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Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams
Traffic on the Blue Route is a constant source of frustration for commuters, reports Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 20-mile part of Interstate 476 in Delaware and Montgomery counties is prone to frequent jams during rush hour. The expressway links Interstate 95 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Northeast Extension. On a typical…
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SEPTA Reducing Remote Work for Office Employees
SEPTA will reduce the number of remote work days for its nonunion administrative workers from November 4, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to general manager Leslie Richards, office employees can only use one remote work day per week. “We love the increase in activity we’re seeing throughout our system,” said Richards. “With…
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Philmont Country Club to Pay $9.1M to Family of Golf Pro Killed by Fallen Tree
Philmont Country Club near Huntingdon Valley was ordered by a Philadelphia jury to pay $9.1 million to the family of Justin Riegel, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riegel was killed during a storm by a falling tree at the country club where he was the director of golf. Riegel died in June 2020…
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Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered
A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. Many residents considered Charlie and his brother Sonny the heart and soul of the White’s Road Park neighborhood. The pair were well known throughout the community due to their love…
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Bachelor Favorite Joey Graziadei Joins Dancing with the Stars
Former Bachelor star and Collegeville native, Joey Graziadei will join the cast of the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, reports Emily Bloch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ABC show revealed its roster for the upcoming season on Wednesday, confirming Graziadei’s participation. The 29-year old West Chester alum will be dancing alongside partner Jenna…
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Move Over eBay, IKEA Enters the Secondhand Furniture Market
IKEA is making moves in the online second hand market, reports ESG News. The company, which has its US headquarters in Conshohocken, launched a pre-owned peer-to-peer platform. The platform allows customers to sell used IKEA furniture directly to other customers. Customers can exchange furniture for payment or for IKEA vouchers with a 15 percent bonus. The platform…
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Ambler: Montgomery County’s Answer to Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe might be the mainstay for vacationers in Pennsylvania looking to get away, but Ambler is a great local alternative, reports Joseph Adebisi for The Travel. Ambler combines great entertainment with a touch of nature. Visitors can enjoy family friendly entertainment and a wide variety of restaurants. Food and music festivals are held throughout…
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King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Gladwyne’s Miller originally purchased the 7,167 square foot property in 1992 for $2.25 million. Thirty-two years later, he sold the property for $18.25 million to…
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Willow Creek Farm Preserve: Fighting Climate Change 220 Sheep at a Time
Willow Creek Farm Preserve in Collegeville is doing its part to combat climate change the old-fashioned way: with sheep, reports Susan Phillips for WHYY. A typical industrial-sized sheep farm produces a great amount of wool that can be used to make clothing and other textiles. It can also leave a large carbon footprint. Willow Creek…
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A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year, the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation purchased the estate with plans to restore this relic of the Gilded Age. Photographer Sherman Cahal explores the mansion’s fascinating history on the Pennsylvania subreddit…
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Born to Fan: These Montco Families Celebrate Bruce Springsteen Together
For these Mongomery County natives, following Bruce Springsteen is a family tradition, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruce Springsteen performed at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, and intergenerational superfans from all over flocked to South Philly to see him. With Bruce in town, Montco fans recall what the Boss means to their…
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Lansdale Native Searches For, Finds the Voice of SEPTA, A 73-year-old Fellow Commuter
Lansdale native Jesse Bernstein asks the question commuters across the Philadelphia area want to know: “Who’s the man behind the voice of SEPTA?” Michelle Myers covers the story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bernstein has ridden the SEPTA rails for years. As a child, he took the R5 home. Today, Bernstein is 46 and the R5…
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Rise in Montco Democrats Could Sway Election
Montgomery County and the surrounding suburbs are seeing a surge in registered Democrats as the population increases, reports Katie Bernard and Assem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This surge could benefit Kamala Harris in November. Recent trends show that the more rural areas of Montco, Chester, and Bucks County are seeing a rise in population.…
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Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2022 poll reports as much as 29 percent of shoppers visit physical locations less than they did before…
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Main Line’s Best Consignment Shops Will Have You Covered this Fall
Consignment shops on Montco’s Main Line offer every style at discount prices, writes Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. With baseball and barbecues in full effect, it can be easy to forget that cooler weather is just around the corner. When the weather turns and leaves start to fall, these Montgomery County…
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St. Joe’s Alum Targets the NBA with Olympic Experience
Saint Joseph’s University alumni Langston Galloway was a practice player for the US Olympic Basketball team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, he hopes this experience will get him back into the NBA. Galloway graduated from St. Joe’s in 2014 as the second all-time leading scorer for the Hawks as well as the…
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