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Don’t Miss DeSales MBA Program’s Power Breakfast on September 22
On September 22, 2021, the DeSales University MBA Program will be hosting a Power Breakfast entitled, Effective Leadership in the Digital Age. The presenter will be Paul Leese, EVP, of Keenan-Nagle Advertising and a DeSales Alum ’98 and ’01. Paul found DeSales through a hometown connection. “My parish priest, Fr. Langan, used to be in…
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New Shoe Store in Pottstown Has “Sole,” Thanks to BIG Business Incentive
Thanks to a business incentive offered by Hobart’s Run, Soles Shoes LLC, this is a business story made in business heaven. Entrepreneur Tamika Malachi and her husband, Phillip, were looking to open a small family-owned clothing shop in Pottstown when she attended the April 2021 Virtual Pottstown Investors Conference, co-sponsored by Hobart’s Run with Pottstown…
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Malvern Prep To Unveil ‘Wall of Distinction’ Honoring Community Members Who Have Made Social Impact
On September 15th, Malvern Preparatory School, an independent Augustinian school for boys, will induct an Inaugural Class of alumni and community members to an honorary institution that brings an entirely new meaning to ‘Hall of Fame.’ While many schools, including Malvern, have programs to commemorate athletic achievements, The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction…
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Answering One of The Biggest Questions Many Leaders Are Asking Today: To Return To The Office Or Not?
At this point in the pandemic, leaders in companies among all industries and of all sizes have had to work their way through challenges they never saw coming, from a quick change to work-from-home in many cases, to what protocols need to be immediately put into place for employee safety, to how to utilize current…
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Local Scientist Recognized with $3 Million Prize for Pivotal Research That Led to Development of COVID-19 Vaccine
Abington scientist Katalin Karikó and her colleague Drew Weissman have been honored with a $3 million Breakthrough Prize for their mRNA research that proved pivotal in the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair, who conducted their research at the University of Pennsylvania 16 years ago, were recognized…
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Healthy Kids Running Series Now Offering Fall Races To Help Children Maintain Active Lifestyles
Healthy Kids Running Series, a national inclusive and fun youth running experience, inspiring kids (ages 2-14) to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle, is conducting a safe, five-week in-person fall running Series featuring once-a-week racing at more than 200 locations across the United States. Registration is now open. The organization is also…
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In Rare Acquisition, Amazon Buys Aged Building from Malvern-Based Investor
In a regional first, Amazon, which rents numerous warehouses in the Philadelphia area, has acquired an office building in King of Prussia from Malvern-based investor Eli Kahn, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The e-commerce giant is expected to redevelop the property into a new warehouse. Amazon purchased the 57-year-old, two-story building in June…
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Tower Health to Retain Interim CEO to Lead Financial, Strategic Turnaround
Tower Health, the parent company of Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, is keeping its interim president and CEO, Sue Perrotty, at the helm until the completion of its financial and strategic turnaround, according to a report from WFMZ 69 News. Perrotty was first appointed to the interim role in February, following the retirement of Clint…
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Former Eagles Wide Receiver Freddie Mitchell Comes Up Empty-Handed After Ida Rescue
Former Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, whose house is up on stilts along the Schuylkill River, was in good spirits as he spoke with FOX29’s Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick about his experience quickly getting out of his Montgomery County home after Hurricane Ida flooded the area and having to venture to Walmart in nothing…
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This Mobile Bar Cart from West Chester Will Sling All the Suds You Want at Your Wedding
There are a number of mobile bar carts in the Philadelphia region, and one from Chester County is guaranteed to liven up your wedding or any other celebration, according to Philadelphia magazine. Fizzy Wheels is a West Chester-based outfit that features a charming, three-tap trailer along, with a vintage photo booth, among other things. This…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Chester County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York and would pass through both Montgomery and Chester counties, according to a report from WFMZ-TV 69 News. The proposed line, which now has a dedicated webpage, would see the trains…
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Perkiomen School is Ready For a Great New School Year
Perkiomen School is ready to start the new school year, following its motto of inspiring students to risk becoming their best. The first day of school is fast approaching for boarding and day students on August 30, and the students and staff are excited for a great new year. “The 2021-2022 academic year will be…
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Former Harleysville Insurance Headquarters Hits the Market
The 241,688-square-foot office building that used to house Harleysville Insurance has been put up for sale by Broadstone Net Lease, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building is currently vacant but leased to Nationwide Mutual Insurance, which has now decided to permanently shift to remote work. Broadstone is also selling a Harrisburg…
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Local Quakers Trying to Get Interpreter Safely Out of Afghanistan
The Quakers at Plymouth Friends Meeting, a group that helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring the Afghan interpreter who risked his life working for the U.S. military to safety from the horrors of Kabul, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bashir, whose last name…
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Kindness Rock Makes Its Way from Montco to Texas in Honor of Teacher Who Died of COVID-19
To honor Texas teacher Zelene Blancas after she died of COVID-19, Brian Aikens, a special education teacher in Royersford, relied on the kindness of others to transport a painted, heart-shaped rock to her school more than 2,000 miles away, writes Jamie Stengle for The Indiana (Pa.) Gazette. The rock spent nearly five months on the…
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Two Decades Later, Family of Montco Man Who Died on 9/11 Still Searching for Meaning
Two decades after Oreland native Bobby McIlvaine died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, his family continues to search for meaning, writes Jennifer Senior for The Atlantic. McIlvaine, a graduate of Upper Dublin High School, was 26 years old when he died in the North Tower. He left behind his parents, Helen and…
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Customers Bank Awards Students with New Bikes and Helmets
Customers Bank recently awarded more than 170 students with new bikes and helmets for their commitment to completing summer literacy programs. The Books for Bikes program was the innovation of Dick Ehst, who retired as Customers Bank’s president and chief executive officer earlier this year. Books for Bikes is an important community initiative that motivates…
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Local Baseball Team Advances to Little League World Series in Williamsport
Upper Providence Little League has secured its place in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, fulfilling a goal some of the kids set when they were seven years old, writes Jamie Apody for 6ABC. “They actually started talking about this years ago,” said coach Ben Ludwig. “They committed themselves. They’re the hardest working bunch…
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