-
First Bank House of the Week: Schwenksville Colonial Perfect for Contemporary Living
A stunning colonial home on 0.92 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Schwenksville. This residence, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, is a true gem. It was built in 2011 and offers a modern and stylish design that is perfect for contemporary living. The home…
-
Ardmore Cancer Survivor Warns of Often Overlooked Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Elena Costello of Ardmore is a four-year survivor of ovarian cancer, and like many other women with this type of cancer, the diagnosis was a shock. Ovarian cancer is called a silent killer because its symptoms can be very subtle and misdiagnosed as a different condition. While oncologists’ understanding of this deadly disease is improving,…
-
These Montgomery County Companies Made Forbes Best Employers by State List 2023
Forbes has once again compiled its America’s Best Employers by State 2023 list and several Montgomery County companies ranked in the top 50 of Pennsylvania’s best employers. For the ranking, Forbes worked with the market research company Statista to survey 70,000 employees across the United States at companies with more than 500 employees, writes Rachel…
-
VFTCB Freedom from Hunger Food Drive Aims to Collect 60,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board kicked off its annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive in late August, and it will continue until October 31, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury. Since the first event in 2015, the food drive has raised the monetary equivalent of more than 164,000 pounds of food. This year’s…
-
Here’s Where to Find the Best Lagers in Montgomery County
At many breweries in the Philadelphia area, there has been a revival of lager-style beer, writes Mike Landers for Philadelphia. For a long time, the lager remained an underdog when compared to the IPA in the craft beer scene. This is because lagers require a lot more time and precision to make. Things are quickly…
-
Lansdale Grassroots Organizer Kofi Osei Is a Quiet, Unsung Hero
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize local community leaders. Readers can send in nominations to honor the often-unsung heroes in our community, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Jenn Foster, a Lansdale reader, recently nominated Kofi Osei, a grassroots organizer in Lansdale. Foster and Osei are both former Towamencin Government Study Commissioners. Osei founded…
-
A Second Developer Has Plans for Apartments, Retail in Downtown Hatboro
The developers of vacant properties at 21-23/37 North York Road hope to build retail and apartments in the space, but first they need approval from the Hatboro Borough Council, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Under the borough’s new Town Center Ordinance, buildings along a stretch of York Road, between Byberry Road and Montgomery Avenue, can…
-
Shapiro Administration Executive Order Aims to Help More Small, Diverse Businesses
Business owners and elected officials met at The Enterprise Center in Philadelphia this week to discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new executive order mandating that state agencies award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The new executive order will use four strategies to increase the share of state…
-
Elkins Park Pizza Shop Has New Look to Facilitate Online Ordering
Make tonight pizza night with some pies from Luigi’s Pizzarama II, an Elkins Park pizza shop. Ordering is even easier than before with the shop’s new website for online ordering, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The shop located at 417 Township Road also offers takeout/delivery and an outdoor seating area. Catering services are also…
-
North Montco Technical Career Center Offers Workforce Programs and Classes
Train for your next career, upskill for the promotion you want, or find something of interest for lifelong learning. North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) Continuing Education offers over 20 different classes, taught by industry professionals, especially designed for adults who want hands-on experience. For more information or the full list of programs visit our…
-
For Some Local Residents, the Schuylkill River Is a Swimmer’s Haven
At the recent Charles Bender Memorial Swim near Norristown, swimmers waxed poetic about the Schuylkill River, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Using words like “delightful,” “lovely,” and “really clean” to describe the water, they say the river’s sometimes bad reputation doesn’t hold any water with them. “Most people have this mentality that the…
-
Main Line Today’s Top Picks for Fall Concerts Around Montgomery County
The summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t a lot more fun to be had this fall. All along the Main Line, there are hot concerts lined up for the fall, and Ben Silver of Main Line Today has your top picks. Here are a few to check out. Leslie Mendelson…
-
A Penn Valley Castle Combines the Modern with the Medieval
A new home for sale in Penn Valley looks like it was ripped out of the pages of a fairytale, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a unique blend of modern style and medieval character, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Smith describes the exterior of the home as “a topless turret…
-
Montco Jazz Festival Celebrates Women in Jazz September 20-24
The second annual Montco Jazz Festival will honor the contribution of women to jazz. The series of events have been curated by internationally-acclaimed jazz vocalist Joanna Pascale and will take place September 20 through September 24 as a part of Arts Montco Week. Arts Montco Week will also celebrate the return of Cirque du Soleil’s…
-
Audubon-based Globus Medical and NuVasive Complete Multibillion-dollar Merger
Globus Medical, a medical device company based in Audubon, and NuVasive, which is based in San Diego, have completed their multibillion-dollar merger, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Under the terms of the agreement, Globus will give 0.75 shares of its Class A common stock to NuVasive in exchange for each share of…
-
Cheer on the Eagles This Season at These Montgomery County Pubs
Are you ready for some football? Sunday, September 10, the Philadelphia Eagles will play their first game of the 2023 NFL season. If you like to cheer on your favorite team out at a bar or restaurant with all your fellow fans, then check out these great spots to experience the game, writes Ed Williams…
-
Gilbertsville Teen Named an Ambassador for CHOP 2023 Parkway Run & Walk
Rylee Monahan, 14, of Gilbertsville, and her family will be participating in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2023 Parkway Run & Walk to raise money for childhood cancer research. Rylee, her sister, and her father all have a rare and deadly disease that predisposes them to cancer at an early age, writes Wendy Ruderman for The…
-
Lansdale Law Firm Appoints New Managing Partner, Sets Sights on Center City Office
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, a Lansdale-based law firm, has named Bill Roark managing partner. He will take over for Steven Lupin, who has led the firm for 30 years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Roark and Lupin have shared the role for the last year. Lupin will continue his practice…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
