• Mass Casualties Avoided in Abington with SPS Technologies Fire

    Mass Casualties Avoided in Abington with SPS Technologies Fire

    A catastrophic event was narrowly avoided when a fire broke out at SPS Technologies’ fastener facility on Highland Avenue in Abington Township last Monday, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. According to Police Chief Patrick Malloy, mass casualties were prevented because explosive chemicals were stored in separate buildings, away from the fire. Firefighters acted swiftly…

  • Berkshire Hathaway Expands with Acquisition of High-Volume Team from Dresher

    Berkshire Hathaway Expands with Acquisition of High-Volume Team from Dresher

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach has successfully recruited the nine-agent team, Philly + The Burbs, from Compass Real Estate, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This Dresher-based team is led by principal agents Ashlee Check, Adam Brown, Joshua Hersz, and Karen Langsfeld. They achieved approximately $60 million in sales and an additional…

  • U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean Visits Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley

    U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean Visits Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley

    U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents parts of Montgomery and Berks counties, recently visited the Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley, where she spoke about the importance of federal funding for community projects, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for the WHYY. The nonprofit organization offers mental health services and career training, as well as offering a community…

  • Cavan Sullivan Stars in Apple TV+ Docuseries ‘Onside: Major League Soccer

    Cavan Sullivan Stars in Apple TV+ Docuseries ‘Onside: Major League Soccer

    Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan, the 15-year-old Philadelphia Union sensation, takes center stage in Apple TV+’s new docuseries, writes Ariel Simpson for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Onside: Major League Soccer chronicles the 2024 MLS season, offering an inside look at Sullivan’s rapid rise in professional soccer alongside his older brother, Quinn. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary highlights…

  • Conshohocken-based IKEA Looking to Add Eight New Format Stores Before Year’s End

    Conshohocken-based IKEA Looking to Add Eight New Format Stores Before Year’s End

    IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning on adding eight new format stores before the end of the year, writes Thomas Lester for Furniture Today. In the past five years, the company has seen its United States market increase by 13.6 percent. With the new stores, which will include…

  • Thrillist Names This Montco Spot One of Nation’s Must-Visit Small Towns

    Thrillist Names This Montco Spot One of Nation’s Must-Visit Small Towns

    The popular travel website Thrillist recently unveiled its list of “must-visit” small towns across the United States, naming Ambler as Pennsylvania’s top pick, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We looked from coast to coast at villages, townships, and even islands, where the living is easy and the pace reliably slow,” said…

  • Best Places to Grab Thai Food in Montco

    Best Places to Grab Thai Food in Montco

    Montgomery County boasts some of the best spots for Thai food in the region, from traditional eateries to modern fusion restaurants, perfect for both casual meals and special nights out, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Anchan Thai Cuisine in Bala Cynwyd harnesses all five taste profiles – sweet, sour,…

  • Sheetz Considers Invading Wawa Territory, Eyes Limerick for Potential Location

    Sheetz Considers Invading Wawa Territory, Eyes Limerick for Potential Location

    The long-time battle between Sheetz and Wawa may be coming to a head, as the Altoona-based grocer eyes a Limerick location in the heart of Wawa territory, writes Andrew Limberg for KDKA. The Western and Eastern Pennsylvania brands have largely avoided opening locations on each other’s turf – until now. “Sheetz can confirm it is…

  • Toll Brothers Adapts Strategy Amid First Quarter Revenue Drop

    Toll Brothers Adapts Strategy Amid First Quarter Revenue Drop

    Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers experienced a slowdown in growth during the first quarter of fiscal 2025, marking only the second year-over-year revenue drop since 2021, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company reported $1.84 billion in home sales revenue for the quarter ending January 31, a 5% decrease from the same period…

  • Local Firefighters Rescue Dog in Bristol Township House Fire Using Pet Oxygen Mask

