Commerce
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Analysts Say Data Suggests That Malls Like King of Prussia Are Changing, Not Dying
The death of the shopping mall has been predicted ever since customers began to have prominent online options to do their shopping. There is no denying online shopping has cut into the profits of malls, but does that really mean they are on borrowed time? With the proliferation of COVID, many have said absolutely, feeling…
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King of Prussia District Launches Facebook Fundraiser and Contest for CHOP
In celebration of King of Prussia District’s upcoming dining and shopping event benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), KOP Restaurant Week and KOP Shops for CHOP, the District has launched a Facebook fundraiser for CHOP with a grand prize fit for royalty. . Individuals who make a donation of $25+ via King of Prussia District’s…
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Check It Out: Wawa Offers Burgers Now, Plus 1 Customer Could Win Burgers For a Year
Wawa is now offering burgers made any way you’d like at its 920 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.., reports Dan Stamm for nbcphiladelphia.com. One lucky customer can win free burgers for year, via a $780 Wawa gift card. Sign-up for this contest ends Friday. The burger roll out…
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After Seven Decades, Conshohocken-based IKEA Discontinues Its Annual Catalog
After seven decades, IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is discontinuing its annual catalog, writes Tim Nelson for the Architectural Digest. The first edition of the catalog came out in 1951, with 285,000 copies circulating through southern Sweden. The catalog reached peak circulation in 2016 when more than…
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See How Nearby Delco Cheesesteak Joints Ranked on a Taste Tour
Eight nearby Delaware County spots made a list of 60 cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, is part of a seven-day tour to find the ultimate Philly cheesesteak, to be announced in March. The tour covered Philadelphia, Delco and parts of New Jersey. Each…
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See Which Local Eatery Makes Some of Best Wings in Philadelphia Region
Those looking to get their fix of delicious, crispy chicken wings do not have to go far from home, as Ripplewood in Ardmore makes some of the best classic wings in the region, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This classic American staple gets an update from Chef Biff Gottehrer who confits his wings…
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Local Couple Opens Good Life Organic Kitchen in Eagleview Town Center
Downingtown couple Abigail and Tom Scogna have opened a Good Life Organic Kitchen franchise in the Eagleview Town Center, Hankin Group’s award-winning, mixed-use community in Exton. Good Life Organic Kitchen is the brainchild of Conor Delaney, who worked with local farmers and vendors to open the franchise’s first stand-alone location in Lancaster. The Scognas followed…
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Valentine’s Day in Montco: Romance and Fun Are in the Air
Who knows love and friendship better than Montco residents? Thanks to a host of great activities, places to eat, and places to stay, you’ll enjoy Valentine’s Day (safely) no matter what you do in our wonderful county. Go on a super-special excursion on Boyertown’s Colebrookdale Railroad Saturday or Sunday, February 13th or 14th. Take a…
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Lansdale Man Leaves Corporate World Behind to Open Gourmet Food Truck, Helps Local Community
Dan Lynch, a Lansdale resident, left the corporate world to open a gourmet food truck, Roll ‘M Up, and help fight food insecurity in the community, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Roll ‘M Up officially launched this month and will tour both Montgomery and Bucks counties. The menu is diverse and was compiled with…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Now more than ever, it’s important to keep your loved ones close to your heart. Although Valentine’s activities are a little different this year, Montgomery County offers plenty of ways to make this holiday one to remember. Shop Montco and see how you can support our Montco Main Streets and small businesses this Valentine’s Day!…
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Despite Many Curveballs Thrown By Pandemic, Montco Restaurants Have Risen To Challenge
Despite the many challenges from the pandemic, local restaurants have managed to persevere and are now looking forward to a brighter future, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. To overcome the obstacles set down by COVID-19, area eateries have had to change their business models. Soul of Cooking Kitchen in Norristown, Keith Taylor’s newly…
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Souderton’s Broad Street Grind: A Whole Latte Love in This Community
Even during a pandemic, there’s one thing that never changes—people’s need for coffee. Luckily, Broad Street Grind serves coffee, tea, and much more, writes Christine Tarlecki for The Montco Explorer. Formed in 2016 and opened to the public in Souderton in January 2017, Broad Street Grind knows how important that first cup of coffee or…
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Super Bowl Sunday: Montco’s Best Big Game Party Places
Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for the crazy commercials and the Half Time Show? But the way I see it, the Superbowl is really about the food- the apps, the wings, the dips, the beer, the pizza! What’s your favorite Superbowl nosh? Check out some of these Montgomery County restaurants and…
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See Which Incoming Montco Eateries Are Among Most Anticipated Restaurants in Philadelphia Area
Montgomery County will soon become home to several of the most anticipated restaurants in the Philadelphia area, writes Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine. A new Di Bruno Bros. outpost is getting ready to open its doors in Wayne this spring. It will feature the usual cheese, charcuterie, and imported foods assortment along with a wine…
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Local Interior Designer Pens Book on Main Line Estates
Prominent interior designer Lauren Wylonis explores Main Line estates in her new book, At Home with KingsHaven: Estates, Interiors, Landscapes, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Style. The owner of Paoli’s KingsHaven, a posh lighting and design showroom, offers a peek inside mesmerizing properties along the Main Line, both new and historic. This coffee-table book features…
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After Pandemic Losses, Siblings Open Saladworks in Lansdale
With both of their spouses losing their jobs due to the pandemic, brother and sister duo Alvin and Kinnari Patel, decided to help build something for the future, writes Dan Sokil for The Pottstown Mercury. The co-owners opened a new Saladworks in Lansdale on January 15. The eatery is located in the Pavilion shopping centre…
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Former St. Joseph’s Basketball Star Pays Tribute to Local Hoops at His New Sandwich Shop
Marvin O’Connor, a former St. Joseph University basketball star, has opened a sandwich shop in Philadelphia where he pays tribute to local hoops, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Point Breeze, the cheesesteak and hoagie stand, features a mural by the pickup window that depicts some of the greats from the region. The mural…
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New Book by St. Joseph’s Professor Searches for Meaning During Hardest Moments of Her Life
Maria Kefalas, a renowned St. Joseph’s University sociologist, has published a new book about the grief of raising a daughter destined to die, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harnessing Grief: A Mother’s Quest for Meaning and Miracles lays bare all the tragedy and pain that came from dealing with her daughter, Calliope Joy,…
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