The Conshohocken Environmental Advisory Council Meeting/Community Garden Meeting on May 23rd

The Conshohocken Environmental Advisory Council is holding a General Meeting on May 23rd at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting is open to the public and possible discussion topics are:

  • Wawa
  • SEPTA Electronic Sign
  • Community Garden
  • New Conshohocken Environmental Concerns

This meeting with be followed at 7:30 p.m. by the Conshohocken Community Garden Gardener’s Meeting.  Current and prospective…

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Posted on: May 18th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

Remember When We Told You They Were Filming a Movie in Conshy?

Last year we told you how there was movie filming along the river in Conshy.  The film, Backwards, is about rowing and stars James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek fame. We do not think Dawson ever made it to Conshy, but it looks like they filmed their practice scenes, based on the trees along the river, in Conshohocken.…

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Posted on: May 17th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

Whatever Happened with the Dog Park?

There was a lot of publicity about the effort to establish a dog park in Conshy prior to the last election.  I haven’t heard anything since the election, so I emailed Raj Gupta, Councilman for Ward 1, who made the dog park part of his campaign to find out where it stands.  Here is the response:

Myself, the…

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Posted on: May 17th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

The Future Development of Conshohocken

As this site has mentioned a few times, Conshohocken is on the cusp of a new wave of development that all the players involved need to get right, because not doing so could damage the community that is Conshohocken.

As we reported earlier in the week, the Conshohocken Business Development Commission had Paul A. Vernon, managing principal at KSK…

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Posted on: May 17th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

Former Gypsy Saloon Chef to Compete on Hell’s Kitchen


One of Gypsy Saloon’s former chefs, Christina Wilson, will be competing in the 10th season of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen on FOX. She will be among 18 competitors hoping to win a job as the head chef at Ramsay Steak at Paris Casino in Las Vegas.

Chef Christina Wilson worked at Gypsy about five years ago. She has also…

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Posted on: May 16th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

Event – Montco YPG Networking Mixer at Spamps on May 17th

The Montco Young Professionals Group is hosting a networking mixer at Spamps on Thursday, May 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Spamps. The event is sponsored by Alura Business Solutions.

Admission is free for MCEDC & YPG Members and $10.00 for Non-Members. Registration is required. Email events@montcoedc.com with ’5/17 YPG Mixer RSVP’ as your subject…

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Posted on: May 16th, 2012 | In Category: Events, Uncategorized

Check Out Conshohocken Physical Therapy’s Aquatic Therapy

Desirea D. Caucci of Conshohocken Physical Therapy, and a few patients, took part in a commercial shoot for Endless Pools. Here are some outtakes involving them.

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Posted on: May 14th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

Event – Spaghetti Dinner at SS. Cosmas and Damian

SS. Cosmas and Damian is having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as part of their 100th Anniversary. The price is $9.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. Dine in or take out. Children under 12 are $5.00.

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Posted on: May 14th, 2012 | In Category: Events, Uncategorized

Isabella Introduces Farm-Fresh and Organic Cocktails

Isabella’s mixologist Malik Congo has developed the first of an ever-changing menu of farm-fresh and organic cocktails. The idea behind doing these farm-fresh drinks is to bring the same respect for seasonal and organic fruits and vegetables to the bar as Chef Michael Cappon brings to his menu.

“We wanted to do more than just a spring cocktail list…

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Posted on: May 14th, 2012 | In Category: Uncategorized

Event – Multi-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, May 19th

There is a 15-family yard sale on Saturday, May 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the 200 block of East 9th Avenue.

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Posted on: May 14th, 2012 | In Category: Events, Uncategorized