Montgomery County
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Delaware County Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Stroudsburg as the oldest of four brothers. As a teenager, he explored a variety of different interests – sports, student government, music, Eagle Scout, and working nights at a hotel –…
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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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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals and visitors with a consumer marketing program promoting easy-to-plan date ideas in Montgomery County. “February here in Montgomery County is all about having the most fun during the shortest month…
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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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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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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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St. Joe’s Closes Merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Saint Joseph’s University recently closed its merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and is looking forward to future growth across its campuses, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the university’s second merger in just a couple of years. St. Joe’s closed its merger with the University of the Sciences in June…
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Montco Native John Oates Says He Has ‘Moved on’ From Hall & Oates Days
John Oates, one part of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, says that he is really proud of his work with bandmate Daryll Hall, but that he is ready to “move on” to something different, writes Ilana Kaplan for People. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together,” Oates said on David Yontef’s…
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Peirce College Graduate and 1865 Law Journal Editor Uses Her Education to Help Others
Lisa Effrig Lagreca is a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Peirce College graduate. She was also a student-editor of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal. Lagreca shares her educational journey and why she wanted to pursue law in the interview below. Where are you from? I am a Bucks County native; however, I currently…
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Peirce College Student Wins Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women
Jennifer LeBold, an organizational leadership student at Peirce College and a full-time senior resource coordinator, is one of the recipients of the Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women. As an employee of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, LeBold learned about Peirce College from her Administrative Director, Dr. Susan Delaney, who encouraged her to apply. She ultimately…
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The Plaza at SORA West to Host Conshohocken Winter Market This Weekend
The Conshohocken Winter Market, presented by Cencora, takes place Friday, December 1st, Saturday, December 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd, at the Plaza at SORA West, adjacent to Hotel West & Main, at 46 Fayette Street between Elm Street and First Avenue in Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately twenty-five vendors offering items for holiday gift shopping.…
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One of Area’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court
One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious as Hall is taking Oates to court, write Patrick Rapa and Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. Daryl Hall, who grew up near Pottstown, and John Oates, a North Wales native, have eight platinum records…
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Powerful Storytelling: Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Fall Fest Coming to Montgomery County
Every November Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media kicks off its Fall Fest with film screenings and exclusive digital content, highlighting Jewish storytelling from all around the world, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. This year, from November 11th through the 18th, Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media will premiere eight new films, a mix of…
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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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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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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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16-Year-Old CEO Makes Social Media Work for Your Business
Asher Dahlgren turns 16 this month, but his activities and demeanor carry him beyond his years. “Everybody thinks I’m older for some reason,” he said. This resourceful entrepreneur has his own social media marketing business. Among his four or five clients to date is American Community Journals, the parent company of VISTA, MONTCO, DELCO, BUCKSCO,…
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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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