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Saint Charles Seminary Will Use $1.2 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Improve Preaching
Wynnewood’s Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has received a large programming grant from Lilly Endowment to improve the preaching by clergy, writes Matthew Gambino for Catholic Philly. Lilly Endowment, which is a foundation based in Indianapolis, announced the award on September 27 as part of its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The foundation made grants ranging from $250,000…
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Rainy Days Can Still Be a Lot of Fun Around the Main Line from Rock Climbing to Window Shopping
Don’t let rainy days spoil your weekend fun, the Main Line has lots of cool things to offer. Here are some activities that keep the boredom at bay while also keeping you dry, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Rock Climbing If you want to get moving, but don’t want a traditional gym day,…
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For Elkins Park Native Kali Silverman, Public Art Is All About the Storytelling
Growing up in Elkins Park, Kali Silverman, senior project manager for Mural Arts Philadelphia, has always found public art to be a beautiful way to celebrate the Philadelphia area, writes Jarrad Saffren for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. “There’s so much in this city and so many stories that need to be told. Public art is…
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Montgomery Township Is the Next in the County to Ban Single Use Plastic
As more people in the region become concerned about the impact of environmental waste, more townships are banning single use plastic, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The most recent ordinance was passed in Montgomery Township. It will go into effect on April 22, 2024. The ban will cover bags and styrofoam containers at all retail,…
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‘The Wall That Heals’ Is Coming to Upper Providence Township
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center, is coming to Upper Providence Township on October 26-29, 2023,and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in…
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‘Please Don’t Expect This from All Officers’: Montco Officer Makes Special Delivery
It is not every day that a Montgomery County police officer gets asked to transport a large snake, but when the call came in, one Limerick Township police officer was up for the task, writes 6ABC Digital Staff. On October 4th, a Limerick resident called asking for assistance removing a large snake found in their…
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Souderton Science Teacher Remembered for Her ‘Immense Curiosity’
Valerie Ford, 54, a well-loved science teacher at Souderton Area High School for many years, passed away on Thursday, September 21 of brain cancer, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ford who lived in Souderton was also a tutor, mentor, summer camp director and former associate campus minister at Juniata College. In 2013, she…
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Courts in Hatboro, Horsham Township to Be Consolidated into One at Start of Next Year
Hatboro and Horsham Township courts will be consolidated into one at the start of next year, according to Montgomery County officials, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Matthew Honeyman, facilities manager of special courts for Montgomery County’s District Justice Administration, said the consolidation is part of a county magisterial district realignment that will result in…
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These Montgomery County School Districts Are Among the Best in Pennsylvania
Five Montgomery County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, according to Niche, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. The districts are Lower Merion School District in Ardmore (4th), Colonial School District in Plymouth Meeting (11th), Spring-Ford Area School District in Royersford (14th), Wissahickon School District in Ambler (15th), and School District…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Opens New Collection of Carriage-style Townhomes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers recently opened a new active-adult collection of carriage-style townhomes at its 55+ community Preserve at Marsh Creek in Downingtown. The community offers 105 home sites, all with amazing views. There are eight different home designs to choose from, ranging from 2,180 to 2,351+ square feet. Each design comes with a first-floor…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it in style by staying in a cabin or a yurt, right? Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorillo has compiled a quick and easy guide for planning your next getaway. Here are some…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Opening More Philly Area Stores Including One in Limerick
Sprouts Farmers Market is spreading its reach into the Philadelphia region with four new area stores, including one in Limerick, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The grocery chain is based in Phoenix, Arizona, but it has been slowly expanding into the local area since 2018 when it opened a store in South…
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Montco Has 4 of Wealthiest ZIP Codes with Highest Education Rates in Region
Four Montgomery County places ranked among the ten wealthiest ZIP codes in the Philadelphia region with the highest number of residents with postgraduate degrees, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Higher education levels have been found to correspond with a higher income level nationally and in Greater Philadelphia, where the wealthiest ZIP codes…
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What to Know About Sean Kilkenny as He Seeks Third Term as Montgomery County Sheriff
Sean Kilkenny of Jenkintown is an influential member of the Democratic Party in the Philadelphia suburbs and is a well sought-after lawyer. He has also been linked to some controversy over the years. Whether that will affect his campaign for a third term as Montgomery County Sheriff remains to be seen, writes Andrew Seidman for…
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Montgomery County Officials Set Fall Drug Take Back Day for October 28
Montgomery County officials have set the fall Drug Take Back Day for Saturday, October 28, according to a staff report from WFMZ 69 News. Residents will be able to drop off any unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations across the county. Drug Take Back Day encourages county…
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Jason Voorhees Is Coming to Hiway Theater in Jenkintown Just in Time for Scary Season
On Friday, October 13, the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown will be showing “Friday the 13th Part VII,” writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The screening is part of the theater’s “Horror at the Hiway” series. The 1988 film will be shown on 35mm. To celebrate scary season, The Nobleheart Tattoo & Art Gallery will also…
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Cirque du Soleil, ‘Holy Grail’ of Circus Jobs, Opens at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Cirque du Soleil made the North American debut of its COVID-19-delayed new show “Bazzar,” loosely based on the colorful energy of market bazaars in the Middle East, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY. Philadelphia represents a great spot for the start of the North American tour due…
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A Blue Bell Tech Firm Is Hitting the NASCAR Racing Circuit; Here’s Why
Verinext, a technology firm in Blue Bell, hopes to become more of a household name by sponsoring a race car in NASCAR Xfinity Series, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm hasn’t been Verinext very long. The rebranding from Anexinet took place in January almost a year after a merge with Veristor,…
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