Supporting Local – December Small Business Spotlights

Colmar - From the outside, you see nothing more than a brick and mortar building, but upon entering, you are greeted with loud music, and people training in an atmosphere you’ve never quite felt before. The boisterous energy of the mat, sounding of punches and kicks. brings a new intrigue into your life. This is not an ordinary type of gym. This is Tiger Schulmman’s Martial Arts. Coming up on 1...

“In the 50 years of this store, I have never seen anything like it.” Usually the phrase among business owners is “I’ve seen it all.” However, the Covid-19 pandemic is something Margret Maltese could have never seen coming.  “This thing is devastating. I mean it really has us so upset, it really is unbelievable. It has become so difficult to have a job or have a business. We are l...

LANSDALE — Stepping through the doors, customers are bombarded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a scent that brings this company back to how it all began: in a backyard. Founded by owners Laura and Matt Adams, Backyard Beans has been established since 2013, but has been open for about 2 years in the community. “Matt Adams, the owner of the company, started roasting coffee beans in his backy...

LANSDALE- As the months dragged by during quarantine, hair grew longer… and longer… and longer. What was once a head of shiny, tamed hair transformed into a wild, uncontrollable mane that made even the strongest shy away in fear of what lay in the mysterious depths. Where better to remedy a bad hair day than right around the corner in a quaint little hair salon in Lansdale’s backyard. ...

LANSDALE - It’s a cornerstone of almost every small town. It’s a place to gather over a hot breakfast and a bottomless mug of coffee. In so many towns, Covid or not, it’s the local diner.  One such staple in the North Penn community that is locally owned and run is the West Main Diner. located on Main Street in Lansdale and currently open every Wednesday and Sunday from 7 am to 12 pm.  ...

All it takes is a single step inside and a deep breath, and immediately the scent of warm, baked, deliciousness surrounds you. Mountains of fresh-baked, made from scratch, bread heap upon the counters one sees when entering the store.  Since 1979, The Hearth Baker and Deli, located at the corner of Montgomery and North Broad streets in Lansdale, has been serving the community with artisan bread...

LANSDALE - Walking down the street in Lansdale, one may come across one of our most popular local businesses: Stove & Tap. Known for their diverse menus and lively environment, Stove & Tap is a go-to for many Lansdale residents.  On any ordinary year, tables would be crammed together as people rushed in and out of the doors, trying to snag the first available table, however, 2020 is a li...

Are you tired of shopping in overcrowded, big box stores? If so, now is a better time than ever to support our small businesses. It certainly won't take 20 minutes to find a lightbulb in this small, long standing staple of Lansdale's downtown district.  Wilson’s Hardware and Locksmith, located at 217 West Main Street in Lansdale, has been in business for over 50 years. Wilson’s was locally owned u...

HATFIELD - Towards the end of East Broad St in Hatfield, tucked behind the old firehouse, is The Trolley Stop Delicatessen. From hoagies to Tastycakes, lottery tickets to Rosenberger’s iced tea, The Trolley Stop has been a Hatfield icon for over fifty-five years.  North Penn High School’s very own athletic trainer, Melissa Rosenberger, has owned the delicatessen since June 2019. Being the thi...