News & Gossip – Week of 07/12/10

News & Gossip

Main Line Today has recognized four Conshohocken/West Conshohocken restaurants in their “Best of” edition.  Recognized as the Main Line and Western Suburbs Best Neighborhood Bar was The StoneRose Restaurant.  Gypsy Saloon was named the Best Place to Kickback with Girlfriends and Blackfish Restaurant was awarded as the Best Prix-Fixe Menu.  Closing out the Conshy winners was the Spring Mill Cafe which was recognized for its Taste of Provence.  You can see all the winners here.

The rumor mill is telling me a local long time business on Fayette Street is potentially closing.  Yes I know, very vague.

A girl named Leslie loves Sushi Night at Spamps.

Vajazzling” in Conshohocken.

An update on bridge construction around Conshohocken.

Don Rosen Imports in Conshohocken has six of the only 1,300 produced new super sleek Porsche 918 Spyder.

Conshohocken has installed bike racks around town.

Conshohocken native Beth Leary Hegedus’ recent column in the Times Herald.

People are up in arms regarding the hike in Conshohocken’s sewer rates.

Some guy that use to work in Conshohocken is putting way to much thought into determining if you and potential online dates like the same movie.

A Conshy golf instructor is the new head golf coach at Cabrini College.

Edwards-Freeman’s Nut Company is introducing four new peanut butter flavors; hazel nut, butterscotch, cappuccino and “Kickin Hot.”  All will be available by the end of next week.

Who knew yoga mats were produced in Conshohocken.

Events & Happenings

Click our Daily Specials Board to see all the specials around town.

The Outbound Station is now offering VIP Cards.  If you load $30.00 or more on it, you get an additional 10% immediately added to the card.  They are also having a “Happy Hour” promotion between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.  If you swipe your VIP Card on any purchase, you will receive a dollar back on your card.  Above is their menu for coffee, smoothies and drink specials.

Check-out the Conshy Calendar to find our where you can see live music, play Quizzo, or attend other special events.

The Londonbury at Millennium is holding a happy hour with Philadelphia Fashion Week on July 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will include complimentary cocktails and gorgeous models wearing the latest trends and outfits. Enjoy a Live Fashion show from SA VA’s summer collection…live music and great food.

Does your dog need a cool place to run and play over the summer? The Positive Pooch offers a Thursday Night play date every week at 7:00 p.m.

The Spring Mill Cafe is celebrating Bastille Day with “Bastille Day with the Spring Mill Café and Weaver’s Awbury Farm” on July 14th.

The Daily Grind Fitness will now host daily boot camp at The Londonbury.  The boot camp started this past Monday and will continue Monday through Friday at 6:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.  Residents of The Londonbury pay no membership fees.  The public is welcome and details on how to participate can be found by clicking here.

Fingers Wings & Other Things is hosting Dock Street brewery this Wednesday.

The next date for Conshy Rocks at Totaro’s will be July 17th and Lenny G and the Soul Senders will be performing.

Business News

Tri-State Building Systems Integrators in West Conshohocken is suing over Philadelphia’s BigBelly trash cans.

Apollo Heath Street, a developer of world-class solutions that tackle healthcare’s toughest financial challenges, announced today a new agreement with Hartford Healthcare Corporation in Hartford, Connecticut to perform a third party insurance follow-up project in conjunction with a zero balance recovery audit.

Maris Ogg, president of Tower Bridge Advisors in West Conshohocken, Pa., was interviewed for a story on gloomy investors creating sales opportunities.

Conshohocken’s CardioNet having trouble proving technology to insurers.

Conshohocken’s InterviewStream forms a partnership for iView.