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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…
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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…
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Warminster’s Tracy Locke Champions Inclusivity in Football Through Comedy
Bucks County native Tracy Locke is spreading the love of football coast to coast as a professional comedian, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Locke has defied the odds throughout her life. She fell in love with football so much when young that she wanted to play. In the late 1970s, that was not common…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Meet Lori Shapiro, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Wife
Lori Shapiro has stood by Pennsylvania Governor and Upper Dublin native Josh Shapiro’s side ever since his teenage years, supporting him throughout his rise to the Governor’s Residence, writes Rebecca Aizin for People. The couple have been married for 27 years and have four children together – Sophia, Jonah, Max, and Reuben. Lori Shapiro is…
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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 WHYY. When she first started rowing, Carlson was shocked when she realized how early her practices were. Since then, she has started going to bed…
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This Yardley Coffee Shop Among Top Picks in the Philly Suburbs
One local cafe is among the top coffee spots in the Philadelphia suburbs, guaranteed to satisfy your coffee or tea cravings with creative drinks, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pretty Bird Coffee in Yardley offers a selection of signature brews that range from Nicaraguan-Colombian light roasts to single origins roasted in their own…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Variety Children’s Charity Debuts Multi-Sport Facility for Kids with Disabilities
On October 29, Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley celebrated the opening of its new multi-sport turf field and refurbished community gym in Worcester for kids with disabilities, writes The Reporter. Local officials attended the ribbon-cutting event, including PA Senator Maria Collett and PA Representative Matt Bradford. The new turf field was…
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Philadelphia’s Aramark Acquires Ambler’s Heathland Hospitality Group
Aramark has acquired Ambler-based Heathland Hospitality Group in an effort to expand its portfolio as well as improve the client experience, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company’s Aramark Refreshments division purchased the Montgomery County hospitality group for an undisclosed amount. Heathland Hospitality Group employs over 100 staff, all of whom can…
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Upper Gwynedd Has Big Plans for Parks and Recreation
Upper Gwynedd Township is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive parks and recreation plan, set to shape the community for decades, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. The draft plan emerged from extensive public engagement, including seven public meetings and over 500 survey responses. Consultant Peter Simone highlighted the plan’s focus areas: planning…
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Universal Health Services Pauses M&A, Shifts Focus Toward Tech Development
King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services is shifting focus away from mergers and acquisitions, reports Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Behavioral Health. Instead, CFO Steve Filton says they are looking toward capital expenditures and share repurchases. On an Oct. 25 investor call, Filton explained that while the company is regularly presented with M&A prospects, “not a…
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Eagles Founder and Football Legend Bert Bell Honored in Bronze at UPenn
Fans gathered to honor Narberth native and football visionary Bert Bell ahead of the Penn vs Yale game at Franklin Field last Friday, reports Mary Brown for Main Line Times & Suburban. The evening began with a ceremony in the Li Family Auditorium, where Bell’s son, Upton Bell, spoke about his father’s legacy before the…
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Montgomery County Tourism is Booming, According to Reports
Montgomery County’s tourism industry set new records in 2023, reports Justin Heinze for Patch. Last year, visitor spending reached $1.7 billion, contributing to a $2.4 billion economic impact, according to the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s (VFTCB) latest Annual Report. This surge reflects a 7% increase from the previous year and has fueled 41,000…
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