Entertainment
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Philadelphia’s Juice Merchant Expands into the Main Line
Philadelphia’s The Juice Merchant juicery and café is expanding into the Main Line with a new location in Narberth, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Juice Merchant is owned by Lenny Bazemore with the heart of the business overseen by managing chef Sean O’Brien. He has previously worked in well-known Philadelphia restaurants such…
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From Delco: Lansdowne Native, Indie Rock Veteran Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Chart
Lansdowne native Kurt Vile has spent decades steadily climbing the U.S. charts and a single from his latest album, b’lieve I’m goin down … , is now No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative chart, writes Adam Clair for Flagpole Magazine. Compared to his earlier works, the album that came out in 2015 is a more-polished…
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Neshaminy Creek Brewery Coming to Jenkintown
Craft beer enthusiasts in Montgomery County are having an excellent start of the year, with another regional brewery announcing its expansion into the area. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, a new region craft beer brewery from Croydon, is close to finalizing the purchase of the previous Guild Hall Brewing location at 208 York Road in Jenkintown.…
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Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm to Host American Marketing Association’s Super Bowl Smackdown Tonight
Super Bowl ads have become a cultural phenomenon, and tonight, the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Marketing Association is bringing its annual Super Bowl Smackdown event to Normandy Farm in Blue Bell. Every year, this event brings out a group of the region’s top marketing leaders for a fun debate on the Super Bowl ads.…
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Merger Catapults Bala Cynwyd’s Entercom To American Radio Zenith
After spending the better part of a year looking for a new owner, CBS Radio is planning to merge with Bala Cynwyd’s Entercom Communications within the next six months, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The combined company will be led by David J. Field, president and CEO of Entercom. This latest addition will…
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center to Hold Job Fair in Plymouth Meeting Mall
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center is offering fans of LEGO’s legendary building blocks and one of the world’s most popular toys the chance for a job where they can share their enthusiasm and the magic of LEGO with visitors to the center. The company is holding a Grand Hiring Event at Dave and Buster’s in Plymouth…
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New Pub Brewing in Pottstown
Exciting times are ahead for beer lovers in Pottstown as a new brewpub is coming to the neighborhood run by a partnership between an experienced brewer and a foodie, writes Brad Rhen for Reading Eagle. Steve Armstrong, who previously ran Armstrong Ales in East Pikeland Township, and Adam Burke, owner of Lily’s Grill in Pottstown,…
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Ardmore’s Benj Pasek Receives Two Oscar Nominations in Best Original Song Category for La La Land
Montgomery County proved once again that is has no shortage of talent as the recently announced nominations for the 89th Academy Awards includes two for Ardmore’s Benj Pasek in the Best Original Song category, write Molly Eichel and Ellen Gray for Philly.com. Pasek was nominated for “City of Stars” and “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)”…
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Villanova Senior, Wissahickon High School Alumn on NFL Draft Radar
Standing tall and strong, it’s hard to imagine that standout Villanova University defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon escaped the notice of most scouts in high school and much of college. Now, however, the Wissahickon High School product is quickly creating a big impression with NFL scouts, according to a Philly.com report by Zach Berman. “First thing…
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Lower Gwynedd’s Clibanoff Keeps Eye Out For Basketball Talent at Denver Nuggets
Never a player but always a fan of the sport, Lower Gwynedd’s Jim Clibanoff has found his calling in basketball scouting and has been the director of scouting for the Denver Nuggets for the last four years, writes Mike Jensen for Philly.com. His scouting career began almost by accident when he started working at the…
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Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Replicates Previous Hollywood Success with New Thriller
Things seem to be looking up for M. Night Shyamalan, the famous movie director and Willistown resident, whose two recent hits may have rehabilitated his image in Tinseltown after several flops, writes Jeff Sneider for Billy Penn. Shyamalan, who was raised in Penn Valley and attended Episcopal Academy when it was located on City Line…
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Popular TV Show Undercover Boss Helps Montgomery County Company
The hit TV show Undercover Boss recently came to help the founder of a Louisiana based franchise get a new perspective by examining its Montgomery County operation, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. Renee Maloney, cofounder and CFO of Painting with a Twist, got the chance during the shows’ production to better understand the…
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Royersford’s Stickman Craft Brewery Extends hours
By Shannon Maria Jones Taking effect this Wednesday, January 11th, Stickman Brewing Company in Royersford will implement new, longer hours based on customer demand. For the first time since the company’s inception, they will be open on Wednesdays. Due to customer demand, they are also extending their operating hours on the other days of the…
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Cunningham Piano’s Co-owner Rich Galassini: King of Prussia Expansion Draws New Customers
A respected name in the piano business around the globe for over a century, Philadelphia’s Cunningham Piano has recently moved the bulk of its operations from Germantown to its newly opened showroom across from King of Prussia Mall, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In the wake of the move, the piano maker’s co-owner, Rich…
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King of Prussia Sisters Helping Create Stunning Celebrity Parties
King of Prussia’s Arrangements Unlimited that was founded by two sisters in the 1970s is now enjoying unprecedented success in planning stunning parties for stars such as Elton John, writes Diane Mastrull for Philly.com. Sisters Lois Caplan and Lynne Brownstein, Arrangements Unlimited founders, surrounded by their team. The company’s clients include University of Pennsylvania, Children’s…
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Wynnewood Home to World’s Best Bridge Player
Often dismissed as a game just for old people, the 2016 winner of the Bridge Player of the Year Award has been achieved by Wynnewood’s Eric Greco aged just 41, writes Dan McQuade for Philadelphia Magazine. However, the win did not come without some controversy as the points system used to decide the winner is…
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Oaks’ American Treasure Tour Museum Opens its Doors for Private Events
A Montgomery County museum known for its 15-foot high heel shoe and a castle built from 400,000 Popsicle sticks is now offering to host private events to boost business, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. Oaks’ The American Treasure Tour that houses a collection of American antiques and various other memorabilia is making some…
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Iron Hill Brewery Wins Smart CEO Award for Fostering Culture of Excellence
The Smart CEO’s Corporate Culture Awards recently acknowledged local craft beer powerhouse Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant for employee excellence, loyalty, and respect. “We want employees to inspire loyalty in guests, and we want managers to inspire loyalty in employees,” said Iron Hill President and Owner Kevin Finn. “We want every employee who works for…
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