• Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco

    Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco

    Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County complex in Lansdale, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility at Velocity Station features 11 indoor courts, a pro shop, event space, and ball machines for practice. This marks the first step…

  • Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

    Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

    Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster Farming. Buckman is running against incumbent Chris Hoffman and sheep farmer Lisa Wherry of Washington County. The new president will be elected by delegates on November 19, following the Farm…

  • Delaware Valley University Celebrates First Class of Physician Assistant Graduates

    Delaware Valley University Celebrates First Class of Physician Assistant Graduates

    Delaware Valley University (DelVal) held a ceremony for the graduation of its inaugural class of students from the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 PM in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. This milestone event recognized DelVal’s first 18 Physician Assistant (PA) graduates since the program’s launch…

  • Montgomery County Has Five of the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Region

    Montgomery County Has Five of the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Region

    Five Montgomery County towns have been recognized among the hottest housing markets in the Philadelphia region, reports Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The analysis emphasized ZIP codes with surging sales activity and rising prices rather than merely expensive or popular markets. Wynnewood led Montgomery County, number 2 locally, with an…

  • IKEA Completes Small Home Project to Help Combat Affordable Housing Crisis

    IKEA Completes Small Home Project to Help Combat Affordable Housing Crisis

    IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, alongside WestEast Design Group & Social Impact Studio, has completed a 365 sq ft Small Home for Towne Twin Village, San Antonio’s first single-site permanent supportive housing project.  The home, built using sustainable materials, embraces trauma-informed design (TID) principles to foster healing, minimize re-traumatization risks, and enhance well-being.  “Our vision of…

  • After 40 Years, Dominic’s Shoe Repair in Bensalem Faces Uncertain Future

    After 40 Years, Dominic’s Shoe Repair in Bensalem Faces Uncertain Future

    Dominic’s Shoe Repair, a fixture in Bensalem for nearly 40 years, now faces an uncertain future, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Dominic Mormando, 83, who has spent more than half a century perfecting his craft as one of Bucks County’s last old-time shoemakers, may have to close his beloved shop due to…

  • WSJ: Amazon Pilots Innovative Grocery Model at Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods

    WSJ: Amazon Pilots Innovative Grocery Model at Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods

    Plymouth Meeting’s Whole Foods is testing an innovative grocery format for Amazon, blending online offerings with in-person shopping reports Liz Young for the Wall Street Journal. The store will feature a micro-fulfillment center carrying Amazon Fresh groceries and household items, enabling customers to place orders on their phones while shopping and pick them up at…

  • TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse

    TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse

    TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com.  In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…

  • Penncrest Grad Coach Gregg Downer Continues to Steer Lower Merion Boys’ Basketball to Success

    Penncrest Grad Coach Gregg Downer Continues to Steer Lower Merion Boys’ Basketball to Success

    For over three decades, Coach Gregg Downer, a former player at Penncrest High School in Media, has steered Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team to victory, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. During his 34 seasons with the team, Downer won 696 games and captured three state titles. The first came in…

  • Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department

    Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department

    Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately 600,000 of these intrusion attempts originated from Russia and Bulgaria. The county’s IT department’s security measures prevented any breaches. “Thankfully, we have a firewall that is successful, and we have…

  • Toll Brothers’ Collegeville Homes to be Among Largest in Philadelphia Region

    Toll Brothers’ Collegeville Homes to be Among Largest in Philadelphia Region

    Toll Brothers, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder, is developing 55 high-end homes on 57 acres in Collegeville, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This upscale community is situated at 4037 MacCormack Way between Evansburg State Park and Ursinus College. It will feature single-family estate homes ranging from 3,500 to over 4,650 square feet.…

  • Bryn Mawr Native Kat Dennings is a Voice for Those Who Suffer from Migraines

    Bryn Mawr Native Kat Dennings is a Voice for Those Who Suffer from Migraines

    Actress and Bryn Mawr native Kat Dennings uses her platform to advocate for those who suffer from migraines, reports Cathy Cassata for Heathline.  Known for her roles in Marvel films and “2 Broke Girls,” Dennings has battled with the chronic illness since she was 12. She recalls times of debilitating pain so intense that she…

  • Record Drought Poses Significant Threat to Philadelphia Region’s Trees

    Record Drought Poses Significant Threat to Philadelphia Region’s Trees

    The record drought in the Philadelphia region is posing a significant threat to the health of local trees already off schedule with their leaf drop, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “The way things have been going, trees have been holding their leaves a lot longer into the season, so seeing them drop in October…

  • Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners

    Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners

    Phillies CEO and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton recently announced that two Montgomery County executives would join the team’s ownership group. The Phillies welcome Mitchell L. Morgan and Guntram J. Weissenberger Jr. Morgan is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Morgan Properties, a leading real estate investment management firm based in Conshohocken. Morgan…

  • BET Investments Plan Major Developments in Conshohocken

    BET Investments Plan Major Developments in Conshohocken

    BET Investments recently acquired the 16-acre Conshohocken Ridge Corporate Center for $17 million, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to redevelop the site into a mixed-use community featuring up to 200 apartments, retail space, and retaining some office space.  BET aims to create a vibrant environment similar to its successful…

  • Early Morning Rowing Shapes Yardley Student Athlete’s Life and Sleep Schedule

    Early Morning Rowing Shapes Yardley Student Athlete’s Life and Sleep Schedule

    Corinne Carlson, a Yardley native and student-athlete, has had to make significant changes to her lifestyle and sleeping patterns after she took up rowing at Temple, writes Julianne Kotch for the WHYY. When she first started rowing, Carlson was in for a shock when she realized how early her practices were. Since then, she has…

  • Eagles Stars Play Merion Golf Course with President Obama, Discussing Leadership and Talking Trash

    Eagles Stars Play Merion Golf Course with President Obama, Discussing Leadership and Talking Trash

    Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club hosted a memorable day of golf for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, team owner Jeffrey Lurie, and former President Barack Obama, writes the Associated Press. Hurts was unable to play due to the terms of his $255 million contract. However, he still relished the experience of walking the…

  • Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER

    Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER

    Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance and raise money for a West Chester-based charity, reports 6abc. Local moms busted out some serious moves to help raise both awareness and funds for “Unite for HER,” a charity providing support to…