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$3.1 Million Villanova Estate Finds Buyer in Less Than a Week
A nearly century-old Villanova estate with a basketball court, golf green, soccer and lacrosse fields, and a koi pond listing for $3.1 million received an offer less than a week after it was listed, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The castle-like home on Tower Road includes eight bedrooms...
Woman testifies she found hidden camera in bathroom of Norristown dance instructor on trial for invasion of privacy
The trial of a Norristown dance instructor, accused of hiding a camera in the bathroom of his home studio to secretly record women, is underway. On the first day of the trial, jurors heard from the woman who prosecutors say found that camera.
Crews respond to pair of vehicle crashes with rescue near Whitehall Road on Tuesday
Two people were rescued on Tuesday following a pair of unrelated crashes near Whitehall Road in Worcester Township. The first crash occurred at 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Bean and Whitehall roads and involved two vehicles — a black Mercedes coupe and a tan Nissan Altima. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with the Nissan coming to rest on the side of Whitehall Road and the Mercedes striking the corner of a porch along the 2500 block of Bean Road.
Woman stole thousands from residents of Pa. healthcare center: police
A 29-year-old Lehigh County woman is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from elderly victims while taking care of them at a Montgomery County healthcare center, police said. Crystal Bianca Brito, of the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in Macungie, is charged with 126 felony counts. The charges include...
Woman shot in standoff, Hunter Biden delay request rejected, Concord carnival aftermath
Today is National Bring Flowers to Someone Day. If you decide to do that, here is some advice for keeping them fresh much longer. It’s also National Juice Slush Day, National Nylon Stocking Day and National Chocolate Chip Day. Pass the cookies. On to more serious matters. Very serious...
Mental health and addiction recovery specialists honored at Drug Addiction Resource Alliance forum Tuesday
Two regional mental health and addiction treatment professionals were honored as heroes by Magisterial District Judge Andrea Duffy Tuesday night at the 15th annual “Drug Addiction Resource Alliance (DARA) forum at Lansdale YMCA. Hope Stein, CEO of Renew Family Services in Elkins Park, and Lyn Truszkowski, regional director of...
Train car catches fire in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, Pa. – A train car caught fire Wednesday night in Montgomery County. It happened around 8:30 p.m. near Route 100 and High Street in Pottstown. Montgomery County dispatch says the train car did not have hazardous materials, and there were no injuries reported. Firefighters had cleared the scene...
The Colonial Theatre Launches Fundraiser To Bring ‘That Thing You Do!’ to Viewers in Its Original 35mm Format
The Colonial Theatre strives to preserve the magic of cinema by bringing "That Thing You Do!" to the big screen in its original 35mm format. The Colonial Theatre is embarking on an exciting campaign to preserve the magic of cinema by bringing the beloved film That Thing You Do! to the big screen in its original 35mm format.
Montgomery County Home to More Millionaires Than Any Other County in Pennsylvania … by Far
Montgomery County is home to more millionaires than any other county in Pennsylvania, and by far, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With 2,746 millionaires, Montgomery County has almost 1,000 more than No. 2 Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located. The average annual income of Montco’s millionaires is...
This Collegeville Spot Is One of Six Great Philadelphia-Area Riverside Bars and Restaurants
Spring 2023 has been unfolding rather slowly weatherwise; however, Mother Nature can’t remain sluggish for long. And once her warm, sunny days and evenings kick in for good, they will create prime conditions for visiting a bar or a restaurant that offers gorgeous views of a local waterway. Jenn...
Detour Ahead: Train Track Work To Slow Traffic In Lansdale
SEPTA workers will be removing and replacing the existing crossing surface, worn ties, and rails through the intersection, according to borough police. A new asphalt surface and approaches will be installed, milled, and paved to provide a smoother ride across the tracks, authorities said. Work is scheduled to begin at...
Home Prices in Chester County Continue to Soar Amid Bustling Spring Market
The median home price in Chester County rose 11.7 percent in April compared to last year, marking the arrival of the spring market. The median home price in Chester County rose 11.7 percent in April compared to the same period last year, marking the arrival of the bustling spring market many in the real estate industry were hoping for, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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