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Shapiro Administration’s Secretary of Legislative Affairs Has Resigned
The Shapiro Administration has announced that PA Secretary of Legislative Affairs Mike Vereb, has resigned, writes Ford Turner for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Thomas Yablonski Jr., who is currently a senior adviser in the governor’s office, will step into the position. No specific reason was given for his resignation except that he had completed his work setting…
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Spring House Doctor Offers Insight into Our Attraction to Scented Candles
Many people find scented candles irresistible this time of year, and there is a good reason for it, according to otolaryngologist Marta Becker of Clarity ENT in Spring House, writes Terry Ward for National Geographic. “Scent is closely connected with the emotional center of our brain and our center of memory,” said Becker. “It’s very…
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New Cozy Cocktail Bar Specializing in House-made Mead Comes to Jenkintown
Keep Easy is a new cozy cocktail bar in Jenkintown that offers delicious house-made mead along with Pennsylvania wine and cocktails, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And while they do specialize in mead, owners Melissa Hager and Mike O’Donnell decided against incorporating the honeyed spirit into the name of their bar. “From a…
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Small Nonprofit on a Mission to Support Bryn Mawr Hospital
At Bryn Mawr Hospital there are many individuals and groups silently working to support the hospital’s mission to meet the healthcare needs of the community, and one of those little-known groups is the Women’s Board, writes Tara Behan Marmur for Maine Line Tonight. The Bryn Mawr Hospital Women’s Board has been a strong hospital partner…
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RoxYunk Porchfest Returns to Roxborough and Manayunk Next Month
RoxYunk Porchfest will return to Roxborough and Manayunk on October 14, with nearly 100 bands and musicians coming to perform on the stoops in the two neighborhoods, writes Maggie Mancini for the PhillyVoice. The second iteration of the free music festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Bands and solo acts will perform…
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Reach New Heights at Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Visitors to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown can scale new heights at the Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Nick Iadonisi and Todd Haas for 6ABC. The adventure experience includes obstacles and a ropes and zip line course that goes through trees, over animals and ends with a 30-foot simulated free fall.…
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Rock Climbing Can Be a Great Indoor Workout; Here Are Some Gyms in Montco
As the weather starts to get chillier, outdoor workouts may not always be in the forecast. Luckily, climbing gyms are a great indoor option when you don’t want to go to a public gym, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are some fun places to try rock climbing in Montgomery County. The Gravity…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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FDA Asked to Withdraw Approval of Harmony Biosciences’ Narcolepsy Drug; Review Pending
Scorpion Capital filed a citizens petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asking to have the federal agency reverse its approval of Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences’ narcolepsy drug Wakix, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York-based short seller issued a report in March questioning the treatment’s effectiveness and the validity…
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Main Line Restaurateur Uses Family Legacy to Strengthen Women’s Voices
Sydney Grims, director of business development for Fearless Restaurants, created Fearless Femmes events to inspire and empower women. Supporting other women is important to the fourth-generation Main Line restaurateur who is the first female in her family to go into the business, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Her great-grandfather owned restaurants in Lackawanna…
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For Sixth Year in Row, Montco Retains Moody’s Top Credit Rating
For the sixth consecutive year, Montgomery County has succeeded in maintaining Moody’s top credit rating, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News. Moody’s assesses the risks and rewards of bonds and provides them with a rating that can be used by buyers to make investment decisions. Moody’s report stated that the Aaa rating with a…
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Norristown’s Pedro Villaseñor Brings Authentic Mariachi Folklore to Main Line
Former Mexican bullfighter and authentic mariachi Pedro Villaseñor started Casa Villaseñor in 1989 to bring mariachi, music, and dance to any special event. Besides entertainment, Villaseñor, who lives in Norristown with his family, also makes custom mariachi outfits. He was interviewed by 6ABC. You can catch the full video here. ____________________ Mariachi lessons from Netflix.
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Volunteers Gravely Needed for Edgewood Historic Cemetery Cleanup
As volunteers from different organizations prepare for the “Walk to Remember” living history tours at Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High St. in Pottstown on Saturday, October 7, there is a grave need for assistance in cleaning up the cemetery for the big event. On Saturday, September 30, volunteers are needed from 9 a.m.…
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Main Line Health’s New Chief Financial Officer Comes By Way of Allentown Health System
Main Line Health, the parent company for Lankenau Medical Center, Main Line Health King of Prussia as well as Bryn Mawr, Paoli, and Riddle hospitals, found its new chief financial officer at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Leigh Ehrlich has been serving as the chief financial officer…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Korman Communities Adding More AKA Hotels
The real estate investment company Korman Communities has big plans for expanding its hotel properties across the country as well as globally, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Korman, which is based in Plymouth Meeting, wants to expand its AKA Hotels & Hotel Residences portfolio by the end of 2024. Larry Korman, president of…
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King of Prussia-based Recovery Centers of America Opens New South Carolina Location
King of Prussia-based Recovery Centers of America has opened its newest treatment facility in Greenville, South Carolina. With this latest expansion, the healthcare network of treatment facilities for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions on the East Coast and in the Midwest has reinforced its commitment to overcome addiction and provide individuals who…
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Kicks Off 6th Annual Golf Outing
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office welcomed players and guests at Blue Bell Country Club for its 6th Annual Montgomery County Sheriff’s Golf Outing on Tuesday, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The event starts at noon and culminates with a banquet at 5 p.m. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Golf Outing is the…
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Defying the Laws of Physics: Cirque du Soleil Coming to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
For the first time since the pandemic, Cirque du Soleil is returning to the region and is bringing its colorful and energetic new show to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After impressing audiences with a string of shows across South America last year, Cirque du Soleil…
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