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Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores, Will the Willow Grove Park Mall Location Be One of Them?
Macy’s new strategic vision, “A Bold New Chapter,” calls for the closing of 150 stores to prioritize the other 350 more productive locations, writes Julia Gomez and Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. What that will mean for the Macy’s stores in the local shopping malls including the Willow Grove Park Mall, remains…
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New Federal Funding Will Help Accelerate Superfund Site Clean-up in Montgomery County
Contaminated private wells are still a major health concern in Montgomery County near the Baghurst Drive and Salford Quarry superfund sites, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. New federal funding, however, is aimed at helping accelerate the clean-up efforts there and other superfund sites. While there is now a public water source as an alternative, residents…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Announces Its 2024 Leadership Team
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority reelected Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as vice chairman as part of the authority’s updates to its leadership team for 2024, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle via The Mercury. Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler will serve as the treasurer, and the director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission…
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A New Ardmore Zero Proof Bottle Shop Offers a Different Type of Intoxicating Experience
Wallace Dry Goods in Ardmore wants to be the community hotspot for people looking for non-alcoholic fun, writes Nydia Han and Heather Grubola for 6abc. The non-alcoholic industry has been booming in the last few years and Robin Cummiskey, the owner of Wallace Dry Goods, wants people to know that they can still enjoy fun,…
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Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr Offers Modern Italian Cuisine, But Steak Is Still Its True Star
Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr offers modern Italian cuisine, but the steak is without a doubt its biggest star on the menu and one of the best on the Main Line, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. The restaurant opened in the summer of 2022, with celebrity chef Marc Vetri contributing to the…
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Collegeville’s Valley Forge Baptist Academy Holds Special Black History Month Celebration
Leaders and students at the Valley Forge Baptist Academy in Collegeville held a special Black History Month celebration last week, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. “I want to welcome everyone to our annual Black History Month chapel,” said Choja Osokpo, the first Black student body president in the history of the school. “I’m…
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Lankenau Aims to Improve Some Patients’ Access to Healthy Foods and Transportation
Lankenau Hospital has a new initiative to help patients waiting for heart surgery who lack access to transportation and healthy foods, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN. Many Lankenau patients who are heart surgery candidates need to get healthier before they can successfully undergo the surgery. Often times though they face obstacles…
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Merion’s Hymie’s Delicatessen Reopens Weeks After Flooding Shut It Down
Longtime patrons of Hymie’s Delicatessen in Merion have been going through withdrawal these last few weeks while their favorite restaurant was closed for repairs after unexpected water damage, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10. On Monday they received the news they were patiently waiting for. Hymie’s opened back up for business on Monday, February 26.…
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Ambler Savings Bank Celebrates 25 Employees with Over 10 Years of Service
Ambler Savings Bank is proud to announce a significant milestone for its employees – the celebration of 25 dedicated individuals who have contributed a decade or more to the bank’s success. In an era where career trajectories often involve multiple job changes, Ambler Savings Bank takes immense pride in the unwavering commitment and loyalty demonstrated…
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Two Montco Creators Among Ten Local Designers to Watch During Philly Fashion Week
Two Montgomery County creators are among the ten Philadelphia-area clothing and accessories designers to watch during Philly Fashion Week, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Atelier H in Bryn Mawr, founded by designer Himanthi Wanninayake, offers stand-out pieces such as belted, kimono-style dresses and silken wide-legged trousers, all in bright, unique prints made from…
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Souderton’s Brooke Fenchel Following in Her Mother’s Footsteps at Messiah University
Brooke Fenchel, a Souderton senior, and basketball star, is following in the footsteps of her mother, Jess Lundgren Fenchel, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. After a senior season that was different than she expected but still helped her learn a lot, she will continue playing at Messiah University, under the same…
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Kismet Bagels Luncheonette Is Serving Up Delicious Smiles in Penn Valley
Since its opening on Valentine’s Day, Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in Penn Valley has been quickly embraced by the Main Line community, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Owned by Alexandra and Jacob Cohen, the eatery is the newest location where customers can enjoy the Cohens’ special recipe for bagels. The vintage lunch counter has…
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A Jenkintown Tomato Company Is Being Sued Over ‘Highly Misleading Tomato Packaging’
A woman is alleging that Simpson Imports Ltd., based in Jenkintown has used “highly misleading tomato packaging” on its canned and boxed San Merican Tomatoes, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The lawsuit will proceed in federal court despite attempts from Simpson to have the case dismissed. The claimant Andrea Valiente of California said that…
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The New Tibetan Association of Philadelphia’s Community Center in Norristown Is Now Open
The Philadelphia Tibetan community now has its own community center in Norristown, writes Juliana Feliciano Reyes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the last few years, the Tibetan Association of Philadelphia has been renting churches and temples and borrowing other spaces to host cultural events and language classes. “We’ve been waiting for so long,” said Tenzin…
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Members of Montgomery County Development Professionals Connect Client with Perfect Property
The power of connections was recently demonstrated when three members of the Montgomery County Development Professionals collaborated to assist a client in acquiring a 3808 SF medical office condominium in Middletown Township, Bucks County. Ted Hozza, representing Situs Properties guided the buyer through the purchase process, while Scott Little of Harleysville Bank provided 80% financing…
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Oaks-based SEI Investments Invests $10M in a New York Fintech Company
SEI Investments, based in Oaks, has invested $10 million in a New York company as a strategy to personalize client interaction and grow business opportunities, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. SEI provides asset management software and services to banks and investment advisers. The company TIFIN specializes in asset and wealth management platforms…
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Elkins Park Artist Uses Taxidermy in Unique Way to Preserve Beloved Pets’ Spirits
Beth Beverly, owner of Diamond Tooth Taxidermy in Elkins Park, is an artist by training who found a unique way to bring solace to pet owners when they lose a furry family member, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pet preservation has become popular around the world as a way to keep your beloved…
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Plymouth Meeting Teen Embodies the Resiliency of Philadelphia Sports
An aspiring sports talk radio host, a Plymouth Meeting teen is already taking the Philadelphia sports world by storm with his podcast and his personal story of resiliency, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. When 16-year-old Kevin Flannery who lives in Plymouth Meeting with his family was born, he had to undergo several surgeries to…
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