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Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Montgomery County at These Local Restaurants
With summer nearly here, it is a prime time to start enjoying al fresco dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Great American Pub in Conshohocken offers seating at the Skytop Garden on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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Movie Directed by Willistown Township’s Ishana Night Shyamalan Debuts in Theaters
The Watchers, the new horror movie that recently debuted in theaters, has a Shyamalan as its director, but not one whose name you would usually see on the big screen, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Willistown Township’s Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of Bhavna and M. Night Shyamalan, is the family’s second filmmaker…
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Netflix Series Starring Comedian Shane Gillis Filmed in West Chester
Tires, a show recently released on Netflix, stars comedian Shane Gillis and was filmed in West Chester, mainly around the Tires Etc shop at 640 East Gay Street, writes Soniya for sportskeeda. The show is summarized as taking place “At his father’s auto shop, [where] a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive…
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Two Chester County Towns Home to Flourishing Local Businesses
Everyone knows that small businesses are the backbone of your local community, which is why it’s important to support them in any way you can. In Chester County, these two towns have flourishing local businesses to check out, according to World Atlas. Cities like nearby Philadelphia are carriers of big-name brands and flagship stores, so…
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Malvern’s Tague Davis, Son of Phillies Broadcaster Ben Davis, One of Area’s Top Baseball Prospects
Malvern Prep senior Tague Davis, the son of Phillies broadcaster Ben Davis, who spent seven seasons as a catcher in the big leagues, is one of the area’s top baseball prospects, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first baseman has already committed to the University of Louisville. He is hitting .375 with a…
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Longwood Gardens Introduces Its Newly Reimagined Idea Garden
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is busy preparing for the grand debut of Longwood Reimagined on Nov. 22, writes Katie Mobley for the Longwood Gardens Blog. Ahead of the big date, the popular attraction introduced its newly reimagined Idea Garden and opened it for visitors to enjoy. The garden is on the western edge of…
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Remembering Inspirational Limerick Woman Who Lived and Thrived Despite Numerous Lifelong Challenges
Anastasia Pagan, an inspirational Limerick woman who persevered despite numerous lifelong physical challenges, died on May 20 at 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pagan was born with a diaphragmatic hernia, chromosome abnormality, and pulmonary hypertension. She spent the majority of her life with her family in Montgomery County, and in hospitals and…
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Chester County Man Remembers His Time as First Phillie Phanatic
David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the popular mascot Phillie Phanatic during the first 16 out of the 45 years of its existence, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Raymond is quick to credit his father, University of Delaware Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond, for inspiring some of the antics where…
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Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
The family of teen Abbey Wolf who tragically died by suicide is keeping her legacy alive through Abbey’s Bakery nonprofit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Abbey was 14 years old,” said Abbey’s mother, Michelle Wolf. “She was kind, loving, athletic, creative, and Abbey loved the beach.” Abbey died on Nov. 7, 2020. “She left a…
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Rapidly Growing Warehouse Space Reshaping Jobs, Traffic, and Landscapes in Philadelphia Region
In the last four years, the demand for warehouse space has resulted in 55 million square feet of related industrial real estate being added in the Philadelphia area, write Frank Kummer, Kevin Riordan, Jake Blumgart, Joseph N. DiStefano, and Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nine-county Philadelphia region now has 188 warehouses bigger than…
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Lansdale Woman Who Comforted Dying Shooting Victim in King of Prussia Honored with Highest Civilian Award
Lansdale’s Samantha Blagus was awarded the highest civilian honor by Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele for comforting a dying Tamara Cornelius after witnessing her being fatally shot by her former boyfriend outside of a King of Prussia gas station, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Blagus stopped to get gas on a warm spring…
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Forbes: New Exhibition Showcases Never Before Displayed Abstract Works of Andrew Wyeth
Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, a new exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, showcases the Chadds Ford artist’s never before displayed abstract watercolors, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. The exhibition is on view through Sept. 8, 2024. The presentation is drawn from the Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection which contains almost 7,000…
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Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America
Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the best mushroom dishes in America, writes Mary K. Cahill for Mashed. Out of a list of 11 dishes in the nation, this Kennett Square restaurant landed at No. 4 for…
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Local Brazilian Expats Offer Travel Tips for Eagles Fans Planning to Head to São Paulo for Season Opener
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans are getting ready to follow the Birds to São Paulo this fall for the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, and local Brazilian expats were happy to share their insider travel tips with them, writes Regan Stephens for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first important detail is that the game is…
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Local Brazilian Expats Offer Travel Tips for Eagles Fans Planning to Head to São Paulo for Season Opener
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans are getting ready to follow the Birds to São Paulo this fall for the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, and local Brazilian expats were happy to share their insider travel tips with them, writes Regan Stephens for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first important detail is that the game is…
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Chester County’s Kentucky Derby Winner Bites One of His Fans – To Her Delight
Smarty Jones, the Kentucky Derby winner born at Fairthorne Farm in Chester County, recently bit one of his biggest fans, but there were no hard feelings in the end, writes Rini Jeffers for USA Today. Rini Jeffers visited him at his barn, and she could not hide her excitement at meeting him. It was a…
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Mercer Museum to Open New Major Exhibition About The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution is officially open at the Mercer Museum on May 4, according to a staff report from The Island 360. The exhibition will be on view in the museum’s Martin & Warwick Foundation Galleries until Dec. 31, 2026. A special Members-Only Preview Day will take place on May 3. …
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One Montco Eatery Among Best Suburban Restaurants with Waterfront Views
There are plenty of great suburban restaurants in the Philadelphia area that serve delicious food and offer stunning waterfront views, and one of the seven best can be found here in Montgomery County, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Duck Inn Taproom in Collegeville, you can enjoy the views of the nature and…
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