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Penn Community Bank’s Home Opportunity Mortgage Increases Access to Housing for All
Throughout its 150-year history, Penn Community Bank has been committed to helping people achieve the dream of home ownership and now with its new Home Opportunity Mortgage program, it will be able to help more individuals and families. The Home Opportunity Mortgage program ensures fair, affordable access to housing from the Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia and…
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New Head of The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr Discusses Future of School
Lynne Macziewski is the new head of all-girls The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, and she brings with her over 20 years of experience in private education, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Before joining Baldwin, Lynne Macziewski was the associate head of school at Girls Preparatory in Tennessee and before that, she…
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Shot Tec Owner in Bala Cynwyd Challenges Lower Merion’s Strict Gun Rules
In April, Lower Merion Township limited gun businesses to only certain areas of the township away from mostly residential areas. Now the owner of Shot Tec in Bala Cynwyd and a Pennsylvania PAC are challenging the new ordinance in court, writes Emily Rizzo for WHYY. The township’s gun laws are now stricter than the state’s,…
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Jenkintown Architect Helped to Build the Avalon ‘Guard House’ on Market for $11.9M
Rosa Randa of Asher Slaunwhite and Partners Architects in Jenkintown helped bring the vision of a Palm Springs-inspired Avalon home to life, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The owner of the six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home Judy Betlyon of Social House Design wanted an open-concept home and worked with Randa and D.L. Miner Construction…
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Wynnewood Native, Entrepreneur, Champion Dragon Boat Paddler Remembered
Gregory W. Piasecki, a Wynnewood native known for his strong leadership skills and passion for innovation, passed away at the age of 52, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Piasecki, the youngest of seven siblings, was born in Wynnewood, but grew up in Haverford. He was one of the top officers for his brother…
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Former CVS in Hatboro to Become Apartment Building, Retail Space
Developers 24-28 South York Road Associates, LP, have unveiled plans to develop the former site of a CVS on South York Road in Hatboro, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The plans were presented to the Hatboro Planning Commission this month. If they are approved, the property will be the first to be developed under Hatboro’s…
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Your Guide to the Best Mini Golf Spots Near Montgomery County
Whether you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained or a fun spot for a friend hangout, mini golf is sure to be a hit, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some of the best spots in and near Montgomery County. Freddy Hill Farms Freddy Hill Farms, originally a dairy…
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Check Out What Is Happening at the Human Robot in Jenkintown This Week
Human Robot Brewing Company in Jenkintown has specials and fun entertainment scheduled all week, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. Tuesday, August 22 Enjoy $2 Milktubes all day long and come sing your heart out at Open Mic night with Dylan Blazick. Thursday, August 24 Thursday there will specials on Czech lagers, wines, and…
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Montgomery County’s New ‘Traffic Garden’ Teaches Youth Road Safety
Montgomery County has created an interactive exhibit to teach young county residents how to be safe on the road, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The “Traffic Garden” features scaled-down streets with intersections and stop and yield signs. While it will be used for organized safety lessons, it will also be open to the general public…
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Major Interstate 476 Improvement Project Starts Next Week
PennDOT’s major Interstate 476 improvement project with a price tag of $63.7 million is slated to start next week, according to MediaNews Group. The project will focus on resurfacing, repairing, and improving the nearly 17 miles of Interstate 476 and its ramps and bridges between Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken and I-95 in…
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Here’s Where to Get Back-to-School Supplies in Montgomery County
The start of the school year is coming quickly. Have you finished all your back-to-school shopping yet? Don’t worry, there is still time to make sure your kids go back to school in style. Ben Silver has created a list of the best businesses in the Main Line area for school supplies for Main Line…
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Bryn Mawr Nonprofit Gift Shop in Business to Help Others
Dr. Bernadette Wheeler, a Penn Medicine doctor, found Something Different by Eric, a nonprofit gift shop in 2015 for her son Eric, who has Down syndrome, writes Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. Eric is the oldest of her three children and she wanted something that he could do. Eric works as a greeter in the store.…
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Two One-Way Lansdale Roads Will Soon Be Open to Two-Way Traffic
There will soon be a major change in the flow of traffic in the Lansdale area, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The expansion will take place by the end of the month, Lansdale borough police have announced. The two roads that will be impacted are Susquehanna Avenue and Courtland Street. The part of Susquehanna Avenue…
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Is it Too Late to Save Airy Street Prison in Norristown from the Wrecking Ball?
A new petition at Change.org has been started to save the Airy Street Prison in Norristown from being demolished, but will it be enough to breathe new life into the old building? This isn’t the first attempt concerned citizens have made to find a new purpose for the prison. Unfortunately, none of the proposals have…
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Get Your Body Moving Again at These Montgomery County Pilates Studios
If you just haven’t been as active as you’d like lately, a Pilates class can help build back up your strength and flexibility. Unlike other types of strength training, Pilates focuses on enhancing muscular tone instead of muscle growth. By concentrating on the body’s deep core muscles, it increases flexibility, strength, and stability without the…
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King of Prussia Psychologist Offers Parents Tips on How to Support Young Athletes
Dr. Rick Neff, a licensed clinical and sports psychologist in King of Prussia, says that when young athletes dream of turning pro, parents should support them as much as possible. While not all young athletes will have that level of success, it is important to help them strive for it, he told Sean Streicher at…
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A Ukrainian Refugee in Jenkintown Embraces Eagles Fever
When Sergei Zherdey came to Philadelphia in January seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine, the city was high on Eagles fever. Although he had never seen a football game before, he quickly learned that cheering on the hometown team is a big part of being a Philadelphian. Now living in Jenkintown, his love of…
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FoodChasers’ Kitchen Offering Free Meals This Saturday in Elkins Park
This Saturday FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park will be offering free meals as part of Pepsi Dig In Day, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The event was created to bring support to Black-owned restaurants. FoodChasers’ will be offering their most popular breakfast dish, Shrimp & Grits on Saturday while supplies last. You will also…
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