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Ambler Brewer Celebrates First Anniversary of Second Location
It’s a numerical celebration for the Well Crafted Beer Company as it marks the first anniversary of an in-county move that took it to its second home. Kevin Tierney uncapped the details in More Than the Curve. To mark the migration occasion, the brewer is holding an Apr. 22 party, outdoors at 300 Brookside Ave.,…
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WaPo: Retired Ambler Postmaster Continues to ‘Acclimate’ Himself to Collegiate Baseball Team
Jim Fullan, the Ambler resident who retired from his well-paid job as a postmaster to play baseball for Montgomery County Community College, does not regret his decision, writes Sydney Page for The Washington Post. While the first practice was difficult (he struck out on three pitches and almost quit the team), he decided to stick…
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New Transportation Service Blue Bell Trolley Hits Local Roads for Fall 2023
The Blue Bell Trolley, a new ride-service company, will navigate area roads for fall 2023, according to a Ryan Genova story in the Glenside Local. Company owner Alexa Manzo, from Ambler, describes her service as a “charming suburban mode of transportation.” Manzo was inspired by the trolley hired for her own wedding. She felt that…
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Act II Playhouse Celebrates 25 Years in Ambler with Entertaining Mix of Theatrical Genres
Act II Playhouse will present six specially chosen productions to mark its 25th anniversary of providing first-rate live entertainment. The theater is one of several cultural institutions in Montgomery County promoted by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. In reflecting on the theater’s past, artistic director Tony Braithwaite said, “Act II Playhouse has become…
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Elysium Marketing Group Pro Offers Tips for Franchisors Looking to Boost Their Brands
Elyse Lupin, president and founder of Elysium Marketing Group in Ambler, has seven practical tactics for franchisors looking to raise the visibility of their brands. Franchise Herald carried her sage advice, in an article by David Thompson. Strong Brand Guidelines Ensure your brand is rock solid with strong brand guidelines in place before you share…
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Ambler BBQ Spot Makes Statewide Bucket List for Mac-and-Cheese
Mac-and-cheese is the ultimate proof that a simple union of ingredients can result in extreme deliciousness if done right, wrote Emily Kovach for the PA Eats. One of the best things about a great mac-and-cheese is that you never know where you might run into your next favorite dish of it. It could be at…
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Ambler Savings Bank Helps Jenkintown Bridal Shop Owner Unveil Success
Maria McDevitt recently became the owner of Nicole Bridal and Formal Shoppe in Jenkintown. The story of how she got there is nothing short of a fairy tale. At the onset of her career, she worked in fashion merchandising. But she had dreams for more. “When I was in preschool I used to draw pictures…
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Two Montgomery County Businesses Are Among Greater Philadelphia’s Highest-Valued Startups, With One in the Top 10
Two local startups are among the twenty highest-valued startups in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. The list of highest-valued startups in the area was compiled based on valuations within the last two years provided by venture capital analytics firm PitchBook as of October 19. Among Montgomery County businesses, Ambler-based Phenom ranked…
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Why It’s Important to Differentiate Your Brand
A crucial part of branding is differentiating your brand from your competitors, so you stand out. Color Differentiation Although consistency is super important, so is differentiating yourself from your competitors. Consumers need to be able to see a brand and identify who’s talking to them and what they are saying. Otherwise, you could quite literally…
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Temple University Plan for Ambler Arboretum Seeks People-Pollinator Balance
The Ambler campus of Temple University changed permanently when the remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through the property on Sept. 1, 2021. The storm damaged buildings and uprooted or shredded hundreds of trees that had stood for several at the university’s Old Growth Forest and Arboretum. Ryan Genova reported on the site’s revival for Around…
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How Ambler Is Beating the Dubious Distinction of ‘Asbestos Capital of the World’
Scrappily resilient Ambler has labored mightily to reinvent itself from an industrial past that once brought with it the distinction of being the “Asbestos Capital of the World.” Michael Frost, of Hidden City, chronicled the area’s transformation that balanced both safety and preservation. The source of the contamination was the Keasbey & Mattison Co., an…
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Temple Ambler Can Save You from an 11-Hour Chore You Don’t Want to Do in the First Place — For Free
Perhaps they haven’t arrived yet, but they will soon: the steady stream of mailed forms needed to fill out annual tax returns. Henry Savage, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, reported that assistance with this annual, complex chore is not only close (Temple Ambler) it’s also free. Temple Ambler has been using its students and faculty to…
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BET Investments Buys Property Next to Ambler SEPTA Station
A real estate company plentiful in Montgomery County developments is on to its next project. This time, BET Investments Inc. will be revisiting its office building portfolio. It recently purchased a structure and parking lot adjacent to a SEPTA station in Ambler, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Records indicate that the…
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12 Montgomery County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pa. for 2023
Twelve Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2023 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche analyzed key statistics from data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews…
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Ambler-Based Columnist Weighs in on Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Katie McMahon, an Ambler columnist for the Loyola Marymount University newspaper, has some thoughts on the world’s favorite royals who are taking the media by storm. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have made headlines over the past few years. They came forward about racism that Meghan asserts she has endured from the public…
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A Gem in Our Own Back Yard: This Montco Community Offers Year-Round Appeal
The enchanting town of Ambler is just thirty minutes away from Philadelphia (and an even shorter commute for Montco residents), but visitors are recognizing the gem as a perfect weekend getaway, writes Beth Price-Williams for OnlyinYourState. Ambler has earned its accolades for its small-town charm and its proximity to a major U.S. city. Out-of-town guests can…
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Among 486 Craft Breweries in Pennsylvania, One in Montgomery County Is Cited as a Standout
The Keystone, a statewide news publication, poured over craft breweries across the state, seeking the best of the best. Its list of superior producers numbered only eight, and only one of them is in Montgomery County. Robin Shreeves provided details. Craft beer is big business in Pa. The state’s largest producer (also the nation’s) is…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Beloved Story of Female Friendship
Act II Playhouse, Ambler, announces its latest production, the beloved Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. The production is an Act II Playhouse premiere and runs Jan. 31 to Feb. 26. The Los Angeles Times has called the play “A southern recipe served up with love.” Set in a small town in Louisiana, Steel Magnolias centers…
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