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Local Youth Reach New Heights at Reach Climbing and Fitness
CBS News sports anchor Pat Gallen and producers Becca King, Sutton Sinclair, and Andrew Greth, joined local youth at Reach Climbing and Fitness in Bridgeport on Monday for a rock-climbing event that was organized by the KB Foundation, reports CBS News Philadelphia. The KB Foundation is a mentoring program that helps youths in the Philadelphia…
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2 Montco Schools Top Final Pennsylvania High School Field Hockey Ranking of 2023
Two Montgomery County schools have topped the final Pennsylvania high school field hockey ranking of 2023 and made the top three national rankings, writes Jana Benscoter for Female Athlete News. According to MAX Field Hockey, following an intense postseason, The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova and The Hill School in Pottstown came…
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‘The Real James Bond’: Exploring Montgomery County’s Unlikely Connection to Iconic Super Spy
When author Ian Fleming was searching for a name for his spy character, he found it on the cover of a birding guide, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn. Little did Fleming or the real James Bond, a Montgomery County ornithologist, for that matter, know how famous the moniker would become. When he was writing…
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Find Unique Holiday Gifts for Loved Ones at These Montgomery County Startups
If you are looking for an interesting or unique gift for this holiday season, here are several gift ideas from Montgomery County startups and artisans that are guaranteed to be a hit, writes Lisa Dukart for the PHL INNO. Jenkintown-based Olive Lucy’s Cranberry Delight Gift Basket is perfect for the home cook. It comes with…
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Penn Community Bank & PHDC Creating More Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Recently, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation and the City of Philadelphia celebrated Turn The Key’s expansion across the city with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Turn the Key is a public-private partnership funded through the City’s Neighborhood Preservation Initiative to help up to 1,000 Philadelphia families become first-time homebuyers. City of Philadelphia employees get first preference. “The Turn the Key…
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Sharing the Love: David’s Bridal Expands Loyalty Program to Include Bridal Party
Brides enrolled in David’s Bridal loyalty program can now share all the discounts and other perks with their bridal party and family members, writes Dan Berthiaume for Chain Store Age. The David’s Diamond Loyalty program was first introduced in 2020 and has more than 2 million members. Originally just for brides, the loyalty program will…
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Abington Third Grader with a Huge Heart Holds Holiday Toy Drive
Abington third grader Calvin Grasso wants to make sure every kid in town gets a toy this holiday season with the help of Make Every Kid Happy Toy Drive, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Calvin was a 6-year-old first-grade student when he founded the toy drive. He and his mother, Madeleine, joined forces with the…
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Salvatore Vetri, Retired Jeweler, and Marc Vetri’s Father, Remembered
Salvatore Vetri, formerly of Rydal, a retired jeweler and real estate broker, died on November 22 at 87, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vetri and his wife Barbara were married for 63 years. They moved to Rittenhouse Square after raising their family in Rydal. Vetri was the father of Marc Vetri, a James…
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This Sprawling Huntingdon Valley Estate Could Be Yours for Just Under $3 Million
A $3M house budget can buy a variety of different types of properties depending on your location, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Just in the Philadelphia area alone, what you can get for $3M can vary between Philly, the suburbs, and the Jersey Shore. Everything from a luxury condo to a sprawling estate…
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A Prominent Figure in Women’s Golf Is Buried in Unmarked Grave in Bala Cynwyd
While her name might not be as recognizable today as it once was, Glenna Collett Vare was a revolutionary figure in the game of golf and now she is buried in an unmarked grave in Bala Cynwyd, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Golf historian and author Stephen Proctor is working on a book…
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Lower Merion School Board and Township Solidify Deal with Haverford on Polo Field
The Polo Field in Haverford has been at the center of a long debate that is finally coming to an end, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Mainline Media News. Lower Merion, Lower Merion Schools, and Haverford have finalized a deal where Haverford will own Polo Field, but both Haverford and Lower Merion will be able to…
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Across the Nation More Home Sales Are Falling Through, Not in Montgomery County Though
High costs are driving up the percentage of would-be buyers who back out of home purchase contracts across the United States, but here in Montgomery County, the real estate market is still hot, writes Grant Welker and Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. A recent Redfin analysis shows that nationally, 17% of homes under contract…
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Main Line Health Scientist on a Quest to Find the Secret to Regeneration
Regrowing nerves and healing wounds without scarring? It might seem a little too sci-fi right now, but one Main Line Health scientist has dedicated her career to finding the secret to regeneration, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is getting close, but not all of her peers are as optimistic as she is…
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Evansburg State Park Is a Hidden Gem in the Heartland of Montgomery County
Nestled in the heartland of Montgomery County, Evansburg State Park offers visitors both a natural retreat and a rich storied past, writes the staff of Newsbreak. The 3,349 acres were acquired by William Penn in 1684. Today, it is an idyllic spot for fishing and hiking. Located in Collegeville, the park offers a multitude of…
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An Old Gilbertsville Dairy Farm Now Brews Sunshine in a Glass
Brothers Josh and Brett Firely have a special relationship with the old dairy farm in Gilbertsville they bought and transformed into Sunset Hill Brewing, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. The brothers would visit the farm often while growing up and loved the farm’s chocolate milk. The picturesque views on the land also can’t be beat.…
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FoodChasers Kitchen Helps FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick Make His Own Cheesesteak
FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park, run by sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone, is the perfect place to grab a delicious cheesesteak, reports Mike Jerrick for FOX 29. Before opening the popular spot, both sisters were principals at local schools. However it was during the pandemic that the twins decided to retire from their previous careers…
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Embark on Some Holiday Fun on Trains of Yesteryear Near Montgomery County
If you are looking for family fun this holiday season, don’t forget your tickets for one of the cozy and entertaining holiday train rides near Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. This is the time of year when Pennsylvania’s tourist railroads offer guests a chance to step back in time and enjoy holidays…
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Montco Is Having a Cold Plunge Revival, Learn the Health Benefits
Mostly everyone in the Philadelphia region has known at least one brave soul who has participated in the polar plunge in Wildwood. But did you know that the practice of taking ice baths for your health goes back centuries? Cold therapy dates back as early as 3500 B.C., and athletes have touted for years the…
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