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Bradley Cooper Cooking Up Cheesesteaks with Danny from Angelo’s
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper has joined forces with Danny DiGiampietro, from Philadelphia’s famous Angelo’s, to make cheesesteaks together, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The pair posted a video on social media during which they are on the inside of a food truck in New York City preparing the delicious sandwiches together while wearing…
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Family-Friendly Beer Bar: Gullifty’s in Bryn Mawr Has Something for Everybody
Bryn Mawr’s Gullifty’s, a family-friendly beer bar, has something to offer for everybody, from pizzas and tacos to steak and delicious drinks, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The eatery is getting close to hitting its 50th anniversary. Jason Johnson, the owner of Gullifty’s, grew up in the business. “The family farm, that’s what…
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Operation Holiday Helps Montgomery County Families with Food and Children’s Gifts
Started in 1991 at The Mercury in Pottstown, Operation Holiday continues to serve thousands of families throughout Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties, writes MediaNews Group. Every dollar in donations helps local families with food and gifts for children during the holiday season. The goal is to make sure that families have food on the table…
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Pope John Paul II Girls’ Volleyball Team Takes Second Consecutive State Championship
Pope John Paul II High School girls’ volleyball team has wrapped up another great season by winning its second consecutive state championship, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The girls defeated District 7 champion Hampton 3-1 to take the PIAA Class 3A championship crown. The Golden Panthers remained undefeated throughout the season, bringing the…
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King of Prussia’s Founding Farmers Charges a ‘Wellness Fee.’ Here’s What That Means
There is a growing trend among some restaurants to include a “Wellness Fee” on diners’ receipts. Founding Farmers in King of Prussia is one of the restaurants, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The restaurant chain which is based in the Washington D.C. area recently started charging a five percent wellness fee. According to the…
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Narberth’s GET Café Is a Coffee Shop Where All Abilities Are Welcome
GET Café in Narberth has a mission: it offers employment opportunities to people with disabilities along with a social space where they can truly thrive, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. Individuals who work at GET Café making coffee and sandwiches are able to sharpen their skills in the process. “It’s an opportunity for me to…
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Merry & Bright: Don’t Miss Upcoming Holiday Performances at The Hill School
The Hill School invites members of the Pottstown community to two special holiday events being held on campus in the Center for The Arts main theatre (760 Beech St., Pottstown). Both events are free and open to the public. On Friday, December 8 at 7:15 p.m. Hill School musicians will take the stage to perform their annual Winter Holiday Instrumental Concert. The Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble,…
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Glenside’s Keswick Collective Offering Walk-Up Weddings, Free Photos at Open House
The Keswick Collective in Glenside, a unique destination for celebrations and events, is officially opening on December 10 with a special holiday event, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Owner Colleen McDermott is also the founder of Marry Me Philadelphia. At her new event space, she will continue to host her Vows in the Village,…
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Conshohocken Free Library Spices Up Its Cooking with Conshy Program Offerings
Conshohocken Free Library recently enriched its already diverse range of offerings with the introduction of spices and herbs as part of its Cooking with Conshy program, writes M. English for The Times Herald. Once a month, the staff at CFL distribute small bags containing spices or herbs with printed descriptions and recipes for using them.…
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American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks Offers Lots of Fun for Whole Family
The American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks offers 110,000 square feet filled with various fun treasures, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The eclectic assembly of items that are available for viewing at the museum is one person’s giant collection of treasures that has been growing for nearly 60 years. The items have been…
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White Horse Coffee and Creamery Isn’t Horsing Around When It Comes to Good Coffee
Fox29’s Bob Kelly recently stopped by the White Horse Coffee and Creamery in Jenkintown to talk with owner Jean Brillman about her love of horses and coffee. She told Kelly that she has loved horses since she was a young girl and has spent a lot of time riding and training them. It was going…
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Penn State Abington Professor Dishes on How to Save When Eating at Restaurants
Eating out at restaurants has gotten a lot more expensive in the last few years, but Lonnie Golden, an economics professor at Penn State Abington, says that eating out at a nice restaurant doesn’t have to break the bank, writes Brian Neeley for Business News. When Golden recently took his partner out for dinner in…
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Saint Joseph’s University Is Soaring High as New Sponsor of Philadelphia Eagles
Saint Joseph’s University is now the official higher education partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the multiyear partnership haven’t been disclosed. Under the agreement, Saint Joseph’s will have in-game signage at Lincoln Financial Field, and the Eagles and the university will launch a student development…
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Nativity Scenes on Display at Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum
Bryn Athyn Cathedral is showcasing three Nativity scenes in the choir hall for the holidays, according to a staff report from Glenside Local. All three scenes were created during the 1920s by Bryn Athyn artist Winfred S. Hyatt for the Raymond Pitcairn family. Each December, the nativity scenes were displayed in front of the family’s…
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VFTCB Sets Freedom from Hunger Record with 100K Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 9th Annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has set an organizational record, and surpassed its 60,000-pound goal, by raising the monetary equivalent of more than 100,000 pounds of food. That means the VFTCB’s total contribution for 2023 (combined with the spring drive) was 132,044. The fundraiser has contributed…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Velocity Venture Partners Acquires Colmar Industrial Property
Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners has acquired a 340,000-square-foot industrial building in Colmar for $30.7 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 28-acre property is located less than a mile from SEPTA’s Regional Rail Colmar station, which makes it the only industrial building in Montgomery County that is close to a train…
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U.S. News Ranks Hospitals Based on Maternity Care, See How Montco Hospitals Measure Up
Two Montgomery County hospitals earned “high performing status” from U.S. News & World Report for maternity care, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, 11 Philadelphia-area hospitals had high scores. U.S. News evaluated 680 hospitals nationwide focusing on the quality of labor and delivery services. Only 18 local hospitals submitted data to U.S. News…
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A Montgomery County Professor Will Compete in Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions
6abc recently surprised Melissa Klapper, who lives in Montgomery County and teaches history at Rowan University, with exciting news, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Klapper has been invited to participate in Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions after becoming a three-game winner on “Jeopardy!” back in March. Her winnings totaled $59,100. Melissa Klapper had been waiting to…
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