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Citizens Bank Is Closing More Branches, Including One in Bala Cynwyd
As part of its plan to trim down the number of its branches in the region, Citizens Bank has announced the closure of its Bala Cynwyd branch inside the Acme at 121 E. City Avenue, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The branch inside the Acme at 6800 New Falls Road in Levittown has…
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Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America’s Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future
While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not only thriving but continuing to grow. Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, is hoping to have similar success with The Southdale Center in suburban Minneapolis, writes…
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Jenkintown Dancers Are Preparing for Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday
Cummins School of Irish Dance in Jenkintown has been sharing the art of Irish dance for over 23 years, writes Janelle Burrell for CBS News Philadelphia. This Sunday will be a special day for the dancers at the school because they will be participating in Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The studio is run by…
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Your Guide to the Tastiest Burgers in Montgomery County
When you are hungry, sometimes only a burger will satisfy your stomach. When only a burger will do, here are some of the best places to get your fix in Montgomery County, according to Philly Bite. A favorite on the menu at The Phil’s Tavern in Blue Bell is the classic Phil’s Tavern Burger. The…
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Four Montco Towns Rank Among Top 50 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Montgomery County towns ranked among the top fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according to a recently released report from ElitePersonalFinance. To determine the ranking, ElitePersonalFinance used the latest data from the FBI crime statistics in the United States and calculated the total number of violent crimes per 1,000…
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Toll Brothers Sell Virginia Property After Data Center Makes an Offer ‘It Couldn’t Refuse’
Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently made an unexpected sale of a parcel of land in Virginia in what it is calling a “one-off,” saying it was an offer “it couldn’t refuse,” writes Dan Brendel and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers CEO Douglas Yearley Jr., said during an investors’ call…
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CBS News Gives Quick Peek into the Restoration of Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park
Lynnewood Hall, a Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park, is finally being restored and Jan Carabeo of CBS News offers a glimpse inside the estate. “Lynnewood Hall is a house that has long been forgotten about, unfortunately, and that is what we’re here to change,” Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation executive director Edward Thome said. Thome…
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Don’t Miss These Montco Indoor Amusement Parks that Parents and Kids Both Will Enjoy
When the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities, there is still plenty of family-friendly fun to be had in Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Both King of Prussia and Willow Grove are home to indoor amusement parks that are just as much fun for the parents as they are for the kids.…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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From Target in Abington to Their Callowhill Wedding, a Couple Celebrates Their Journey to Love
The wedding of Nzinga Gocking and Vidalina Rodriguez at Location 215 in Callowhill in late spring was a celebration of the couple’s decade-long relationship, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia. The couple first met while they were both working at Target in Abington, and they had their first date at Johnny Rockets on South Street in…
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A Small Bookshop on Lansdale’s Main Street is a Hub for Black Culture and History
When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places to learn Black culture and history, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To fill that need in the community, in 2017 he opened his own small bookshop specializing in Black literature…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living a glitzier life as the barber for sports stars, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Regan recently received a shoutout on an episode of the Kelce brothers’ podcast New Heights. Yes, Travis Kelce is…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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Jefferson Health Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery is Leaving for Smaller Local Health System
Rohinton Morris, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Jefferson Health is heading to Tower Health to serve as the chief there, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Tower Health is based in Berks County and oversees Pottstown Hospital. On why he is making the move, Morris said that he has grown frustrated with the…
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Montgomery County’s First Micro-Hospital Will Change the Healthcare Landscape
Micro-hospitals are a growing trend in healthcare to reach more patients right in their communities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County will soon have one of the 10-bed hospitals with small emergency departments in Gilbertsville. Micro-hospitals also referred to as neighborhood hospitals are designed to reach patients in areas that can’t accommodate…
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Food Network Winner Opens Chicken Guy in King of Prussia with Guy Fieri
Philadelphia chef Kevin Cooper won a unique business opportunity on the Food Network’s Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime and now he is partnering with Guy Fieri and Robert Earl on a new Chicken Guy stand at the King of Prussia Mall, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The deal in the show is that…
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Cooperation with Amtrak May Improve Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Service’s Chance of Success
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority’s plan to restore passenger train service between Reading and Philadelphia has new elements that may help ensure its success, writes Michelle Lynch for the Morning Call. The most important element of the updated plan, according to Katherine Hetherington Cunfer, director of government and community relations for the Greater Reading…
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Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé. Defining “the best” restaurant is never easy because everyone’s definition may be a little different. This ranking tries to encapsulate all those…
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