Collegeville
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Goodness Bowls Brings Healthy Eats and Kind Vibes to Collegeville
Collegeville’s food scene welcomes the nutritious upgrade of Goodness Bowls at 222 E. Main Street, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The café marked its official launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and County Commissioner Tom DiBello. “Its great to see new small businesses recognizing Montgomery County as…
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Ex-MLB Manager Fredi González Finds New Purpose with Ursinus Baseball
A YouTube search and 18 minutes of ejections were all it took for the Ursinus College baseball team to learn their new bench coach was no ordinary hire, writes Alex Coffey for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fredi González, the former MLB manager of the Braves and Marlins, had joined their Division III program in Collegeville—and the…
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Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate
Ursinus College received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arlene Andrews McLean promised $4 million to her alma mater to be realized at the time of her passing. McLean is a former statistician and researcher for Merck and later held leadership roles at…
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Collegeville and Narberth Redefine Small-Town Living with Smart Development
Collegeville and Narberth are both undergoing revitalization efforts aimed at blending modern development with small-town charm, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. In Collegeville, local investors and community leaders are committed to transforming Main Street into a thriving destination. Longtime resident Phil Sapovits and his Silverback Investments team are spearheading efforts to bring new…
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Collegeville’s Joey Graziadei Offers Dating Advice to Latest ‘Bachelor’
Collegeville native Joey Graziadei returned to The Bachelor to offer dating advice to current lead Grant Ellis, helping him reduce the contestants to three, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. On Monday’s episode, Ellis met with Graziadei, who gave his final rose to now-fiancée Kelsey Anderson last year, at a Los Angeles brewery. Ellis…
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Collegeville Native Plans to Bring His Popular Halal Spot, Cousin’s Burger Home
Shahezad Contractor plans to bring Cousin’s Burger to his hometown Collegeville, writes Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Since debuting at the Philly Halal Food Festival, Contractor has expanded with locations in Fairmount, the Exton Mall, and South Street. He plans for more in Collegeville, Phoenixville, and Cinnaminson, NJ. As a Muslim, Contractor’s focus on…
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Ursinus Expands Academic and Financial Aid Opportunities with $3.2M Gift from Parlee Family
Collegeville’s Ursinus College has received a $3.2 million gift from Joan Bradley Parlee and the late Donald Parlee, strengthening its scholarship programs and academic resources, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Insider. A majority of the donation—over $2 million—will support the Parlee Center for Sciences and the Common Good, which prepares future scientists to navigate…
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New Toll Brothers Community Brings 54 Homes to Collegeville on Former Farm Site
Toll Brothers has launched Hearthfield, a new 54-home luxury community in Collegeville, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new community is on a 29-acre site formerly occupied by Two Particular Acres farm, designed with every home on a cul-de-sac. It features residences ranging from 3,029 to 3,672 square feet with four to five…
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Collegeville-based Superior Tube Celebrating Its 90th Year in Business
Collegeville-based Superior Tube is celebrating its 90th anniversary, according to a staff report from The Tube and Pipe Journal. The producer of precision small-diameter tubing manufactures specialty alloy tubes for a variety of industries, including nuclear power, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1934. In the 1950s and 1960s, Superior Tube manufactured…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming Stone-front Craftsman in Collegeville
A charming stone-front craftsman home on 0.5 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . This impressive residence offers a spacious and welcoming environment perfect for modern living. It is ideal for those looking for a contemporary design balancing comfort and luxury. . .…
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Collegeville Italian Bakery Brings Back Its ‘Pizza with a Purpose’ Program for Tenth Year
For the tenth straight year, Collegeville Italian Bakery made sure that working first responders were well fed during Thanksgiving, writes Howard Monroe for CBS News. This year, the local bakery fed working first responders from 20 different local departments, up from 15 last year. Through its “Pizza with a Purpose” program, the Montgomery County staple…
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Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER
Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance and raise money for a West Chester-based charity, reports 6abc. Local moms busted out some serious moves to help raise both awareness and funds for “Unite for HER,” a charity providing support to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Modern Traditional in Collegeville
An exceptional modern traditional home on 1.42 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . This stunning property is a true private paradise featiring a pool with a waterfall and hot tub. The pool cabana has a kitchenette, bedroom, a full bathroom, and plenty…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Colonial in Collegeville
An exquisite colonial home on 1.4 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . The stunning residence features an array of amazing features that elevate it above the ordinary. It has an abundance of natural light across all the living spaces thanks to…
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Ursinus College Among Nation’s Top to Make New Graduates Rich
Ursinus College is among the top schools in the nation that do the best job at improving the financial futures of their graduates, writes Kevin McAllister for The Wall Street Journal. To determine the top colleges to get an opportunity to earn the best salaries in the country, The Wall Street Journal and research partner…
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Collegeville’s Italian Bakery Pizzeria Goes Viral After Displaying Wholesome Autism Awareness Messages
The Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Collegeville has gone viral after it shared heartwarming autism awareness messages on its billboard, according to a staff report from Local 21 News. Thousands online are praising the owners, Steve and Patrizia Carcarey, for the wholesome messages many could see as they were driving by the billboard. “Autism is…
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Bachelor Favorite Joey Graziadei Joins Dancing with the Stars
Former Bachelor star and Collegeville native, Joey Graziadei will join the cast of the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, reports Emily Bloch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ABC show revealed its roster for the upcoming season on Wednesday, confirming Graziadei’s participation. The 29-year old West Chester alum will be dancing alongside partner Jenna…
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First Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Contemporary in Collegeville
A picturesque contemporary home set on 2.32 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . This gorgeous residence is perfectly nestled at the end of the cul-de-sac. Its beautiful front entrance leads to the main level that features a stunning two-level family room with a wall of windows and fireplace, an…
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