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Mid Penn Bank Donates $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity
Mid Penn Bank recently presented a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties through the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The donation will be used to build four affordable homes for first-time homebuyers who qualify for the program. Regional President Jared Utz presented the check to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery…
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New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique
Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town. Due to spiking rents set by…
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A Mother’s Crusade: Raising Nearly $1M and Launching Bala Cynwood Nonprofit After Daughter’s Diagnosis
When the Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first gene therapy to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy, a fatal childhood inherited brain disease, Maria Kefalas was not bitter that the treatment did not arrive sooner to save her daughter, she writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “For me and other families of children who have MLD, the…
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Dilapidated Navy Housing in Ivyland Demolished, Planned to Transform to Public Park
Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Thanks to a $122,188 grant from the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, several dilapidated homes were removed. The grant will also turn the property from the former Navy Warfare Center…
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Ardmore Company Lists Letter Proving Benjamin Franklin’s Influence in the American Revolution
The Raab Collection, an Ardmore-based company that buys and sells historical documents, recently listed a letter written by Benjamin Franklin, writes Tori Latham for the Robb Report. The letter, written by the Founding Father in 1777, will be displayed in the firm’s Philadelphia office before being put up for sale on April 11 for $120,000.…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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Mid Penn Bank Makes $50,000 Project Home Donation
Mid Penn Bank is announcing its donation of $50,000 to Project HOME, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. The donation will contribute to funding renovations to the organization’s medical center, the Stephen Kline Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides high quality, low barrier, and…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal’s Latest Alliance Offers Over 40,000 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has expanded its offerings through a new partnership with 1-800-Flowers.com, writes Dan Berthiaume for the Chain Store Age. The bridal and special occasion dress retailer has entered a collaboration with an e-commerce subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com, PersonalizationMall.com. David’s Bridal has combined its offerings with over 40,000 customizable items and exclusive designs from the…
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To Honor Her Mother, Perkasie Woman Turns Phillies Triumphs into Animal Welfare
A group of Phillies fans are finding a fun way to raise money in honor of a longtime fan and animal welfare advocate who passed away from cancer last year, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Perkasie’s Beth Overmier has been a member of the Phandemic Krew, a robust baseball fan community. She is…
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Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber Calls for 300 Volunteers for Unique World Record
Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber is seeking 300 people to assist it in beating a world record, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. On April 25th, the lumber yard is setting the stage for a timber-tapping extravaganza, aiming to rally a crowd of more than 295 folks to knock on wood in unison. It hopes to surpass…
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Norristown’s 14-Year-Old Soccer Sensation Cavan Sullivan to Join Manchester City After Union Start
The Philadelphia Union has agreed to terms on a deal with Manchester City for Norristown’s 14-year-old soccer wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sullivan will begin his professional career with the Union before joining Manchester City. He will remain in the Philadelphia area before joining Manchester City when he turns 18…
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Kayden’s Law Approved to Enhance Child Custody Safety in Pennsylvania
Kayden’s Law, a bill named in remembrance of a Lower Makefield girl who tragically lost her life in 2018, has been approved by Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The bill aims to take more action in protecting children in custody cases. The bill’s next stop is Governor Josh…
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Rare Dimes Circulating in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. Sellersville collector Michael Leven says that “quite a few people in the area have come across them.” Leven said that a fellow coin dealer found…
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Summer Savings Start at YMCA of Greater Brandywine with Free Access to Outdoor Pools
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024. Both current members and new members must have an eligible membership type to receive free access to outdoor pools. For summer of 2024, outdoor pools are available at the following YGBW branches –…
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Morrisville Couple Sells Pokémon Collection to Fund Home for Foster Teens
Morrisville resident Mel Kulenski, a dedicated social worker and foster parent, made the difficult decision to sell her cherished Pokémon collection to fund renovations for her inherited childhood home, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sale fetched over $10,000, thanks to a rare, first-edition Charizard card. Mel, a Pokémon fan since the mid-1990s,…
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80-Year-Old Landsdale Basketball Player Overcomes Cancer, Eyes 2025 Senior Games Teammate
Eighty-year-old Lansdale resident Bruce Rubin is in search of a new teammate in shooting hoops, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The talented player is planning on representing the BUX-MONT Warriors at the National Senior Games in 2025, something he’s been participating in since 2009. Due to both his longtime teammates recovering…
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Levittown ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Mae Krier to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Mae Krier, a trailblazing “Rosie the Riveter” from Levittown, is set to receive the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The enduring image of the Rosies is captured in the iconic 1943 “We Can Do It!” poster by graphic artist J. Howard Miller. Krier was an actual riveter herself,…
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Bristol-Raised Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul
Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air talent, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starting this week, the Beasley Media Group station has paired Andrew Salciunas and morning show host John Kincade and reassigned Kincade’s…
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