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BUCKSCO Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in the Delaware Valley, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, and things to see and experience — even shop. If you are visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park from afar, welcome! We…
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Chief Executive Magazine Names Merck’s Kenneth Frazier CEO of the Year
Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with sizable operations in West Point, has been named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive magazine, writes Alex Keown for BioSpace. Upper Gwynedd-based Frazier, who will retire from his role at the end of next month, was selected by an independent committee for the prestigious title.…
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Advance Your Career With an MBA From DeSales University
Find yourself wanting to gain an edge against the competition or stack up against your colleagues? How about gaining more education to move yourself up the business ladder? As an ambitious working professional, you deserve a high-quality, affordable MBA that fits your lifestyle. In DeSales’ top-ranked, accredited MBA program, you’ll find true flexibility without sacrificing…
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The Show Must Go On: Perkiomen School Music Program Adapts with Pandemic
By Greg Welsh, Marketing & Communications Assistant at Perkiomen School “The show must go on.” If there was ever a year to question the validity of this timeless, show business expression, well, this was the one. A global pandemic brought on by a disease that spreads primarily through respiratory droplets doesn’t exactly project well for…
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BucksCo ESCAPE: Relaxing in Luxury at ICONA Avalon Resort is a True Summer Goal
Welcome to the next feature in my series of ESCAPE travel articles. This time, we are going to the beach! So many of my travel stories begin and end with food, with a soft bed and great sights in between. This feature is going to stay along that similar vein, as when you travel to…
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Chlorine Shortage Could Sink Plans for Summer Afternoons by the Pool
Being stuck at a home has triggered a backlog of orders for swimming pools, with a scarcity of chlorine. But now, a shortage of chlorine tablets may limit summer plans to swim in your own backyard, writes Mat Petrillo for CBS Local. At Leslie’s Pool Supplies in Montgomeryville, they can only allow customers to buy…
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Fore! Merion Golf Club Retains Top-Ten Spot in Ranking of U.S. Courses; Ardmore Hits Top 100
Two local golf courses have made Golf Digest’s 2021 list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses and one of them is in the top 10, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Merion Golf Club’s East Course placed sixth on the prestigious list, preserving its ranking from last year. The famed Haverford course has hosted…
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MCCC Massage Therapy Program Graduates Offer Feel-Good Thanks
Montgomery County Community College’s newest Massage Therapy Program graduates quickly used their new skills and education to show their appreciation and to say “thank you.” Eight students graduated from the program on April 9 and provided 20- to 30-minute chair and table massages to MCCC’s facilities employees. The knot-kneading was to acknowledge the support staff’s…
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Identifying COVID-19 Impacts on Healthcare Workers and Pennsylvania as a Trauma-Informed State
With the healthcare industry projecting that pandemic-induced PTSD and other psychological impacts are the next health crisis, HR professionals from across industries, as well as healthcare workers and administrators, gathered for “COVID-19 Impacts on Healthcare Workers and PA as a Trauma-Informed State.” The virtual conference was recently held by the Chester County Economic Development Council…
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Cheltenham-Area Football Star becomes the Focus of a Movie on His Barrier-breaking College/Pro Careers
A new movie is set to introduce to the world the uniquely powerful story of La Mott’s Wally Triplett, a talented athlete who broke the color barriers in college and professional football, writes Cory Nightingale for The Palm Beach Post. Wally Triplett, who grew up in an all-white neighborhood, received a football scholarship from the…
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Major Land Development Projects Currently Underway in Horsham, Lower Makefield
Two major land developments are currently underway in neighboring Montgomery and Bucks counties, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers has purchased the former Limekiln Golf Club in Horsham. It’s from a joint venture between Matrix Development Group and Envision Land Use for $42.8 million. The transaction followed the successful completion of…
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Horsham-based Finance of America Mortgage Adding 1,000 Brokers to Network with Latest Acquisition
Horsham-based Finance of America Mortgage is adding more than 1,000 brokers to its network with the $40 million acquisition of Parkside Lending‘s third-party origination channel, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal creates little customer overlap to FAM’s third-party origination coverage and puts the mortgage lender on the road to becoming one…
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KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair to be Held May 4 at the Alloy; Applicants May be Eligible for a Bonus
King of Prussia’s hottest restaurants and hotels are now hiring at the Hiring Fair. As the region’s vaccination rates increase, so does business to its restaurants and hotels. While this influx of business is much needed after an extremely difficult year, it highlights a new problem that is plaguing the hospitality sector across the country:…
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Science behind the Statuettes: Upper Dublin Mathematician Correctly Calculates Oscar Winners
An Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, native watched Sunday night’s Oscar with special interest, reports Alicia VItarelli for 6abc. Ben Zauzmer designed a unique method to predict the big winners. It wasn’t based on box office receipts, or Facebook likes or even his own fandom. Its foundation is sheer science. He collected his thinking in a…
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East Greenville-based Knoll Acquired by Herman Miller for $1.8B
East Greenville-based Knoll, a workplace furniture and textile maker, is being acquired by competitor Herman Miller for $1.8 billion, writes Jon Harris for The Morning Call. The cash-and-stock transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the third quarter. Knoll stock rose by 35 percent…
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High-School Sweethearts Have Their Dream Wedding at Cairnwood in Bryn Athyn
A Chinese tea ceremony and a harpist playing pieces from the Games of Thrones series were among the many special details Yong Weng and Kevin Wu chose for their dream wedding at Cairnwood in Bryn Athyn, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Weng and Wu are high-school sweethearts who have been together since 2006. The…
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BUCKSCO Escape: Nine Glorious Reasons to Vacation on Sanibel Island
As we roll into summer, it’s time to plan out a vacation that is well worth your money and that will ensure everyone has a fabulous time. Do you need a family resort? A romantic getaway? A place to chill with your girlfriends for amusing GNOs? Think about Sanibel Island, Florida. It’s on the Southwest…
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The Philadelphia Area is Full of Excellent Jewish Delis, with Two of the Best in Neighboring Montgomery County
As a sandwich-obsessed region with a significant Jewish community, the Philadelphia area is full of excellent Jewish delis! Two of the best are close to home in Montgomery County, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Hymie’s in Merion Station offers all the classic Jewish deli staples, including an amazing egg salad. The shop’s sweets are also…
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