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Before It Was Replaced by a Mall, This Amusement Park Delighted Locals for Nearly Eight Decades
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park, which delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting a…
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This Local Amusement Park Was Once the 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 1896,…
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These Five Cafés in Chester County Have Pumpkin Spice Down to a Science
Now that the weather has finally turned fall-like, we can grab our PSL and begin our love of all things pumpkin. Or perhaps you’ve been riding the pumpkin train for the last few weeks already? In any case, these five cafés in Chester County have Pumpkin Spice down to a science. Try them out to…
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1977 Porsche a Staple in Lives of Local Investment Banker and His Daughter Since They Bought It New Decades Ago
A 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo has been a staple in the lives of Paul Mudrick, a Bala Cynwyd-based investment banker, and his daughter, Lisa Cavanaugh, a software industry executive, who bonded over the car from the first moment it arrived in their garage four decades ago, writes A.J. Baime for The Wall Street Journal. “I…
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DeSales One Credit Courses: Explore, Enhance, and Advance Your Career
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is rolling out a new series of one-credit courses for current MBA students or anyone seeking to hone their business acumen. Each one-credit course explores a topic related to business management and consists of sessions over two Saturdays available in both live and synchronous (via Zoom) formats. Navigating Difficult Conversations –…
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Montco Native, Car Dealership Heir Wanted to Be an Actor. He Became a Corporate Spy Instead
Robert Kerbeck, who grew up in Huntingdon Valley and graduated from Lower Moreland High School, was hoping to follow a stint in the family car dealership with a career in acting, writes Sabrina Boyd-Surka for KYW Newsradio. Instead, he became a corporate spy. He described his unconventional journey in his memoir, RUSE: Lying the American…
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Wayne Woman Has Been Searching for Missing Father for Four Decades, with No Answers in Sight
Wayne resident Dallyn Pavey has been searching for her missing father for nearly 40 years, but the answers to her many questions still elude her, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. Eugene “Gene” Pavey, who was 50 at the time, left Fort Lauderdale, where he used to live, in his cigarette boat with his new…
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Local Merck Employee Launches ‘Blissful Belle’ Candle Company
Ragine Williams, chief of staff for the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with sizable operations in West Point, turned her hobby into a business by starting Blissful Belle candle company, writes Lisa Dukart for the Business Journals. Williams started dabbling in candle-making after she completed her master’s degree…
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Blue Bell’s CompanyVoice Provides a Career Path for Workers in Chester County
CompanyVoice (CV) recognizes talent among its employees and chooses to promote from within when filling internal openings. Rohan Lewis joined CV in 2012 as an operator supporting inside sales for a national web provider. His potential was clear and when an opening for team lead came up just months after he started, Rohan moved into…
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Plane Crashes on Golf Course in Tredyffrin
A single-engine plane registered to a man in Ambler crashed into St. Davids Golf Club in Wayne at approximately 3:30 PM on Wednesday afternoon, says Tredyffrin Township police. Nicole Acosta and Jasmine Payoute reported on the crash for CBS Philly. Officials say a mechanical failure caused the Cirrus SR22 single-engine plane to crash, which was…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Independence Day Street Fest Fundraising Kick-off Slated for Sunday, June 5
Pottstown GoFourth! fans may gather from 1 to 4 p.m. at Iron Gate Biergarten, 230 E. High St., on Sunday, June 5 for fellowship and a basket raffle to help raise funds for the community’s fantastic Independence Day festivities. “The baskets that will be available will be amazing,” notes co-chairperson Amy Francis, adding that a…
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Conshy Woman’s ‘Fashion Time Capsule’ Becomes TikTok Content for Granddaughter 70 Years Later
Marie D’Allesandro Donato, of Conshohocken, returned from her honeymoon in 1952. Feeling nostalgic, she packed every outfit worn on the romantic trip into a green suitcase, preserving the couture as a family heirloom. Celia Fernandez covered their resurrection 70 years later for Insider.com. “The excitement of the future ahead was what my honeymoon meant to…
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Dazzling Garden in Montco the Product of Love, Commitment
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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DeSales U Professor Reminds Us of Minding Mindfulness for Mental Health
We aim to bring awareness to mental health all year long. This is not a new development; in fact, it’s an annual designation although many of us probably don’t give a moment of thought to, assuming we are even aware that it’s ‘a thing.’ One difference this year is that mental health is becoming a…
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No Pretzels in One of the Most Sophisticated Cities in the World? Local Company Exports American Snacks Abroad
Hatboro-based Pretzel Pete has managed to quadruple its business over the last five years by focusing primarily on exporting American snacks around the globe, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Karl Brown founded SB Global Foods after visiting London and realizing that he was unable to find any hard pretzels in one of…
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Aqua-Tots Swim School of Horsham Shares Water Safety Facts During National Water Safety Month
During National Water Safety Month, Co-Owners of Aqua-Tots of Horsham, Andrea and Brad Sahl, are sharing important facts and information about water safety. Believe it or not, the number one cause of accidental death of children five years of age and younger is drowning, a statistic that the couple is passionate about helping to combat.…
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Topgolf Ready to Start Construction on King of Prussia Location
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 North Gulph Road (the site of the former headquarters of the American Baptist Churches USA) is scheduled…
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On National Caterer Appreciation Day, Celebrate One of the Best Around: Curds & Whey
Davida Berger learned everything about owning your own business from her mother Asna, an entrepreneur long before the term took on today’s current meaning, who founded Curds & Whey over 45 years ago as a cheese shop in Jenkintown. After Davida joined the business in the 1990’s, the once cheese shop grew into a restaurant…
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