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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Adds a Montgomery County Location
The national chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, with locations in Broomall and Brookhaven in Delaware County, is coming to Limerick Township, according to Ryan Kneller at 69 News WFMZ. The fast-casual restaurant that specializes in cooked-to-order steakburgers made with “Freddy’s Famous Steakburger and Fry Seasoning” and frozen custard treats opened another Montgomery County location…
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Lower Merion Commissioners Give Preliminary Nod to Main Line Greenway
The Main Line Greenway is one step closer to becoming a reality after Lower Merion commissioners gave the preliminary concept of the greenway approval, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Delaware County Daily Times. Jillian Dierks, senior planner with Lower Merion, described the Main Line Greenway as “a network of designated roadways shared between cars and bicyclists…
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Haverford Resident Like Many Other Retirees Has Gone Back to Work
Many older Americans like Ray Hurtado in Haverford are unretiring, especially those who retired early, writes Linda Childers for AARP. Ray Hurtado, 68, retired eight years ago from a health care company, but has since become a licensed real estate agent. He is also hoping to find a part-time job with a nonprofit that helps…
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For Medical Records Professional Brendan Bossard, Peirce Offered the Flexibility and Support He Needed
After graduating high school in 1986, Brendan Bossard started college but initially dropped out to look for the right program. He re-enrolled into another college and completed his bachelor’s in social work in 1996. He worked in the social work field for a few years, but the demands were draining, and he decided to explore…
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Recharge This Fall at These Unique Coffee Shops Around the Main Line
Start your mornings off right or get that much needed afternoon caffeine kick at one of the warm and cozy coffee shops around the Main Line, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Rosie’s Coffee at Villanova Station Located at Train Station, 308 N Spring Mill Rd. in Villanova, Rosie’s Coffee at Villanova Station is…
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The Hooters’ Drummer Shares His Story in Main Line Television Documentary
The Hooters were a local Philadelphia band that made it big in the 1980s, and today they are still jamming out on the stage thrilling their fans. David Uosikkinen, the drummer for The Hooters, understands the passion driving musicians like him to perform as well as the darker side of a life in the limelight,…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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Meet Julio Acosta, Full-Time IT Professional, First Generation Immigrant and Peirce College Grad
Julio Acosta is a full-time IT professional, first generation immigrant, and a Peirce College graduate, who leveraged his prior learning and self-motivation to earn his bachelor’s degree and make a career change into the Information Technology field. After graduating from high school, Julio attended college but took a break to decide what career path he…
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Pennsylvania’s Governor and His First Lady Met in School in Montgomery County
The love story of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania and his wife Lori, Pennsylvania’s First Lady, started back in high school in Montgomery County and the high school sweethearts have been together ever since, according to the PA Governor’s Office. They met in the 9th grade and now they have four children — Sophia,…
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Four New Board Members Join City Ave District
City Ave District is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members who will each support the organization’s mission of guiding the future of City Ave District to its highest potential. These new additions will join an existing board that represents both Philadelphia and Lower Merion municipalities, as well as elected officials and…
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Meet Shakeem Akiri: A Talented Clothing Designer and Peirce College Student
Clothing designer Shakeem Akiri is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies at Peirce College, but his educational journey with the college started many years ago. After graduating high school in 2015, Akiri originally aspired to attend an out-of-state culinary school. But through the influence of his family and a desire to be his…
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Meet Emily Santiago, a Mom, Full-time Office Coordinator, and Peirce College Student
Peirce College Information Technology Student Emily Santiago knows how important a college with a flexible schedule is to working moms. She has two sons and a full-time job at a physician’s office, but the flexibility and support Peirce offers made it possible for her to pursue a career in IT. Santiago began her educational journey…
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New Head of The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr Discusses Future of School
Lynne Macziewski is the new head of all-girls The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, and she brings with her over 20 years of experience in private education, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Before joining Baldwin, she was the associate head of school at Girls Preparatory in Tennessee and before that, she was…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent pipeline for employers in the region. Over the next 10 years, Philadelphia is expected to add tens of thousands of new jobs, primarily in health care and technology-driven medical research,…
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Residents Living Near Limerick Plant Can Now Get Potassium Iodide Tablets
The Limerick Plant is one of Pennsylvania’s four active nuclear power plants, and anyone living in its vicinity could be at risk if there was a nuclear emergency, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. As a part of a statewide emergency preparedness plan, Montgomery County is offering potassium iodide tablets to be used in the event…
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Exit 13 Gastrobar Brings a Playful Vibe to Bryn Mawr’s Restaurant Scene
Luciano Di Felice, the eldest son of Garrett Hill Pizza’s original owner, had a vision for transforming the pizzeria into a fun destination in Bryn Mawr, and $2 million dollars later, Exit 13 Gastrobar is just that, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The Italian bistro named after the Blue Route exit now has…
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Nike’s Kobe 4 Sneakers Returning to Honor Lower Merion High School Grad
Several sources are reporting that Nike will re-release the Philly-flavored Nike Kobe 4 in 2024 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant who was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, writes Robert Mavi for LeBron Wire. The five-time NBA champion was born in the Philadelphia area, but his family moved soon after to support…
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Jefferson Health, Largest Health System in Philadelphia Region, Announces Layoffs
About 400 positions at Jefferson Health will be eliminated this week as part of the health system’s plan to reduce costs by $300 million, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The largest health system in the Philadelphia Region announced on Monday that it will be laying off one percent of its employees this week.…
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