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More Sweet and Savory Eating Destinations Coming to Montgomery County
The restaurant business is booming all around the Philadelphia Region, including Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some new restaurants that are on the horizon in the area: Kismet Bagels Luncheonette Alexandra and Jacob Cohen of Kismet Bagels will be opening an expanded shop called Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in late…
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Montgomery County’s New Assistant District Attorney Is Also an Actor and Filmmaker
Montgomery County’s recently sworn-in new assistant district attorney, Jordan Rhone is not only a lawyer, but also an actor and filmmaker, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Rhone was sworn in on Tuesday, July 18 by Judge Virgil B. Walker and Deputy District Attorney/Chief of Trials Thomas W. McGoldrick. While he is very passionate about…
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Is Opening New Hospital in Montgomery County
Gilbertsville, Montgomery County will soon have a new hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced. The health system has started construction on new facility that will help meet the need for more accessible and convenient ER and inpatient care. Expected to open by fall of 2024, the Gilbertville hospital will be Lehigh Valley Health Network’s…
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Wells Fargo to Close Montgomery County Location in Fall
Wells Fargo recently announced that it will be closing its Flourtown, Montgomery County location on October 4, 2023. The increasing trend of customers choosing to do their banking on their phones is forcing many banks in the U.S. to close branches, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ. “Wells Fargo has made the difficult decision to close…
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These Montco Companies Made Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work
In the micro company category (10 to 14 employees) of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work, several Montco companies shined, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Commonwealth Insurance Advantage in Fort Washington earned the top spot. The insurance company works with businesses like assisted living facilities, dentist offices and grocery stores…
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Lower Gwynedd Woman Creates Lush Ecosystem in Her Backyard
Suzanne Smith-Oscilowski, a retired environmental educator, has created a lush garden in the backyard of her Lower Gwynedd home that attracts abundant wildlife, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acre of ground is densely planted with flowers, trees, and shrubs, and only leaves minimal room for a lawn. There are more than…
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Lynnewood Hall to Be Used as Education Tool Even Before It Opens to Public
Lynnewood Hall, an Elkins Park mansion that made architect Horace Trumbauer famous, has found its savior in the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation, which now owns Peter A.B. Widener’s grand home, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The 110-room, 100,000-square-foot 1899 mansion is the largest Gilded Age mansion still standing in the Philadelphia region. The…
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Enjoy the Sounds of Summer and More at Suburban Square in Ardmore
If you are trying to soak in as much fun as you can before the end of the summer, Suburban Square in Ardmore can help. The Main Line lifestyle destination still has plenty of fun activities lined up for the rest of the summer. From music to family fun events, there is something for everyone.…
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Bryn Mawr College Named One of the 25 Most Beautiful College Campuses in U.S.
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college, everything from curriculum to cost can play into your decision. But often times just the feel or vibe of a campus can call to you. The architecture and picturesque settings of a campus often draw in prospective students and their families. Travel +…
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Bethlehem Pike in Springfield Township Gearing Up for Major Upgrade
Bethlehem Pike in Springfield Township is about to receive a major upgrade, writes Emily Rizzo for the WHYY. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently announced its plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turning. In addition, PennDOT will reduce the Pike’s width by a foot, update the traffic…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial on Secluded Cul-de-sac in Collegeville
A stunning colonial home on 1.47 lovely acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. The home welcomes you with an impressive foyer with an elegant staircase, 20-foot ceilings, and custom crown molding. Other highlights include an office with stately built-in cabinets and bookshelves, a spacious living…
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Ukrainian Folk Festival, A Dazzling Fete, Is Coming to Horsham
On Sunday, August 27, you can help celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence and experience the vibrant culture of a people that fights for freedom at the 2023 Ukrainian Folk Festival. The Ukrainian Folk festival will take place from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center – Tryzub in Horsham. Exciting,…
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Upper Merion Township Plastic Ban Will Affect King of Prussia Mall
The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors recently announced that starting in 2024 single-use carry-out bags, single-use plastic straws and utensils, and polystyrene food containers will be prohibited at the township’s commercial establishments. The ban will affect the restaurants in the King of Prussia Mall, the largest enclosed shopping mall in the state, writes Sean Adams…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Norristown Florist Among 10 Best of Philly Wedding Vendors
Your wedding day should be everything you dreamed it would. A lot planning goes into the big day so choosing the right vendors to bring your dream wedding to life is very crucial. To help with that, Philadelphia Magazine staff have carefully selected the 10 Best Philly wedding vendors for 2023 and a Norristown florist…
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French Toast Bites Creator Comes Full Circle with New Role at Farmers Market Coalition
Charisse McGill, the creator of the very popular French Toast Bites, got her start at farmers markets in the Philadelphia Region, and now she has come full circle back to that world with her new role leading the Farmers Market Coalition. Before opening her business, Lokal Artisan Foods, McGill ran the Lansdale Farmers Market for…
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Holy Redeemer Sisters Enjoy Honing Their Gardening Skills at Redeemer Valley Farm
The Holy Redeemer Sisters spend hours each day gardening or caring for animals at the Redeemer Valley Farm in Bryn Athyn, according to a staff report from The Tablet. The garden features both individual plots and a two-acre community-supported garden. The produce that is grown there is either donated to local food banks or sold…
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Nike’s Kobe 4 Sneakers Returning to Honor Lower Merion High School Grad
Several sources are reporting that Nike will re-release the Philly-flavored Nike Kobe 4 in 2024 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant who was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, writes Robert Mavi for LeBron Wire. The five-time NBA champion was born in the Philadelphia area, but his family moved soon after to support…
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Huntingdon Valley Garden Transformed into Naturalistic Wonderland
Larry Weaner, the founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates in Glenside, is a proponent of the native garden when working with landscape clients, writes the staff at ReportWire. “It’s a partnership with nature,” he said, explaining that for more than 40 years, his firm has been walking “the line between fine gardening and ecological restoration.”…
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