Montgomery County
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Spring Chill Ebbs; Rain Recedes: It’s Time to Eat Outside in Montgomery County
Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with an outdoor dining trip to some of the best eateries in the region, reported Ed Williams in Main Line Today. Within Montgomery County, six restaurants placed among the loveliest restaurants for outdoor dining around the Main Line. The Landing…
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D.C. Publication Sees Possible ‘Republican Renaissance’ in Current Commissioners’ Race Candidate
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners candidate Liz Ferry is front-and-center with her Republican outlook. Christopher Tremoglie profiled her platform for the Washington Examiner, a conservative news outlet from D.C. In describing her platform, Ferry said, “I am pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, support our law enforcement community and public safety and leaving decisions regarding bail to the…
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Tight Squeeze on Available Inventory Has Pushed Main Line Home Prices Up Almost 37 Percent
Owing to a tight squeeze on inventory, home prices on the Main Line have gone up by close to 37 percent year over year in March. The average sale price has inched closer to $1 million, reported Ryan Mulligan in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The effect of low inventory in Philadelphia’s already pricey suburbs went…
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MONTCO Careers—Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking a qualified individual for the Part-Time Catering and Special Events coordinator position. This creative person should understand basic food knowledge and flavor combinations. This role works with professional staff, faculty, and students. This position may involve travel between campuses. It requires morning, evening, and weekend availability. The new hire…
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First-Ever Spring Freedom from Hunger Drive from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Raises 32k Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s first-ever Freedom from Hunger Spring Drive in March surpassed its goal of raising the monetary equivalent of 32,040 pounds. “It never ceases to amaze me that when we challenge local leaders to step up, they always respond to that call,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO of the…
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NBC’s ‘Today’ Interviews Montgomery County-centric Mom-Daughter Snack Entrepreneurs
Charisse McGill and her daughter, Madison — the Montgomery County–centric entrepreneurial duo behind the mega-popular snack food French Toast Bites — appeared on the pre-Mother’s Day broadcast of the Today show on NBC. Michael Klein reported their interview in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The businesswomen were selected to highlight their collaboration on Philadelphia snack-food business, Lokal…
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City Avenue District to Get Major Revamp, Here’s What to Expect
The bustling City Avenue off I-76 is seeing an uptick in new developments and is on the way to establishing its identity as a walkable district. There are 1,700 planned residential units along the avenue, along with retail and public space, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The revamping of City Avenue…
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Local Bakeries Succeed in Crafting Delicious Gluten-Free Desserts
The Main Line Today editorial staff members embarked on a recent quest involving area bakeries. They were in search of an answer to the question: Do gluten-free sweets like cookies and cakes sacrifice taste in their use of flour-free recipes? And the answer came back a resounding No. The publication gathered a local list of…
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One Eastern Pennsylvania Waterway Makes State List of Best ‘Swimming Holes,’ and We’ve Got It
It won’t be long before the summer simmer takes hold of Southeast Pennsylvania, leading residents in search of a cool retreat by the water. But as reported by Ashley Adams in The Keystone, that doesn’t necessarily mean a drive to the Jersey Shore. Adams looked for “swimmin’ hole” adventures statewide and listed the best. Her…
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These Thrift Shops Will Gladly Take Items from Montgomery County Residents’ Spring Cleaning
It’s spring-cleaning season in Montgomery County, meaning that numerous residents will be sifting closets, basements, and garages for items they wish to rehome. Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Diana Lu and Michelle Myers gathered a list of thrift shop proprietors eager to receive donations. Organization Address Donated Items Picked up? Accepted Items Details The Second Mile Center…
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Montgomery County Pet-Friendly Destinations Are a Guaranteed Tail-Wagging Good Time
The warmer weather and later sunsets mean additional opportunities for time outside, a draw for residents and their pets alike. A recent Philadelphia Inquirer pet-friendly site list, from Nick Vadala, Michelle Reese, and Henry Savage, is particularly appropriate right now. The “dog days” at Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, are among the recommendations. Participation takes some…
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VFTCB Provides County Tourism Update; ‘Travel Forward’ Theme Underscores Organization on the Move
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) leaders and staff warmly welcomed tourism-related representatives from across Montgomery County to its May 8 annual luncheon. The event — using the tagline Travel Forward — looked not only back over the past 12 months of tourism marketing efforts but also forward to a successful and engaging spring-summer…
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Mother Compost, Small Environmental Business in Narberth, Works to Help Mother Nature
A Wynnewood entrepreneur and mom of three is planning to expand her business while reducing her carbon footprint. Gwenn Nolan founded Mother Compost in 2018, after a career in investing. The Narberth-based business collects food waste around the region for a small monthly fee of $20 to $28. The waste then goes to Linvilla…
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Five-Years’ Weather Data Remove Any Clouds of Doubt about a Wet Spring 2023
Stacker, the Albany, N.Y., data-driven news organization, recently analyzed U.S. precipitation statistics for the past five years. Its experts used those statistics to rank the wettest counties in each state, including Pennsylvania. Although the U.S. has areas that are traditionally wet (the Pacific Northwest) and dry (the Midwest and Southern California), its overall annual rainfall…
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Good News for Mother’s Day: Montgomery County Ranked in New ‘Maternal Vulnerability’ Index
A 2021 index of “Maternal Vulnerability” ranged from zero to 100, based on 43 indicators. A lower score indicated a lesser likelihood of poor pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, premature birth, and maternal death. “When it comes to a mother’s health and survival, the United States fares worst among high-income countries,” said Surgo Ventures CEO…
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Norristown Nurse Says Shortages Need to Be Fixed at Their Root
“If you don’t fix the root cause of staffing in the hospital, you are never going to fix the problems that hospitals are facing right now,” said Shannan Giambrone, a nurse at Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, and board member of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. Giambrone says she’s been seeing…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Could See New Ownership Amid PREIT Financial Struggles
PREIT is taking creative measures to pay off its nearly $1-billion debt, with the sale of Plymouth Meeting Mall as part of the ship-righting plan. PREIT’s CEO says he might even consider selling the company as a whole or merging it with another entity to curb financial woes. Back in December, the regional mall company…
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Best Montgomery County Sites to Pass a Rainy, Gray Spring Afternoon with the Kids
Weather-wise, Spring 2023 has been somewhat disappointing, leaving many Montgomery County parents struggling to find things to do with their kids. Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Nick Vadala and Michelle Reese offer worthwhile, in-county, two-part suggestions (close-proximity side trips from the main attraction). Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown The Philadelphia Zoo may be the first…
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