Gypsy Blu in Ambler. Credit: Google Maps Street View
The online Montgomery County magazine Montco Happening recently announced the winners of its 2024 Montco Happening List.
Big winners in the Wissahickon area included Jolie Salon and Day Spa at The Shoppes at Village Square in Blue Bell, La Chele Medical Aesthetics in Dresher, Upper Dublin Township, and Gypsy Blu in Ambler.
Other winner highlights include Upper Dublin Youth Wrestling Association in Fort Washington clinching Best Youth Sports League/Organization, A and Z Design in Ambler getting Best Graphic Designer, Act II Playhouse winning Best Theater, Gents & Brutes in Ambler nabbing Best Retail Men's Clothing, and MOOYAH in Whitpain getting the honors of Best Burger of 2024.
All winners will be invited to a red carpet bash at a time and place to be determined by Happenings Media.
See the winners in their respective categories below. This report does not include runners-up.
BEAUTY
Jolie Salon and Day Spa won for Best Blowout, Best Haircut, Best Makeup (Salon & Spa), and Best Manicure.
Med Spa: La Chele Medical Aesthetics (Dresher/Upper Dublin)
WELLNESS
Dermatologist: The Philadelphia Institute of Dermatology (Fort Washington)
Medical Weight Loss: La Chele Medical Aesthetics
Mental and Behavioral Health: High Point Wellness Consulting (Blue Bell)
Nutrition Services: BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers (Blue Bell)
Pediatric Behavioral, Speech or Occupational Therapy: Expansion Speech Therapy (Fort Washington)
Physical Therapy: Loving Touch Pediatric Physical Therapy (Ambler)
Vitamin Infusion: La Chele Medical Aesthetics
FOOD
Bakery: Kindness Kookies (Dresher)
Burger: MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
BYOB: La Provence – French cuisine BYOB (Ambler)
Candy: Sweet Annie’s Candy Shoppe (Ambler)
New American: Gypsy Blu
Seafood Restaurant: Spring House Tavern (Spring House/Lower Gwynedd)
DRINKS
Brewery: Well Crafted Beer Co. (Ambler)
Happy Hour: Fireside Bar & Grille (Ambler)
Irish Pub: KC’s Alley (Ambler)
Late Night Dining: Gypsy Blu
Smoothie/Juice: Aloha Smoothie Company (Ambler)
Trivia Night: Well Crafted Trivia Night (Ambler)
EVERYTHING MONTCO
Fundraiser: The Rotary Club of Blue Bell’s "Chef’s of the Burbs"
HOME
Electrician: It’s On Electrical (Ambler)
Home Builder: Marc Salamone Homes (Spring House)
Real Estate Agent: Kelly Stipa, Springer Realty Group (Blue Bell)
KIDS
Gymnastics School: The Little Gym of Spring House (Spring House)
Sports League/Organization: Upper Dublin Youth Wrestling Association (Fort Washington)
PEOPLE
Entertainer: Annie Christ
Insurance Agent: Sean Mooney Mooney Insurance (Ambler)
Photographer: A Best Friends’ Production by Tami Reich (Dresher)
PLACES
Private Club: Blue Bell Country Club
Theater: Act II Playhouse (Ambler)
RETAIL
Fine Jewelry: Fred H Straub Jeweler (Lower Gwynedd)
Home Décor Store: Antique Garden Cottage (Ambler)
Men’s Clothing: Gents & Brutes (Ambler)
SERVICES
Bank: Ambler Savings Bank
Computer Repair/IT Consulting – B2B: Communications Deployment Partners (Ambler)
Graphic Design: A and Z Design (Ambler)
Organization and Personal Assistance: An Organized Approach (Ambler)
WEDDING
Limousine Service: Chic’s Limousine (Blue Bell)
