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Merck’s Montco Tax Challenge Sparks Concern Over School Funding
Merck’s massive presence in Upper Gwynedd has long made the pharmaceutical giant one of Montgomery County’s most influential employers and taxpayers. Now, a new tax assessment appeal tied to the company’s local campuses could have major financial implications for the community, writes Dan Sokil for The Repoter. Merck is seeking new assessments for two large…
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Lower Merion School Board Holds Firm on Mandatory Classroom Computers
A heated debate over classroom technology is unfolding in Lower Merion School District, writes NBC10 Philadelphia. Parents continue pushing for more flexibility in how students use school-issued devices. At a Monday school board meeting, parents packed the room to advocate for an opt-out option from the district’s “one-to-one” technology policy, which provides Chromebooks or MacBooks…
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Montgomery County Barbecue Master Lands Spot on Food Network Competition
Texas may dominate the barbecue conversation nationally, but one Lansdale pitmaster is about to show the country what southeastern Pennsylvania can bring to the smoker. Bob Trudnak, a longtime Montgomery County barbecue competitor and caterer, is appearing on the newest season of BBQ Brawl, which premiered Monday on Food Network. Trudnak competes against 11 other…
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Glenside Pizza: A Rising Giant Among Independent Pizza Shops
Bill Zonios doesn’t use DoorDash. He doesn’t use Grubhub. And last year, Glenside Pizza hit $2 million in sales anyway. That number tells you something about how Zonios runs his shop and why customers keep coming back. “We train our counter staff to greet customers as if they know them but haven’t seen them in a while,” said Zonios. “Our…
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Paoli’s Bloom Sanctuary is Changing What Pregnancy Care Looks Like
Nearly every pregnant woman is told some version of the same thing: the aching pelvis, the shooting sciatic nerve, the grinding SI joint. That’s just pregnancy. Wait it out. It’ll pass after the baby comes. Dr. Brandie Keates has spent more than two decades refusing to accept that answer. “Common does not mean inevitable, and…
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‘A Clear Signal of What Eastern Stands for’: University Exceeds Fundraising Campaign’s $30 Million Goal
A successful fundraising campaign at Eastern University is opening new doors for students while reinforcing the university’s commitment to faith, education, and community impact. Eastern’s “A Time to Rise” capital campaign, which began its public phase in May 2024, has exceeded its $30 million fundraising goal, raising a total of $30,029,132. The milestone is a…
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Abington Friends School’s Award-Winning Student Newspaper Shows How Voice, Agency Go Hand-in-Hand
For Abington Friends School senior Sam Calandra-Jayne, the topic of phones in school brings up strong opinions. A reflective writer, wrestler, and student journalist, he saw AFS’s new Upper School policy requiring phones to be placed in Yondr pouches as an opportunity. It raised questions — and he turned to the student newspaper, The Blue and…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Fleer Factory: The Rise and Fall of Olney’s Baseball Card Empire
For several decades, manufacturing company Fleer helped define generations of Philadelphians, as well as a prominent industry, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in Philadelphia in 1885, Fleer would later become a cornerstone of the city’s baseball card industry, printing its first baseball cards in 1923. Its productions included a 1986 Michael Jordan…
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Warrington Teen Makes Her Own Prom Dress, Earns Millions of Views
Warrington‘s Leah Bray didn’t just find a prom dress. She made one, with the story featured on WPVI-TV 6abc. Bray, a senior at Central Bucks High School South, sketched the design herself, selected the fabric, and spent hours hand-stitching and machine-sewing until she had exactly what she envisioned: a butter-yellow gown with intricate floral appliqué,…
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6 Bucks County Bars Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Some bars in Bucks County have a guy. You know the type. He sits in the same spot every Thursday, knows the bartender’s kids’ names, and has been coming in long enough that his usual gets poured before he asks. He is not famous. He is just a regular. And without him, and the dozen…
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122-Year-Old ‘Ravenscliff’ Mansion in Wayne Lists For Millions
In Wayne, a 122-year-old mansion deemed Ravenscliff is on the market for $11.875 million. With only two previous owners, who will be the third to grace the halls of this expansive property? Jonathan Diamond has the details at the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was originally built on a 126 acres in 1904 for railroad magnate…
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12 Montgomery County Towns Are Among 100 Safest Places to Live; One Town Reports Zero Violent Crimes
Twelve Montgomery County cities ranked among the 100 safest places to live in Pennsylvania, according to a list recently published by ElitePersonalFinance. To determine which places in Pennsylvania are safest, ElitePersonalFinance extracted the latest available data from the FBI crime statistics in the United States, taking violent crime as the main factor. Cities with under…
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Flipping Farms Reality Show Comes to Gilbertsville
A local father-daughter duo, Jeff Peiffer and Rachel Trettin, are bringing a unique renovation reality show, Flipping Farms, to life in Gilbertsville, reports Justin Backover for 69 News. The show follows Gilbertsville’s Peiffer and Trettin as they restore old farms. The first season centers around a run-down horse farm that they transform into a functional…
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David’s Bridal Introduces Fit Guarantee Amid Rise in GLP-1 Bridal Trends
As wedding trends continue to evolve, David’s Bridal is introducing a new program aimed at easing one of the biggest stresses brides face before the big day, writes Angeline Jane Bernabe for Good Morning America. The King of Prussia bridal retailer announced a new “Fit Guarantee” service that launches May 12. The program will allow…
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When a Child Is Struggling, Parents Need Support, Too
If your child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, socially, or academically, chances are your attention has gone entirely to them. You may be coordinating evaluations, sitting in school meetings, managing therapy appointments, researching symptoms late at night, and trying to keep daily life moving at the same time. Most parents instinctively focus on the child first.…
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PECO Secures $8.9 Million in Savings for Natural Gas Customers
PECO natural gas customers will receive $8.9 million in relief on their natural gas bills following the successful resolution of a multi-year federal pipeline rate case that would have instead increased natural gas transportation costs, which would impact the supply portion of a customer’s bill. The collective actions of PECO and parent company Exelon will…
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The Montgomery County college has officially launched Go Global, a new tuition-inclusive initiative that will give sophomore students the opportunity to participate in immersive domestic and international learning experiences beginning in…
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Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter
As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping into the spotlight as a key “epicenter” of the celebration: Historic Rock Ford. Tucked just beyond downtown and surrounded by the natural beauty of Lancaster County Central Park, Historic Rock Ford is more than a…
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