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Ranking the Montgomery County Towns with Surging Home Values in 2024
While the housing market has grown tumultuous in recent years, some towns are more affected than others. Stacker reports that these Montgomery County towns have seen their homes leap in value due to higher mortgage rates and new home price tags. Flourtown The average price of a Flourtown home is $578,520. That’s up 5.6 percent…
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One Step Closer for New Abington Middle School
Abington School District inches closer toward a brand new middle school, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. During a meeting on Tuesday, Superintendent Doctor Jeffrey Fecher announced that the Board of School Directors would pursue plans for a new building on the current campus. The board discussed renovating the current building, building two new schools…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Talks Election, Trump, and the Eagles in the Playoffs
Governor Josh Shapiro reflected on his role in the 2024 election, and his thoughts on Trump, Pennsylvania, and the Eagles in a recent interview with Walter Perez for Action News. Speaking from Adare Pharma Solutions in Northeast Philadelphia, the Abington native highlighted Pennsylvania’s efforts to attract businesses. Adare recently relocated from New Jersey, taking advantage…
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After Successful Career as St. Joseph’s Basketball Player, Chloe Welch Starts Coaching Journey
After wrapping up her successful playing career at St. Joseph’s, Chloe Welch stepped into the position of graduate manager for the 2024-25 basketball season, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’ve always been ready and willing to learn, and I think that these opportunities are really awesome,” said Welch. “Even if it’s a task…
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Hiway Theater, Jenkintown Landmark for 111 Years, Launches Fundraiser for Facade Repairs
For 111 years, the Hiway Theater has stood as a cornerstone of entertainment in Jenkintown, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The iconic borough staple features various events throughout the year, from its Sci-Fi Film Festival to classic movies to holiday movies. Now, the theater needs support to continue operating, as its facade requires repairs.…
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First Bank House of the Week: A $5.95 Million Blend of Elegance and Craftsmanship in Worcester
Priced at $5.95 million, Twin Ponds Estate, at 1534 N Trooper Road in Worcester, is a Georgian-inspired masterpiece crafted with meticulous attention to detail. . . Designed by Spence Kass & Associates, the property harmonizes old-world craftsmanship with modern luxury, boasting curated elements sourced from the owner’s global travels. The estate’s grand entrance features an…
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Oreland Fan and Ten College Friends Celebrate a Decades-Long Eagles Tradition
Jim Montgomery, an Oreland resident, has been a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2001, along with ten of his college buddies, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Montgomery is a dedicated fan of all Philadelphia sports teams, a passion he developed with his family growing up and now shares with his wife…
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Upper Dublin Planning Commission Advances BET Investment’s Promenade Proposal
The Upper Dublin Planning Commission voted to recommend advancing BET Investments mixed-use development proposal for the Prudential tract, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The proposal seeks ordinance amendments to accommodate Promenade East, a 90-acre development featuring 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of office space, a 150-unit senior living facility. There is…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands into Kentucky
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties, the nation’s largest private owner of multi-family communities, has expanded into Kentucky, reports the company. The $39 million acquisition of Blankenbaker Crossings in Louisville makes Kentucky state number 20 in Morgan Properties ever-growing portfolio. This comes as the company celebrates its 40 year anniversary. Morgan Properties already has a footprint in the…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States to Raise Family in 2025
Pennsylvania ranked third in the country among the best states to raise a family in 2025, according to a recently released report from ConsumerAffairs, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Vermont ranked in first place, ahead of Maine in second. The report ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C. based on five key metrics, including…
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Education Software Breach Hits Lower Merion School District
The Lower Merion School District is among those that have been impacted by a nationwide breach of the education software PowerSchool, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. The school software giant, which offers a suite of tools to streamline school operations, recently announced it had suffered a “cybersecurity incident” late last month. The…
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Norfolk Southern Partners with Souderton’s Railroad & Industrial Preservation Society to Restore Classic Locomotive
Norfolk Southern aids Souderton’s Railroad & Industrial Preservation Society with a $10,000 grant to restore the Alco S2 No. 611, writes Trains.com. Built in 1948, the No. 611 is the last intact diesel train from the Lehigh & New England Railroad, and it operated until the railroad closed in 1961. The project is taking place…
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Upper Providence Native Joshua Fleisher Talks Production of Latin Kings Gang Member Documentary
Upper Providence native Joshua Fleisher recently helped produce the documentary Touched by Darkness: The Life and Times of Krazy Kenny, writes Evan Brandt for Daily Local News. The film focuses on Kenneth “Krazy Kenny” Steinberg the only Jewish member of the Latin Kings gang who had been serving an 86-year prison sentence before receiving a…
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John James Audubon Center: Where Birds and History Meet
The John James Audubon Center is the perfect place for bird aficionados to learn more of the many winged creatures that live among us and about the man who spent his life documenting them, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. The Audubon Center includes a museum that offers many interactive features that help people learn about…
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Limerick Community Park’s $1.3 Million Expansion Opens Early
Workers are nearing completion of a $1.3 million expansion of Limerick Community Park, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. The new update will feature new tennis and pickleball courts. During the Oct. 1 meeting, Township Manager Dan Kerr updated the supervisors on the project’s progress and received approval to open the courts to the…
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King of Prussia’s Westover Buys New York Real Estate Portfolio for $94.5M
King of Prussia-based Westover recently purchased a multifamily real estate portfolio in New York for $94.5 million from Black Spruce Management, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 98,000-square-foot, 147-unit portfolio consists of 13 properties in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, between West 19th and West 29th streets. The properties average five stories. The acquisition…
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Governor Shapiro Files Complaint Against Audubon Electric Grid Coordinator PJM Interconnection
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration filed a complaint on Monday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against power grid manager PJM Interconnection, reports Ford Turner for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The complaint alleges PJM conducts energy auction practices that could cost consumers over $20 billion. PJM, based in Audubon, coordinates wholesale electricity movement in 13 states, including…
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Main Line Health’s Fiscal Performance Improved According to S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings improved its rating of Main Line Health from ‘negative’ to ‘stable,’ writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. S&P cites the healthcare group’s improved fiscal performance. They affirmed an AA- rating which is considered investment grade, saying Main Line Health has a ‘strong capacity’ to meet financial obligations. This new outlook…
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