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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Already Looking to Expand After Bankruptcy Problems
After the closing of the sale of most of its assets to CION Investment in New York City, David’s Bridal, based in Conshohocken, is looking to the future and ways to expand, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the company’s second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in less than six years. The sale to…
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Montgomery County’s Forward Golf Celebrates the Game of Golf Through Fashion
Forward Golf’s co-founders Michelle Prescott and Brittany Bollard want to celebrate the social aspect of golf with their brand of women’s golf apparel, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. “It’s about the company we keep and the fun we’re having,” said Prescott, a PR and marketing expert who has worked in TV production for the…
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A Young Conshohocken Photographer Captured the ‘Glory Days’ of Bruce Springsteen
Back in the 1970’s a young photographer who lived in West Conshohocken met Bruce Springsteen while covering musical performances at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr. He immediately saw something special in the up-and-coming artist. They eventually became friends and now photos of those early days are in an exhibit in Conshohocken, writes Rita Giordano…
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Montgomery County Is the Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania. Read to Learn Why
There are a lot of factors you need to consider when planning your retirement. It may surprise you to learn that where you retire can have a big impact on your quality of life after you say goodbye to those 9 to 5 days. Samuel Stebbins of The Center Square writes that affordability, easy access…
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This West Pottsgrove Boy Wants You to Vote for Him in National Mullet Contest
When he was 5, Rory Ehrlich of West Pottsgrove asked his barber at Sal’s Barbershop in Boyertown for a mullet. His mother, Airen Ehrlich, 33, said that his interest in the haircut seemed to come out of nowhere, but it may be because it is a popular choice for many baseball players like John Kruk.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning French Colonial in Ideal Private Setting in Wynnewood
A stunning French colonial home on 0.73 lovely acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnewood. Radiating style, charm, and elegance, this home is ideally placed in the heart of Wynnewood and framed by its natural landscape that provides highly coveted privacy. Entry is through an attention-grabbing…
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Elkins Park’s Abrams Realty & Development Adds Dekalb Plaza to Portfolio
Abrams Realty & Development based in Elkins Park recently acquired Dekalb Plaza for $23.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Broad Street Realty, based in Bethesda, Maryland, was the former owner of the 178,356-square-foot shopping center in East Norriton. The company bought the property in 2013 for $9.4 million. Current tenants of Dekalb…
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Montgomery County Man Hopes to Get His Breath Back During Temple Lung Center Clinical Trial
Dennis Hood was shocked when he discovered he had the progressive lung condition Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and not just a bad cold, writes 6ABC staff. The prognosis from the first doctor he saw was pretty grim, he said, but a new clinical trial at Temple Lung Center has renewed his hope that he will be…
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Students Delve into Their Faith at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Catholic Scholar’s Program
High school students from across the Philadelphia area participated in this year’s Philadelphia Catholic Scholars Program at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, writes the staff at CatholicPhilly. An annual summer event, this year’s program took place July 5-14 and included eight high school junior and senior-aged men. The students participated in daily seminar classes…
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Completes Steel Construction of Gilbertsville Hospital
The last beams completing the steel construction of the new Gilbertsville hospital are now in place, according to Lehigh Valley Health Network. The health network said that everything is on track for the hospital and medical office to open by fall 2024. The facilities will be located at Route 100 and Grosser Road, near the…
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Plymouth Meeting Pharmaceutical Company Undergoes Third Round of Layoffs
Inovio Pharmaceuticals in Plymouth Meeting continues to trim its workforce. In this third round of layoffs in 13 months, the pharmaceutical company eliminated 30% of its full-time staff, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Inovio said in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that this is all part of an ongoing corporate…
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Penn State Abington Graduate Will Represent Pennsylvania in Miss Black USA Pageant
On August 6, Molaea-Rene Goodman, a 2023 graduate of Penn State Abington, will represent Pennsylvania in the Miss Black USA pageant. Last year, Goodman won the Miss Black Pennsylvania title with a mental health platform, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Her platform focused specifically on mitigating the stigma surrounding mental health challenges among Black…
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On Your Mark, Get Set… BOO! Hobart’s Run Preps for Halloween-Themed Run by the River
Hobart’s Run is again preparing for its annual 5k, Hobart’s Run by the River – and this year it will offer a spooky twist, as the event will be held just before Halloween. The Run by the River will take place on Sunday, October 29, beginning at 9 a.m. (8 a.m. registration) at scenic Riverfront…
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The New Owner of Palmer Township’s Fat Jacks’ Is a Glenside Native
Charles Patrick, a Glenside native and owner of Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub in South Bethlehem, will soon also be the new owner of Fat Jacks’ in Palmer Township. The deal is expected to close by the end of August, writes Jim Deegan for LehighValley News. Patrick is partnering with five other silent investors.…
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Annual Pre-National Night Out Event in Abington Draws Large Crowds
On Monday, July 31, thousands of Montgomery County residents attended the 23rd annual Abington Township Pre-National Night Out. National Night Out has been an annual tradition for almost 40 years. It is a chance for law enforcement officers to engage with the community, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. The pre-National Night Event in…
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King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services Is Pushing Back Against Insurance Companies
Universal Health Services Inc. has adopted an aggressive strategy for dealing with health insurance companies, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The CFO of the King of Prussia health provider said Universal Health Services can’t treat everybody, so it is focusing on patients with better insurance. “We’ve been going to our lowest payers and…
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Bala Cynwyd’s CPA Technology to Be Sold to Lancaster-Based RKL eSolutions
RKL eSolutions in Lancaster announced recently that it will acquire CPA Technology in Bala Cynwyd, writes Lisa Scheid for Lancaster Online. CPA Technology is a construction software and technology provider. RKL said that the acquisition of the company will expand its portfolio in the construction and real estate development industries. CPA’s CEO Ben Hofferman and…
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Willow Grove Mall Hosting Back-to-School Celebration Next Month
PREIT, the owner of the Willow Grove Mall, is hosting a fun-filled back-to-school event with food, live music, and activities for all ages on September 9, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Guests will be able to see Chase, Skye, and Marshall from “PAW Patrol,” enjoy music by DJ Greg Curran and make pencil cases at…
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