Ardmore
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Ardmore’s David Block, While Legally Blind, Has Always Had a Vision
Writing and documentary filmmaking has always been a passion for Ardmore’s David Block and he has never let his blindness keep him from doing what he loves, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. He has faced many challenges in his life. Besides being legally blind, he is also on the autism spectrum. Growing up,…
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Raab Collection Unknowingly Unveils Missing WWII Condolence Letter
The Rogers family from Alabama, who lost three brothers during WWII, found out that The Raab Collection in Ardmore auctioned off a letter with significant meaning to them, writes Monica Nakashima for CBS 42. During the Battle of Tassafaronga, 30-year-old Edward Keith, 22-year-old Jack Ellis Jr., and 19-year-old Charles Ethbert Rogers died aboard the USS…
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One of Nation’s Top Farm-to-Table Chefs Aims to Elevate the Dining Experience at This Suburban Square Restaurant
Greg Vassos, the new executive chef, at Lola’s Garden in Suburban Square is refining the farm-to-table dining experience, writes Vince Carey for The Trentonian. Vassos, one of the top farm-to-table chefs in the country, has already been hard at work expanding the kitchen. Lola’s Garden is already known for its seasonal menu, but now he…
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Lower Merion Township Commissioners Revise Ardmore Master Plan, Removing ‘Distracting’ Inclusion
The recommended zoning change that would allow for taller buildings is being removed from the proposed Ardmore master plan. The edit comes from the Lower Merion Township commissioners who identified it as a distraction in the guiding document, wrote Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The process of preparing a master plan for Ardmore…
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The Hooters Makes Grand Return to Ardmore Music Hall
An esteemed Philadelphia rock and ska band had a full circle moment at Ardmore Music Hall ahead of its ten-year anniversary. A decade ago, The Hooters played opening weekend for the venue. This past weekend, the band played three sold-out shows. It was a celebration for not only the venue, but also for the…
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Ardmore Public Relations Firm’s AI Press-Release Generator a Game-Changer for Clients
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for years as people try to seek ways to improve their work lives and find the best methods of using technology to their advantage. Gregory FCA, a public relations firm based in Ardmore, is one such company that, instead of fearing AI, has harnessed its power to create a…
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As the Tupperware Brand Recedes, Ardmore Resident Snappily Defends Its Virtues
Tupperware — famous for durable products that have been lauded as icons of modernism and, as such, have been included in the collections of both the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution — may be facing its final days, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to financial experts, the company has…
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Amidst Questions of What a Master Plan Entails, Lower Merion Officials Look to ‘Articulate a Vision’ for Admore
Lower Merion Township is pondering the future of the downtown commercial area of Ardmore and is moving closer to finalizing a master plan, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. Through an Ardmore Master Plan, township officials are identifying recommendations for economic development, transportation, land use, and placemaking issues. In doing so, they routinely…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high-school assistant principal. He recalled his victories on the track team in the 300-meter hurdles and his summer job on the maintenance crew of an apartment complex, where he learned to…
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Adding Affordability? Ardmore Master Plan Draft Headed Back for Revisions
A draft of the Ardmore master plan is going back to the township’s planning staff to make revisions before it is put forward for approval later this year. Paul Schwedelson reported the status in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lower Merion’s commissioners met last week to discuss a draft of the plan that would allow the…
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Ardmore’s Dan Hilferty, New Chair of Comcast Spectacor, Wants to Keep Sixers in South Philly
Despite the Sixers’ push to build an arena in the heart of Center City, Ardmore’s Daniel Hilferty, the new chairman of Comcast Spectacor, wants to keep the team in South Philadelphia, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hilferty’s Comcast Spectacor owns the Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center, where the NBA team is currently…
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Addison Bay — Ardmore Fashion Brand — Collaborates on New Line of Designer Handbags
Addison Bay, a women’s athletic-leisure clothing brand sold in an Ardmore boutique, has created a new line of handbags that blend functionality and style. Elizabeth Wellington covered the product introductions in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The accessories emerged from a creative effort between Addison Bay’s Marguerite Adzik and Neely & Chloe, a pair of sisters designing…
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Ardmore Exec Plans to Oversee Flyers as a ‘Tenacious’ Fan
Ardmore resident Dan Hilferty will take over the CEO role of Comcast Spectacor on Apr 17. With that role comes governorship responsibilities for the Philadelphia Flyers, which Hilferty plans to manage with greater attention, as reported by Kevin Durso at 97.3 ESPN South Jersey. Hilferty’s new role with Comcast Spectacor and the Flyers resulted from…
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Ardmore Facility Plays Role in Pair of Teenage Athletes’ International Success
Blake Gilman and Julia Epps got their ice-dancing skills as sharp as their skates at the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore. They then parlayed that Montgomery County training into national and international success. Matteo Iadonisi reported their story at 6abc. Gilman, 17, started skating early for fun, but a desire to compete…
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Montgomery County Has the Region’s Top Places for Best Tomato Pie
Three Montgomery County spots are among the eleven places that make the best tomato pie in the Philadelphia region, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Corropolese Bakery and Deli, with locations in Norristown, Royersford, and Audubon, offers the light spongy dough with a slightly crunchy crust that is covered with a layer…
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This Montgomery County Brewery Has Some of the Best Beers in Pennsylvania
There’s an abundance of breweries scattered across the state, and some call Montgomery County home. With the germination of beer venues in the past decade, no hophead will be left thirsting for foam. In order find the best brew in the state, the website Stacker used data from BeerAdvocate and compiled a list of the…
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A Quick Errand This Afternoon Can Be a Valentine’s Day Game-Changer
Locals looking to surprise a chocolate lover with a perfect Valentine’s Day gift (or satisfy their own cravings), can find excellence right here in Montgomery County, with its array of primo chocolate shops. Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Alexandra Jones bit into their Philadelphia Magazine assignment to find them. Three local chocolate makers made the list of…
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Ardmore Psychologist on the Increasingly Vital Role of Friends: ‘Tell Them You Love Them’
Despite improvements in pandemic numbers, politics, and current events (Eagles!), mental health remains a steady concern. Amy Keller Laird’s MSN report on the value of friends in navigating current life included insights from an Ardmore expert. Pandemic trends had devastating psychological effects worldwide. In addition to its physical harm, the health crisis increased instances of…
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