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Daily Bread Community Food Pantry Raises Over $10,000 with Help from Ambler Savings Bank
Inflation coupled with a sharp decrease in Supplemental Nutritional Benefits (SNAP) earlier this year, Daily Bread Community Food Pantry has seen a huge spike in clients who are struggling to put food on the table. In order to keep up with demand, they launched a summer donation campaign thanks to help from Ambler Savings Bank.…
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Bob McQue Celebrates Over 50 Years of Service at Temple Ambler
Bob McQue recently was recognized for his more than 50 years of protecting and serving Temple University’s campus in Ambler as a police officer, writes Johnny Hart for Temple Now. Officer McQue began his career with the Temple University Police Department at the Main Campus. In 1979, he was then transferred to the Ambler campus,…
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Ambler Savings Bank Teaches Teens How to Manage and Open Their Own Bank Account
Teenagers are coming into an age where financial literacy and management is a much-needed skill, and Ambler Savings Bank is offering them the chance to jumpstart their way to monetary know-how with the Honors Banking Program. Offered to all students in 9th to 12th grade, the spending and savings accounts offer a variety of perks…
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The 501 at Mattison Estate in Ambler Offers Resort Living for Seniors
The 501 at Mattison Estate in Ambler is nothing like what you would expect from a retirement community, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Residents pay rent each month instead of a large upfront fee, and the estate offers so many extra amenities that it is like living at a resort instead of a retirement…
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First Bank House of the Week: Spectacular Ambler Home with Wooded Views
A gorgeous custom-built colonial home with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. The residence is perfectly situated on 1.51 splendid, partially wooded acres that offer highly coveted privacy and breathtaking views. The home is filled with attractive details, including pocket doors, crown molding, and arched doorways.…
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Ambler-born Actress Plays Eurodance Star in Original Viral Hit ‘Planet of the Bass’
Audrey Trullinger, an Ambler native and content creator, was featured in the original viral TikTok video for the song “Planet of the Bass” that parodies late-1990s Eurodance hits, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the video, Trullinger plays Biljana Electronica, a European popstar and it was an instant hit. However, afterward, the creator…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board, Ambler Savings Bank
Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Syracuse, New York, punctuated by frequent visits to Queens and Colombia, where her mother is from. She shared how cheerleading and her first job at Kmart taught her about speaking up for herself and the value of…
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Ambler Teachers Speak on the Highs and Lows of their Parenting Journey
Two Ambler teachers are reaping the joys of parenthood. Connie and Matt Hoag grew up a block away from each other, but it wasn’t until they both worked at the YMCA in 2012 that they connected, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They married in 2017, and by 2020 the couple had their…
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Traveling Lifestyle: Ambler Makes List of 8 Underrated Small Towns in the U.S.
Ambler in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is one of 8 underrated small towns in the U.S., according to Maria Valencia of Traveling Lifestyle. These towns are hidden gems that would make great destinations for your next summer trip, she said. From their unique architecture to their beautiful natural landscapes, these towns offer visitors a fun and…
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Wissahickon High School Teacher Uses Comics as Entry Point to History
Tim Smyth, a teacher at Ambler’s Wissahickon High School, uses comics and graphic novels in his social studies classes as an engaging entry point into history and world cultures, writes Alyson Klein for Education Week. He starts by focusing on the fact that comics are not a modern invention. Stories in pictures have been found…
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Founder of Elysium Marketing Group Details Why She Finally Niched Her Agency
Starting a marketing agency is equally as exhilarating as it is nerve-wracking. Throughout the 8.5 years of owning my agency, Elysium Marketing Group, I’ve made it a habit of reading books and articles from the best marketing minds and agency owners. One common theme I had read over and over again was that a marketing agency should…
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Ambler’s Act II Playhouse Kicks off 25th Season with Hilarious, Heartwarming Comedy
Act II Playhouse in Ambler has announced its latest production, the hilarious and heartwarming comedy, “Boca” by Jessica Provenz. The production is directed by Tony Braithwaite and features an all-star cast of Philadelphia theatre talent. “Boca” is an Act II Playhouse Premiere. Previews begin August 1, 2023, and the production opens Friday, August 4. It…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Ambler with Lots of Extras
A beautiful brick-front colonial home on 0.66 acres with four bedrooms, and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. This lovingly maintained residence impresses from the start with its two-story foyer that boasts natural hardwood floors and recessed lighting. Other features include a spacious living room with a bay window, formal…
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Ambler Savings Bank’s Marketing Officer Honored with 40 Under 40 Award by ICBA
Carolyn Watson, the Marketing Officer of Ambler Savings Bank, was recently awarded the 40 Under 40 Award by the Independent Community Bankers of America. She was one of five marketers from around the country who was acknowledged for her work in the banking world. Last week, she was honored at the PA Bankers Association for…
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Widow’s Peak Distilling in Ambler Keeps Things ‘Small and Elegant’
Widow’s Peak Distilling, nestled in the heart of Ambler and founded by brothers Michael and Mark Ilg, is the perfect spot to grab a drink before or after dinner, writes Natalie Jason for 6ABC. The distillery was founded by brothers Michael and Mark Ilg. “My brother has a Ph.D. from Drexel University,” said Michael Ilg.…
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New Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club in Ambler will be ‘in the heart of community’
The Boys and Girls Club has broken ground on its newest location in Ambler aimed at improving the lives of children, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The Wissahickon Valley Boys and Girls Club will be the third branch of the North Penn Valley club. The groundbreaking was held on 240 Maple Avenue earlier this…
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Ambler Savings Bank Rated 5-Stars by Bauer Financial for Strength and Stability
BauerFinancial, Inc. has announced that Ambler Savings Bank has once again earned its top (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Having earned Bauer’s top (5-Star) rating for 120 consecutive quarters, Ambler Savings Bank has earned Bauer’s highest designation as a “Best of Bauer Bank”. Bauer rates every federally-insured U.S. chartered bank with the same strict standards, and is…
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Wissahickon High School Grad Who Created Beyoncé’s Viral Disco Hat Dealing with Imitators
The Wissahickon High School graduate who created the viral mirrorball cowboy hat worn by Beyoncé is now having her life made harder by knockoffs and dropshippers, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abby Misbin spends up to 15 hours a day inside the basement of her parent’s Ambler home, which she calls her “hat…
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