• Sisters of the Redeemer Return to Farming in Montgomery County to Serve the Community

    Sisters of the Redeemer Return to Farming in Montgomery County to Serve the Community

    The Sisters of the Redeemer have restarted their farming tradition in Montgomery County, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The order first planted a seed on the land in Huntingdon Valley almost a century ago, using their property as fertile ground to serve others. “In the 1930s, the Sisters of the Redeemer were able to purchase…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Mediterranean Estate in Huntingdon Valley

    First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Mediterranean Estate in Huntingdon Valley

    A magnificent Mediterranean-style home on 0.41 acres with four bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley in the Abington School District. This charming residence boasts beautiful custom exterior stonework and attention to detail throughout. . . The home welcomes you with an open-concept main living area with vaulted cathedral ceilings, gorgeous…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Striking Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley 

    First Bank House of the Week: Striking Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley 

    A striking contemporary home on 0.71 acres with six bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley.  . . This beautifully renovated residence with open floor layout is ideal for luxurious living and entertaining.  Highlights include the gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and a spacious cooking island, bright breakfast sunroom, family room…

  • Four-bedroom Cape Cod in Huntingdon Valley Hits Market

    Four-bedroom Cape Cod in Huntingdon Valley Hits Market

    When Gerrie Pennock and her husband Michael were house-hunting two decades ago, a beautiful Japanese maple in the yard solidified their decision to buy a lovely Cape Cod in Huntingdon Valley, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It took my breath away,” said Pennock. The pair also liked that the home had plenty of…

  • Do You Know Which Influential Women Have been Laid to Rest in Pennsylvania?

    Do You Know Which Influential Women Have been Laid to Rest in Pennsylvania?

    Pennsylvania has played a major role in many key moments in this country’s history and many influential persons have been born or laid to rest here, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The Keystone State is the final resting place for many famous women, including a woman many consider the world’s first supermodel. American model…

  • First House House of the Week: Captivating Stone-front Colonial in Huntingdon Valley

    First House House of the Week: Captivating Stone-front Colonial in Huntingdon Valley

    A captivating stone-front colonial home with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley. This magnificent custom mansion is a true architectural masterpiece where the quality of build is evident in its design elements. . . The home – which boasts highly-coveted privacy – is perfectly nestled…

  • Huntingdon Valley Malt House Provides Barley for Penn State Craft-Brewing Program

    Huntingdon Valley Malt House Provides Barley for Penn State Craft-Brewing Program

    Penn State University is offering a craft-brewing certificate program at its Berks campus where the students get to use local-sourced ingredients to craft new beer choices, according to a staff report from Beer and Brewing. The locally sourced barley used by the first graduating class to create their “Land Grant” beer was provided by Double…

  • This Sprawling Huntingdon Valley Estate Could Be Yours for Just Under $3 Million

    This Sprawling Huntingdon Valley Estate Could Be Yours for Just Under $3 Million

    A $3M house budget can buy a variety of different types of properties depending on your location, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Just in the Philadelphia area alone, what you can get for $3M can vary between Philly, the suburbs, and the Jersey Shore. Everything from a luxury condo to a sprawling estate…

  • Huntingdon Valley’s Ben & Irv’s a Top Spot for Observing Rosh Hashanah

    Huntingdon Valley’s Ben & Irv’s a Top Spot for Observing Rosh Hashanah

    In honor of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Eater Philadelphia has compiled a list of the top Philly restaurants celebrating the holiday, and Ben & Irv’s in Huntingdon Valley made the list. The Jewish New Year begins at sunset on Friday, September 15 and runs through Sunday, September 17, writes Ernest Owens for Eater…

  • Redeemer Health Based in Huntingdon Valley Continues to Struggle with Operating Losses

    Redeemer Health Based in Huntingdon Valley Continues to Struggle with Operating Losses

    Redeemer Health, which is based in Huntingdon Valley, received a credit downgrade by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings due to “accelerating operating losses and declines in cash reserves,” writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system was bumped down one grade to “BB,” which suggests that Redeemer might be a risky investment for…

  • Huntingdon Valley Garden Transformed into Naturalistic Wonderland

    Huntingdon Valley Garden Transformed into Naturalistic Wonderland

    Larry Weaner, the founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates in Glenside, is a proponent of the native garden when working with landscape clients, writes the staff at ReportWire. “It’s a partnership with nature,” he said, explaining that for more than 40 years, his firm has been walking “the line between fine gardening and ecological restoration.”…

  • Youth Sports Company Acquires Huntingdon Valley Baseball Training Site

    Youth Sports Company Acquires Huntingdon Valley Baseball Training Site

    MLB partner EL1 Sports, a youth sports company, is continuing its expansion in the Philadelphia Region with its acquisition of D1 Baseball Academy of Huntingdon Valley, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. EL1 Sports, which is based in Tacoma, Washington, also has recently acquired On Deck in Newtown Square and additional training sites…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Architectural Masterpiece in Huntingdon Valley

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Architectural Masterpiece in Huntingdon Valley

    A magnificent colonial home with eight bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley. This stunning residence set on a lovely one-acre lot is an architectural masterpiece that is the epitome of luxury living. It welcomes you with a breathtaking two-story foyer and butterfly staircase adorned with wrought iron.…

  • You Don’t Need to Travel a Continent Away for Great Indian Food; It’s in Huntingdon Valley

    You Don’t Need to Travel a Continent Away for Great Indian Food; It’s in Huntingdon Valley

    Local fans of ethnic food don’t have to climb Mount Everest to get well-crafted, authentic Indian fare. Everest Indian Cuisine, 2651 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, provides excellent Indian and Nepalese meals with great service in a lively setting. The Montgomery County restaurant has been operating for over six months. Owner Bibek Khadka ensures each dish…

  • WSJ: Chester County Real Estate Pro Reminds Landlords ‘Numbers Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story’

    WSJ: Chester County Real Estate Pro Reminds Landlords ‘Numbers Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story’

    While new landlords often rely most on credit, criminal, and background checks when deciding who to rent their properties to, But industry professional Dan Mancini — who owns rental properties throughout the Philadelphia area — believes that there is some wiggle room when it comes to a person’s credit score. Chris Kornelis included his insights…

  • 12 Montgomery County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pa. for 2023

    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…

  • George Washington High School Faculty Members Chris Wiley and Phyllis Procopio Bond as Friends

    George Washington High School Faculty Members Chris Wiley and Phyllis Procopio Bond as Friends

    For 47-year-old Chris Wiley, a Huntingdon Valley teacher, his longstanding friendship with colleague Phyllis Procopio feels more like family. Kellie Patrick Gates chronicled the deep connection for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair works together at George Washington High School in Philadelphia. But their link runs deeper than that. The 75-year-old Procopio worked at Rush Middle…

  • Flyers Fandom, Kids’ Meets, Their Own Pickleball Play — All Bond Sporty Huntingdon Valley Couple

    Flyers Fandom, Kids’ Meets, Their Own Pickleball Play — All Bond Sporty Huntingdon Valley Couple

    Barnett and Janet Ellis of Huntingdon Valley connected through a dating app that revealed their common interest in the Philadelphia Flyers. From there, they built a relationship that led to a multigenerational home and a life of love. Kellie Patrick Gates profiled their story in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Janet was test-driving a dating app when…