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Pope John Paul II Grad Cutting Back on Social Media Ahead of Her Sophomore Year of College
Royersford native Amelia Kennedy, a Pope John Paul II graduate and point guard on the Catholic University of America basketball team, is working on reducing her social media time ahead of her sophomore year, writes Kathleen Doheny for WebMD. Currently, Kennedy spends around 7 hours a day and about 9 hours on weekends surfing one…
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Here’s Where to Get Delicious Dumplings in Montgomery County
Who can resist the doughy goodness of a dumpling? The delicious pockets of juicy pork or chicken or vegetables are a popular treat. Dumplings are prepared in a variety of ways, including steamed and pan-fried, writes Danielle Fusaro for Main Line Today. Here is where you can fulfill your dumpling craving in Montgomery County. Bam…
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Jenkintown Native Bradley Cooper Tops List of Eagles’ Growing Legion of Super Fans
Ever since the Philadelphia Eagles won its first Super Bowl, the team started attracting a growing number of celebrity fans who are not ashamed to show their Birds’ pride, writes Mike Greger for the Philly Sports Network. And some of them have supported the team long before it became must-watch TV, including Jenkintown native Bradley…
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North Wales Brewing Company Among ‘Crushie’ Winners at Craft Brewers Conference
Ten7 Brewing Company in North Wales, Pennsylvania, was among the 2023 Craft Beer Marketing Awards’ “Crushie” winners announced at the Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Breweries, designers, and agencies from around the world were recognized. Ten7 Brewing Company received two Gold Crushies in the “Best Can Design/16-20oz (473-592ml)” category for its Relax Hazy IPA…
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Here Are Some of the Top Places to Tee Off in Montgomery County
It’s summertime and that means planning some fun trips, right? If you love to play golf, one of these Montgomery County golf itineraries might be just the perfect getaway for you. Each itinerary includes one of the top golf courses in the area as well as comfortable lodging and prime places to dine and enjoy…
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Former Pottstown Resident Helps Organize Criminal Justice Reform Seminar
Nyako Pippen, a former Pottstown resident, was one of the organizers of the unprecedented seminar held at State Correctional Institute in Coal Township on May 23 called “A Criminal Justice Reform/Lifers Seminar,” writes Joe Piette for the Mundo Obrero Workers World. Thirty incarcerated people met with city and state officials for five hours to discuss…
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Bryn Mawr’s Saleka Shyamalan Follows Her Father into Showbiz with New Album
Saleka Shyamalan, the eldest child of M. Night Shyamalan who grew up in Bryn Mawr, is following her father into showbiz with the release of her first album, “Seance,” writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. This debut shows the 26-year-old’s love for R&B as well as her intense classical training. But despite her first…
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Elkins Park Medical Marijuana Dispensary Workers Vote to Unionize for Better Pay
Workers at the Restore Integrative Wellness Center, a medical marijuana dispensary in Elkins Park, voted to unionize earlier this month, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for the WHYY. The employees informed the company that they wanted to unionize on April 20, the biggest marijuana holiday of the year. Once that was shared, the vibe at work changed,…
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Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks in Montgomery County
Fireworks, parades, and festivals — the 4th of July is the perfect time to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Across the Philadelphia region, there will be plenty of celebrations going on, including here in Montgomery County. Here is a sampling of things to do in Montgomery County for…
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Forman Mills Purchased After Warning of Store Closures in Pennsylvania, Including Wyncote
Shoppers World, a discount retailer in New York, has purchased Forman Mills and plans to keep all 43 of the chain’s locations open, including the store in Wyncote, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shoppers World acquired Pennsauken-based Forman Mills from Goode Partners LLC, a New York private equity firm that purchased Forman…
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Norristown Native Charles L. Blockson, Prominent Historian and Scholar, Remembered
Norristown native Charles L. Blockson, a prominent historian who was the architect behind some of the nation’s most prestigious collections of African American artifacts, passed away at age 89, writes Chanel Hill for WHYY. “I and countless others will carry my father’s memory in our hearts and will find comfort and strength in the profound…
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One of the Suitors on Season 20 of ‘The Bachelorette’ Has Ties to Montgomery County
Joey Graziadei is one of 25 suitors competing for the hand of Charity Lawson on Season 20 of The Bachelorette, writes Lorianne Palinkas for Screen Rant. Although he currently lives in Hawaii, Graziadei lived in Montgomery County when he was younger. Here are some fun facts about the tennis pro turned suitor. His birthday is…
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How to Survive Tick Season in Montgomery County
The summertime is a great time for hiking trips and exploring nature, but it is important for you to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites. Philadelphia Magazine’s Mary Clare Fischer and Laura Brzyski write that to protect yourself you need to know not only how to check for ticks,…
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Bryn Mawr Native Steps Down After 28 Years of Coaching Lacrosse at University of Virginia
After 28 years of guiding the Women’ Lacrosse Program at the University of Virginia, Bryn Mawr native Julie Meyers is stepping down. She took all her teams to the postseason except for in 2020 when NCAA spring championships were canceled due to the pandemic. No other Division I coach had reached the same level of…
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Lower Merion High School Students Expand Beach Gear Rental Business
Perfect Beach Day NJ is a Jersey Shore beach gear rental company that takes the hassle out of lugging all your beach gear down to the beach, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Lower Merion High School students, Sam Abella and Jude Vaughn, founded the business last year and this summer they have doubled their reach…
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King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services Will Soon Be Managing a $434 Million Hospital
A new hospital in Washington, D.C. which will be run by King of Prussia-based Universal Health Services is nearing completion, writes Nick Thomas for the Becker’s Hospital Review. The $434.4 million hospital project recently held a topping out ceremony and is scheduled to open in 2025. The 136-bed Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health…
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Collegeville Fitness Instructor Adds a Whole Other Dimension to Her Zumba Classes
Jamie Parker, a Collegeville Zumba instructor, is making a big splash with her Aqua Zumba classes, writes Courtney H. Diener-Stokes for The Mercury. With Aqua Zumba, you still get to enjoy the upbeat music and choreographed dances moves of Zumba. By performing the routines in water, however, you will add an extra level of resistance…
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UX Designer at King of Prussia’s Greenphire Turned a Hobby into Flourishing Career
Switching careers can be a daunting experience when you lack training and work experience, but Kile Johnson, a UX designer at Greenphire in King of Prussia, tells new UX designers not to get discouraged by rejection. He shared with Sarah Huffman at Technical.ly how he switched from a career in environmental health and safety to…
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