• Montco is Home to Some of Best Hot Sauces in Philadelphia Area

    Montco is Home to Some of Best Hot Sauces in Philadelphia Area

    If you like spicy food and are always on the lookout for new hot sauces, you will be happy to learn that some of the best in the Philadelphia region can be found right here in Montgomery County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burning Bush Foods in Elkins Park offers vegan and Kosher…

  • Where to Go for Holiday Meals To Go in Montgomery County

    Where to Go for Holiday Meals To Go in Montgomery County

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has rounded up a few local places to get Christmas dinner to go! This holiday season, enjoy a meal with great food and drinks from these Montgomery County restaurants. King of PrussiaFounding Farmers has you covered – whether you need to order just sides, desserts or a whole meal…

  • King of Prussia Mall Offers Holiday Delights and Takeout Treats

    King of Prussia Mall Offers Holiday Delights and Takeout Treats

    December is here and with it, holiday shopping. Our area’s largest shopping mall, the King of Prussia Mall, has it all when it comes to shopping and take-out. Shop safely at the KoP mall with a huge array of stores and practice social distancing at a variety of restaurants suitable for any palate by ordering…

  • See Where You Can Get Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches Close to Home

    See Where You Can Get Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches Close to Home

    A good breakfast sandwich can make for the perfect start to a morning and there are several shops with delicious options to choose from not that far from home, according to a new list by the Philadelphia Magazine. Café Lift in Narberth and Wawa are both among the fifteen places that offer some of the…

  • Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food Offers Hot & Fresh Takeout

    Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food Offers Hot & Fresh Takeout

    Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food is a relative newcomer to the Montgomery County dining scene, writes Katie Kohler for the Montco Explorer. The family-owned and operated restaurant on Marshall Street in Norristown serves Dominican favorites, and excellent as a takeout option! Guests can enjoy authentic, homestyle platters from a menu featuring: Dominican food Latin…

  • MONTCO.Today’s Gift Guide for Foodies

    MONTCO.Today’s Gift Guide for Foodies

    It’s the most wonderful time of year, you guys! It’s the END of 2020, we are wishing on a star for a great holiday season and a safe new year. I know the holiday get-togethers won’t be the same as years past, but we are going to make them as festive as possible. I love…

  • Former Radnor Man Pens Book as a Warning to Others After Affair Ends in Murder Suicide

    Former Radnor Man Pens Book as a Warning to Others After Affair Ends in Murder Suicide

    Former Radnor resident Mark Geradot is hoping his story of an affair that led to his wife’s suicide and his girlfriend’s murder will keep others from following the same path, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Geradot has published a book detailing his tumultuous marriage and affair that led to the tragic deaths. The…

  • Villanova Coach Jay Wright Admires His Players’ Mental Toughness in a Season of Uncertainty

    Villanova Coach Jay Wright Admires His Players’ Mental Toughness in a Season of Uncertainty

    The impact of quarantine and positive COVID-19 test results for a few members of the Villanova basketball program does worry Villanova Wildcats coach Jay Wright, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His team is considered a favorite for the Final Four next spring and it’s ranked No. 3 in the preseason. But the team…

  • Transferring to West Chester University From Delaware County Community College Is Now Seamless and Painless

    Transferring to West Chester University From Delaware County Community College Is Now Seamless and Painless

    It will now be easier than ever for certain students to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at West Chester University. The presidents of West Chester University and Delaware County Community College came together Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in a virtual ceremony to sign an enhanced dual admission agreement between the two campuses that will give…

  • It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County

    It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County

    In Delaware County, it will now cost you $50 if you’re caught in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Nov. 4 for ordinance 2020-8, which decriminalizes possession of a small amount of marijuana and turns it into a health code violation. Buying and…

  • It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County

    It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County

    In Delaware County, it will now cost you $50 if you’re caught in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Nov. 4 for ordinance 2020-8, which decriminalizes possession of a small amount of marijuana and turns it into a health code violation. Buying and…

  • His Facebook Post Revived a Delco Pizza Shop. Now 2 Local Business Owners Have Awarded Him $3,000

    His Facebook Post Revived a Delco Pizza Shop. Now 2 Local Business Owners Have Awarded Him $3,000

    A recent Ridley High School graduate who helped revive a struggling Delco pizza shop has been rewarded by two local businessmen for his efforts, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Nick Mniecznikowski was presented a $3,000 check  before his graduation Tuesday. The money will help fund his continuing education at the Williamson College of…

  • COVID-19 Hospitality and Small Business Resources

    COVID-19 Hospitality and Small Business Resources

    By Rachel Riley Here are several local, state and national COVID-19 recovery resources for the hospitality and small business owner: NATIONAL U.S. Small Business Administration – https://www.sba.gov/ Apply for Coronavirus Relief Loan – https://www.fountainheadcc.com/apply-relief-loan/ CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html U.S. Department of Labor – https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus STATE PA Department of Community and Economic Development – https://dced.pa.gov/ PA Department of…

  • Commissioner Gale Points Small Business Owners Toward CareerLink, SBA Disaster Loan Program Webinar

    Commissioner Gale Points Small Business Owners Toward CareerLink, SBA Disaster Loan Program Webinar

    Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale made the following statement at Wednesday afternoon’s COVID-19 press conference: For the life sustaining businesses that are still open through this crisis and may need additional workers to meet heightened demands, there are workforce development programs and resources available to you. CareerLink provides recruitment and online job posting assistance.  Through…

  • Skippack: Morning, Noon, and Night

    Skippack: Morning, Noon, and Night

    By Christine Tarlecki Heading to the Harleysville and Skippack areas? Look for no further for delicious places to eat— Morning, Noon, and Night. This little section of Montco boasts a huge residential area, many businesses, and of course, great shopping and dining. Let’s take a deep dive into Central Montco. Morning: Wander into Skippack Village for great shopping,…

  • Andiario the Only Restaurant in Western Suburbs to Make Inquirer’s Food Critic’s Top Restaurants Guide

    Andiario the Only Restaurant in Western Suburbs to Make Inquirer’s Food Critic’s Top Restaurants Guide

    West Chester’s Andiario is the only restaurant in Philadelphia’s western suburbs to make Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan’s 2019 dining guide of the region’s Top 25 restaurants. This relative newcomer to the West Chester restaurant scene has quickly earned the distinction of being one of the best restaurants in southeastern Pennsylvania. There are many…

  • It’ll Be a Hoppy Summer in Ambler and Conshohocken, Hosts of Forthcoming Beer Gardens

    It’ll Be a Hoppy Summer in Ambler and Conshohocken, Hosts of Forthcoming Beer Gardens

    Two new beer gardens are about to crop up in Montgomery County, one in Ambler, the other in Conshohocken, writes Michael Klein of Philly.com. The Lower Gwynedd Township Board of Supervisors recently approved the Ambler Yards Beer Garden at 300 Brookside Avenue. The garden will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays starting May 19 and…