Montgomery County
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SCORE to Offer 5 Free Biz Webinars in November
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars in November. On Nov. 8, SCORE will offer “IRS: Tip Reporting and Other Tax Resources.” Led by Leslie Chambers and Richard Furlong, Internal Revenue Service senior stakeholder liaisons, the webinar will offer essential tax insights for…
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Forbes’ 2023 Mega-Wealthy List: One Montco Resident Annually Outearns the Country of Iceland
Forbes released its 2023 world’s billionaire list, which includes what may be some startling news for area residents: A line occupant at a Bryn Mawr Wawa? A Germantown Academy classmate? He or she could be sitting on a ten-digit net worth. As Victor Fiorillo reported in Philadelphia Magazine, four of the top-ten earners in Pennsylvania…
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New Analysis Shows Disparities in Distribution of Pa. Opioid Settlement Money
A new Spotlight PA analysis has broken down the opioid settlement payments Pennsylvania counties are receiving to help them respond to the drug epidemic, writes Ed Mahon and Kate Giammarise of WESA. Overall, the payments for county governments and county district attorney offices were about $6.50 per resident across the state last year, but there…
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Rite Aid Closing 4 Montgomery County Locations; Here’s What You Need to Know
As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Rite Aid plans on shuttering the doors of 154 of its 2,100 U.S. stores, writes Alex Bitter for Insider. Stores marked for closure are underperforming locations and are concentrated in California and the Northeast, including Pennsylvania. On the chopping block here in Montgomery County are stores in Abington,…
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A Popular South Jersey New York-Style Deli Is Opening a Second Montco Location
The Kibitz Room in Cherry Hill has gathered quite a hungry following and soon fans will also be able to get their tasty sandwiches in Montgomery County too, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. The New York-style deli is known for its big sandwiches, pickle bar, and Jewish specialties. The owner Brandon Parish told Philly…
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Bring Your Appetite: These Montco Eateries Are Part of Main Line Today Restaurant Week
Main Line Today Restaurant Week is returning for the third year, and several Montgomery County eateries have signed on to participate in the two-week culinary celebration, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. The event will take place from November 5 to 18. The aim is to showcase the talents of some of the…
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Women’s Varsity Golf Will Be in Full Swing at Saint Joseph’s University by Fall 2024
Saint Joseph’s University will be adding a new varsity sport next fall, writes Todd Kelly for GOLFWEEK. The university is building a women’s varsity golf team that will start to compete in fall of 2024. School officials said that the search for a head coach will start soon. St. Joe’s competes in the Atlantic 10…
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Taste the Flavors of Fall with These Autumnal Drinks in Montgomery County
The fall is the perfect time to tempt your palate with some warm flavored drinks, writes Julie King for Valley Forge Tourism and Conventional Board. And with the free Montco Makers mobile pass, you can win prizes when you check into local breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Here are some of hottest autumnal drinks this season.…
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Powerful Storytelling: Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Fall Fest Coming to Montco
Every November Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media kicks off its Fall Fest with film screenings and exclusive digital content, highlighting Jewish storytelling from all around the world, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. This year, from November 11th through the 18th, Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media will premiere eight new films, a mix of…
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New Trends in Montgomery County Offer a Fresh Take on Classic Home Design
If you are looking to freshen up your home with a new look, you won’t want to miss these new home design trends identified by Philadelphia Magazine. In Montgomery County, some of the hottest new design styles include a warmer palette of earthy tones, creamy textures, and sweeping murals, writes Emily Goulet for the magazine.…
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3 Montco Golf Courses Rank Among the Top Courses in Pennsylvania
LINKS Magazine recently ranked the best golf courses in Pennsylvania and three Montgomery County courses made the Top 10 list. Merion Golf Club East in Ardmore, which is considered “the finest inland links in the country,” is on the list. The course was designed by Hugh Wilson and made famous by golfers Bobby Jones and…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Cisco Networking Academy Receives National Recognition
Montgomery County Community College recently earned the “Be the Bridge Award” from Cisco Networking Academy for its innovative work of incorporating its Cisco Networking Academy courses into an associate degree program as part of a proposed IT apprenticeship program. Cisco awarded MCCC with the Be the Bridge Award during the Cisco Networking Academy Partner and…
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Access Birding Founder Stops by Montco to Assess Wissahickon Trails
Freya McGregor, an Australia native and founder of Access Birding, a consulting and training service, stopped by Montgomery County last week to help make local trails better for everybody, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McGregor spent a week working with the nonprofit Wissahickon Trails to gauge how various groups of people experience its…
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Montgomery County Officials Urge Vaccines as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
Montgomery County officials are working to combat respiratory illnesses this season, writes Rachel Ravina for The Pottstown Mercury. Last year, the county saw a rise in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that peaked by mid-October, according to county Medical Director Dr. Richard Lorraine. Lorraine predicts that this season will be normal, encouraging…
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Prince Albert II of Monaco, Cousin to Wynnewood Native John B. Kelly III, Comes to Philly
Prince Albert II of Monaco is coming to Philadelphia on October 27 to present the 16th Planetary Health Awards sponsored by his foundation at the Kimmel Center, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. “It will be great for the city and the foundation,” said John B. Kelly III, Prince Albert’s first cousin and president…
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Pickleball Is Becoming More Popular, Get Your Dink on At One of These Local Courts
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and there is no indication that its popularity is going to wane anytime soon, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The game which could be described as the lovechild of tennis and ping-pong is played using special paddles and a pickleball. Matches take place…
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8 New Breweries Opening Soon in Philadelphia Region Including in Montco
Pennsylvania continues to be a leading area for the craft brewing industry, writes Emma Dooling in the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2022, the Keystone State had 531 craft breweries, only second in the nation to California, and the Philadelphia region has played a big role in the growth and continues to do so. Coming soon…
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As Election Day Nears in Montgomery County, Here’s What You Need to Know
Election Day is around the corner, and as deadlines approach, Montgomery County residents can get tapped into their nearest ballot box. All Pennsylvanians must be registered to vote by October 23 if they plan to participate in this year’s elections, writes Justin Heinze for The Patch. Mail-in ballot applications must be submitted by Oct.…
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