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Pa. Education Secretary Credits English Teacher for His Passion for Teaching
Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Pennsylvania Education Secretary and a former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District, knows firsthand the powerful impact teachers can have on a child’s life, writes Vicki Phillips for Forbes. His tenth-grade English teacher Mr. Smith was the one to set him on his trajectory to become an English teacher himself,…
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Former Main Line Health Digital Specialist Talks Revamping State Digital Services
Bryanna Pardoe, former director of web and digital experience at Main Line Health, discusses leading Pennsylvania’s new Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience, writes Keely Quinlan for StateScoop. As executive director of CODE PA, Pardoe has spent her first six months in the new leadership role building her team which will work across state agencies to…
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Dresher Native, PLL Top Dog Michael Sowers Will Play Close to Home
Dresher native and 2022 Premier Lacrosse League championship game MVP Michael Sowers will be playing close to home in the future, as Philadelphia was awarded Premier Lacrosse League’s Waterdogs franchise, writes Matt Ryan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Waterdogs are the first PLL expansion team. They have been part of the league since 2020 and took…
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Ready for Liftoff? The Most Popular Destinations from PHL May Surprise You
Philadelphia International Airport is expecting to see its busiest Thanksgiving holiday travel period since 2019, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. However, the airport noted that the return to pre-pandemic numbers is still a few years away. Around 904,900 departing and arriving passengers are expected at PHL from Friday, November 17, through Tuesday, November…
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Active Protective Technologies’ Tango Belt Reduces Traumatic Fall Risk
Fort Washington’s Active Protective Technologies has received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Tango Belt, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Older adults can wear the Tango Belt to reduce the risk of traumatic fall injuries. This is a major milestone for the company. The Tango Belt has been in development for a…
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Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Be Most Congested in Years, Here’s What to Expect
If you are planning to travel next week prepare for heavy traffic, as it is expected to be the most congested Thanksgiving since 2019, writes Kristin Hunt for the PhillyVoice. According to AAA, around 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday dinners this year using planes, trains, and automobiles in the period between Wednesday,…
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Lawsuit Against Pottstown: Homeless Sweep ‘Violates Its Citizens’ Constitutional Rights’
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Borough of Pottstown by Community Justice Project and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania on behalf of homeless individuals residing in the College Drive Encampment along the Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The Borough of Pottstown posted signs in October alerting the…
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Montgomery County Has the Second Most Bridges in Pa. According to Stacker
Bridges are important connective tissues across the U.S. Some can be awe-inspiring structures while others are simple constructions connecting roadways or offering passage over rivers and creeks. Either way, they all play an important role in our travels, writes the staff at Stacker. According to a national analysis, Pennsylvania has the #11 densest concentration of…
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VFTCB Updating Mobile Pass with More Montco Craft Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County has refreshed the Montco Makers Passport, a free, gamified program that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Beginning November 1, 2024, the updated pass will be available for download. In partnership with Bandwango, Montco Makers showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Montgomery…
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Acquires King of Prussia Intellectual Property Law Boutique
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney based in Philadelphia is acquiring RatnerPrestia, a King of Prussia intellectual property law boutique, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. RatnerPrestia is one of the Philadelphia region’s largest IP law boutiques with 22 lawyers and two patent agents. The acquisition will be effective January 1. Most of RatnerPrestia’s employees will…
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Find Unique Holiday Gifts and Décor at These Main Line Holiday Markets
If you are looking for truly unique holiday gifts and décor, be sure to visit one of the fun and exciting holiday markets and craft shows throughout the Main Line area, writes Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. The eighteenth-century-style Holiday Frost Fair in Pottstown will take place at Pottsgrove Manor on December 10. The…
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Recycle Your Electronics During Abington Township’s ‘Anything with a Plug’ Day
Abington Township will host an “Anything with a Plug’ day on Saturday, November 18, to provide residents with the opportunity to responsibly recycle their electronics, according to a staff report from Glenside Local. All residents can bring their electronics to the Public Works Building at 2201 Florey Lane, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio on Track to Launch First DNA Medicine in U.S.
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals is on the right track to launch its first product which would also be the first DNA medicine in the United States, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biotechnology company has had a rough two-year stretch during which it parted ways with its founding CEO, implemented several layoff…
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Holiday Garden Railway, Winter Wellness Walks, and More at The Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrating the coldest season of the year with special winter events and classes through March. Holiday Garden Railway The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual family favorite, Holiday Garden Railway, runs November 24 through December 30. Immerse yourself in the magical miniature world of model trains, historic buildings, and bridges…
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Salus University’s Looking Out for Kids Gala Honors Founder Dr. Susan Oleszewski
The Salus University stars came out for the 16th annual Looking Out for Kids charity fundraiser Saturday night, not only to support the program but to honor one of their own, Susan Oleszewski, OD ‘76, Resident ‘78, MA, FAAO, as the 2023 Lighthouse Award winner. Several of the University giants were in attendance, including current…
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Curious About Pickleball? Check Out Ardsley Community Center’s New Classes
Abington residents interested in pickleball can test out the sport at the Ardsley Community Center in Glenside starting this week by taking part in a series of pickleball classes, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Classes for Pickleball 101 start on Tuesday, November 14, while classes for Pickleball 201 start on Wednesday, November 15. The beginners’…
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Move Over Fall! It’s Christmas Time on The Gilbertsville Farm
As the Halloween season quickly turns into Thanksgiving and Christmas time, The Gilbertsville Farm wants to keep celebrating with you, writes the staff at WFMZ. The farm will keep its corn maze open until the end of November. It will look the same during the day, but at night you are encouraged to explore the…
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Medicaid Being Restored for Over 100K Pennsylvanians, Many of Them Children
Pennsylvania is currently restoring Medicaid coverage for 105,000 of its residents who lost their benefits this year due to a variety of procedural reasons, including not returning a form on time, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The terminations happened in April as Pennsylvania and other states continued to check the eligibility of Medicaid…
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