Collegeville
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Inside The Library Collegeville, the Restaurant Rewriting the Story of a Civil War-Era Building
When The Library opened on Collegeville’s Main Street in June 2024, it brought craft cocktails and comfort food to a building that had been part of the borough since before the Civil War. The Library, located at 217 E. Main Street, has quickly become one of the most talked-about additions to Collegeville’s dining scene. Opened…
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New Ursinus College Majors Give Students More Career Pathways in High-Demand Fields
Ursinus College is expanding its academic offerings with a slate of new and reimagined majors launching in fall 2026, giving prospective students more ways to turn their interests into clear academic and career pathways. The new programs reflect a broader push at the Collegeville college to connect classroom learning with real-world preparation through applied liberal arts. Under the leadership of new president…
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She Left a Pharmaceutical Career to Fix Textured Hair. Now Naturaz Is Going National.
For many entrepreneurs, the best business ideas don’t come from market research or MBA programs. They come from lived experience. For Collegeville entrepreneur Mumbi Dunjwa, the frustration was personal and it followed her everywhere, according to Holly Quinn with Technical.ly. After years working in chemistry, nuclear medicine, and health technology, she kept running into the…
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Collegeville Italian Bakery’s Fires on All Cylinders Serving Motor-City Detroit-Style Pizza
In a branding/geography mashup, a local bakery (not a traditional pizzeria) routinely cranks out a world-class version of pie (savory, not sweet) from the Motor City (not New York or Chicago, as perhaps would be expected). Bob Kelly of FOX 29 News revved up his reporting skills at Collegeville Bakery to cover — and sample…
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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest advice. The longtime Philadelphia broadcaster stood before the Class of 2026 and set aside the kind of polished, inspirational language that graduation speeches tend to traffic in. What she offered…
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Peacock Turns Another Bestseller from Collegeville Author into a Series
Before her bestselling beach novels became streaming hits, Elin Hilderbrand was growing up in Collegeville, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. Now, the Methacton High School alumna has another story making its way to television. Peacock’s adaptation of Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel The Five-Star Weekend premieres July 9. The eight-episode drama stars Jennifer Garner, Regina…
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The Montgomery County college has officially launched Go Global, a new tuition-inclusive initiative that will give sophomore students the opportunity to participate in immersive domestic and international learning experiences beginning in…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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Collegeville Eatery is Among the Best Suburban Philadelphia Restaurants with Waterfront Views
There are plenty of great suburban restaurants in the Philadelphia area that serve delicious food and offer stunning waterfront views, and one of the seven best can be found here in Montgomery County, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Duck Inn Taproom in Collegeville, you can enjoy the views of the nature and…
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This Collegeville Spot Is One of Six Great Philadelphia-Area Riverside Bars and Restaurants
The weather has been unfolding rather slowly; however, Mother Nature can’t remain sluggish for long. And once her warm, sunny days and evenings kick in for good, they will create prime conditions for visiting a bar or a restaurant that offers gorgeous views of a local waterway. Jenn Ladd’s Philadelphia Inquirer list of six go-to…
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Kids Empire is Fun, Safe Toddler Paradise in Collegeville
Kids Empire in Collegeville is a safe, clean, and fun indoor playground that has become a favorite among kids and parents throughout Montgomery County, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. With one entry fee, a family with toddlers and young kids can enjoy a full day of play. The receipt allows visitors to come…
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Speck’s in Collegeville Serves One of Pennsylvania’s Most Generous Fried Chicken Platters
Speck’s in Collegeville delivers delicious, generously portioned fried chicken platters all presented in a nostalgic setting where the orange molded plastic chairs, speckled laminate tables, and globe lights have barely changed in decades, writes Harper Livingston for My Family Travels. The space is tidy and never tries to present itself as fancy. It is the…
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Collegeville’s Speck’s Drive-In Makes List of Best Places to Eat Fried Chicken in Philadelphia
Speck’s Drive-In, on Ridge Pike in Collegeville, is one of the best places to eat fried chicken in the Philadelphia area, according to a list published by Philadelphia Magazine. This local favorite has been around for more than six decades. It offers throwback chicken: tender and juicy broasted birds (that’s broiled and roasted, which all…
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Ursinus Expands Graduate Opportunities with New Partnership with the University of Rochester
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in New York. The five-year Business Master’s Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon’s five full-time master’s programs — accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business. “The 4+1 partnership between…
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Ursinus College Officially Appoints Gundolf Graml as President
Following a successful period of interim leadership, the Ursinus College Board of Trustees has appointed Gundolf Graml, Ph.D., as the 20th president of Ursinus College, effective immediately. Graml has served as interim president after serving as the senior academic administrator at Ursinus since 2024. Ursinus representatives said that the appointment reflects the board’s strong confidence…
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Royersford 8-Year-Old Makes History at Ursinus College
At just eight years old, Royersford’s Aiden Wilkins is making history as the youngest student ever to enroll in a course at Ursinus College in Collegeville, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While most children his age are heading into elementary school, Aiden is diving into neuroscience — his first step toward a dream…
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‘The American Revolution’ Returns to Valley Forge Region for America 250 Performance
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions will host a special performance of the critically-acclaimed theater show The American Revolution on Sunday, Apr. 12, at Ursinus College’s historic Bomberger Hall in Collegeville. This free performance celebrates the 250th anniversary of the events of the American Revolution and invites audiences of all ages to experience a…
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A Montgomery County Success Story Comes Full Circle
For Joseph DeSimone, Ph.D., the path to an extraordinary career began close to home. Raised in Norristown, DeSimone grew up in a blue-collar family where college wasn’t often discussed – even if it was quietly expected. His father worked as a tailor at JCPenney, and his mother worked in accounting, but DeSimone would become the…
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