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All Nine Positions, One Player: Hatboro-Horsham’s Kenny Lutz Is Built Different
A Horsham teenager is turning heads on the diamond, and he can do it from just about anywhere on the field, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. Kenny Lutz, an 18-year-old senior at Hatboro-Horsham High School, has become the ultimate utility player for the Hatters baseball program. At just 15, he played…
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Gladwyne Square Plan Sparks Debate Over Growth, Traffic and Community Character
A sweeping effort to reshape the heart of Gladwyne is moving forward, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Still, a community petition and questions about neighborhood character are shaping a contentious public debate over the village’s future. A Billionaire and a Design Firm With Local Roots Billionaire Jeff Yass, founder of Susquehanna International Group,…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Montgomery County
Father’s Day arrives Sunday, June 21, and Montgomery County families have plenty of ways to celebrate without falling back on the usual necktie or grilling accessory. The forecast is cooperating: Sunday is shaping up sunny with a high near 82 degrees and just a 10% chance of rain, good news for outdoor plans as well…
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Villanova’s Historic Oakwell Mansion and Grounds Saved From Demolition
A historic Villanova estate once targeted for school athletic fields will instead be preserved and eventually opened to the public, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A $13 million sale between the Lower Merion School District and two conservation-minded nonprofits closed last Friday. A Deal Years in the Making The 13-acre Oakwell property is…
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Gone but Not Forgotten: 10 Vanished Montgomery County Hangouts
You’ve probably driven past one of these without knowing it. The Aldi off Route 309 in Montgomeryville sits where carloads once swapped a driver’s license for an in-car heater on cold nights. The food court at Plymouth Meeting Mall covers the ground where moviegoers once sat near a fountain that never worked. And the office…
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Montgomery County’s Colleges Are Quietly Driving a Major Transformation
Montgomery County’s colleges are no longer just places where students attend class. Across the county, campuses are becoming construction hubs, workforce pipelines, healthcare training grounds, environmental classrooms, and regional anchors that help define the communities around them. Penn State Abington’s Building Boom That shift can be seen most visibly at Penn State Abington, where the…
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The Norristown Zoo That Almost Closed Is Now Building for Its Next 100 Years
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years of American history, a Norristown institution that has been part of Montgomery County life for more than a century is hitting its stride, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Elmwood Park Zoo celebrated its 100th birthday in 2024, opening a $41 million welcome center, outdoor plaza,…
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Former Sixers Owner’s Huntingdon Valley Estate Returns to Market for $3.9M
A sprawling Huntingdon Valley estate once owned by former Philadelphia 76ers owner Harold Katz is back on the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The property’s massive private sports complex is once again drawing attention across the region. The nearly seven-acre Montgomery County property recently re-entered the market for $3.9 million, just…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reaffirms His View That America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Governor Josh Shapiro has reaffirmed in a recent interview that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president, a view he first shared a year ago, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New York Times article cited a statement the Abington native made to the paper last year, when he was asked…
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Toll Brothers’ Strategy for Closed Golf Courses is Paying Off
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is paying $21.65 million to finally turn a shuttered Florida golf course into a new neighborhood, Brian Bandell for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder acquired the former Cypress Creek Golf Course west of Boynton Beach, a 122.5-acre property that has sat closed since 2018. Toll Brothers filed plans in…
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Asplundh Horsham Headquarters Marks New Chapter for Family-Owned Giant
Asplundh Tree Expert has officially opened its new international headquarters in Horsham Township, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. This marks the latest chapter for one of Montco’s most prominent private companies. The family-owned company recently celebrated the opening of its new 120,000-square-foot facility at 680 Blair Mill Road with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From Willow…
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Bryn Mawr’s Lancaster Avenue Corridor Sees Rare Portfolio Sale Listing
A rare opportunity has surfaced for investors eyeing one of the Main Line’s tightest commercial corridors, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A collection of mixed-use buildings along Bryn Mawr’s Lancaster Avenue has officially hit the market. Brokers say the scarcity alone could drive serious interest. The Properties Philadelphia-based Rubin Management is marketing…
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First Bank House of the Week: 1928 Wynnewood Estate Offers Nearly Four Acres in Lower Merion
Listed for $2,596,000, the estate at 1118 Indian Creek Road in Wynnewood offers a rare Main Line combination: nearly four acres of privacy, a historic 1928 residence, and room for a buyer to shape the next chapter of the property. The home, known as Hearthstone, is featured in a Realtor.com listing that presents it as…
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Jenkintown-Linked Doctor Beats Ebola After Harrowing Brush With Death
An American doctor who contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and returned to the United States, according to Courtenay Harris Bond for The Philly Voice. A Frightening Turn Dr. Peter Stafford was declared free of the virus on May 30. He was released from Charité University Hospital in…
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Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market Returns This Week with Local Vendors and Live Music
The Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market returns to One Bala Plaza today, Wednesday, June 17, offering residents and nearby workers an afternoon of fresh food, regional vendors, and live entertainment. This Week’s Vendors and Music This week’s market will feature produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and other locally made products. Hours are 3 to 6 PM.…
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6 Montgomery County Day Trips That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
A memorable getaway does not require airfare or a hotel reservation. Sometimes a change of scenery and an unhurried meal are enough to make an ordinary Saturday feel like a trip. Montgomery County and its immediate surroundings offer six destinations that can turn a weekend into something closer to a vacation, from European-inspired architecture to…
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The Station at Hatboro Secures $20 Million in Permanent Financing
A 102-unit apartment community in Hatboro called The Station at Hatboro has landed $20 million in permanent financing, writes ROI-NJ. This is the latest sign of the borough’s growing apartment boom along its York Road corridor. $20 Million Deal Closes for Newest Hatboro Project G.S. Wilcox & Co., a Morristown-based commercial real estate investment banking…
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Iron Hill Brewery Revives Huntingdon Valley Location with New Exclusive IPA
Iron Hill Brewery’s return to Montgomery County is set to begin Monday, June 22, when the Huntingdon Valley restaurant reopens under the company’s new ownership group, according to Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Steady Comeback Tour The reopening marks the fourth post-bankruptcy revival for Iron Hill and the only location in Philadelphia’s suburban…
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