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Weavers Way Co-op Marks Fourth Anniversary of Its Vendor Diversity Program
Weavers Way Co-op, a member-owned cooperative grocery with an Ambler location, recently celebrated both its 50th anniversary and the fourth anniversary of its Vendor Diversity Program, writes Bridget Goldschmidt for the Progressive Grocer. The successful program highlights makers and artisans of color from the greater Philadelphia area. It offers selected vendors with assistance and support…
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Act II Playhouse Presents Three First Ladies of the United States in One-Woman Show
Tea For Three by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka is coming to the Act II Playhouse in Ambler. Previews begin January 23, 2024, and the production opens Friday, January 26. The production runs through Sunday, February 18, 2024. Set across three different years in the 1960s and ‘70s, Tea For Three invites audiences to…
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Cyber Safety Tips from Ambler Savings Bank for Holiday Shopping
By: Barbara Martindell, Network Administrator, Ambler Savings Bank Online shopping remains a popular choice and continues to evolve with layaway options and retargeting ads to increase sales. The same is true of scammers’ tactics, preying on innocent shoppers. Cyber-criminals and scammers find creative ways to steal money and personal information from even the most cautious…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Planning Next Year’s Marketing Strategy
As we gear up and plan for 2024, it’s time to dive deep into your marketing, dissecting what’s worked and what hasn’t. Here’s how to make sure your marketing strategy is both actionable and impactful for the year ahead. Take a Marketing Selfie Start with a holistic look at your current marketing initiatives. Which campaigns…
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Act II Playhouse Co-produces “Beverly Johnson: IN VOGUE” off-Broadway
New York-bound. Act II Playhouse is co-producing “Beverly Johnson: In VOGUE” off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters with Bud Martin. The production, written by Beverly Johnson and Josh Ravetch, and directed by Ravetch runs January 9-January 28, 2024. “IN VOGUE” is an intimate, live biography with Johnson taking the stage to share her personal dispatches in the…
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Ambler’s The Lucky Well Closing, as Chef Chad Rosenthal Focuses on New Venture
Chad Rosenthal, chef and owner of The Lucky Well, is closing the Ambler restaurant on December 31, writes the staff at Around Ambler. While shutting down The Lucky Well restaurant, he said he is continuing in the hospitality industry with The Lucky Well – Experience Group. Rosenthal cited the rising costs of running a BBQ…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Modern Home in Ambler Blends Colonial, Farmhouse Aesthetics
A stunning modern Ambler home blending colonial and farmhouse aesthetics with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This new construction home boasts a spacious floor plan with a beautiful central staircase and uniquely luxurious finishes, along with an entertainment-oriented finished basement. Many highlights include a living room with lots…
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Act II Playhouse Honors Comedy Legends in World Premiere Comedy Cabaret
Act II Playhouse announces its latest production entitled “Christmas in the Catskills,” an original comedy cabaret starring Philadelphia’s Funniest Man, Tony Braithwaite. Previews begin December 5, 2023, and the production opens Friday, December 8. “Christmas in the Catskills” runs through Saturday, December 30, 2023. In a one-man performance, Braithwaite takes on the giants of comedy’s…
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Ambler-Based Elysium Marketing Group Soars to New Heights with Strategic Hires
Elysium Marketing Group, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Ambler, is on a significant growth trajectory, and its three new hires are helping to further solidify its position as an industry leader. Jenn Null recently joined Elysium as its Digital Marketing Director, while Caitlin Waldron and Hadleigh Stammers are now aboard as Account Executives.…
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SEPTA Halts Demolition of Ambler Freight House as Community Concern Heats Up
SEPTA had the historic Ambler Freight House slated for demolition this month, but the plans have been delayed for now, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Ambler residents say that the building – a symbol of the community’s small-town roots – should be preserved not demolished. SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch explained that the decision to raze…
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Former Ambler Borough Council President Salvatore Pasceri Remembered
Salvatore Pasceri, an Ambler Borough Councilman for many years and a lifelong Ambler resident, passed away on October 8 at the age of 83. He also served as president of the Ambler Borough Council, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. Pasceri was a graduate of Ambler High School and served in the U.S. Army, according…
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An Ambler Business Is Elevating the Ordinary Ice Cube to New Heights
The idea behind Philadelphia Craft Ice which is based in Ambler is that even the ice cubes in your drink deserve to be special, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Co-owners Chris Vandegrift and Noah Sokoloff take their ice very seriously. They believe you should never settle for using the cloudy ice cubes made…
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Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler Still Fights Hunger Despite Closure of Community Fridge
Although the Weavers Way Co-op community refrigerator in Ambler has closed its doors, the member-run grocery store is still finding ways to help people struggling with food insecurity, according to Nation World News Desk. A group of students at Germantown Academy can take credit for coming up with the idea. The fridge, which opened…
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Temple Ambler Is Hosting the Great American Campout and the Science of Scary
Are you ready for a night of camping under the stars with a little bit of something scary thrown in for the Halloween season? As part of Temple Ambler EarthFest, Temple will be hosting The Great American Campout from 2 p.m. October 21 to 10 a.m. on Sunday October 22 on the Bright Hall Lawn.…
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Caring Transitions Expands Its Senior Relocation and Transition Services to Ambler
Caring Transitions is further expanding its senior relocation and transition services with its latest location in Ambler. The new franchise is owned and operated by Brian and Jennifer Gallagher, Montgomery County real estate agents. “We’ve come across situations where sellers are moving out of their lifelong homes and had so many belongings, and they didn’t…
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Ambler Baton Maker Mark Horowitz Takes His Basement Creations to the Big Screens in Bradley Cooper Film “Maestro”
Mark Horowitz, an Ambler baton maker, will be taking his family craft to the silver screens, writes Christie Ileto for 6 ABC. For decades, Horowitz has molded sticks in his basement for notable conductors. His father, Richard, made batons for Leonard Bernstein. When Abington-born and Jenkintown-raised actor Bradley Cooper took the role of Leonard…
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Well Crafted Beer Company Success Bubbles with the Help of Ambler Savings Bank
The Montgomery County beer company Well Crafted, now with two locations, is seeking to be a name for not only great beer but also a supporter of local causes. The original location opened in Lansdale in 2018 and features live music, local art, and a kitchen. In 2022, they purchased a taproom and brewery in…
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Ambler Resident Builds ‘Hobbit’-Like Home in Pennsylvania Coal Country
Ambler resident Will Vogler is building a “Hobbit”-like home in Schuylkill County, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Called the Tamaqua Sustainability Project, the project is inspired by designs in the desert of New Mexico. It is modeled on the first “Earthship” built by Mike Reynolds with old beer cans and used tires in…
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