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It Is Not Too Late to Enter America250 PA Montgomery County Photo Contest
As a lead up to America’s 250th Anniversary and Semiquincentennial in July 2026, Montgomery County has been holding a photo contest of its historic sites, and it is not too late to still participate. The deadline is noon on August 7, 2023. Entries are limited to one per household, per category. The contest is open…
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Narberth-Bound Couple Part of Growing Trend of ‘Accidental Landlords’
A couple who bought their first home in Philadelphia six years ago are moving to Narberth, but they do not plan on selling their old home due to being locked into low mortgage interest rates, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair were not planning on buyìng a new home so soon, but…
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Greater Philadelphia YMCA Opening New Blue Bell Early Learning Center
A new Early Learning Center for ages 2 to 5 years will be opening this fall in Blue Bell, thanks to a new partnership between the Greater Philadelphia YMCA and Montgomery County Community College. The new center will be located on the Blue Bell Campus of the college at 340 DeKalb Pike. Registration is already…
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Pottstown’s Payton Ridenour Selected to 2023 BMX Racing World Championship Team
Payton Ridenour, a 19-year-old Pottstown woman, has been chosen for the 2023 BMX Racing World Championship Team, writes Angelina Palermo for USA Cycling. She was appointed to the Elite Women’s team along with four other athletes. To be a professional athlete in BMX is a dream come true for Ridenour. She said, “Growing up, I…
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Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes Helps Bolster Security at California Church
ZeroEyes, based in Conshohocken, announced recently that the Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, California, has chosen to strengthen its security with ZeroEyes’ AI-based gun detection video analytics platform, writes Law Officer staff. The platform holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. The software will be layered over the church’s existing digital security…
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MLB’s Christian Walker, a Norristown Native, Always Grounds Himself Before a Game
Norristown’s Christian Walker, the first baseman for the Arizona Diamondback’s always takes a walk barefoot on the stadium grass before games, and he is not alone in this practice, writes Janie McCauley for Associated Press. He is a part of a growing trend in the MLB to practice “Grounding” or “Earthing”. Going on a barefoot…
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Regal Cinema 24 in Oaks to Reopen as Independent Theater, Entertainment Center
Valley Forge Promotions, parent company of Arnold’s Fun Center, has acquired the Regal Cinema 24 building in the Marketplace at Oaks and will be reopening the location under the name Oaks Center. The Oaks Center will show first run movies as well as specialized genres targeting an August open date. Additional plans to expand the…
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Toll Brothers’ New Single-family Home Community Coming to Worcester Township
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, the luxury home builder, has announced its plans to construct a new single-family home community in Worcester Township. Bellflower by Toll Brothers will be located in Lansdale, near the intersection of Skippack Pike and Bethel Road. The construction has already started, and the community is expected to be completed and open…
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Mexican Seafood Restaurant to Replace Former Outback Steakhouse in Montgomeryville
A new restaurant may be opening soon at 411 Doylestown Road in Montgomeryville at the former site of Outback Steakhouse, writes Hannah Nguyen for North Penn Now. Montgomery Township officials said that the new tenant will be a Mexican seafood restaurant, but it is unclear whether it is affiliated with a chain or a new…
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Chinese Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO Raises $30M to Expand Montco Operations
China’s CoJourney, a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in cell and gene therapy, plans to use the $30 million it has raised in equity financing to expand its Montgomery County operations, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financing round was led by Chinese investment holding company Legend Holdings and supported…
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Blue Bell Place Uses Virtual Reality to Help Residents Thrive, Stay More Engaged
Blue Bell Place, a senior living community in Blue Bell, is using virtual reality to help its residents live richer and more engaging lives, according to a staff report from the Daily Local News. Pat Keaveney is among those who are taking full advantage of the virtual reality offerings. The 87-year-old loves to observe birds…
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Family Builds Home on Collegeville Farm That Pays Homage to Its History
When Greg and Kasey Watson bought the Twin Hills Farm in Collegeville in 2020, the six-acre property was fully working and the barn was salvageable, but the home needed to be replaced, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We would drive by and the kids would love to look at the cows and other…
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North Wales Fans of the Empanada Have New Place to Fulfill Their Craving After Empanadas Lab Closing
Despite the closure of Empanadas Lab, North Wales fans of the Iberian and Latin American delicacy will still be able to enjoy their favorite meal thanks to the newly opened Empanada Noshery, writes Tony Di Domizio for the North Penn Now. The new eatery is run by North Wales Fire Department volunteer fire police officers…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Georgian Revival Estate in Elkins Park
A stunning Georgian revival home set on 0.99 gorgeous acres with eight bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Elkins Park. Known as Sylvan’s Edge, the estate has been lovingly restored to its original glory from the early 20th century. The home boasts old-world craftsmanship throughout, including the handcrafted Ludowici…
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VFTCB’s AVP of Communications Appointed to Board of Directors of MontCo Anti-Hunger Network
Rachel Riley is an award-winning journalist with 19 years of experience in news and tourism. As the Associate Vice President of Communications for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, she oversees PR, social, arts, and government. And now she will also be on the board of directors of the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network. Riley has…
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Local Favorite Iced Tea Brand Adds Hard Iced Tea Courtesy of Lansdale Distillery
Rosenberger’s, one of the most familiar iced tea and milk brands in the Mid-Atlantic region, has added a new hard iced tea made by Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. The canned vodka drink is only available in Pennsylvania. According to Boardroom Spirits’ Chris Roessler, the collaboration happened after an industry friend…
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Collegeville Native Selected by Detroit Tigers on Final Day of 2023 MLB Draft
UConn star David Smith, a Collegeville native and Perkiomen School graduate, got selected on day three of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, writes the UConn Huskies. Smith was the team captain at UConn for the 2023 campaign and he was an instrumental part of multiple Huskies teams that broke several records over…
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Update: Route 202 Near King of Prussia Has Reopened
Latest Update: The stretch of Route 202 near the King of Prussia Mall, between Henderson Road and Saulen Boulevard in Upper Merion Township, was reopened Wednesday around 8:20 p.m., according to PennDOT. Crews put in a temporary fix to repair a large sinkhole that developed Monday after a water outage in the area. _________ A…
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