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Where Does Your School Rank Among the 2024 Best Schools in Philly Area?
The numbers are in. Niche has published the 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area and here is where Montgomery County private high schools ranked. No. 2 The Baldwin School Located in Bryn Mawr, The Baldwin School earned an A+ overall Niche grade, with A+ scores also for academics, teachers, clubs and activities and college…
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‘Bounce the City’ is Lifting Spirts at the King of Prussia Mall the Next Few Weekends
The largest touring inflatable festival made its debut this past weekend at the King of Prussia Mall, and it will be providing jumping joy for four weekends, according to East Coast Traveler. The eight interactive inflatables of “Bounce The City” are the brainchild of XL Event Lab. It includes a 600+ foot long obstacle course,…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Relationships with Customers, Local Businesses
Penn Community Bank has hired a new cash management leader and expanded treasury and merchant services to strengthen relationships with customers and local businesses. Michelle Brennan is a graduate of York College and has over a decade of industry experience. She will serve as the Cash Management Sales Team Leader. “I’m excited to be a…
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The Future of Oakwell Estate Remains Uncertain but The Rallying Cry Grows Stronger
Oakwell Estate, an historic, 35-acre estate in Villanova has been the center of a big debate between the Lower Merion School District and residents, students, and conservationists, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City Lower Merion School District wants to clear the land for sports fields while community members and conservationists wish to preserve the estate…
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Home Prices in Bryn Mawr Continue to be on the Rise According to Stacker
In a recent crunching of numbers, Stacker has listed Bryn Mawr as the Pennsylvanian town with the third fastest-growing home prices. Data was compiled from Zillow. Cities and towns are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for homes from August 2022 to August 2023. The typical home value in Bryn…
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Tapping into Genius: Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper’s Journey to Becoming Leonard Bernstein
Jenkintown native and actor, director Bradley Cooper is no stranger to diving deep into the roles he plays on the silver screen, but his portrayal of the musical legend Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro” took years of preparation, writes Javier C. Hernández for The New York Times. Bernstein led the New York Philharmonic from 1958 to…
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WSJ: Villanova’s James W. Finegan Wrote One of the Best Books on Golf
Michael Bamberg, author of “The Ball in the Air: A Golfing Adventure,” compiled a list of the five best books on golf’s greatest moments for the Wall Street Journal and James W. Finegan’s “Blasted Heaths and Blessed Green” published in 1996 made the list. The American advertising executive, golfer, and sportswriter was a prolific writer…
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Penn’s Dr. James Wilson Discusses Future of Cell and Gene Therapy in King of Prussia
Gene therapy pioneer Dr. James Wilson shared his hope for the future of cell and gene therapy at Life Sciences Pennsylvania’s “Life Sciences Future” conference in King of Prussia, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wilson, director of the gene therapy program at the University of Pennsylvania, predicts a brighter future despite the current…
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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Abington School District Offers a Vaccine Clinic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases this fall, just in time to coincide with the annual fall uptick of flu cases. To reduce the risk of illness, the Abington School District is offering a COVID, Flu Vaccine Clinic at Abington High School at 900 Highland…
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Penn Community Bank CEO One of 2023’s Most Powerful Women to Watch, According to American Banker
Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank, has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker. The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and groups who have shown exceptional leadership skills and successful performance in financial services, and who are committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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The Hooters’ Drummer Shares His Story in Main Line Television Documentary
The Hooters were a local Philadelphia band that made it big in the 1980s, and today they are still jamming out on the stage thrilling their fans. David Uosikkinen, the drummer for The Hooters, understands the passion driving musicians like him to perform as well as the darker side of a life in the limelight,…
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Blue Bell’s Unisys Leaving its Midwest Campus but Will Relocate Nearby
Tech company Unisys Corp., based in Blue Bell, is leaving its Midwest campus located outside of Minneapolis, but will keep a presence in the area, writes Caitlin Anderson, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The company built its Midwest campus in Eagan, Minnesota in 1986. The property houses a data center and lab space. Unisys plans on…
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Two Montgomery County Schools Are 2023 National Blue Ribbon Winners
The U.S. Department of Education has released the 2023 National Blue Ribbon winners and two Montgomery County schools are among the award recipients, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler, an independent school, and St. Philip Neri School in Lafayette Hill, a school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, have been…
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Collegeville Realtor Says Homeowners Want Smaller Homes, More Functionality
A new survey suggests that homeowners are moving away from large, opulent homes to ones with a smaller footprint and more practicality, writes Terri Williams for Forbes. Kristina O’Donnell, an associate broker and realtor at Realty ONE in Collegeville agrees with the survey. She says that the experience of the COVID-19 lockdowns has shifted what…
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Pinnacle Realty Development Looking for Partner on Bridgeport Project
Pinnacle Realty Development is looking for a joint venture partner for its 250-unit apartment building project along the Schuylkill River in Bridgeport, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the development site is currently listed for sale, Pinnacle is hoping to partner with another developer to finalize the project, according to company president…
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Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Secretary Visits Montco to Discuss Opioid Crisis
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued her ongoing efforts to address the opioid and overdose crises affecting communities throughout the state during her recent visit to Montgomery County, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. She met with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office…
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First Bank House of the Week: Perkiomenville Home in Picture-Perfect Setting
A Victorian-inspired home with a rustic Western-Appalachian flair on 2.66 acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Perkiomenville. Nestled in a picture-perfect setting, this gorgeous residence welcomes you with its sweeping wrap-around front porch. Inside, the home continues to impress with a soaring two-story foyer that…
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Hill School’s Student Philanthropy Council Invites Applications for Grant Program
The student-run Student Philanthropy Council at The Hill School is now accepting applications from Pottstown area nonprofit organizations for its SPC grant program. Interested organizations can complete an online form and submit a Request for Proposal. Information on the application process can be found here. All completed applications must be submitted by November 17, 2023,…
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