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King of Prussia Students Help Decorate a Local Charity’s Christmas Tree
Students at Mother Teresa Catholic School in King of Prussia wanted to thank local charity BLOCS for offering need-based scholarships to students, so they decided to help decorate the charity’s tree, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. BLOCS which stands for “Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools” provides about 17,000 scholarships each year to school children…
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Let Someone Else Do the Cooking: Christmas Catering in Montgomery County
Does the holiday season always stress you out with all the shopping and gift wrapping, not to mention all the cooking? Enjoy your holidays more fully this year by having someone else do the cooking for you, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are some Montgomery County restaurants offering Christmas catering. Carlino’s Market…
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Looking for the Perfect Winter Date Night? Montco Has Everything You Need
As the nights get colder and darker, it is the perfect time to snuggle up with your special someone. But every now and again, it is fun to do a night out on the town, even in the winter, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. In Montgomery County and the surrounding Main Line area,…
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The 73rd Norristown Garden Club Holiday House Tour Delighted Tourgoers
On Friday, December 8, the Norristown Garden Club welcomed tourgoers to the 73rd annual Holiday House tour which included five different homes in Plymouth Meeting, Norristown, and Lafayette Hill, writes For MediaNews Group. The focus of this year’s tour was on using fresh flowers and greens to depict the holidays in diverse ways. “This is…
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Toll Brothers’ Push to Offer More Diverse Housing Options Is Paying Off
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has increased the development of more affordable luxury homes as well as active adult communities in recent years, and the move is already paying off, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The homebuilder reported its fourth fiscal quarter results last week, and these types of dwellings are the ones…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Celebrates 40 Years as It Sets Sight on More Growth
P.J. Whelihan’s has hit a special milestone as it celebrates its 40th year in the Philadelphia region, writes Stacy Wescoe for Central Penn Business Journal. The PJW Restaurant Group first launched in 1983 with just a single restaurant in Lehighton. At that time Bob Platzer called it Platz’s. Ten years later he opened an Allentown…
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Montgomery County Seeks Funding for Initiatives to Mitigate Homelessness
Last month, Montgomery County applied for $1.5 million in state grant funding to support initiatives to mitigate homelessness, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund could benefit at least 300 households, according to Kayleigh Silver, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of…
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A Travelers United Plus Writer Relearns History at Valley Forge
Karen Cummings, a Travelers United Plus writer, recently visited Valley Forge National Historical Park and was surprised by how much she didn’t remember from her history lessons at school. “I realized I must have been sleeping or not paying attention when the Valley Forge, part of the Revolutionary War, was covered in whatever grade we…
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Delicious Eats: Your Guide to Dining in Towns Around Montgomery County
The editors at Main Line Today have curated a comprehensive guide of Main Line’s finest restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Here is a sampling of the hot spots around Montgomery County. Bala Cynwyd Citron & Rose Tavern at 261 Montgomery Avenue offers a modern take on Eastern European Jewish classics. Core de Roma at 201…
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Germantown Academy’s Bryce Presley Gets His Love of the Game from His Basketball Coach Dad
A love of basketball is a shared passion between Germantown Academy’s Bryce Presley and his father Dino Presley, a college coach, writes Josh Verlin and Mike Livingston for City of Basketball Love. Sophomore Bryce Presley has been around basketball his whole life and now he is in his second year playing varsity at Germantown Academy.…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Commemorates the Anniversary of Continental Army March-in
Come out and enjoy family-friendly programming and hands-on activities at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Tuesday, December 19 for the 246th Anniversary of the March-in of the Continental Army. On that date in 1777, the Continental Army arrived in Valley Forge, according to the National Park Service. When you arrive at the park for…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Uses AI to Detect Guns in Schools, Improve Safety
ZeroEyes in Conshohocken has created an AI gun detection system that will alert authorities if a gun is identified in a school, writes Greg Payne for Fox 29. The system which runs 24/7, 365 days is used at malls, stores, and schools across the country to detect guns and then determine whether the threat is…
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‘The Bachelor’ Star to Meet Fans at Collegeville Bakery Toy Drive
The newest The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei will be returning to his hometown to meet his fans during a toy drive at Collegeville Bakery on Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m., writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. Each person who brings a new, unwrapped toy to the drive will get a chance to chat…
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These Local Holiday Events Are Guaranteed to Get You in the Spirit of the Season
With the holiday season in full swing, there are plenty of events around Montgomery County to get you into the spirit of the season, writes Vince Carey for the Main Line Times & Suburban. Hanukkah in Manayunk kicked off with the 8 Crazy Nights Giveaway Contest on Instagram. Additionally, there are several giveaways available on…
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Kindergarteners at a Montgomery County Catholic School Play Santa for Soldiers
Students at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School in North Wales played Santa this week for U.S. soldiers who are serving all over the world this holiday season, writes Jasmine Payoute and Andi Korff for CBS News Philadelphia. On Wednesday, CBS News visited with the kindergarteners at the school who were wearing Bishop hats…
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Many of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs Have Montco Ties
From mergers and acquisitions to capital projects, chief executive officers must handle challenging projects with finesse, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Every year, the Philadelphia Business Journal honors CEOs who are inspiring trailblazers in their industry. This year’s group of Most Admired CEOs includes seven leaders with ties to Montgomery County. All…
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Lower Merion’s 1996 State Champion Basketball Team to Be Inducted in Hall of Fame
On Dec. 9, Lower Merion High School’s 1996 boys’ basketball team, including Kobe Bryant, will be honored at the Kobe Bryant Play-By-Play Classic, writes the staff at Main Line Media News. The PIAA state champions will be inducted into the Lower Merion Hall of Fame before the Lower Merion-Methacton boys’ basketball game scheduled for 6…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Stone-front Normandy in Blue Bell
A gorgeous stone-front Normandy home on 1.92 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Blue Bell. This lovely residence boasts the finest details throughout, including hardwood floors, four gas fireplaces, and dual staircases. The foyer and hallway have custom millwork finishes which continue up the…
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