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What Parents Should Know About Childhood Obesity from a CHDC Pediatrician
Advances in medical sciences have helped all of us to live better and longer lives. However, the rise in obesity is threatening this quality of life. Obesity is more than just a consequence of over-eating or poor eating habits. It is a complex chronic disease that can be controlled, treated, and prevented, just like other…
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King of Prussia Mall Has New Sweet Offering for When You’re Craving Chocolate
A new Venchi chocolate boutique is now open in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The “chocogelateria” sells a variety of chocolates made in Italy as well as gelato, Italian coffees and crepes made with a special spread of hazelnut and chocolate dispensed from a chocolate fountain. Types…
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A Cedars Café Is on Mission to Provide an Inclusive Experience for Both Diners and Employees
6ABC’s Lyndsey Teague visited So Much to Give Inclusive Café in Cedars, which strives to provide a warm welcome and support to all customers and employees, including those with disabilities. The café was founded by Kathy Opperman, Tyler Kammerle and Maureen Stanko as part of the So Much to Give program of Pillars of Light…
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New Analysis Shows Disparities in Distribution of Pa. Opioid Settlement Money
A new Spotlight PA analysis has broken down the opioid settlement payments Pennsylvania counties are receiving to help them respond to the drug epidemic, writes Ed Mahon and Kate Giammarise of WESA. Overall, the payments for county governments and county district attorney offices were about $6.50 per resident across the state last year, but there…
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Rite Aid Closing 4 Montgomery County Locations; Here’s What You Need to Know
As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Rite Aid plans on shuttering the doors of 154 of its 2,100 U.S. stores, writes Alex Bitter for Insider. Stores marked for closure are underperforming locations and are concentrated in California and the Northeast, including Pennsylvania. On the chopping block here in Montgomery County are stores in Abington,…
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A Popular South Jersey New York-Style Deli Is Opening a Second Montco Location
The Kibitz Room in Cherry Hill has gathered quite a hungry following and soon fans will also be able to get their tasty sandwiches in Montgomery County too, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. The New York-style deli is known for its big sandwiches, pickle bar, and Jewish specialties. The owner Brandon Parish told Philly…
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Gwynedd Mercy Scholarships Help Wissahickon School District Build Teacher Ranks
Gwynedd Mercy University is offering scholarships that are aimed at building teacher ranks in the Wissahickon School District, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The university works with the district to find students who plan to come back and work at one of the local schools. Cinai Lazarus is one such student. “My guidance…
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Wynnewood’s Amelia Boscov Set Her Award-Winning Film in Main Line Area
Amelia Boscov, a former Wynnewood resident, chose the Main Line as the background setting for her award-winning short film, Tripping, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. The film stars three-time Emmy nominee Dot-Marie Jones (Glee) and Holly Painter. It follows a pregnant high schooler who goes on a road trip with her lesbian…
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Citizens Bank Closing 4 Branches Inside Philly Area Supermarkets
Citizens Bank is planning on reducing its footprint in the Philadelphia area by closing four branches in local supermarkets, including one in Blue Bell, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. In its filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the bank, which is a subsidiary of Providence, Rhode Island’s Citizens Financial…
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Smoothie King Opens 3 More Stores in Greater Philadelphia, Looking for Franchisees
Smoothie King, which is based in Dallas, is continuing to expand its footprint in Greater Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast-casual chain is planning on open stores in Northeast Philadelphia, the western suburbs and Newark, Delaware. The goal is to open 40 to 50 locations in the region over the next…
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St. Joe’s Director of Athletics Gives U.S. Senate Committee Testimony on NIL
Saint Joseph’s University vice president and director of athletics Jill Bodensteiner recently testified in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the issue of NCAA’s name, image, and likeness policy, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bodensteiner represented smaller institutions like St. Joseph’s as the federal government looks to set a NIL standard…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Gorgeous Gem of a Home in Norristown
A gorgeous brick-front colonial home on 0.44 attractive acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms available for sale in Norristown. This gorgeous gem with exquisite details is not to be missed with its beautiful two-story foyer with hardwood flooring and elegant staircase. The foyer leads into the living room and dining room…
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Feature Film Set in Malvern Premieres at Oaks Center Cinema in Phoenixville
“Alice and the Vampire Queen,” a captivating and dark culinary thriller, is premiering at Oaks Center Cinema Friday, October 2023, courtesy of Breaking Glass Pictures. The premiere will be followed by a week-long run from October 21, 2023. The film will also be available on demand in 2024. “Alice and the Vampire Queen” features a…
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Wayfair Has Cancelled Plans for King of Prussia Mall Store; Alo Yoga Moves In
A new Wayfair flagship store was expected to be a big addition to the King of Prussia Mall this year or next, but the plans have been cancelled, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal was for Wayfair to fill the vacant spot left by JCPenney in 2017. The King of Prussia Mall…
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Arcadia University’s Kelsey Koelzer Talks Life in Hockey, New Season
Kelsey Koelzer, the women’s ice hockey head coach at Division III Arcadia University in Glenside, is the first Black head coach in the history of NCAA hockey. Recently, she joined KYW Newsradio’s 1-On-1 with Matt Leon to talk about her life in the game. The Horsham native and Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate made a name…
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Norristown Native Christian Walker, Phillies Bryce Harper First Faced Off as Teens
When they were teenagers, Norristown native Christian Walker managed to beat Bryce Harper in their home run derby, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Years later, the two are facing off against each other once more in the National League Championship Series as Walker’s Arizona Diamondbacks take on Harper’s Phillies. In January 2009, young…
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Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Had Phillies Fans Fired Up for NLCS Game 2
Merrill Kelly, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is no stranger to the Philadelphia area and its devoted sports fans, writes Mark Powell for FanSided. Having lived in Bryn Mawr for almost five years while growing up and having been at a World Series game at the Citizens Bank Park, Kelly said he could handle…
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Abington Wants Residents’ Feedback on a Possible Plastic Bag Ban at Meeting October 23
Abington Township is the most recent Montgomery County township to consider passing an ordinance against the use of single-use plastics and polystyrene products, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The ordinance was recommended by the township’s Environmental Advisory Council, but it hasn’t been passed yet. To provide residents information and gather feedback, the township is holding…
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