Economic Development
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Iconic Perkiomen Bridge Hotel in Collegeville to See New Life Thanks to State Grant
The iconic Perkiomen Bridge Hotel in Collegeville is going to see new life thanks to a $1 million grant awarded by the state to help with its restoration, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. This is one of several grants Pennsylvania approved for projects in the local community. “I was happy to advocate for the…
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Time to Cook! The Restaurant Store Opens Its Tenth Location in East Norriton
The Restaurant Store, a division of the Lancaster-based Clark Associates, has recently opened its tenth location this time in East Norriton, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The new store is located in the former Sears Appliance and Hardware Store and is referred to by the company as its Plymouth Meeting location. “The Plymouth…
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VFTCB Announces Restructuring & Promotional Staff Updates
In the midst of challenges faced and lessons learned from COVID-19 in 2020, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a few reorganizational staff updates and promotions. “It’s always great to see leaders step up, especially in times of crisis, so we see this situation as an opportunity to recognize the awesome…
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Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center to Add Apartments in Place of Vacated Buildings
Federal Realty Investment Trust is planning to turn one of the recently vacated buildings at Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center into a mixed-use building with apartments and retail on the first floor, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Times. The existing Lord and Taylor building will be demolished to be replaced with a six-story, 230-unit…
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Applications Now Open for MontcoStrong 2021 Restaurant Grant Program
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has announced that restaurants negatively impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding through the MontcoStrong 2021 Restaurant Grant Program. Restaurant and food service businesses are encouraged to apply by the Friday, January 8, 2021 deadline. Montgomery County Commissioners have made up to $5…
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Finalized Highway Extension Expected to Bring New Economic Opportunities to Norristown
Montgomery County officials are hoping that the recently completed highway extension will bring new economic opportunities to Norristown, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The goal of the two-decades-in-the-making, $90 million Lafayette Street Extension project is to increase access to downtown Norristown and ease commutes. The extension corrects a gap in the transportation network for…
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MONTCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
MONTCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should take nothing for granted. Therefore, we, here at MONTCO Today, would like to express our eternal gratitude for your dedicated readership and for allowing us to try to brighten…
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Report Helps Nonprofit Systems to Create Sustainable Growth and Financial Stability
The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, in partnership with its members from HealthSpark Foundation, The Scattergood Foundation and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, released a new report at the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia’s SPARX Conference that details the financial health and resiliency of the region’s nonprofits. The report compares data between…
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New Book By Local Historian Delves Into History of King of Prussia Mall
A Mall and Its Legacy, the new book written by King of Prussia’s Michael Shaw, delves into the history of the local shopping mecca, King of Prussia Mall. Shaw, who is a historian, spent four years researching the history of the mall, creating a comprehensive narrative of the renowned shopping venue. The book goes back…
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Why Philadelphia Was Named One of the Most Sinful Cities in America
Philadelphia once again ranks among the most sinful cities in America, according to a list recently published by WalletHub. To compile the rankings for 2020’s Most Sinful Cities in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across seven key categories, including Anger & Hatred, Jealousy, Excesses & Vices, Greed, Lust, Vanity, and Laziness. These were…
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Local Bike Company Brightening Kids’ Lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Electric Tricycles
Croydon-based Electric Bike Technologies is making the lives of kids with spinal muscular atrophy brighter by gifting them electric tricycles, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Like the majority of bicycle businesses across the country, the company saw its sales explode when the pandemic started. “Back in March, the phone started to ring, and…
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In a Year Like No Other, MONTCO.Today Wishes You a Happy, Socially Distant Thanksgiving
In a year like no other, MONTCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We are particularly thankful for your dedicated readership and are grateful that you return here, day after day, to read that day’s Montgomery County news. We will return to posting stories on Monday, Nov. 30. In…
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Seven Projects and Their Creators Recognized with 2020 Montgomery Awards
Seven local projects and their creators were recognized with 2020 Montgomery Awards at a virtual celebration sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission. The annual program honors the best in Montgomery County in planning and design, advocacy, and environmental stewardship. The award also acknowledges the high-quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals. The…
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After Decades of Helping Bank Customers Improve Their Businesses, John Durso is Ready to Fly Solo
John Durso’s executive career has been spent at different banks in and around Philadelphia and its suburbs, helping his clients become more successful business owners and connecting them with each other. Over the years, Durso’s strategy around business development for banks has meant more prosperity for the client and more money coming into the bank.…
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3 Tips for Getting Through Halloween With Good Scares
By Wendi Rank Halloween is the best holiday of the year. One might argue the best holiday is Christmas, or Thanksgiving, or – gah – Mother’s Day. One can argue Halloween isn’t even a holiday. But you and I know that’s wrong. Show me another day where you can enjoy two of the best contributions of humankind – Jamie Lee Curtis and Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins. I mean,…
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VFTCB Partners with County Officials to Highlight Local Businesses Hit Hard by Pandemic
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Bureau has partnered with Montgomery County to develop an aggressive, $300,000 campaign that highlights the local businesses affected by the pandemic in efforts to facilitate the local economy’s recovery from the health crisis, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with Montgomery County’s commerce department, the VFTCB…
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Philadelphia Archdiocese Announces Closing of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon
On September 25, Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the imminent closure of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon, writes Gary Puleo for the Montgomery Media. “Today, it was announced that the Board of Directors of Catholic Human Services voted to discontinue programming operated by Saint Gabriel’s System, including Saint Gabriel’s Hall and…
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Mobile Data Confirms Pandemic Is Driving Migration of People from New York City to Philadelphia, the Suburbs
New Unacast data has confirmed the locally popular notion that the pandemic is encouraging more people from New York’s five boroughs to move to the Philadelphia region, writes Matthew Rothstein for the BisNow. According to data from the location services firm, 7,500 people migrated from New York to Philadelphia from the start of this year…
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