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Lynnewood Hall: An Abandoned Elkins Park Historic Mansion
Designed by renowned architect Horace Trumbauer at the end of the 19th century for industrialist Peter A. B. Widener, the historic neoclassical revival mansion Lynnewood Hall now stands abandoned in Elkins Park, writes Cuitandokter. This majestic building is considered to be the Philadelphia area’s largest surviving gilded age mansion. It has 110 rooms, including a…
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Librarian Chairs Theodor Seuss Geisel Committee at The Miquon School
Broadcast via live stream from Seattle, WA, the 2019 the American Library Association (ALA) held its Youth Media Awards, the annual ceremony revealing the year’s picks for best books, videos and materials for children and teens — including the recipients of the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and the Newbery book awards. Also familiar to many…
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Restaurant Review: Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, King of Prussia
Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esq. Back in 2019,, Pennsylvania welcomed its second location of Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, which opened at 670 W Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia. The first location opened in Pittsburgh in 2017. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is a fine-dining restaurant known for the fresh seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world and their premium steaks, hand-cut…
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Montco’s Best Sushi Restaurants
Everyone needs a sushi fix now and then. If you have a craving for a spicy tuna roll or fresh sashimi, we’ve got you covered for the best sushi in Montgomery County. Bluefin Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar East Norriton A Japanese BYOB and sushi bar, their menu features traditional Japanese cuisine with some modern…
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See Which Montgomery County Towns Are Among Top 10 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Conshohocken and Collegeville are among the ten best places to live in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Kolmar for the HomeSnacks. To compile the ranking, HomeSnacks looked at 170 towns in Pennsylvania that have more than 5,000 residents. It then compared them based on several criteria. These included median home values, median income, population density, crime, education…
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Tim Burton’s Christmas-Halloween Mashup Images Inspired Blue Bell Artist’s Indoor Mural Business
Mural artist Laura Bray, owner of Mural Dreams, has started a unique outdoor trend in Blue Bell by painting murals on garage doors, writes Megan Frank for PBS39. After moving to Pennsylvania from Transylvania several years ago, Bray found herself with an overwhelming desire to create. “I painted my daughter’s bedroom as a rain forest…
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Over 300 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,531 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday, Nov. 13, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 254,387. There were 30 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,224. Montgomery County Montgomery…
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VFTCB & County Commerce Receive PEDA Award for MontcoForward Initiative
The Montgomery County Commerce Department and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board received the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association Economic Development Marketing Innovation Award for the MontcoForward initiative. The County Commerce Department and VFTCB kicked-off all-inclusive enhancements to the MontcoForward project in May 2019. Designed for anyone looking to start or grow a business, or…
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Former Montgomery County Recycling Manager Wins 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Award
Chris Kaasmann, who started his career in the waste and recycling industry as the recycling manager for Montgomery County, is a 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Award winner, according to a staff report from the Waste 360. Kaasmann is currently the product stewardship manager for Samsung Electronics America. In that role, he is responsible for…
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Collegeville Naval Officer Focuses on Helping Other Veterans After Returning Home
Steve Phillabaum, a Collegeville veteran Navy Surface Warfare Officer who spent years leading the nation’s sailors and Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom, focused on helping other veterans after he returned home, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “The driving force behind me continuing to assist and help veterans is really continuing a life of service,” he…
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Acquisition of TopGolf by Callaway Will Not Affect Its King of Prussia Project
The announced acquisition of Topgolf Entertainment Group by publicly-traded golf brand Callaway will not affect its planned projects in the Philadelphia area, including the one in King of Prussia, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We are looking forward to re-starting our development efforts regarding new venues,” said a company spokeswoman. No information…
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Willow Grove’s Military Officers Association Has Long-Term Plans for Supporting its Community
The Willow Grove chapter of Military Officers Association of America is committed to playing a major role in providing long-term support to the community it serves, writes H. James Hulton III for The Ambler Gazette. The chapter was founded by retired Navy Captain Nelson “Nick” Charles in 1976. Charles died in August aged 101, but…
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With Work from Home as New Norm, Women Are Having to Move Their Work Space Around
With work from home becoming the new norm for many households due to the pandemic, women are usually the ones forced to act as reluctant nomads within their homes in search of a space where they can work in peace, writes Elizabeth Patton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reason can be found in the history…
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Among the Highest Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases Statewide, Montco Reported 122
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,900 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, Nov. 5, bringing the statewide total to 220,566. There were 47 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,937. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 122 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Nov.…
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GVF’s Annual Top TDM Professionals Under 40 Zoom Awards Ceremony
In the spirit of shedding some light on these challenging times, GVF held its annual Top TDM Professionals Under 40 event on Oct. 29 to recognize young professionals for their leadership, as well as celebrate its 30th anniversary. With over 70 registered attendees, the 27 leaders were recognized during the “Fang-tastic Happy Hour recognizing GVF’s Spooktacular…
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French Company to Buy Plymouth Meeting-based Health Advocate for $690M
Teleperformance, headquartered in France, will acquire Plymouth Meeting-based Health Advocate, which is hired by businesses to help employees navigate health care, for $690 million, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The European company is banking on the complexities of health insurance and medical care in the United States that are not expected to abate.…
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Corner Bakery with Several Montco Locations Acquired by Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands
Corner Bakery, with locations in King of Prussia, Bala Cynwyd, and Warminster, has been acquired by Feasterville-based Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands, one of the Rohan Group of Companies. PRGB purchased the brand from affiliates of Roark Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. The Rohan Group of Companies is owned by real estate investor and restaurant…
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Harriet Carter Gifts Sells Its Montgomeryville Building for $8.5M
Harriet Carter Gifts has sold the building in Montgomeryville that housed its office, showroom, and distribution center for $8.5 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 171,646-square-foot structure was acquired by Catalyst Commercial Development, which plans to eventually use the space. The company also sold its Bucks County building in a separate…
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