Lansdale
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Thanks to Keystone Scholars Program, Lansdale Family Starts Saving for Their Baby’s College Early
Alex and Bridget Felts of Lansdale have started saving for their daughter Rowen’s college education early with the help of the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Keystone Scholar program, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the pair nearly missed out on the opportunity to get a $100 starter deposit for future higher education expenses from the…
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Lansdale Pharmacist Vaccinating Thousands of People While in Superhero Garb
Skippack Pharmacy pharmacist Mayank Amin, also known as Dr. Mak, has been using his event-planning background to vaccinate thousands of people – all while wearing superhero garb, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Lansdale native has recently been gaining national attention for his efforts. He has vaccinated around 4,000 people, most of whom received…
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Lansdale Family Food Truck ‘Egg’ Rolls to Help Those in Need
Jennaphr Frederick of FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia visited the Lansdale family whose food truck, Roll ‘M Up, sells egg rolls and helps those facing food insecurities. “One of the main aspects of our food truck is this idea of giving back to the community,” said Kate Lynch. “So we’ve decided to try to partner…
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Despite Huge Challenges Brought on By Pandemic, Lansdale Restaurants Found Ways to Adapt and Survive in Year Like No Other
Despite huge challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic over the past year, Lansdale restaurants found ways to adapt and survive, writes Dan Soskil for The Reporter Online. “In the very beginning, there was so much uncertainty,” said Michael Wister, owner of Wister’s Barbecue. There was a point where he thought he would have to close.…
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German Grocery Chain Lidl Increasing Starting Pay for Store Employees in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford to $15/hour
German grocery chain Lidl, which has locations in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford, will raise the starting pay of its hourly Philadelphia area employees to $15 an hour from April 15, according to a staff report from 6abc. The increase doubles the minimum wage in Pennsylvania, which is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal…
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Already Slammed By Pandemic, Lansdale Gym-Mat Manufacturer Fights Cheap Chinese-Made Mats Sold By Amazon, Walmart
Already battered by the pandemic when schools and gyms closed, removing its wholesale market, Lansdale-based Mancino Manufacturing was then slammed by cheap, Chinese-made mats being sold to families stuck at home by Amazon and Walmart, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company is owned by Bob Mancino, whose father, Angelo, founded it in…
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Good Day Philadelphia Celebrates Moscow Mule Day with Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Distillery
Jennaphr Frederick of FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia visited Boardroom Spirits Distillery in Lansdale to celebrate Moscow Mule Day. The local distillery is known for its amazing ginger vodka that is just right for the fizzy cocktail. “It’s the perfect vodka for Moscow Mule,” said Vlad Mamedov, one of the distillery’s owners. “It’s made with…
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Penn State Dance Marathon, THON, Raises Over $10M Despite Many Participating Virtually
Katie Solomon, a Penn State senior from Lansdale, is serving as executive director of the school’s dance marathon, THON, managed to bring in over $10 million this year despite being delivered virtually due to the pandemic, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $10.6 million gathered this weekend is just a million less than…
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Family Comes First in Life and Football For Buffalo Bills’ Head Coach Sean McDermott of Lansdale
When Lansdale’s Sean McDermott chose to accept the position as the head coach of New York’s Buffalo Bills four years ago, staying close to his family was one of the deciding factors, writes Nick Fierro for the Bills Central. All other openings that year, including Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers, were too far…
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Lansdale Man Leaves Corporate World Behind to Open Gourmet Food Truck, Helps Local Community
Dan Lynch, a Lansdale resident, left the corporate world to open a gourmet food truck, Roll ‘M Up, and help fight food insecurity in the community, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Roll ‘M Up officially launched this month and will tour both Montgomery and Bucks counties. The menu is diverse and was compiled with…
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Financial Abuse Of Older Pennsylvanians Costs Millions
Older Pennsylvania residents lost about $56 million to financial exploitation during the 2017-2018 fiscal year, according to a recent state study. The losses are just one sign of the growing problem of financial abuse of seniors. The situation worsens when the perpetrators of the financial abuse are identified. The study found that adult family members…
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After Pandemic Losses, Siblings Open Saladworks in Lansdale
With both of their spouses losing their jobs due to the pandemic, brother and sister duo Alvin and Kinnari Patel, decided to help build something for the future, writes Dan Sokil for The Pottstown Mercury. The co-owners opened a new Saladworks in Lansdale on January 15. The eatery is located in the Pavilion shopping centre…
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Lansdale’s Crazy Balloon Delivery Brings Joy to Local Nursing Homes Through ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ Program
Lansdale-based Crazy Balloon Delivery is bringing joy to residents of local nursing homes through its “Adopt a Grandparent” program, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The company is owned by Laura Swart, who came up with an idea on how to make days brighter for people who have not felt safe to hug a loved one…
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Lansdale’s Black Reserve Bookstore Surviving Pandemic Thanks to ‘People’s Love Affair with Black Literature’
People from near and far have helped Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale that specializes in Black literature keep its lights on during the pandemic, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. “I do believe that people’s love affair with Black literature aided me in still being open in this time period,” said Shaykh Anwar Muhammad, the…
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Lansdale Falconer Brings Back Ancient Form of Hunting
Jade Chen, a Lansdale native and second-year apprentice falconer, is one of a small but growing number of people who are rediscovering an ancient form of hunting, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is one of only 204 people in Pennsylvania who are licensed to take part in falconry. This form of hunting…
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Hotel Hero: Everett Nisbett, Front Office Manager
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” on the organization’s social media channels, primarily on Facebook…
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Hotel Hero: Sean Callaghan, Operations Manager
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” on the organization’s social media channels, (primarily…
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Marilyn Lewis, Former State Representative from Montgomery County, Dies Aged 89
Marilyn Stoughton Lewis, a Lansdale resident and former Pennsylvania state representative, died on December 7 at Abington-Lansdale Hospital aged 89, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lewis, who was married to Andrew “Drew” L. Lewis Jr., represented the 147th District in central and upper Montgomery County as a member of the Pennsylvania House.…
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