Outdoors
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Adopted Cougars Heading to Saint Louis
Two cougar cubs — orphans Russet and Yukon — are moving from the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown to the Saint Louis Zoo. Justin Heinze covered their upcoming road trip in the Norristown Patch. The pair were found in Idaho in February 2017, according to an Elmwood Park Zoo Facebook post. Their presence was brought…
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Pottstown Residents Dive Enthusiastically into 2023 Polar Bear Plunge
Pottstown’s 2023 Polar Bear Plunge at Riverfront Park drew a record number of participants willing to get the year off to a bracing start. But as Evan Brandt noted in The Reporter, the air temp was at least moderately comfortable, even if the water was not. More than 150 brave souls stripped down, dressed up,…
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Firstrust Bank Execs, Having Conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, Return with New Outlooks, Deep Friendships, and Professional Takeaways
Despite being home two weeks after a life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Firstrust Bank EVP Michael Dinda still sported the sunburnt face he got during the adventure. But if anything, Dinda’s rosy glow caused the commercial banking division manager’s smile appear yet more dazzling white. His climbing partner and colleague, Seth Mackler, EVP of commercial…
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National Nonprofit Travels to Washington Crossing Historic Park to Watch Birds, Observe Various Species
A well-known nonprofit organization recently made their way to Bucks County in order to observe the area’s vast array of bird species. John McDevitt wrote about the group for KYW Newsradio. The National Audubon Society recently made a visit to Washington Crossing Historic Park in order to observe birds as part of its annual Christmas…
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Longwood Gardens Ranks as Number-One Botanical Holiday Attraction in the U.S.
Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA Today’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights. The annual “A Longwood Christmas” event is what illuminated the outdoor garden’s magic. The event, a beloved tradition in the Philly area, is deserving of…
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Narberth Artist Uses Snow to Carve Out Magic
While some artists use wood, marble, or bronze to create sculptures, Emily Stewart, of Narberth, uses snow to carve out magical creatures, writes Ashley Johnson for 6abc. Stewart, who is a professional illustrator and sculptor, has created an entire winter wonderland in her back yard and her neighbors are happy to be able to enjoy…
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Two Montco-Located Waterways Hope to Float to Distinction of Pa. River of the Year
It’s a north-south v. east-west war of the waterways in Montgomery County, as two local recreational assets vie to become the 2023 Pa. River of the Year. Nate File’s story on the competition was aboard a recent Philadelphia Inquirer edition. Two of the watercourses on the ballot are the Schuylkill River and the Perkiomen Creek.…
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For 93 Years Bustard’s Christmas Trees in Lansdale Has Been Da Bomb in Tannenbaums
After 93 years in business, Bustard’s Christmas Trees in Lansdale is still one of the region’s hotspots for picking out the perfect tree, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. While some local families have made it a tradition to visit the family business ahead of Christmas, others are responding to great reviews and visiting from out…
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Firstrust Evaluators of Credit Risk Undertake Risky Venture for Charity: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Post-Thanksgiving, Firstrust Bank professionals are getting back to work after a long weekend. Two, however, are still away from their desks. And they’re about to get farther, as they depart today for a fundraising trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The intrepid adventurers are Michael Dinda, executive vice president and commercial banking division manager,…
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Horsham Baseball Field for Special Needs Gets Miracle Money
The Miracle Field of Horsham is getting half a million dollars to come to fruition. This project will develop the land at Deep Meadow Park in Horsham to a rubberized baseball field for players with special needs, writes Jon Campisi for the Hatboro-Horsham Patch. It was during its “Diamond Night” fundraiser that the office…
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Couples: Don’t Let the 2022 Holiday Dazzle Wear You to a Frazzle; Schedule a Montco Date Night
The holiday onslaught is building; it’s almost palpable throughout Montgomery County. Calendar dates are filling; shopping lists are lengthening; the whole pace of daily life seems to be quickening. Which makes the Nov.–Dec. timeframe particularly suitable for couples to schedule a date night. Tung Chi, of COHAITUNGCHI.com, compiled a list of Montco-centric options for two…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Bucks County Rabbits
Owing to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the local rabbit…
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Plan to Raze Trees at a Villanova Estate Causes Environmentalists to Fervently Bark in Protest
A century old arboretum on a Gilded-Age era estate is the battleground between preservationists, environmentalists, and Lower Merion School District. Activists say that the school district wants to fell hundreds of trees on Villanova’s Oakwell Estate to make room for auxiliary playing fields for Black Rock Middle School. Stacia Friedman got to the root of…
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Father, Son from Bensalem Get Surprise of a Lifetime When Humpback Whale Emerges During Fishing Trip
While out on their boat, a father and son from Bucks County found themselves face to face with one of the largest creatures in the ocean. Staff writers at 6abc reported the thrilling (yet harrowing) experience. Doug and Zach Piller, residents of Bensalem, were out on a boat in Belmar, N.J. when a school of…
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Montco StoryWalk Strolls into Second Year with Award-Winning Tales by Local Authors
Montco StoryWalk — an outdoor series of signs containing a narrative to be read at a location by strolling visitors — celebrated its second year of its Montgomery County installation. In noting the anniversary, its coordinators launched a countywide contest to seek new stories to display. Entrants were gathered in two categories by age, 17…
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Ghostly Past Awakens Horsham Community Spot from Financial Nightmare
Horsham’s Graeme Park is once again using its spooky reputation to raise funds for its historic preservation. John McDevitt and Brian Seltzer proved brave enough to cover the site’s annual Halloween tours for KYW Newsradio. The park was first in danger of closing in 2008, hit by the double-whammy of a recession and state budget…
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Pockets on the Docket: Four Small-Scale Parks Being Considered for Conshohocken
A quartet of pocket parks — small-scale green spaces of refreshment and renewal amid urban hustle-bustle — are under consideration by Conshohocken Borough Council. Kevin Tierney planted the plan’s specifics into a recent edition of More Than the Curve. The four planned sites — two new, two already in early development — are intended to…
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See Which Montgomery County Tracks Are Among 21 Best Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Four Montgomery County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to appeal to hobby cyclists and those out for a real cardio workout by spinning through some significant mileage. Bailey King saddled up to report the story in Philadelphia Magazine. Pedalers interested in a day-long, high-cardio ride…
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