot of different ingredients that can go into this cocktail, it is the vodka that truly elevates it. Try one of these 5 vodkas the next time you are whipping up…
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Abington Supermarket Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Is Remembered
Charles E. Shorday Sr., a supermarket entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived in Abington, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He ran 23 stores for over 50 years and was a generous benefactor to many community organizations. “He believed it was necessary to give back,” his son said. Shorday,…
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Developer Seeks Expansion Approval for Hopewell Veterinary Hospital in Jenkintown
Rutkowski, LP is seeking approval from Abington Township to expand Hopewell Veterinary Hospital at 640 Cedar Road in Jenkintown, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. The 1,048 square feet expansion would include a building addition and parking improvements, a driveway, walkways, and landscaping as well as other improvements. Currently, the property is home to…
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Pope John Paul II Senior Kevin Heywood Signs with Wisconsin Badgers
Kevin Heywood, a senior at Pope John Paul II, has chosen the Wisconsin Badgers as the team that will help him achieve the next stage of his football career, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Heywood’s football journey has been a series of steps designed to help him maximize his potential. From the time…
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Gladwyne Congregation on Mission to Preserve Historic Final Resting Place
The Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery is the final resting place for hundreds of European immigrants. Joe Ferrannini is committed to preserving the crumbling gravestones, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. The cemetery is located just off Conshohocken State Road in Gladwyne. No one has been buried there since 1945. In the 1890s, two burial…
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Crush Crew Jui Jitsu Offers Free Self-Defense Classes for Teen Girls
6abc news anchor Alyana Gomez recently visited Crush Crew Jiu Jitsu in Flourtown to learn some of the self-defense lessons the owner is teaching teen girls to keep them safe. The owner Omar Cruickshank began offering free self-defense classes for teen girls after an attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl at the Willow Grove Park…
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MONTCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
MONTCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If 2023 has taught us anything, it’s that the world continues the change at a dizzying pace. Some things never change, however, including our eternal gratitude for your dedicated readership and for allowing us to try to brighten each…
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Mixed-Use Development Chosen for Redevelopment of Norristown State Hospital Grounds
Pinnacle Realty Company’s plans for a mixed-use development concept called the Preserve at Stony Brook has been chosen by the Norristown Municipal Council as part of plans to redevelop the grounds of Norristown State Hospital, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. As a first step, the Norristown council has agreed to move…
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Three Hometown Contestants Will Vie for Joey Graziadei’s Love on ‘The Bachelor’
The 28th season of “The Bachelor” kicks off on Monday, January 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC, and according to 6abc, three of the contestants are from Philadelphia. Allison, a realtor; Eleni, a realtor; and Lauren, a registered nurse, all from Philadelphia will be among the 32 contestants who will arrive at “The Bachelor” mansion…
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