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WSJ: Meet the Norristown Native and Drummer Who Took Down Elon Musk
Richard Tornetta is making headlines for being the Tesla shareholder driving the case to stop Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar compensation package, writes Ryan Felton and James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. Tornetta is a Norristown native who used to work for automotive companies. In the 2000s, he was the drummer in the heavy metal band…
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Newsweek Ranks Two Montgomery County Hospitals as Among Best Hospitals in U.S.
Two hospitals right here in Montgomery County are being recognized for providing quality healthcare by Newsweek. Main Line Health’s Lankenau Medical Center and Bryn Mawr Hospital are ranked in the top 250 of the best hospitals in the United States. The magazine recently released its 2024 ranking of the World’s Best Hospitals, including a category…
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals First to Receive FDA Clearance for a NASH Treatment
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has been given Food and Drug Administration market clearance for its experimental treatment for NASH, a fatty liver disease that causes inflammation of the liver, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The oral drug will be marketed under the brand name Rezdiffra. This is the first drug approved to treat NASH. The…
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A Two-Story Netflix House with Themed Experiences Could Be Coming to King of Prussia Mall
The empty Lord & Taylor space in the King of Prussia Mall may soon have a new occupant: Netflix House, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The concept is to offer customers an immersive experience of their favorite Netflix shows which will include merchandise, food, and activities. Netflix has created some pop-up experiences such…
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Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America’s Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future
While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not only thriving but continuing to grow. Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, is hoping to have similar success with The Southdale Center in suburban Minneapolis, writes…
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An Abington Senior High School Program Helps Students Form Their Own Record Label
A popular music program at Abington Senior High School is gaining national recognition for helping students learn what it is like to set up their own record label, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc. The Modern Music Makers program dubbed “M3” teaches students what goes into establishing a record label and how to create and record…
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Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America’s Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future
While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not only thriving but continuing to grow. Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, is hoping to have similar success with The Southdale Center in suburban Minneapolis, writes…
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For Lower Merion Coach Gregg Downer, His 34th Season Is One of Most Satisfying So Far
In his previous 33 years with the Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team, Gregg Downer has recorded many wins and titles, but his 34th season with the Aces is still one of the most satisfying for the veteran coach, writes Joseph Santoliquito for City of Basketball Love via The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lower Merion recently…
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Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis Shares Her Journey to Becoming Norristown’s First Female Police Chief
Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis made history when she was appointed Norristown’s Police Chief in January. She is the first woman to lead the police department there, writes Shaynah Ferreira for Fox 29. In an interview with Fox 29, Chief Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis described growing up in South Philadelphia in what was called “the city’s largest, poorest,…
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Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton Has Been Creating Delicious Treats for Generations
Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton is a family-owned chocolate maker that has been creating delicious treats for five generations, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. Depending on the time of the year, the chocolate factory makes anywhere between 10,000 and 15,000 pounds of products every day. “We make over 300 products year-round,” said Chester Asher, Asher’s…
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From Target in Abington to Their Callowhill Wedding, a Couple Celebrates Their Journey to Love
The wedding of Nzinga Gocking and Vidalina Rodriguez at Location 215 in Callowhill in late spring was a celebration of the couple’s decade-long relationship, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia. The couple first met while they were both working at Target in Abington, and they had their first date at Johnny Rockets on South Street in…
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Thriller Writer, a Lower Merion Grad, Shares Her Home Library with The Washington Post
Lisa Scottoline, a best-selling author of thrillers and historical fiction, loves to pay it forward to other authors by buying their books, writes Nora Krug for The Washington Post. As much a reader as she is a writer, Scottoline’s home on a Chester County farm is filled with books in almost every room. She has…
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A Technology Consulting Firm Moves Its Headquarters Back to Greater Philadelphia
In February, a 1,500-person technology consulting firm moved back to the Greater Philadelphia area after appointing a new CEO, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bridgenext which has been headquartered in Florida for the past 5 years has also recently gone through a rebranding. The firm, formerly known as Emtec, has named John Castleman…
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Merion Station Author Offers a Guide to Exploring Nature In and Around Philadelphia
Mike Weilbacher, a Merion Station resident, and author, has dedicated his life to finding creative ways to teach people about nature, writes the staff of Main Line Today. And now all his experience has culminated in his first book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia. Weilbacher is the executive director of…
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Jenkintown Forced to Re-evaluate Future of Police Department as Financial Worries Mount
Jenkintown’s recent announcement about the potential closure of its police department due to budget concerns has raised a strong reaction from residents, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN. Jenkintown officials have said that maintaining the 134-year police department has become untenable due to mismanagement and that outsourcing police work to neighboring municipalities…
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Plymouth Meeting Teen Embodies the Resiliency of Philadelphia Sports
An aspiring sports talk radio host, a Plymouth Meeting teen is already taking the Philadelphia sports world by storm with his podcast and his personal story of resiliency, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. When 16-year-old Kevin Flannery who lives in Plymouth Meeting with his family was born, he had to undergo several surgeries to…
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Former Montco Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr. to Serve as Chair of SEPTA Board
SEPTA’s board has selected Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., former chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners to serve as Board Chair. Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz will serve as Vice Chair. Lawrence joined the SEPTA Board in September 2011 and has served as the board’s vice chair since February 2021. He was also an active…
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Don’t Miss the Opening of Babas Chicken & Brews in Audubon This Morning
Three brothers are sharing their grandfather’s special hot chicken recipe with Montgomery County at their new Audubon restaurant, writes Brianna Fallon for NBC 10 vis MSN. Babas Chicken & Brews will open with a ribbon cutting on Monday, February 26 at 11 a.m. Brothers Leo, Pep, and Jim Osmanollaj are on a mission to share…
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