• Montgomeryville’s Stone & Key Cellars Releases “Wine Not War” in Support of Ukraine

    Montgomeryville’s Stone & Key Cellars Releases “Wine Not War” in Support of Ukraine

    Stone & Key Cellars has released “Wine Not War” Masons’ Blend wine in support of Ukraine. For each bottle sold, $5 will be donated to Doctors Without Borders to provide medical care in Ukraine. “Wine Not War” Masons’ Blend is a dry wine that comprises 50% Syrah grapes and 50% Zinfandel grapes from Lake County,…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Sophisticated and Luxurious Blue Bell Estate with Lake View is Back on the Market

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Sophisticated and Luxurious Blue Bell Estate with Lake View is Back on the Market

    Built in 2021, this magnificent Blue Bell estate is stately and sophisticated, evident in the solid marble entryway, Palladium windows, custom metal-worked French doors, custom-trimmed walkways and archways, and an elegant fireplace. Seven bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, each with the touches and finishes that make this house a showpiece. 13,995 sq ft nestled on 7+ serene…

  • Six Montgomery County Restaurants to Try This Spring

    Six Montgomery County Restaurants to Try This Spring

    As the calendar puts us solidly in the middle of Spring, we have seen our fill of wild and wacky weather, from 70-degree days to a messy snowy slush the next day, all within 24 hours. But if there is one thing we can depend on, it’s the many restaurants in Montgomery County that offer…

  • Terry Hertzog of Merion Golf Club Wins 2022 Delaware Valley Open

    Terry Hertzog of Merion Golf Club Wins 2022 Delaware Valley Open

    Terry Hertzog of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore won the 2022 Delaware Valley Open at Rolling Green Golf Club on the third playoff hole, writes Matt Frey for the PGA.com. The Philadelphia PGA Member’s 3-under-par scorecard of 68 featured four birdies and one lone bogey. This is an impressive achievement on a golf course that…

  • Frolic This Spring at These Nature Centers in Montgomery County

    Frolic This Spring at These Nature Centers in Montgomery County

    After you’ve hiked through the Valley Forge National Historic Park or toured the Elmwood Park Zoo, your next outdoor adventure could be a nature center – relaxing, educational, and a sure cure for cabin fever, writes Victoria Alfred-Levow for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. These seven Montgomery County organizations teach visitors about regional…

  • Here Are 8 Amazing Asian-Owned Businesses to Support in Montgomery County This Month

    Here Are 8 Amazing Asian-Owned Businesses to Support in Montgomery County This Month

    Each year, the month of May is dedicated to honoring the historical impact, achievements, and lives of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities, writes Emily Keel for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May with these AAPI-owned businesses. This month, we celebrate Asian American and…

  • The Qualities You Really Need To Get Promoted

    The Qualities You Really Need To Get Promoted

    If you are just sitting around waiting for your boss to promote you, you might be waiting quite a while. Promotions do not come from seniority alone. You need to demonstrate you have the qualities that your boss is looking for to excel in this new role. Forbes gave a detailed run down of what…

  • Visit These Two Gorgeous and Bountiful Montgomery County Gardens This Spring

    Visit These Two Gorgeous and Bountiful Montgomery County Gardens This Spring

    Spring is the ideal time to enjoy gorgeous blooms at the Philadelphia region’s many gardens and arboretums, and luckily for us, two of the most stunning among them are right here in Montgomery County, write Sandy Hingston, Laura Swartz, Emily Leaman, and Ashley Primis for Philadelphia Magazine. The Barnes Arboretum in Merion boasts more than…

  • The Restaurant Food That Saved Conshohocken’s IKEA and Stores Across the World

    The Restaurant Food That Saved Conshohocken’s IKEA and Stores Across the World

    When you think of IKEA, you think flat-pack furniture, maze-like showrooms, reports Nathaniel Meyersohn for CNN Business. And many think of the Swedish Meatballs. But how did these meatballs end up being the symbol of Scandinavian furniture? IKEA’s founder, Ingvar Kamprad, had started the company as a mail-order company. The IKEA name comes from Kamprad’s…

  • Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Announces Regional Premiere of Fencing Coming-of-Age Comedy, ATHENA, on May 19

    Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Announces Regional Premiere of Fencing Coming-of-Age Comedy, ATHENA, on May 19

    Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theater company located in Norristown, is preparing for a comedy about the ruthless pursuit of glory…and friendship. ATHENA, written by Gracie Gardner and directed by long-time Theatre Horizon favorite Kathryn MacMillan, plays from May 19 through June 5, 2022.  “We are so excited to bring ATHENA to our stage after a…

  • After Struggling Through the Pandemic, BBQ Unlimited Owners Hope Their Luck Will Change at Willow Grove Park

    After Struggling Through the Pandemic, BBQ Unlimited Owners Hope Their Luck Will Change at Willow Grove Park

    After struggling through the pandemic, Sean and Nikeah Green are hoping a fresh start at Willow Grove Park will help their once-popular business, BBQ Unlimited, thrive again, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair created BBQ Unlimited in 2015, and soon they were living their dream. Their business took off amazingly as “catering…

  • Protecs Nearing Completion of Development of Purolite’s New Life Sciences Manufacturing Facility in King of Prussia

    Protecs Nearing Completion of Development of Purolite’s New Life Sciences Manufacturing Facility in King of Prussia

    Plymouth Meeting-based Protecs is in the final stages of development of a $40 million manufacturing facility for Purolite in King of Prussia, one of the many projects it landed during the pandemic, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’re growing like crazy,” said Chris DiPaolo, Protecs president and founder. “We have been seeing…

  • Dr. Don Flynn, of Abington, Teacher, Star Baseball Player, and Air Force Veteran, Dies Aged 83

    Dr. Don Flynn, of Abington, Teacher, Star Baseball Player, and Air Force Veteran, Dies Aged 83

    Dr. Don Flynn, of Abington, a beloved teacher, star baseball player, versatile athlete, and Air Force veteran, died on April 10 aged 83, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Flynn, a holder of a doctoral degree in English and master’s degrees in psychology and English from Temple University, was a longtime educator who taught…

  • See Which Montgomery County Schools Made U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Public High Schools in 2022

    See Which Montgomery County Schools Made U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Public High Schools in 2022

    Three Montgomery County schools rank among U.S. News & World Report’s 20 best public high schools in Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. U.S. News ranked more than 17,800 public high schools across the nation, rating them based on college readiness, state assessment performance and proficiency, underserved student performance, and graduation…

  • Center School, Abington, to Host Its Annual Golf Tournament at North Hills Country Club on June 13

    Center School, Abington, to Host Its Annual Golf Tournament at North Hills Country Club on June 13

    There is nothing better than a beautiful June day to get out and play a round of golf! While golf is considered an individual sport, many golfers prefer to play in twosomes, foursomes, or in larger groups such as golf tournaments.  Navigating the varied terrains of a golf course, choosing the right club to hit…

  • Montgomery County Among Top Five Paycheck Friendly Places in Pennsylvania

    Montgomery County Among Top Five Paycheck Friendly Places in Pennsylvania

    Montgomery County ranks among the most paycheck friendly places in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released report by SmartAsset. To determine the paycheck friendliness of each county, SmartAsset used four main metrics: Semi-Monthly Paycheck, Purchasing Power, Unemployment Rate, and Income Growth. Montgomery County came fifth with an overall paycheck friendliness index of 53.85. According to…

  • Fort Washington Law Firm Expands With Main Line Acquisition

    Fort Washington Law Firm Expands With Main Line Acquisition

    Fort Washington law firm Timoney Knox has enlarged its firm’s presence with the acquisition of law firm Davis Bennett Spiess & Livingood, reports Jeff Blumenthol for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County firm has 24 lawyers in its firm, now adding Davis Bennett partner Carol Livingood, as well as colleague Bass Wilder Chadwick. “By merging…

  • MCCC Engineering Students Update Colebrookdale Railroad Speeder for Rail Bikes

    MCCC Engineering Students Update Colebrookdale Railroad Speeder for Rail Bikes

    Engineering students at Montgomery County Community College are working on a unique, environmentally friendly project that is set to benefit Colebrookdale Railroad and the community. Students have been tasked with updating a nearly 70-year-old railroad speeder for the 21st century. In addition to upgrading some of the vehicle’s structural elements, they have been asked to…