Bridgeport
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Why Bridgeport and Collegeville Are Suddenly Booming in Montgomery County
Montgomery County’s growth story has long been told through two places: Conshohocken and King of Prussia. But the next chapter centers around somewhere else entirely, according to Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Two smaller boroughs farther up the Schuylkill River are quietly emerging as some of the fastest-growing communities in the Philadelphia region.…
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New Restaurant ‘Cecilia’ Planned for Former Taphouse 23 in Bridgeport
A new restaurant is taking shape in Bridgeport, bringing fresh life to a location that once housed a longtime local favorite, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. A restaurant called Cecilia is being developed at the former home of Taphouse 23. Planning and construction for the new establishment are now underway, with owners aiming to open…
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DeRo Premium Cello: Bridgeport Source for Cocktail-Ready Limoncello
DeRo Premium Cello in Bridgeport puts a modern spin on a centuries-old Limoncello recipe and offers hand-crafted liqueurs that are designed to be enjoyed neat or in cocktails, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Limoncello has been a centuries-old recipe, a centuries-old tradition in Italy,” said Sal Rotondo, owner of DeRo Premium Cello. “Initially…
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Seasonal Frights Await at Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport
The Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport returns this October, offering seasonal frights and thrills for all who are brave enough to visit, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The lodge has been transforming into a haunted house for the spooky season for over 25 years. Preparations for the haunted house begin in July…
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Bridgeport Pushes Back Against Proposal to Close Sole District Court
Bridgeport could lose its only district court, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The courthouse at Fourth and Mill Streets currently handles cases for Bridgeport, parts of Upper Merion, and even Pennsylvania Turnpike Traffic. But with longtime District Justice James P. Gallagher set to retire at year’s end, officials say there’s a proposal to…
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Bridgeport to Transform Ida-Damaged Site into Green Oasis with $1M in Park Funding
Bridgeport will be getting a new park at the site that was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida four years ago, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The patch of land at the corner of Front Street and Depot Street has fallen into blight. It has now become overgrown with weeds and strewn with trash that…
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Bridgeport’s Frosty Falls Serves Some of Best and Most Creative Ice Cream in Region
Frosty Falls is a popular ice cream destination in Bridgeport, known by locals for serving some of the region’s best and most creative ice cream, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. “They don’t have to go far to have the best stuff in the world,” said owner Laura Houck. The award-winning parlor serves a creative selection…
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Bridgeport Native Returns Home With Olympic Bronze Medal in Rugby
Bridgeport native Ariana Ramsey was recently honored with a homecoming after returning with a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA women’s rugby team, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. Her success has helped bring the very proud Montgomery County community together. “Ariana has worked so hard to get to this point and…
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Local Youth Reach New Heights at Reach Climbing and Fitness
CBS News sports anchor Pat Gallen and producers Becca King, Sutton Sinclair, and Andrew Greth, joined local youth at Reach Climbing and Fitness in Bridgeport on Monday for a rock-climbing event that was organized by the KB Foundation, reports CBS News Philadelphia. The KB Foundation is a mentoring program that helps youths in the Philadelphia…
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Pinnacle Realty Development Looking for Partner on Bridgeport Project
Pinnacle Realty Development is looking for a joint venture partner for its 250-unit apartment building project along the Schuylkill River in Bridgeport, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the development site is currently listed for sale, Pinnacle is hoping to partner with another developer to finalize the project, according to company president…
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French Creek Racing in Bridgeport Is a Haven for Open-Water Swimmers
For some athletes, there is just nothing like the experience of swimming in open water. For Madelaine Sayko, a 66-year-old Radnor woman, it is the thrill of beating her last time and the support of the other members of French Creek Racing that keeps her coming back, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today The…
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Montgomery County Approves Tax Plan for Bridgeport Redevelopment Project
A Montgomery County redevelopment project is getting a tax boost. A Tax Increment Financing Plan was unanimously approved by county commissioners to support the River Pointe Development Plan in Bridgeport, writes Gregory Purcell for 69 News. This plan will use the difference between the already existing real estate tax revenue of the property and…
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Muffins Diner — Born Out of Owner-Operator Aversion to ‘Real Jobs’ — Perks in Bridgeport
Muffins — the 1950s-style breakfast/lunch spot in Bridgeport — is doing well for its pair of owner-operators, life-long friends Paul Salamy and Steve Sicilia. Greta Phillips reported their progress for 6abc. Salamy and Sicilia — friends since attending the same King of Prussia preschool — knew they would unite in a commercial entity. They were…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Bridgeport Home with 1900s Structural Soundness and 2023 Amenities
303 Prospect Street in Bridgeport is a study in contrasts: The original home was built-to-last in 1900, and that it has. The exterior has weathered summers hot and winters cold and still projects the sturdiness with which it was handcrafted more than a century ago. But step across the threshold and 21st century convenience and…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Nearly Mint-in-Box Townhome in Bridgeport
The 711 Mill Street townhome on the market in Bridgeport is a real find. Built in 2020, it sold that same year and then was relisted as available in Nov. 2022. The three-bedroom, 4.5-bath dwelling is located in the highly desirable Upper Merion Area School District. The entryway and open living room will make visitors…
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Preschool Friends — Now Paired in the Restaurant Business — Revive a 50s-Style Bridgeport Diner
Steve Sicilia and Paul Salamy bonded as two-year-olds in preschool. The pair entered the foodservice industry as high schoolers, and now, they’re taking their experience into a Bridgeport site, Muffins. Michael Klein chronicled their personal and business connection in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sicilia and Salamy befriended each other in Mrs. Smith’s class at Good Shepherd…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board Embraces the Area’s World-Series Red-Letter Days
The 2022 World Series, pitting the Philadelphia Phillies against the Houston Astros, is a big deal to fervent and casual fans alike. Across the county over the next five days, Montgomery Countians will be swathed in red, gathering in area bars and restaurants, cheering as they haven’t done since 2009 — the last time the…
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Atop Quality Ranking of Montco High Schools Come Data on the Districts behind Them
In conjunction with the recently published list of top Montgomery County high schools comes a similarly themed Niche.com assessment of the Montco school districts in which they operate. Niche has identified 11 of them to be among the top 50 school districts in Pa. for 2023. To determine 2023’s best school districts, Niche analyzed U.S.…
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