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Jenkintown Dancers Are Preparing for Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday
Cummins School of Irish Dance in Jenkintown has been sharing the art of Irish dance for over 23 years, writes Janelle Burrell for CBS News Philadelphia. This Sunday will be a special day for the dancers at the school because they will be participating in Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The studio is run by…
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First Bank House of the Week: Georgian Brick Colonial Masterpiece in Collegeville
The epitome of luxury, the four-bedroom, five-bath Georgian Brick Colonial in Collegeville comes with many extra features, including a pool with a cascading waterfall, a patio with a fire pit, and a great room. When you enter the grand foyer, your eyes will be immediately drawn to the classic hardwood floors, arched ceilings, and solid…
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Upper Providence Residents, Developer Clash Over Massive Project Proposed for Parkhouse Property
Upper Providence Township residents are not happy with a development proposal by Royersford Holdings that would result in over 1,200 housing units being constructed on a 176-acre Parkhouse property, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The site is one of Montgomery County’s largest remaining tracts of open space. “The vision of having sustainability as part…
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National Aviation Charity AeroAngel Helps Lansdale Girl Get Lifesaving Surgery
AeroAngel, a national aviation charity, is helping a 3-year-old Lansdale girl get lifesaving surgery by flying her privately to California, write Kerri Corrado and Jim McHugh for CBS News Philadelphia. Islia Stewart has a rare heart and lung congenital defect. She is receiving care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and now, thanks to AeroAngel, she…
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A New Floral Studio Focused on Sustainability and Community Is Coming to Skippack
Waverly Flower Co., formerly known as Wavy Roo Florals, will be opening a new floral studio in Skippack in April, writes John Worthington for Main Line Times & Suburban. The new studio, located on Cressman Road, will use homegrown and other locally sourced flowers and foliage in its wedding arrangements. “We have a special focus…
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Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis Shares Her Journey to Becoming Norristown’s First Female Police Chief
Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis made history when she was appointed Norristown’s Police Chief in January. She is the first woman to lead the police department there, writes Shaynah Ferreira for Fox 29. In an interview with Fox 29, Chief Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis described growing up in South Philadelphia in what was called “the city’s largest, poorest,…
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Montgomery County Tasks a Pottstown Nonprofit to Provide ‘Eviction Prevention Services’
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently authorized almost $3 million to be allocated to YWCA Tri-County Area, of Pottstown to offer “eviction protection services” until June 30, 2025, with the possibility of a renewal of the agreement, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter via Main Line Times & Suburban. The funding was made possible from…
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Lansdale Catholic’s Grace McDonough Has Stellar Basketball Season
Grace McDonough, a basketball player for Lansdale Catholic, recently got a chance to experience what it is like to play in the Philadelphia Catholic League, writes Melissa Hanejko for Bucks County Courier Times via PhillyBurbs. “The competition in the PCL is so intense,” she said. “The student sections are so huge, and they bring so…
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New Popeyes Chicken to Open ‘Soon’ in Abington Township
Popeyes Chicken is planning to open a new location in Abington Township, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. A sign on the fence outside the property on Old York Road that was once home to TD Bank says, “Coming Soon.” The building is currently being prepared for its new tenant and its emerging look is instantly…
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Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton Has Been Creating Delicious Treats for Generations
Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton is a family-owned chocolate maker that has been creating delicious treats for five generations, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. Depending on the time of the year, the chocolate factory makes anywhere between 10,000 and 15,000 pounds of products every day. “We make over 300 products year-round,” said Chester Asher, Asher’s…
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Daniel M. Lerner, of Merion, Radio Broadcasting Pioneer and Philanthropist Remembered
Daniel M. Lerner, of Merion, a retired radio broadcasting pioneer, innovative programmer, and longtime philanthropist, died on February 21 aged 91, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lerner, who also worked as an advertising account executive and consultant, was an early proponent of what is today known as the adult contemporary radio format. In…
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Montco Life Sciences Company Starts 2024 Strong with Influx of Cash from Public Stock Offering
Life science companies in the Philadelphia region saw a return of interest in sector investors during the first two months of 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of those companies is Larimar Therapeutics in Bala Cynwyd which raised $172.5 million from a public stock offering. Larimar, which develops treatments for complex…
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Move Over March Madness, an Ambler Brewing Company Is Bringing Back March Mildness
Forest & Main Brewing, an Ambler-based brewery, is bringing a UK and Seattle tradition back to Philadelphia this March, writes Ali Mohsen for BillyPenn. March Mildness now in its fourth year and is being celebrated at various breweries across Philly. During March, come into Forest & Main and ask for a March Mildness card. Every…
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Thriller Writer, a Lower Merion Grad, Shares Her Home Library with The Washington Post
Lisa Scottoline, a best-selling author of thrillers and historical fiction, loves to pay it forward to other authors by buying their books, writes Nora Krug for The Washington Post. As much a reader as she is a writer, Scottoline’s home on a Chester County farm is filled with books in almost every room. She has…
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Healing from a Traumatic Brain Injury Often Requires Aid from a Speech-Language Pathologist
Traumatic brain injury or TBI is caused by a forceful jolt to the head or body or by an object piercing through the skull and entering the brain. Many TBI patients can benefit from working with a speech-language pathologist while going through recovery, depending on the severity of symptoms. Here is everything you need to…
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A Technology Consulting Firm Moves Its Headquarters Back to Greater Philadelphia
In February, a 1,500-person technology consulting firm moved back to the Greater Philadelphia area after appointing a new CEO, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bridgenext which has been headquartered in Florida for the past 5 years has also recently gone through a rebranding. The firm, formerly known as Emtec, has named John Castleman…
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King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services Ranked as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies
Universal Health Services, Inc., headquartered in King of Prussia, is one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies in 2024”, according to Fortune. The large provider of hospital and healthcare services is being recognized for its commitment to patient-centered quality care and investment value. “This is the 14th year that UHS has been named to the…
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Cencora’s ESG Report Shows Its Commitment to People and the Planet
Cencora, based in Conshohocken, recently released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report showing its commitment to people and the planet, and highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion as priorities. The company, formerly AmerisourceBergen, outlined its efforts to attract more talent and to enhance a culture of inclusion by bringing all its teams under a united…
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