    Local Firefighters Rescue Dog in Bristol Township House Fire Using Pet Oxygen Mask

    A pet oxygen mask helped first responders save the life of a pitbull struggling to breathe during an early morning house fire in Bristol Township, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Bristol Township Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito, firefighters from Bristol Township Fire Rescue and Third District Fire Co. rescued three…

  • Collegeville Native Plans to Bring His Popular Halal Spot, Cousin’s Burger Home

    Collegeville Native Plans to Bring His Popular Halal Spot, Cousin’s Burger Home

    Shahezad Contractor plans to bring Cousin’s Burger to his hometown Collegeville, writes Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Since debuting at the Philly Halal Food Festival, Contractor has expanded with locations in Fairmount, the Exton Mall, and South Street. He plans for more in Collegeville, Phoenixville, and Cinnaminson, NJ.  As a Muslim, Contractor’s focus on…

  • King of Prussia Among the Worst Places for Traffic in the World

    King of Prussia Among the Worst Places for Traffic in the World

    An annual study moves King of Prussia traffic toward the top of the pile, writes Kyle Nguyen of the Philadelphia Business Journal.  In 2023, the suburb ranked at No. 23 across the United States and No. 142 worldwide, according to analytics firm Inrix. This is a dramatic change from 2022 when KOP ranked 191st in…

  • President Appoints Josh Shapiro to Influential Governors Council

    President Appoints Josh Shapiro to Influential Governors Council

    President Trump has announced the appointment of Governor Josh Shapiro to a significant council as part of the National Governors Association’s (NGA) winter meeting in Washington, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Governors from across the nation are gathering for this annual event, which runs through Saturday. On Friday, Shapiro, along with several other…

  • Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Takes on a Leadership Role with the Philadelphia Union

    Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Takes on a Leadership Role with the Philadelphia Union

    At just 20, Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan is stepping into a leadership role, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Delco Times. The Norristown native is guiding younger teammates with a maturity beyond his years. Born on March 27, 2004, in Philadelphia, Sullivan’s journey began with Fishtown A.C. before joining the Union’s academy in 2016. He debuted…

  • Ottsville Family Turns 12-Acre Property Into Animal Sanctuary

    Ottsville Family Turns 12-Acre Property Into Animal Sanctuary

    After moving into their new home in Ottsville early last year, John and Jennifer Cecilian transformed the 12-acre property into an animal sanctuary, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These days, Three Pigs Farm is home to 27 animals, including pigs, donkeys, steers, heifers, and sheep. Most of them live in a barn, three…

  • Norristown Pushes for Major Redevelopment of Elmwood Park Zoo

    Norristown Pushes for Major Redevelopment of Elmwood Park Zoo

    Norristown officials are advancing plans to revitalize Elmwood Park, writes Jusitn Heinze for the Patch. Norristown aims to enhance the zoo’s community space following recent natural disasters. A public meeting is scheduled for February 20 to discuss refined redevelopment strategies and gather community feedback. The proposed project includes expanding and reshaping the park to better…

  • Plymouth Meeting’s Harmony Biosciences Pivots After FDA Rejects Wakix for Sleep Disorder

    Plymouth Meeting’s Harmony Biosciences Pivots After FDA Rejects Wakix for Sleep Disorder

    Plymouth Meeting’s Harmony Biosciences’ stock fell 10% on Wednesday after the FDA rejected the expansion of its insomnia drug, Wakix, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wakix, containing the active ingredient pitolisant, is currently approved for managing excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in narcolepsy patients. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a chronic condition causing excessive…

  • Philadelphia Cricket Club Adds Premium Suites for Upcoming Truist Championship

    Philadelphia Cricket Club Adds Premium Suites for Upcoming Truist Championship

    The PGA Tour is expanding hospitality offerings for the 2025 Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown due to high demand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The newly introduced “Broad Street Seats” will overlook the 15th green, offering 25 blocks of eight seats each for the golf tournament running…