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Krispy Kreme Returns to Montgomery Township Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is opening in North Wales just in time to help you with your Valentine’s Day gifts, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The grand opening of the shop at 1281 Knapp Road in Montgomery Square will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Krispy Kreme will randomly give 120 guests that…
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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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Formerly Homeless Man Devotes His Life to Inspiring Others with Message of Hope
Eight years ago, Frederick Shegog was homeless, and struggling with addiction and mental illness. Today, he is the founder of his own motivational speaking company bringing inspiration and hope to others, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I found myself homeless, downtown dumpster diving, begging for change,” he said. “And I wanted to die. I had…
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The Cat’s Meow: Some Furry Friends Strut Their Stuff at Philadelphia CATstravaganza
It was a wildly fun time this past weekend at this year’s Philadelphia CATstravaganza at the Great Philadelphia Expo, writes Billy Penn staff. The event included judging stations, adoption stands, and a catwalk for the furry contestants, including Bengal ragdoll, sphynx, and Scottish fold breeds. This is the second year of the Philadelphia CATstravaganza. The…
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before Teeing Off at Topgolf King of Prussia
Topgolf in King of Prussia is a fun destination for you and your family and friends whether you are an ace in the hole or a complete beginner, writes Julia King for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Here is what you need to know before you tee off at Topgolf. At Topgolf King…
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Villanova Professor Says the Strange Smells in Montgomery County Are Not Dangerous
Residents in eastern Montgomery County have been reporting weird odors with no identifiable source, writes Deanna Durante and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC Philadelphia. Many people have called 911 over concerns about the safety of being exposed to these smells that ranged from burning plastic to chlorine. A Villanova professor however says it is not…
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Pottstown Mother Donates Breast Milk in Memory of Her Son, More Donors Needed
With the recent passing of Owen’s Law in Pennsylvania which grants Medicaid coverage for donated breast milk, Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank is asking for more donors, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News. One of the bank’s donors, Kristin McCann of Pottstown, donates her breast milk in memory of her son Connor. “I lost my son…
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SEPTA Shuttering Ticket Windows at 14 Regional Rail Stations Due to Low Sales
Because of a decreasing demand for in-person sales, SEPTA is closing in-person ticket sales windows at 14 Regional Rail stations, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Each of the offices has been processing less than 20 sales transactions per week, according to SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch. While the ticket agents there will be losing…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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Here is Everything You Wanted to Know About Jason Kelce’s Underdog Clothing Line
Jason Kelce’s love for Philadelphia is no more evident than it is in the passion he puts into his apparel brand Underdog Apparel, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The much-loved Philadelphia Eagles player started the company based in Narberth in 2022 to celebrate his adopted city and to benefit important city nonprofits. On the…
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Philadelphia Folk Festival Will Return to Old Pool Farm This Summer
Now in its 61st year, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is returning to Old Pool Farm near Schwenksville in August, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular outdoor festival was not held last year due to financial issues, but it is returning this year under new management. Andrew and Michael Braunfeld of Blind Justice…
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Villanova Woman Crochets Hat for New Jersey Couple’s Baby During Flight
Villanova native Meegan Rubin helped a New Jersey couple have a pleasant flight with their baby by keeping the girl occupied with her crocheting, according to a staff report from 6abc. The Levine family from Hoboken was worried how the baby would behave during the flight to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. But the 5-month-old Romey…
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Jason Kelce’s Underdog Apparel Sweatshirt Made by Narberth Company Draws Lots of Love from Fans
Before Monday night’s Philadelphia Eagles‘ loss, Jason Kelce was sporting a new sweatshirt from his charity clothing line Underdog Apparel that drew lots of love from fans, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sweatshirt has the words “Now or never we fly together” with a Grim Reaper protecting an Eagles helmet and was…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates Millions to Texas Governor Re-election Campaign
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group based in Bala Cynwyd and one of the richest men in the world according to Forbes, last week donated 6 million dollars to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s re-election campaign, writes Shelly Hagan for Bloomberg. Both Yass and Abbott are supporters of school choice programs. Abbott’s campaign office said…
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Developers Gauge Interest in 25-story Apartment Building in West Conshohocken
Developers recently presented a concept for a 25-story apartment building with retail and restaurants to the West Conshohocken’s Borough Council, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than The Curve. Michael Sloane and Chris Magarity, owners of WestSide Bar & Grill and Catch 101 in West Conshohocken and Jasper’s Backyard in Conshohocken, and Korman Properties, wanted to…
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Indulge in Taste of Italy at These Handmade Pasta Shops in Montgomery County
Using handmade pasta is the perfect way to bring your cooking to the next level, and these local mom-and-pop shops will have exactly what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions in Ambler prepares mouthwatering dishes for dine-in or takeout daily using its own brand of…
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Royersford Native Joey Graziadei Hopes to Find His Perfect Match on ‘The Bachelor’
The premiere of season 28 of “The Bachelor’’ is rapidly approaching and fans of Royersford native Joey Graziadei are waiting with anticipation to see if the fan favorite makes a love match, writes Esther Kang for People. Graziadei first won the American audience’s hearts as one of the contestants vying for Charity Lawson’s hand and…
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Montco-based Toll Brothers Has Large Presence in Bucks County, Now it’s Set to Build in North Carolina
Montgomery County-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, which has built properties in Bucks County, plans to build 358 homes on 140 acres in North Carolina, writes Collin Huguley for Charlotte Business Journal. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently acquired the land in Huntersville which is just outside Charlotte. The company bought the land for just…
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