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The Streets of Montgomery County Will Come Alive with Art and Music This Month
The Valley Forge Tourism and & Convention Board is celebrating the arts and culture in Montgomery County this fall, writes, Ashley Harder for CBS News Philadelphia. Montco Arts Week, which begins September 20 and runs through October 1, will showcase the beauty of art and music at different venues throughout the county. On the list…
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Montgomery County the Tastiest Destination for Everything Pumpkin-Flavored
Nothing says it is fall quite like pumpkin spice. People start getting excited about pumpkin-flavored treats even before the summer is officially over. If you are on the hunt for the tastiest of the bunch, then look no further than the Main Line area, writes Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. Montgomery County and all…
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History Will Come to Life at the 33rd Annual Harriton Farmstead Fair
If you are looking for something fun to do outdoors on Saturday, September 23, visit the 33rd Annual Harriton Farmstead Fair in Bryn Mawr. The fair held on the grounds of the historic Harriton House begins at 10:00 a.m. and will include children’s games, craft vendors and living history demonstrations. Fairgoers will be able to…
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CEO of Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Talks Future of Company
Jim Marcum, the CEO of David’s Bridal, is very optimistic about the future of the company after its second bankruptcy, writes Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins for Insider. In April, David’s Bridal, which is headquartered in Conshohocken, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in five years, and in July, a judge approved the sale of the…
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Flourtown Martial Arts Instructor Offering Teen Girls Free Self-Defense Classes
In the wake of the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl at the Willow Grove Park Mall two months ago, a Flourtown Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor is offering free self-defense classes to young girls. Omar Cruickshank has been leading a series of self-defense classes for teen girls 12 to 19-years where he teaches them how to…
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Temple University to Honor Life of Norristown Native Charles L. Blockson
Temple University is holding a special memorial service on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of prominent historian and scholar Charles L. Blockson who passed away in June, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Blockson, who is originally from Norristown, but most recently lived in Gwynedd, had been the curator emeritus of the…
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The Philly Bike Ride Is Returning October 14; Here’s What You Need to Know
Last year’s inaugural Philly Bike Ride was such a big hit, it’s returning this year, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. The 20-mile cycling event, that is not a race and welcomes riders of all ages, is organized by American Bike Ride in partnership with Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. This year’s ride will be…
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Get the Inside Scoop on Dining, Shopping, and the Arts in Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr is known for its unique mix of the most up-to-date trends and a rich history, writes Carole Felton Shore for Main Line Tonight. “The town is always incorporating new ideas, sensibilities and trends,” said Hank Wilson, president of the Bryn Mawr Civic Association and Bryn Mawr Beautiful, which is charge of the maintenance…
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Beloved Norristown Crossing Guard Recognized for Devotion to Neighborhood Kids
Called “Neighborhood Mom” by all, Norristown crossing guard Darlene Stevens is recognized for her devotion to the kids in the community, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Patch is partnering with T-Mobile to recognize community leaders by accepting nominations for these often-unsung heroes from Patch readers. Melissa Kleinert, a Norristown reader, has nominated Stevens for her…
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More Philadelphia Area Celebrations for Oktoberfest Are Coming
The Philadelphia area will be continuing to celebrate the German beer fest through October so there are still plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy some German food, drink, and music, writes Laura Swartz and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Mark your calendars with these upcoming Oktoberfest events: Oktoberfest at Frankford Hall Located in…
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Four New Board Members Join City Ave District
City Ave District is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members who will each support the organization’s mission of guiding the future of City Ave District to its highest potential. These new additions will join an existing board that represents both Philadelphia and Lower Merion municipalities, as well as elected officials and…
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Save on Gently Used Baby, Kid Items at Greater Philly Expo Center This Weekend
Don’t miss your chance to save on some gently used baby and kid items this weekend, writes Nydia Han and Heather Grubola for 6ABC. The Just Between Friends Consignment Sale will be at the Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks all weekend long. “Local families can expect to save anywhere from 50% to 90% off…
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Here’s Where You Can Satisfy Your Apple Cider Craving Near Montgomery County
Whether you like your apple cider hot or spiked, Maine Line area orchards have what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here is a sampling of the best places to go for apple cider: Linvilla Orchards Located at 137 W Knowlton Road in Media, Linvilla Orchards offers cups of apple…
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Five Montgomery County Towns Are Among the Wealthiest in the State
Using data from the U.S. Census’ five-year American Community Survey, Chris Ullery for Bucks County Courier Times has calculated which towns are the wealthiest in Pennsylvania and five Montgomery County towns were among the top 50. Thirty-seven of the commonwealth’s 50 richest towns are in Southeastern Pennsylvania. In Chester County, the median income is almost…
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Montgomery County Young Innovators Make Philadelphia INNO Under 25
PHL Inno is recognizing 14 Greater Philadelphia young innovators as this year’s Inno Under 25 honorees, and three of the honorees are in Montgomery County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Inno Under 25 highlights individuals 25 years of age and younger whose innovations are bringing positive change to the region. Here are the…
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Montgomery County Lawmaker Addresses ‘Grinch bots’ Gobbling Up Concert Tickets
When ticket sales opened for Taylor Swift’s summer stadium tour, many fans were frustrated when the only tickets available cost thousands of dollars more than the expected ticket price, writes Jan Murphy for PennLive. The culprit is what State Representative Steven Malagri, D-Montgomery County, refers to as “Grinch bots.” The software jumps ahead in line…
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Tiffany Glass Once Part of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon Has New Home
Before closing its doors in 2020, St. Gabriel’s Hall had a long history in Audubon serving at-risk Philadelphia youth since 1898. In that same year, 14 Tiffany glass windows were also installed. Those windows depicting symbols of the Catholic faith would come to have special meaning to the children of St. Gabriel’s, writes Jay Sorgi…
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King of Prussia-based Lilly Pulitzer Opens Second Charlotte-area Store
Lilly Pulitzer, a fashion brand based in King of Prussia, is opening its second store in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area this month, writes Catherine Muccigrosso for the Charlotte Observer. The new store will be located at the mixed-use Birkdale Village development in Huntersville. Lilly Pulitzer’s first store in the area opened in 2012 at…
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