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Meet the Class of 2026: Loujain Ahmed, Commencement Student Speaker
For Loujain Ahmed, community college was never a stepping stone — it was a launch pad. The 20-year-old West Philadelphia native is set to earn her Associate of Science in Physical Sciences from Montgomery County Community College this spring, and she’ll do it with one final distinction: delivering the student address at Commencement on May…
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Is Your Business Immigration Compliant? This Event Will Answer Your Questions
With federal immigration enforcement making headlines and workplace audits on the rise, Montgomery County employers have questions — and the Montgomery County Commerce Department is stepping up with answers. On Tuesday, June 2, the Montgomery County Commerce Department, in partnership with the Office of Immigrant Affairs, is hosting a complimentary two-hour virtual webinar designed to…
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Governor Shapiro and First Lady Stop by Elmwood Park Zoo — and Yes, They Fed a Giraffe
Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro recently paid a visit to Elmwood Park Zoo, touring the newly completed Frank and Paige Engro Welcome Center and Veterinary Hospital and getting a firsthand look at the Zoo’s ambitious plans for the future. The visit was a chance to see the results of a $3 million…
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From Underground Dinner Parties to a Michelin Star: The Rise of Philadelphia Chef Amanda Shulman
There was a period when some of the most exciting food in Philadelphia wasn’t being served in any restaurant. It was being served by a college student who hadn’t opened one yet. As a University of Pennsylvania student, Amanda Shulman was quietly hosting underground dinner parties, building a following one meal at a time, writes…
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Phoenixville Bagel Shop Bounces Back From Fire and 70-Day Shutdown
Street Cart Bagels has clawed its way back, and Phoenixville is ready to eat. The New York-style bagel shop, which first opened in February to lines out the door and had 2,000 bagels sold by late morning on Valentine’s Day alone, has finally reopened after a stretch of setbacks, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia…
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Montgomery County at These Local Restaurants
With summer nearly here, it is a prime time to start enjoying al fresco dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Great American Pub in Conshohocken offers seating at the Skytop Garden on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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Former Ardmore Home of DuPont Heiress Remains on the Market
After undertaking extensive renovations, the current owners of the former Ardmore home of Eleuthera Bradford du Pont, the chemical fortune heiress, have listed the property for $2.95 million, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This splendid residence that has often been the site of lavish parties, orchestra concerts, and balls was built in…
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Harleysville Cookie Baker Brings His Holiday Tradition to Wheel of Fortune
A Harleysville resident stepped onto the national stage this week when Terry Smith appeared on Wheel of Fortune, bringing a bit of Montgomery County with him. Smith is known among friends, family, and coworkers for his baking. Each holiday season, he makes about 120 dozen cookies at home and gives them away. That adds up…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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National Travel Writer Gushes over Five-Star Food from Unassuming Norristown Gas Station
Of all the primo dining experiences in the Montgomery County — Creeds in King of Prussia, Parc Bistro in Skippack, The Farmer’s Daughter in Blue Bell (to name just three) — who would imagine superlative food coming from the Norristown Sunoco station? But according to NewsBreak’s Travel Maven, the grab-and-go fare at 1100 E. Ridge…
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Celeb Chef Guy Fieri Makes King of Prussia Mall Fast-Food Debut
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is bringing his chain of branded fast-food outlets — Chicken Guy — to the King of Prussia Mall. Justin Heinze stayed abreast of the details in presenting them in the Norristown Patch. Fieri’s decision to bring his fast-food brand to Montgomery County is dollars-and-cents confirmation that as the pandemic continues to…
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How One Montco Township Fought Back Against Development and Won
Sixty-two acres of open farmland in Montgomery County came within a vote of becoming hundreds of apartments and office buildings, writes John Worthington for The Reporter. Then something remarkable happened. The people spoke. And the farm lived. On May 19, Lower Salford residents voted 82% to 18%, with 3,130 yes votes to just 680 no,…
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New CEO, Bigger Vision: How Toll Brothers Plans to Dominate Luxury Homebuilding in 2026
Toll Brothers has never been a company that plays it small. Now, with a new CEO at the helm and an ambitious expansion plan taking shape, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder is making clear that its biggest moves may still be ahead, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Karl Mistry, a 22-year company…
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First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden North Wales Luxury Home Comes With Resort-Style Features
A $1.2 million estate in North Wales is offering buyers a rare combination of upscale living, natural privacy, and resort-style amenities in one of Montgomery County’s most desirable communities. . . Set on 1.7 acres bordering protected wetlands and open farmland, the custom-built David Cutler home was designed with both elegance and practicality in mind.…
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Less Than 2 Percent of People Are Taught to Listen. Christine Miles Is Changing That
Have you ever been taught how to listen? It’s a skill that less than two percent of individuals are ever formally taught to master. Chester County author, educator, speaker, and creator of The Listening Path, Christine Miles, has spent her career studying what happens when people fail to truly hear one another, and she calls it “the listening gap.” It’s the space in conversations where meaning gets lost, pain…
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GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association Organizes Donation Drive to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
For students at Gwynedd Mercy University, service is more than a requirement. It’s part of the culture. That culture was recently on display when GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association organized a campus-wide donation drive benefiting Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home-away-from-home setting for families receiving care at the nearby Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “I wanted…
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Pottstown’s GoFourth! Festival Is Back — and This Year, It’s Personal
Mark your calendar: July 4, 2026, Memorial Park, all day. The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is returning for its 10th season, and this year it’s not just celebrating America’s birthday — it’s celebrating 250 years of it. That’s right. The country turns 250 this summer, and Pottstown is throwing a party worthy of the milestone. “This…
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Building Bridges Across Generations: How Barclay Friends and Exton Elementary Are Redefining Community
Barclay Friends recently welcomed fourth-grade students from Exton Elementary for a meaningful intergenerational project that highlights the power of connection across generations. During their visit, students spent time with residents listening to their life stories, asking thoughtful questions, and working to capture those memories in writing. What began as a classroom-inspired activity quickly became a…
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