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Franklin Mint/Wawa Employee Credit Union Merger Gets Final OK in Montgomery County
A planned merger of Chadds Ford-based Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and the Wawa Employees’ Credit Union (WECU) has been greenlighted, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal will close June 2. FMFCU is the sixth-largest credit union in the Philadelphia region. It has $1.6 billion in assets, 125,000 members, and 15…
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The Grove in Malvern ‘Comes Back to Life’ with Montco’s Sly Fox, Bomba Taco + Bar, and Sublime Cupcakes
The Grove at 10 Liberty Boulevard in Malvern — a $22 million redevelopment of the former Shops at Great Valley — is thriving after an inauspicious start when the pandemic struck in early 2020, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After DP Partners purchased the property in 2017, Sly Fox Brewery and Bomba…
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Legal Matters: Social Media is Not Your Friend
By Inna G. Materese Whether or not social media is a positive or negative force in our modern society is a question for philosophers and experts. But, as a family lawyer, I am here to tell you that social media can and will be used against you in a court of law. This is a…
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Watch March Madness Final Four With the Best Party Trays in Montgomery County
Here’s how to feed a March Madness crowd in a fine and fabulous way, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Need to feed a crowd for any occasion (college basketball or football playoffs, perhaps?) Gina Stiteler of Eagleville has turned her pastime of creating grazing trays and charcuterie boards into a full-blown business called…
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‘It Feels Good to Fill a Need’: Developer Aims to Meet Demand to Live in West Chester with 219 New Apartments
Following the demolition of the Salvation Army thrift store and Rubenstein’s Office Supply, West Chester Borough Council has granted preliminary land development approval for the construction of 219 “affordable housing” apartments at 250 East Market Street, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Council will still need to vote for final approval before developer…
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With Interest in Houseware Products Still High, Montco’s Acme Markets Adds More Specialty Items to Stores
Houseware emerged as a hit category during the pandemic as consumers spent more time at home than ever in the past two years; and many grocery stores like local Montgomery County Acme Markets, have taken notice, writes Barbara Sax for the Progressive Grocer. Even now, as a lot of consumers gradually get back into their…
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Former Eagles Owner from West Chester Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Braman, 89, recently acquired the Fight Club Miami building located at 106 and 120 N.E. 20th…
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Activist Investor Raises Questions About Kohl’s Real Estate Portfolio, Including Its Montgomery County Properties
Activist investment firm Macellum Capital Management, a shareholder of Kohl’s, is raising questions about the department-store chain’s real estate portfolio, including its properties in Montgomery County, writes Ashley Fahey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Duskin, CEO of the investment firm which is currently locked in a battle with Kohl’s to gain control of its…
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Havertown Filmmaker’s Kabul Love Story Nominated for an Oscar
“Three Songs for Benzair,” a film by Havertown native Elizabeth Mirzaei and her Afghan-born husband Gulistan, has been nominated for an Oscar in the “Documentary Short Subject” category. The film is a love story that takes place in a camp for displaced people in Kabul, writes Alicia Vitarelli for abc11. “This was something that really…
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Several Montco Organizations Part of New Regional Initiative That Addresses Health Inequities
Main Line Health and Jefferson Health are among the group of regional healthcare providers, insurers, and educational institutions that have joined forces with the City of Philadelphia to start Accelerate Health Equity, a multimillion-dollar initiative aiming to address health inequities, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The initiative – which uses the “Working…
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Maple Glen Couple Met in Philly High School and Started Their Life in Montco While Traveling the World
Carl Woodin and Ilene Rovner began their courtship early on, and are still making a life in Montco and traveling the world, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After meeting and dating as kids at George Washington High School in Philadelphia, they found themselves commuting from home to Temple University. In 1984, Carl…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Delightful Cape Cod in Penn Valley
This gorgeous 5,000+ sq ft Cape Cod is located on an almost one-acre property in Penn Valley has 4 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Step from the stone-covered porch into the welcoming open center hall foyer. Off the foyer, you’ll find the sun-filled living room with hardwood floors and recessed lighting. To the right of the…
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Premium King of Prussia Apartment Complex Sells for 112.5M$
The Canvas apartment complex in King of Prussia is off the market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 231-unit building is geared towards 55+ renters and was developed by the Carlyle Group and Bozzuto Group, and sold to a Radnor real estate firm Livingston Street Capital. The Canvas apartment model was testing the…
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Pottstown’s Cutillo’s Goes Up for Sale at 3.6M and Pennoni Associates Moving Into King of Prussia Office Space
Montgomery County real estate deals are ramping up as Spring begins, with two major deals inked in Pottstown and King of Prussia, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The famous Pottstown eatery, Cutillo’s at the Sanatoga Inn, is up for sale. This restaurant, located at 2688 E. High Street, has been a landmark in…
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Enjoy Five of the Best Burgers in Montgomery County
Some of the tastiest burger joints can be found right out your front door in the vibrant cultural center that is Montgomery County. Whether you’re looking for something more traditional or opting for a modern creation, these five locations are some of the best, writes Joy Franklin for Philly Bite. Phil’s Tavern in Blue Bell…
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Housing Trends in Montgomery County ‘Reaching Implausible Levels’
The housing stock in the region and Montgomery County is continuing to reach record-low levels, causing prices to skyrocket and reach heights that far outweigh the income of potential homebuyers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Kevin Gillen, a senior research fellow at Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, the inventory…
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Catholic School Students in King of Prussia Don Crazy Socks in Support of Their Schoolmates and World Down Syndrome Day
Students at Mother Theresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia donned what they call crazy socks on World Down Syndrome Day to show support for their schoolmates, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. Even the youngest kids learned something about people who have more chromosomes than everyone else, such as three-year-old Abby Szostek who also…
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Some of Montco’s Best Eateries Offer Gluten-Free Options
According to Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, some of the best eateries in Montgomery County offer gluten-free meal options for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to something that is common in many food products, reports The Montco Explorer. The Green Fork and Local Roots Market in North Wales offers several gluten-free breakfast dishes,…
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