• Q&A with Montco Writer of New Book ‘Wild Philly’

    Q&A with Montco Writer of New Book ‘Wild Philly’

    In his new book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia, Montgomery County writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher offers a guide to exploring all the natural gems around the Main Line. The book published by Timber Press features 25 field trips to parks, preserves and natural areas and includes illustrated maps to help with…

  • A Bryn Mawr Native, Host of Popular Podcast, Shares Her Journey to Recovery

    A Bryn Mawr Native, Host of Popular Podcast, Shares Her Journey to Recovery

    Andrea Ashley, a Bryn Mawr native and host of a popular podcast called “Adult Child” knows firsthand how unresolved childhood trauma can impact your life even as an adult, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ashley, 34, is the daughter of an alcoholic and the granddaughter and great granddaughter of alcoholics. She started experimenting…

  • It’s Haunting Season Again and Local Amusement Parks Are Serving Up the Thrills

    It’s Haunting Season Again and Local Amusement Parks Are Serving Up the Thrills

    If Halloween is your favorite time of year, then you won’t want to miss the scares and thrills being served up this year at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Six Flags Great Adventure and Sesame Place, writes Damon C. Williams for Bucks County Courier Times. Here is what you can expect visiting these parks this…

  • Enjoy a Taste of the Indian Valley While Supporting North Montco Students 

    Enjoy a Taste of the Indian Valley While Supporting North Montco Students 

    Indian Valley restaurants, wineries, and breweries will present their specialties during the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Tastings of the Indian Valley on Tuesday, October 24.  The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Franconia Heritage Banquet and Conference Center in Souderton.  Tickets are $30.00.  This year, North Montco’s Education Foundation…

  • Cheltenham Native, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps Was Devoted to the School

    Cheltenham Native, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps Was Devoted to the School

    JoAnne A. Epps, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, took on many roles during her long career at Temple University, but her biggest legacy is how she truly cared for people, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epps, 72, president of Temple University, passed away on September 19 at Temple University Hospital after becoming…

  • Penn State Abington’s Margo DelliCarpini to Lead All Penn State Branch Campuses

    Penn State Abington’s Margo DelliCarpini to Lead All Penn State Branch Campuses

    Starting October 1, Penn State University will have a new vice president for commonwealth campuses and executive chancellor, writes Bill Schackner for TribLive. Margo DelliCarpini will oversee the university’s 20 branch campuses. Prior to her new role, DelliCarpini was the chancellor at Penn State Abington. In her new role, one of her main focuses will…

  • Eisenhower Science Academy Will Help Fight Food Insecurity with New Vertical Garden

    Eisenhower Science Academy Will Help Fight Food Insecurity with New Vertical Garden

    CBS News’ Stephanie Stahl visited Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy in Norristown recently to learn about a new learning project that will also help fight food insecurity. Through a partnership with Jefferson Health and the Norristown Area School District, the school now has a Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden which grows plants without soil,…

  • Goats & S’mores: Support The Philly Goat Project at its Oktoberfest-style Fundraiser

    Goats & S’mores: Support The Philly Goat Project at its Oktoberfest-style Fundraiser

    Come and enjoy goats, s’mores and more on Saturday, October 14 at the Laurel Hill West Conservatory in Bala Cynwyd, writes Maggie Mancini for PhillyVoice. The special Oktoberfest-style fundraiser is for The Philly Goat Project, a nonprofit that provides animal-assisted therapy, childhood literacy, nature-based wellness, and youth job training. The event will be held from…

  • Cheltenham High School Grad’s First Novel Available on Amazon

    Cheltenham High School Grad’s First Novel Available on Amazon

    Tim McHugh, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, recently published his first novel, “A Dark and Silent Song,” writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The novel is about gifted sorcerer named Barric who gets caught up in political intrigue when a young king takes the throne. The book summary states, “As the threat of war…

  • 9 Students from North Penn Chosen as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

    9 Students from North Penn Chosen as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

    Nine North Penn Students have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Of the 1.5 million eligible high school juniors nationwide, less than one percent make it to the semifinal stage. “These academically talented high school seniors will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than…

  • Valley Forge Park Alliance Celebrates Old & New in Speaker Series

    Valley Forge Park Alliance Celebrates Old & New in Speaker Series

    The nonprofit group that supports the Valley Forge National Historic Park, Valley Forge Park Alliance, is honoring a little of the old and the new with its speaker series for 2023-2024, writes Hope Weiss for Main Line Tonight. The series which kicks off in October will include bestselling authors and experts in history and historic…

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at These Great Montgomery County Spots

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at These Great Montgomery County Spots

    Hispanic Heritage Month this year is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, and there are plenty of authentic restaurants and bakeries in Montgomery County to celebrate the culture and enjoy the delicious cuisine. Plaza Azteca Located in King of Prussia near the King of Prussia Mall, Plaza Azteca has all your Mexican favorites and…

  • FarmerJawn Hosts Outstanding in the Field Table-to-Farm Event in Elkins Park

    FarmerJawn Hosts Outstanding in the Field Table-to-Farm Event in Elkins Park

    This year’s Outstanding in the Field event in Philadelphia was held at FarmerJawn’s five acres at Elkins Estate in Elkins Park and Laura Brzyski of Philadelphia was there for the experience. The mission of the table-to-farm events run by Outstanding in the Field is to support local farmers, chefs, and restaurant owners. The dinners are…

  • For Almost 30 Years Upper Merion Police Lieutenant Protected and Served

    For Almost 30 Years Upper Merion Police Lieutenant Protected and Served

    The Upper Merion Police Department recently celebrated the almost 30-year career of Lieutenant Al Elverson, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. He was a patrol officer for the police department, protecting and serving the community since 1995. Prior to that he served with the Upper Gwynedd Police Department. “We wish Al the best of luck in…

  • Nine of the Most Expensive Places to Rent in Pennsylvania Are in Montco

    Nine of the Most Expensive Places to Rent in Pennsylvania Are in Montco

    Nine Montgomery County towns are among the 50 most expensive places to rent in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for the Philly Suburbs.  While the state’s median gross rent was $1,013 a month in 2021, according to Census data, the renters in the top 50 most expensive towns were paying at least $700 more than that…

  • Preservationists, Citizens Hope to Save 1834 Limerick Mansion from Development 

    Preservationists, Citizens Hope to Save 1834 Limerick Mansion from Development 

    A group of preservationists and locals are hoping to save the Hood Mansion in Limerick, which is on the 117.9-acre property of a proposed warehouse development, near the Philadelphia Outlet Center, writes Holly Herman for the Patch.  The Historical Society of Limerick asked township supervisors earlier this week to find a way to protect the…

  • Best Friends Bring Their Eagles Apparel Brand to New Ardmore Shop 

    Best Friends Bring Their Eagles Apparel Brand to New Ardmore Shop 

    A year after they launched their Eagles apparel brand, best friends Meg McKernan and Maggie Dortone opened The Dimes Club, a new store in Ardmore, writes Ana Welsh for the Main Line Tonight.  The new boutique at 694 Pont Reading Road had a soft opening last week and will officially open on September 30 with…

  • Arcadia University Students Embrace World of Collegiate Esports

    Arcadia University Students Embrace World of Collegiate Esports

    Over the last decade, the esports industry has grown in leaps and bounds, especially on college campuses. Many colleges across the United States now have esports programs, including Arcadia University in Glenside, writes Ira Porter for The Christian Science Monitor. Sean Ey, a junior computer science major, is on the esports team at Arcadia. “I’ve…