News
August 30, 2017
The Colonial Theatre, the historic non-profit movie palace in Phoenixville, PA, announces changes to its board of directors that take effect on Friday, September 1. At its most recent meeting, the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT) named Marian D. Moskowitz as its new president. Marian succeeds Kenneth B. Mumma who steps down on August 31 but will continue to serve on the board. “After working with Marian for years, I can’t imagine a more qualified, confident and passionate person ... View Article
August 30, 2017
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a kind of house-hunting frenzy that some experts say they have never seen before: The number of homes for sale is at record-low levels, and buyers are becoming increasingly desperate to secure the home they want,” writes McCabe. “No longer is it unusual for homes to sell just one or two days after ... View Article
August 17, 2017
Enjoy a live performance of Guys and Dolls JR presented by the Firebird Theatre under the direction of Courtney Boches, choreography by Caitlyn Colgan, music direction of Rebecca Shimer designs by Brandon Carcella and Courtney Boches. Set in mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, ... View Article
August 9, 2017
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Pennsylvania Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Pennsylvania! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in September 2017! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited ... View Article
August 7, 2017
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union and Phoenixville resident, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his first job picking up trash on the beach, his journey into financial services, and what brought him to SB1, a small, relatively unknown Philadelphia-based credit union. In the conversation, Werner shares the process for how SB1 transformed into Ardent, how the company developed its ubiquitous, “Grit-based” marketing campaign, and how he hopes Ardent’s new Oaks ... View Article
