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New Banners Around Montco Courthouse Honor Fallen Soldiers
Seventeen new banners were recently unveiled around the Montgomery County Courthouse to honor local residents who have lost their lives during military service, writes Kaitlyn Foti for The Times Herald. The unveiling ceremony was held in front of the County Commissioners, staff, and family members of the fallen heroes on the steps of the courthouse.…
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The Farm and Fisherman Tavern from Cherry Hill Coming to Horsham
Josh Lawler and Todd Fuller are planning to bring their family-friendly The Farm and Fisherman Tavern to Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners have signed a deal for a second location at the newly renovated Horsham Corner shopping center across from the old Willow Grove Naval Air Station at Norristown…
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Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge Needs Urgent Repairs
Built as a tribute to George Washington and the American Patriots of the Revolutionary War, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge needs crucial repairs, writes Bill Rohrer for Fox 29. More than 50,000 people visit the chapel each year to soak in its history and marvel at the beautiful, red and blue, stained-glass windows.…
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Penn State Abington Grad Aims to Win Philly Health Hero Crown
Penn State Abington graduate and certified fitness trainer Fabiana Ferrarini is hoping to become Philadelphia Magazine’s 2016 Health Hero, writes Regina Broscius for Penn State News. Ferrarini was featured on the cover of Oxygen magazine after she won its 90-day training and nutrition challenge. Now she hopes to add to her accomplishments by being crowned…
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Cooperation Among Pottstown’s Restaurateurs Helps Them Flourish
Several restaurateurs in Pottstown have joined forces over the years to share ideas and resources, which has helped them survive, where others have failed, writes Nancy March for The Mercury. Not all owners of eateries on High Street were interested when Adam Burke, owner of Lily’s Grill, dropped by to introduce himself and pitch cooperation.…
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Television Star Discusses Her Formative Years at Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College graduate Maggie Siff, currently starring in the hit television show “Billions,” began her career on campus at Goodhart Theater, writes Mark Lord for the Bryn Mawr Alumnae Bulletin. After spending her college theater days under the tutelage of Lord, chair of the Bryn Mawr College’s theater department, she recalled floating between English…
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New King of Prussia Town Center Gets Latin Flavor with Paladar
A one-of-a-kind dining experience has set sail from Latin America and is scheduled to arrive at the new King of Prussia Town Center for a Sept. 30 grand opening. The Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar will be the restaurant chain’s first presence in Pennsylvania, featuring a fresh and exciting menu imported from Central and…
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Rock Legends from Montgomery County Receive Their Hollywood Star
Montgomery County’s Daryl Hall and John Oates, one of the most famous duos in the world of rock music, received their own star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame in early September, writes Chris Epting for Ultimate Classic Rock. Hall grew up in Pottstown, and graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School in 1965,…
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Penn State Abington Students Restore Historic Sculpture
Students from Penn State Abington are working to restore a replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace sculpture that was rescued from its temporary perch in the library last winter, according to a staff report from Penn State News. The replica was purchased a century ago by Abby Sutherland, principal and owner of the Ogontz…
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Times Square Showcases a Face from Souderton
His face was highlighted on the big screen in Times Square, speaking volumes about the capabilities of kids with Down syndrome. Souderton Area High School junior Kevin Lezynski is an accomplished Boy Scout, manager of his school’s lacrosse team, and active participant in the musical and men’s chorus. On Saturday, a photo of him —…
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Plans for New Narberth Bookshop Becoming the Best Read of the Fall
It’s been her lifelong dream to open a small, independent bookstore, and the mere mention of that coming reality on Facebook and in the news is quickly becoming the best read of the fall for Narberth residents. “All I’ve ever wanted is a little bookstore,” Ellen Trachtenberg said in a Main Line Media News report…
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Lansdale Native, North Penn Alum Composes Hit Show Coming to Opera Philadelphia
The latest opera coming to Philadelphia ventures a little beyond the typical shore in its world premiere, but some of the stars of “Breaking the Waves” couldn’t be much closer to home. The hit show coming to Opera Philadelphia five times from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1 was composed by Lansdale native and North Penn…
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Dresher Native, Upper Dublin Grad Loaned to United Soccer League Team
Dresher native Zach Pfeffer, a 21-year-old Upper Dublin High School graduate, was recently loaned from the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC of the United Soccer League for the remainder of the 2016 season. The USL sits on the third-tier of the American soccer pyramid, behind the MLS and…
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Ardmore’s Peace A Pizza Chain Rebranding as Snap Custom Pizza
The “unusual toppings and hippie vibe” of Ardmore’s Peace A Pizza chain have grown a little stale after 20 years, and now its ownership is serving up a fresh take on the never-stale appeal of pizza: Snap Custom Pizza. Rather than rearranging the menu, co-owners Pete Howey and Erin Nocks are completely rebranding the concept…
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MCCC to Host Greater Norristown Art League’s Diamond Anniversary Exhibit
Montgomery County Community College is hosting the 75th Anniversary Exhibition of the Greater Norristown Art League from Sept. 14-30 at the College’s Fine Arts Center Gallery on its Blue Bell campus. The “Meet the Artists” opening reception will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 PM with awards at 6 PM. The curator is artist…
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Fort Washington Student’s Balancing Act Promotes Circadium
Passersby recently watched with their mouths agape, as they observed Fort Washington’s Luna Deasy balance atop a barrier as if she were weightless on the terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, writes Jason Nark for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s called the crocodile,” said Deasy. “It’s one of the hand mounts I do.” Deasy, a…
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Couple Transforms 292-Year-Old Hatboro Building into Italian Restaurant
The Old Mill Inn – nearly three centuries old after being built in 1724 in Hatboro – has been transformed by real estate developers Lynda Clauser and Jim Case into Louie’s Old Mill Italian restaurant, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The restaurant is named after resident chef Louie Zweifach. The herculean task of transforming…
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Springfield High School Cancels Football Season
Springfield Township High School has been forced to cancel its varsity football season due to a lack of participation, writes Austin Hertzog for PaPrepLive.com. The move was made official Monday evening in a letter from Jason Pane, an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Springfield High School. “The decision was delayed as long as possible…
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