Montgomery County
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3 PA Grants Recently Announced to Help Food Banks and Housing Revitalization in Montgomery County
Three grants were recently announced by Governor Tom Wolf under Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program. These Pennsylvania Grants will help food banks and pantries around Montgomery County. The grant awards total more than 2 million dollars, writes JoeZlomek at The Sanatoga Post. The grants are going to: Genesis Housing Corporation partnered with Hobart’s Run, who was proud…
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Zwahlen’s Bake Sale For Goodness Sake in Audubon Helps to Eliminate Hunger in Montgomery County
Zwahlen’s Bake Sale for Goodness Sake will be helping to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County’s Methacton and Perkiomen Area School Districts. 40% of their baked goods’ sales will be donated to The Daily Bread Community Food Pantry through May 14. Cupcakes, cookies, and world-famous Zwahley’s brownies are all part of this tasty sale. Zwahlen’s Ice…
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Check Out These Fabulous Women-Owned Businesses and Networking Event in Montco for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and here in Montgomery County, we have dozens of attractions that celebrate the accomplishments of women past, present, and future, with women-owned businesses, writes Emily Keel for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Montgomery County is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are…
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Montgomery County Among Places in Pennsylvania with Highest GDP Growth
Montgomery County was among the places in Pennsylvania with the highest GDP growth in 2021, according to a recently released report by SmartAsset. SmartAsset compared the change in the number of businesses established in each PA location throughout a three-year period to determine whether or not people are starting new business ventures in each county…
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Community Colleges’ Instrumental Role in Montgomery County’s Post-Pandemic Rebuild
With eased COVID-19 restrictions and a “new normal” underway, Montgomery County is in a period of recovery, reconnection, and rebuilding. There’s one type of institution that has been persistently overlooked for its ability to bolster the local workforce amid shortages, catalyze economic recovery, and provide a better life for our region’s citizens – community colleges.…
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Amazing Turnout for Integrate For Good’s Opening Doors on Campus Program at Gwynedd Mercy University
Integrate For Good’s Opening Doors on Campus (ODOC) program at Gwynedd Mercy University launched and they had an awesome turnout this week. IFG intern Cara along with IFG intern from last semester, Catherine lead the IFG volunteers through the Sleeping Mat Project from start to finish at the University. Many of the volunteers had never…
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Pottstown School District Made Changes During Pandemic, Proven to Be Beneficial to Students and Staff
Like all of its counterparts throughout the country, Pottstown School District was forced to make some drastic adjustments in how it provided education during the pandemic, write Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two years on, the school district is embracing some of these changes for the long run. Many teachers…
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35th Annual “Touch the Future” 2022 Art Show Honors Montgomery County High School Students
For the 35th year, top works of art from Montgomery County and Bucks County high school students will be featured during the Annual “Touch the Future” art show, which is returning to an in-person show this year in collaboration with Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. “Touch the Future” is a professionally-juried art exhibit named…
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Harriton Grad Keeps Montco & Philadelphia Region Appraised of All Things Basketball, March Madness
Josh Verlin, a Harriton High School graduate and editor-in-chief and President of the Board of Directors of City of Basketball Love, is keeping fans of hoops appraised of all things amateur basketball in the Philadelphia region and the surrounding area, writes Joseph Santoliquito for the Philly Voice. Now that March is here (along with, of…
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Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood Named One of America’s Best Hospitals For Cardiac Excellence, Third Year Running
Cardiac excellence again was the primary driver as Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health, received recognition as one of the 50 best hospitals in America in the nation in a Healthgrades survey, reports Main Line Health. Lankenau was recognized with America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ as well as the America’s 100 Best…
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Legal Matters: Tips to Avoid Surprises When Buying Property
By Eric Wert A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer highlights a serious problem some homeowners face after purchasing a property – they don’t own the entire property that they believe they bought. The article tells the story of a young couple in Delaware County who signed an agreement of sale to sell their first…
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Watch March Madness Final Four With the Best Party Trays in Montgomery County
Here’s how to feed a March Madness crowd in a fine and fabulous way, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Need to feed a crowd for any occasion (college basketball or football playoffs, perhaps?) Gina Stiteler of Eagleville has turned her pastime of creating grazing trays and charcuterie boards into a full-blown business called…
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Activist Investor Raises Questions About Kohl’s Real Estate Portfolio, Including Its Montgomery County Properties
Activist investment firm Macellum Capital Management, a shareholder of Kohl’s, is raising questions about the department-store chain’s real estate portfolio, including its properties in Montgomery County, writes Ashley Fahey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Duskin, CEO of the investment firm which is currently locked in a battle with Kohl’s to gain control of its…
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Several Montco Organizations Part of New Regional Initiative That Addresses Health Inequities
Main Line Health and Jefferson Health are among the group of regional healthcare providers, insurers, and educational institutions that have joined forces with the City of Philadelphia to start Accelerate Health Equity, a multimillion-dollar initiative aiming to address health inequities, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The initiative – which uses the “Working…
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Maple Glen Couple Met in Philly High School and Started Their Life in Montco While Traveling the World
Carl Woodin and Ilene Rovner began their courtship early on, and are still making a life in Montco and traveling the world, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After meeting and dating as kids at George Washington High School in Philadelphia, they found themselves commuting from home to Temple University. In 1984, Carl…
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Premium King of Prussia Apartment Complex Sells for 112.5M$
The Canvas apartment complex in King of Prussia is off the market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 231-unit building is geared towards 55+ renters and was developed by the Carlyle Group and Bozzuto Group, and sold to a Radnor real estate firm Livingston Street Capital. The Canvas apartment model was testing the…
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Pottstown’s Cutillo’s Goes Up for Sale at 3.6M and Pennoni Associates Moving Into King of Prussia Office Space
Montgomery County real estate deals are ramping up as Spring begins, with two major deals inked in Pottstown and King of Prussia, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The famous Pottstown eatery, Cutillo’s at the Sanatoga Inn, is up for sale. This restaurant, located at 2688 E. High Street, has been a landmark in…
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Enjoy Five of the Best Burgers in Montgomery County
Some of the tastiest burger joints can be found right out your front door in the vibrant cultural center that is Montgomery County. Whether you’re looking for something more traditional or opting for a modern creation, these five locations are some of the best, writes Joy Franklin for Philly Bite. Phil’s Tavern in Blue Bell…
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