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Make This Holiday Season Extra Special by Creating a Montco Holiday Bucket List
The holiday season has arrived. To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun holiday activities in Montgomery County this year, create a holiday bucket list and check things off as you go. Julie King created a holiday bucket list for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board that is a great starting…
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Fanatics CEO Expands Career Immersion Program for Pro Athletes
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, chief executive officer of Fanatics, is helping pro athletes consider possible career moves after they retire from the game, writes Natasha Dye for PEOPLE. In partnership with the University of Southern California, he recently offered a newly expanded Athlete Immersion Program in Los Angeles for 11 WNBA and MLB athletes. Fanatics…
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‘Smart and Steady’ Gladwyne’s Justin Rosenberg Reaps Success with Honeygrow
Gladwyne’s Justin Rosenberg found his sweet spot when he decided to turn his passion for food into a successful business, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Since its first location in Center City in 2012, Honeygrow has grown to include more than 30 locations, including Bala Cynwyd and Radnor. “This is my home market,”…
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Eagleville Woman Shares Her Journey from Traumatic Childhood to Healing
Susan Hathaway-Saurman, of Eagleville, shared her journey from tragedy and life-changing loss during her childhood to healing in her new memoir, The Courage I Learned, writes Heather Grubola for 6abc. The author’s father Byron Hathaway abused his family physically and emotionally for years. The abuse constantly escalated until he one day snapped and tried to…
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After Losing Main Line Health Contract, Philly Company Lays Off 152 Employees
Philadelphia-based American Medical Response Mid-Atlantic has laid off 152 employees after losing a major contract with Main Line Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Main Line Health is the parent company for several local hospitals, including Lankenau Medical Center in Paoli, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, and the Mirmont Treatment…
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Wine Is Just One Part of the Experience at Maple Springs Vineyard in Berks County
Not far from Montgomery County in Bechtelsville, Maple Springs Vineyard offers wine lovers a special experience, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. When you visit Maple Springs, you can enjoy good wine and explore the 80-acre property, including a tree house overlooking the vineyard. Guests are invited to sip wine in the treehouse as they enjoy…
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Montgomery County Planning Commission Spotlights Winners of Montgomery Awards
Five 2023 Montgomery Awards winners were spotlighted during a ceremony held last week at Meadowood Senior Living in Worcester Township, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The 56th annual initiative, sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, recognizes the best in planning and design, advocacy, and environmental stewardship. Throughout the program’s history,…
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NextGen Healthcare Laying Off 65 Employees from Horsham Office
After being acquired by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, Atlanta-based NextGen Healthcare is laying off 65 employees from its Horsham office, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The layoffs were disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. NextGen is a software and…
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King of Prussia Mall Third-Best for Christmas Shopping in the United States
With Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, mere days away, a new ranking features the King of Prussia Mall as the third-best U.S. mall for Christmas shopping, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The ranking created by tobacco supplier Yocan Vaporizer looked at a variety of factors to determine how malls…
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Hazle Township Blogger Explores Natural Wonders of The John James Audubon Center
Frank Skokoski, a blogger and photographer in Hazle Township, documented his recent trip to The John James Audubon Center in Audubon while staying in King of Prussia. During a visit just after sunrise on a cold November morning, he explored the old estate and birding and nature sanctuary. He wrote, “The remaining leaves on the…
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‘Most Beloved Lawyer’ Fox Rothschild’s Stanley Cohen Remembered
Stanley S. Cohen, formerly of Lower Merion, retired managing partner at the Fox Rothschild law firm, volunteer, and mentor, died on September 19 at 84, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cohen, who is also a past president at Har Zion Temple, is a Philadelphia native. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School and…
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David’s Bridal Dresses Couple Who Won Luxury Second Wedding After One Transitions
Conshohocken’s David Bridal helped to make Sarah and Jenna Capp’s second wedding a very special celebration, writes David Chiu for a PEOPLE exclusive. The couple won a luxurious wedding in Mexico through Maybelline’s national competition. After their dream wedding in Mexico in 2022, actor Jonathan Bennett and TV host Jaymes Vaughan wanted to help other…
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Montgomery County School Officials Plead for More State Education Funding
At a recent public hearing held by the Pennsylvania House Appropriations and Education Committees, Montgomery County school officials implored the committee to increase state funding for schools, writes John Worthington for MediaNews Group. The hearing was a part of a statewide tour on the state of education in Pennsylvania. “Ultimately, thousands of Pennsylvania students are…
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Public Opposition to Homeless Encampment Sweep in Pottstown Continues
As more people in Pottstown learned about the borough’s plan to vacate a homeless encampment on a stretch of land along the Schuylkill River Trail, public opposition against it has increased, writes Rachel Ravina of The Reporter and Evan Brandt of The Pottstown Mercury. The homeless encampment is situated on borough-owned land. The 25 encampment…
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Montgomery County Women’s Conference Presents First POWER Award
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County hosted the 8th annual Power Your Potential Montgomery County Women’s Conference on November 3, 2023, at the Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center. This empowering event drew more than 250 attendees, both men and women, who engaged in a day filled with inspiration, networking, and personal and…
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CHOP Buys $24.5M Office Building as It Expands Presence in King of Prussia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is adding to its King of Prussia campus, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The pediatric health system has purchased a 97,290-square-foot office building at 460 N. Gulph Road for $24.5 million. The office building formerly occupied by UGI Corporation is right across the street from CHOP’s…
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A Police Dog Who Aided in Capturing Prison Escapee Honored at National Dog Show
Rom, a K-9 who helped track down Danilo Cavalcante after the convicted murderer escaped from prison, was recognized at the recent National Dog Show held in Oaks, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rom didn’t compete in this year’s National Dog Show. He was there to receive much-deserved accolades for his dedication to his…
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Former Plymouth Meeting Basketball Star Tapped to Play for Jacksonville State
Chase Coleman has been at six schools in five years, including Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, but his long journey to find his own place has paid off as he gets recruited by Jacksonville State, writes Rich Flanagan for City of Basketball Love. Coleman was meant to suit up for the Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials this season,…
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