Montgomery County
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Dischell Bartle Dooley’s Mark Dischell and Elizabeth Billies Recognized as Best Lawyers in America
The peer-reviewed publication Best Lawyers has released its 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Dischell Bartle Dooley’s founder, Mark Dischell, and firm partner, Elizabeth Billies, have been named as Best Lawyers for Family Law. Mark has been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer every year since 1995. Liz is a…
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Here Are Instagram-Worthy Brunches in Montgomery County
Nothing brings together a group of friends more than a brunch outing. Luckily, if you live on The Main Line, plenty of breakfast venues offer classic brunch fare worthy of an Instagram story, according to Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. Here are Montgomery County brunch places that will have your gram looking delicious. …
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Penn Community Bank’s Home Opportunity Mortgage Increases Access to Housing for All
Throughout its 150-year history, Penn Community Bank has been committed to helping people achieve the dream of home ownership and now with its new Home Opportunity Mortgage program, it will be able to help more individuals and families. The Home Opportunity Mortgage program ensures fair, affordable access to housing from the Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia and…
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Wynnewood Native, Entrepreneur, Champion Dragon Boat Paddler Remembered
Gregory W. Piasecki, a Wynnewood native known for his strong leadership skills and passion for innovation, passed away at the age of 52, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Piasecki, the youngest of seven siblings, was born in Wynnewood, but grew up in Haverford. He was one of the top officers for his brother…
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Your Guide to the Best Mini Golf Spots Near Montgomery County
Whether you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained or a fun spot for a friend hangout, mini golf is sure to be a hit, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some of the best spots in and near Montgomery County. Freddy Hill Farms Freddy Hill Farms, originally a dairy…
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School District Honors Montgomery County Community College Employee for Music Education Contributions
It’s been a busy summer for Brent Woods. As the Senior Director of Arts and Culture at Montgomery County Community College gears up to help launch the grand reopening of the renovated theater on Blue Bell Campus this fall, Woods was also saluted recently for his work supporting music education in the community. The Norristown…
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Major Interstate 476 Improvement Project Starts Next Week
PennDOT’s major Interstate 476 improvement project with a price tag of $63.7 million is slated to start next week, according to MediaNews Group. The project will focus on resurfacing, repairing, and improving the nearly 17 miles of Interstate 476 and its ramps and bridges between Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken and I-95 in…
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Here’s Where to Get Back-to-School Supplies in Montgomery County
The start of the school year is coming quickly. Have you finished all your back-to-school shopping yet? Don’t worry, there is still time to make sure your kids go back to school in style. Ben Silver has created a list of the best businesses in the Main Line area for school supplies for Main Line…
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Get Your Body Moving Again at These Montgomery County Pilates Studios
If you just haven’t been as active as you’d like lately, a Pilates class can help build back up your strength and flexibility. Unlike other types of strength training, Pilates focuses on enhancing muscular tone instead of muscle growth. By concentrating on the body’s deep core muscles, it increases flexibility, strength, and stability without the…
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Constellation Energy Corporation Supports Montgomery County Community College Student Success with $25,000 Gift
Constellation Energy Corporation made a generous gift of $25,000 for student scholarships and the TRIO Upward Bound Program at Montgomery County Community College. Constellation initially presented a gift of $10,000 for MCCC student scholarships in academic year 2023-2024. Then, through a mutual community partner, the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, MCCC and Constellation crossed paths…
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Lafayette Hill Mother and Daughter Fight Fires Together Amidst Firefighter Shortage
When Mokeira Gekonge of Montgomery County decided she wanted to volunteer as a firefighter, she never expected her mother to join her at the fire academy, writes Christie Ileto for 6ABC. “I was really inspired by her desire to want to be a volunteer firefighter,” Mokeira’s mother Betsy said. “I thought this would be something…
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These Montgomery County Companies Made the Inc. 5000 List
Inc. just put out its list of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and the Philadelphia area, including Montgomery County, was well-represented, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. One hundred and forty-three companies in the Philadelphia region are on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list. All the companies are ranked by their percent revenue…
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Two Philadelphia Area Athletes Join Northwestern University’s Wildcats Team
Northwestern University’s Wildcats basketball team will have three Philadelphia area players this year, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Souderton High School graduate Casey Harter joins current Wildcats stand-out Paige Mott, another Montgomery County native, on the team. Mott is a former Abington Friends student. This season West Chester native and Academy of Notre…
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Tower Hill’s New Head of School Has Strong Montgomery County Ties
Sarah Baker, the new head of school at Tower Hill School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, started her teaching career in Montgomery County. She first taught at Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont and then worked in advancement at Episcopal Academy, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She is also a graduate of Episcopal which…
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Two Montco Projects Receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
Two Montgomery County projects have been included among the 54 recipients of conditional awards for federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Federal Highway Administration Deputy Administrator Andrew Rogers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers announced earlier this week the first round of funding…
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Candles from These Popular Montco Candle Shops Can Help Your Home Shine
Candles sure can bring extra light and warmth into your home. And who doesn’t enjoy a cozy home, right? Finding just the right candles to make your home sparkle isn’t always easy, but here in Montgomery County, there are plenty of great shops where you can find just what you are looking for, writes Olivia…
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Your Guide to the Best Sushi in and Around Montgomery County
While the Philadelphia area will always be known for its cheesesteaks and hoagies, restaurants here also dish up some great sushi, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, and Alex Tewfik for Philadelphia Magazine. Here are some sushi places you should check out, the next time you have a craving: Bluefin Bluefin’s Chef Young Kim has…
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Montco Private Schools Investing Millions in New Health Centers, Other Special Projects
Germantown Academy and other Montgomery County private schools have millions of dollars earmarked for improvements on their campuses, everything from new health centers to state-of-the-art athletic facilities, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. Three Montgomery County schools were included in a series of stories on local private schools ahead of the start of the…
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