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North Wales Borough 150th anniversary parade scheduled for Sept. 14
Sponsored by Tex Mex Connection and BB&T Bank, the grand finale of our North Wales 150th Anniversary events is the Celebrate North Wales Parade on September 14, 2019. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM and march down Main Street (rain or shine). Featured participants include the world-famous Philadelphia Mummers Ferko String Band, Reilly Raiders…
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Pottstown’s DJ Skribbles and Bits wins Nationwide’s Wackiest Pet Names of the Year award
DJ Skribbles and Bits and Jean Clawed Van Damme earned the distinction of owning the Wackiest Pet Names of the year. DJ Skribbles and Bits nosed out Stella Bean Dip in the dog division, while Jean Clawed Van Damme purred past Boba Fetticini in the cat category to be crowned champions and receive a basket of goodies,…
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Dressage at Devon adds to its lineup of events
Dressage at Devon has added educational sessions as well as new events to the already full schedule. Saturday Morning in the Pub [uam_ad id=”54865″] At 10:30, Lisa Schmidt, creator of Adult Amateur Dressage Access (www.aadressageaccess.com) returns to facilitate a discussion targeted to Adult Amateurs. She will be there to answer questions and present the challenges faced by adult amateurs…
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Bobbie Rose is still swinging at 103 years old
The first time Bobbie Rose picked up a golf club, she was 32. Her son, Mike, was just born, and when she swung, something just clicked. Now, a 103-year-old grandmother and great-grandmother, the Meadowbrook resident is still swinging, according to Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “That was really the start of something,” said…
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‘A Star is Born’ in Montgomery County
Bradley Cooper, a Montgomery county native, was named to Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors, making about $57 million since June of last year, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cooper was born on January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia and raised in the nearby towns of Jenkintown and Rydal. His mother worked at a local…
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Tinicum Township saves and renovates the Lazaretto Quarantine Station
Tinicum Township, a very small community near Philadelphia was able to save the oldest surviving quarantine station in the Western Hemisphere. The community is now transforming the 18th -century structure into township offices, writes Kristen De Groot for The Philadelphia Tribune. Tinicum Township wants to renovate the Lazaretto Quarantine Station as part of a broader plan…
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Battle on to save the historic Ardmore movie house
The Ardmore Cinema closed almost two decades ago. The current occupant is an outdoor furniture store that advertises on the marquee that once displayed movie showings, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Due to pending zoning code changes, the historic theater may soon become a seven-story apartment complex. In the latest proposal received by…
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Cirque du Soleil hosts Laurel House at Amaluna in Oaks
Cirque du Soleil hosted a group of 80 clients from Laurel House as guests at two Amaluna performances this week at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Founded in 1980, Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic violence agency, dedicated to the vision of ending domestic violence in every life, home, and community. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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Timoney Knox lawyers included in ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ 2020 Edition
Fort Washington-based Timoney Knox, LLP is pleased to announce that six of its lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list…
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The Culture of Death: Walking tour and presentation by Historical Society of Montgomery County
The Historical Society of Montgomery County will present a walking tour and presentation that examines the changing cultural beliefs in America surrounding death and dying. Nothing is certain except death and taxes. Culturally, however, the American way of death is anything but certain. Over time, popular funeral and burial rituals have changed dramatically as we…
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Carolyn Leevy, Foulkeways Director of Fitness, one of first in U.S. to be recognized as Leader in Wellness Management
Carolyn Leevy, Foulkeways Director of Fitness, is among the first graduates of ICAA Education, Inc.’s Leadership in Wellness Management program. ICAA is a sister company of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), a professional association that has led, connected and defined the active-aging industry since 2001. As a professional working in the fast-growing field…
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Main Line Art Center hosts first-ever retrospective exhibition featuring works sculptor Etta Winigrad
The first ever survey exhibition of the works of ceramic sculptor Etta Winigrad opens at Main Line Art Center on September 7th. Playing With Fire: The Life & Work of Etta Winigrad will be on view in the Center’s galleries through October 20, 2019 with an opening reception on Saturday, September 14th at 6 PM. The exhibition, celebrating…
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Find the Continental Army at Camp Pottsgrove
Uncover the lives of the Revolutionary War soldiers who camped in your neighborhood back in 1777 at Pottsgrove Manor’s Camp Pottsgrove, on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The continental army marched throughout the Philadelphia countryside in 1777, patrolling the area and keeping much-needed supplies out of British hands. From September 18…
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Enjoy a peaceful nature-lover’s getaway at Stoneleigh
Stoneleigh, near Villanova University and once coveted by public and private investors, is now a quiet attraction for nature lovers, writes Charles J. Adams III for The Reading Eagle. “Stoneleigh: a natural garden,” is located in a ritzy area and is protected behind stone walls and spiked gates, and while teeming with natural beauty, it’s…
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Dave Says: Insurance above and beyond?
Dear Dave, When it comes to buying life insurance, should the coverage amount be based solely on current earnings? I have good reason to believe my income is going to increase significantly soon. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Wesley Dear Wesley, The purpose of life insurance is to take care of your family if something unexpected happens to…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Main Line agents win national awards
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® congratulates the following Main Line Sales Associates and Offices on being recognized as a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network Top 100 Spotlight Winner for the second quarter of 2019. Haverford- The Gordon Team ranked five for gross commission income (GCI) and 25 for units. The Gordon Team is one of…
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Foundation donates ‘Dog for Joy’ to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Joy in Childhood Foundation (JICF), the charitable foundation powered by Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, granted Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia a trained in-residence dog at a canine-themed “Day of Joy” welcome event. The event gave patients, staff and their families a chance to celebrate the newest canine team member while enjoying dog-themed crafts and the unveiling of…
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State Rep. Tim Briggs announces $2.5M in state grants for regional projects in King of Prussia, Rosemont
King of Prussia Business Improvement District Inc. and Rosemont College were awarded state grants for development projects, announced state Rep. Tim Briggs. The money comes from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which is administered by the Office of the Budget and funds economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects across Pennsylvania. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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