Montgomery County
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Dazzling Garden in Norristown is Product of Love, Dedication
Marilyn Sifford and Bob Butera have created a dazzling garden on their Norristown property that features lovely themed “rooms” and still has flowers planted by the previous owner, Butera’s mother, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2002, the couple bought the stone house built by Butera’s father after Butera’s mother died. They…
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Topgolf Ready to Start Construction on King of Prussia Location Next Month
As it readies to open its Northeast Philadelphia location, Topgolf is preparing to start its next project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction of this 48.5-acre development located at 588 N. Gulph Road (the site of the former American Baptist Churches USA headquarters) is scheduled to begin…
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A New Invasive Pest Has Arrived in Montgomery County, and It’s Not the Spotted Lanternfly
The invasive New Zealand mudsnail, which was present in Pennsylvania in only four bodies of water until recently, has spread rapidly in the past several years and has now reached Montgomery County, writes Marcus Schneck for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission surveys from 2020 revealed that the snails have spread to three…
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Delaware County Leadership: Roger Zacharia, CEO of Ambler Savings Bank
Roger Zacharia, the CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Huntingdon Valley as the son of hard-working immigrants; playing baseball and becoming passionate about the strategy of the sport; and being drawn to the immensity of Penn State after graduating high school in a class of just 60 students.…
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2 PA Legislators, From Delco and Montco, Team Up to Help Vets With PTSD
Two Pennsylvania legislators, one from Delaware County and one from Montgomery, one Republican, one Democrat, are coming together on a common issue—to help veterans suffering from PTSD, reports Lucy Bustamante for NBC 10. State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware County) and Rep. Tracy Pennycuick, (R-Montgomery County) have teamed up to promote the use of “magical mushrooms”…
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Florida Mall in Development Would be Double the Size of King of Prussia
The King of Prussia Mall may soon have new competition in the country for being one of the biggest malls, writes Cukia M for the Construction Review Online. Developer Triple Five Group is planning to construct American Dream Mall near Everglades National Park in Florida. The $4 billion retail and entertainment complex would be about…
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Willow Grove Park Was Once Region’s Favorite Family Destination
After opening in the mid-1890s, Willow Grove Park quickly turned out to be a draw for residents from both the densely-populated Philadelphia neighborhoods and the city’s pastoral suburbs, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City Philadelphia. The amusement park was started by owners of local trolley companies who were looking to promote their lines. In 1986,…
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Bartaco in King of Prussia Mall Serves Up Tasty Tacos Every Day of the Week
Every day can be Taco Tuesday at Bartaco in Montgomery County’s King of Prussia Mall. This unique eatery and bar is serving up delicious tacos every single day, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC10 Philadelphia. “The concept behind Bartaco is that we are more than just a bar that serves tacos, it’s a whole vibe,” said…
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CHOP Receives Generous Gift from Main Line Couple to Establish Cancer Immunotherapy Center
Philanthropists Susan and Steve Kelly, longtime supporters of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), are helping establish the Susan S. and Stephen P. Kelly Center for Cancer Immunotherapy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We are honored our gift will help CHOP and Dr. Stephan Grupp to unlock the tremendous potential of cancer…
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King of Prussia District Hosts 8th Annual Dining & Shopping Week Benefitting Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia
KOP Restaurant Week & KOP Shops for CHOP, April 4-10, features lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus at fine dining restaurants, donation days, and deals from KOP’s fast-casual restaurants and retailers. With the Middleman Family Pavilion at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia now welcoming patients, there is renewed excitement around King of Prussia District’s…
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Wiser Wealth: How to Invest Without Panicking Over World Events
World events always have had the possibility to impact stocks and investments, but that has been magnified given the incredibly tumultuous last two years. From the pandemic, to a heated presidential election, and now the attacks on Ukraine, it all has had severe ramifications for businesses, industries, and investments. It has left people wondering, how…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
In a world that is more connected than ever, it can be hard to stay on task. Emails, texts, coworkers, and calls can all easily pull you away from whatever you are trying to get done. To an extent, you need those things for the job now. But if you can’t manage them effectively, they…
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DeSales University Student is One of World’s Best Axe Throwers
Tyler Seidel, a sophomore at DeSales University, quickly rose to the top of the ranks in axe throwing after picking up the hobby as a means of recreation during the pandemic, writes Daniel Patrick Sheehan for The Morning Call. Seidel is an accounting and finance major with plenty of athletic talent that has served him…
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CSL Behring Partners with Uplifting Athletes for Rare Disease Research and Honors Those Making an Impact
At the celebratory event, presented by global biotherapies leader CSL Behring, Uplifting Athletes awarded $180,000 in research grants to nine promising young investigative rare disease researchers and honored the six newest members of the organization’s Rare Disease Championship Team―an exemplary group of college football players who support Uplifting Athletes’ mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community…
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Rock Star Reporter from Montgomery County Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop After Being Hit by Car
A TV reporter from Montgomery County was hit by a car last week during a live weather segment in West Virginia. Amazingly, Tori Yorgey managed to get right back up only moments later and report that she wasn’t hurt, collects herself, and continues reporting, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Tori Yorgey was reporting on inclement…
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PREIT, Owner of Springfield Mall, Reports Strong Sales During Holiday Season and Unveils 2022 Strategy
PREIT, otherwise known as the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, has announced its sales report with a focus on traffic during the holiday season. They’ve also updated their strategic initiatives for the new year, reports Khyathi Dalal for Seeking Alpha. After announcing a meaningful increase in shopper traffic over the holiday season last year, PREIT…
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Can Local Businesses Thrive in an Online World?
So much has changed as a result of the pandemic, but the shift to online purchases, virtual meetings and events, and contactless service was happening even before COVID-19 arrived. Many local businesses that rely on foot traffic, referrals, in-person networking, and face-to-face sales calls have been struggling to adapt, and some are wondering if their…
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Do Delaware County Shoppers Overspend? See the 5 Common Ways You Might Spend Too Much
The holiday season is upon us, and we’re all feeling the pressure to rush to the King of Prussia Mall or shop online to cash in on last-minute deals, and freely spend on pricy products, writes Caroline Delbert for Stacker. At this time of year, it’s easier than ever to overspend. Stores know exactly how…
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