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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall exemplify varied approaches to remaining community hubs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. KOP, among the largest malls in the U.S., continues to reinvent itself. This winter, it debuts CAMP, a family-oriented experiential space offering…
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Philadelphia Native, Former Lower Merion Superintendent Resigns as PA Education Secretary
Pennsylvania’s education secretary, Khalid Mumin, who previously served as Lower Merion School District superintendent, is stepping down, write Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Friday, Mumin announced he would be leaving his position in two weeks, notifying his colleagues that “effective December 7, I will transition into a new role…
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Collegeville Native Plans to Bring His Popular Halal Spot, Cousin’s Burger Home
Shahezad Contractor plans to bring Cousin’s Burger to his hometown Collegeville, writes Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Since debuting at the Philly Halal Food Festival, Contractor has expanded with locations in Fairmount, the Exton Mall, and South Street. He plans for more in Collegeville, Phoenixville, and Cinnaminson, NJ. As a Muslim, Contractor’s focus on…
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‘Keep Upper Merion Beautiful’ Campaign is High Schooler’s Mission to Cleanup Hometown
Michael Bugler, a senior at Archbishop Carroll High School in Wayne, has taken matters into his own hands to keep his community clean by starting the “Keep Upper Merion Beautiful” campaign, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “The objective of the project is to clean up the township, tell people as well as companies the ways…
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Norristown Native Geno Auriemma Cements Legacy as Winningest College Basketball Coach
Norristown native Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in college basketball history on Wednesday with his 1,217th victory, reports Emma Baccellieri for Sports Illustrated. The milestone came with a decisive 85–41 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, celebrated by 63 alumnae spanning decades of UConn basketball. From benchwarmers to Olympians like Diana Taurasi, they all credited Auriemma…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Brings AI-Powered Gun Identification to Temple
Temple University signed on as the first university in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to start using Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes’s innovative Artificial Intelligence program for gun detection, writes David Chang for NBC10 Philadelphia. ZeroEyes, founded in 2018 after the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, works by using artificial intelligence to…
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A Piece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy is Revitalized in Pottstown
In 1949, The Fellowship House in Pottstown hosted a young Martin Luther King Jr., who sought inspiration from a sermon that would shape his philosophy on non-violence. Seventy-five years later, this historic site is being revitalized by Working Together and Executive Director Ted Edwards, writes Evan Brandt for The Times Herald. Edwards purchased The Fellowship…
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Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order aims to fast-track the permit process in the state. Shapiro signed the order at the site of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion. The site is now slated to…
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King of Prussia Mall Ranked as Top Mall in Nation for Holiday Shopping
If you’re looking to get a jump on holiday shopping, head out to King of Prussia. The King of Prussia Mall has recently been ranked as the top destination for holiday shopping this festive season, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News Philadelphia. A new study conducted by Priority Software, a Cloud ERP provider, ranked the…
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King of Prussia Mall Expands with New Stores and Eateries
The King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania’s largest shopping center, continues to expand with new stores and upcoming openings, reports Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Recent additions include American Eagle, offering trendy apparel; Offline by Aerie, specializing in activewear; Garage, with its expanded casual clothing line for young women; Kizik, a footwear retailer; Oak + Fort,…
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Kat Dennings Adds Bryn Mawr Flavor to ABC’s Midseason Lineup
ABC will bring local talent to the midseason lineup, as Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings stars alongside Tim Allen in “Shifting Gears,” reports Chris Compendio for the Philly Voice. The show debuts Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m., moving “Abbott Elementary” to a new 8:30 p.m. time slot. Dennings, who also serves as a producer for…
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Norristown’s Surge in Multilingual Students Sparks Educational Transformation
Norristown is witnessing history with an unprecedented rise in multilingual students, primarily driven by an influx of Latino learners, Marcelle Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. This shift has prompted educators to rethink their teaching approaches. The Norristown Area School District has over 3,400 Spanish-speaking students. Over the past five years, multilingual enrollment has surged by…
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Eastern University Launches Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Eastern University has launched an innovative new Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. This program is a full “four-fields” degree, including cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic anthropology, providing a holistic view of human beings in all aspects of their lives, past and present. The major will be available starting in Fall 2025 to traditional undergraduate students…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation’s first modern, multi-lane highway, is preparing to launch a new open-road tolling section in January, writes Lloyd Fuller for Traffic Technology Today. “When we opened as America’s first superhighway, we set the national standards for interstate highway design and engineering,” said Brad Heigel, chief engineer for the PA Turnpike Commission. “Open road…
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Plymouth Meeting Welcomes Latest Eagles Pro Shop
Plymouth Meeting is now home to the new Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop, bringing Birds swag closer to Montgomery County fans, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The shop is located at the Metroplex Shopping Center and is open longer than the store at Lincoln Financial Field. “Stadium we close at five, here we’re open…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Event
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, has named the panel of distinguished judges for the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition, which will be held on Nov. 21, 2024. Inspired by the hit TV show Shark Tank, Spark Bowl awards thousands of dollars in prizes to local small businesses. The…
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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…
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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…
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