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A Conshohocken Pharmaceuticals Distributor Will Have a New CEO Come the Fall
Cencora, a large pharmaceutical distributor based in Conshohocken, recently announced its plans for new leadership this fall, writes Harold Brubaker for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company’s current chief operating officer Robert P. Mauch will succeed the current CEO Steve Collis effective October 1. Steve Collis who has led the company since 2011 is retiring. He…
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Celebrate the Arrival of Spring This Year with a Trip to Local Greenhouses, Gardens
As the sun shines longer and the temperatures warm up, it is the perfect time to spend more time in nature, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. One fun way to celebrate the arrival of spring is to visit some of the local gardens and arboretums, including Ott’s Exotic Plants in Schwenksville. At Ott’s Exotic Plants…
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A Neighborhood Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living in Ambler
Although the center of the borough is only seven blocks long, Ambler is rich in history and culture and is considered a prime destination for dining and shopping, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler’s roots go back to 1716 when William and George Harmer purchased 408 acres along the Wissahickon Creek from William Penn.…
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Arcadia University’s Hockey Coach One of the Top Black Female Athletes in the Sport
While ice hockey in the U.S. is still not one of the most diverse sports, some Black athletes have broken through the color barrier in women’s hockey, writes Agnes Amondi for Spotcovery. Spotcovery recently ranked the top 5 African American women hockey players in the U.S. and Arcadia University’s Kelsey Koelzer made the list. When…
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CHDC Welcomes Pediatrician Joshua B. Williamson, M.D.
Community Health & Dental Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Joshua B. Williamson, M.D. as a Board-certified Pediatrician, specializing in sports medicine, to its Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road. Pediatric appointments for ages newborn through age 17 are now available with Dr. Williamson. To schedule, please call 610-326-9460 and a member…
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Philadelphia Rock Gyms Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary
Philadelphia Rock Gyms, which got its start with an Oaks location and now has several sites throughout the region, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The gym, which was one of the first indoor climbing centers in the U.S., is open to the public. “You can come on in and…
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100-year-old Willow Grove Veteran to Receive France’s Legion of Honor
Benjamin Berry, who grew up in Willow Grove, will receive France’s highest honor for his participation in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II when he helped liberate Dachau, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The 100-year-old will step inside the Navy Yard’s chapel on March 18, where he will be presented with the…
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All Eyes Are on Madrigal Pharmaceuticals as FDA’s Decision Draws Closer
Later this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision on Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ experimental NASH treatment, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. NASH or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is a fatty liver disease for which there is no current FDA-approved treatment. As the Conshohocken company waits for approval for resmetirom, it…
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Meet a Montgomery County Farmer Who Doesn’t Like to Eat Vegetables
A farmer who doesn’t like vegetables? Doesn’t seem possible, but that is what led Sergio Kuik on a journey to start a nano farm, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. It all began when he was determined to find a way to get the nutritional benefits of veggies without having to eat a lot of…
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Did You Catch Montgomery County Native Bradley Cooper’s Cameo on ‘Abbott Elementary?’
Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper showed his Philly pride in an “Abbott Elementary” cameo during a special post-Oscars episode, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The episode aired right after the Academy Awards on Sunday. Cooper plays himself in the episode. A second grader brings him in for show-and-tell and all the teachers and students express…
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A Bryn Mawr Nonprofit Provides Lifeline for Families with Children with Complex Medical Issues
When Maryann Wallace’s daughter was born three months early and needed to spend the first seven months of her life in the hospital, Fred’s Footsteps in Bryn Mawr was there to help her and her husband Chris with the bills piling up, writes Kim Hudson for CBS Philadelphia. The Wallace’s already had a son who…
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Construction Underway on Neshaminy Creek Brewing’s Harleysville Taproom
There is a flurry of activity happening at the former Harleysville National Bank as Neshaminy Creek Brewing plans to open its Harleysville taproom in late spring, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times via Yahoo.com. This will be the third taproom for the Bucks County craft brewery. It already has one in Croydon and…
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Female Executives at Ardmore-based Gregory FCA Share Their Best Career Advice
On International Women’s Day, women in leadership roles at Ardmore-based Gregory FCA shared how they support other women at work and offered their best advice for women growing their careers, writes Fran Merlie for Gregory FCA Insights. Managing Director Brittany Bevacqua had great mentors throughout her entire career, and now she is paying it forward.…
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After 13 Years, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Still Waiting for Green Light for Expansion
Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Horsham has been waiting to start its expansion for thirteen years due to PFAS, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There is a grand vision for the museum. Plans call for a wing-shaped building much larger than the current one. It would be set on 13 acres, over…
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Local Initiative Wants to Grow Philadelphia’s Life Sciences Industry and Draw More Talent
A group of local life sciences leaders have launched a new initiative to grow Philadelphia’s life sciences industry and bring in more talent, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Keystone LifeSci Collaborative was made possible by $3.4 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The initiative will serve as a…
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Gov. Shapiro’s Higher Education ‘Blueprint’ Calls for More Investment in Students, Colleges
Governor Josh Shapiro recently shared his “blueprint” for higher education which called for a large state investment in the Commonwealth’s students and colleges, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Speaking at an event at West Chester University, he said that Pennsylvania ranks 49th in the United States in state investment in higher education and he…
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Daryl Hall to Tour with Elvis Costello This Summer with Stop at Mann Center
It looks like the Montgomery County musical duo Daryl Hall & John Oates are indeed on separate trajectories right now as Hall plans on partnering with Elvis Costello this summer instead, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hall & Oates have been embroiled in a legal disagreement that has yet to be resolved so…
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Community Health & Dental Care Shares a Patient Story for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to share Frank’s CHDC Patient Story to spread awareness about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. After watching this disease take the lives of his mom and brother within a few short years, Frank and his family learned the importance of regular screenings to…
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