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Souderton’s Univest Eyes Growth Beyond Philly as Earnings Climb
Souderton-based Univest Financial Corp. is posting strong financial gains while setting its sights on growth beyond the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County bank reported a 21% jump in first-quarter earnings alongside a nearly 12% increase in net interest income. The steady momentum poises the company to sharpen…
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SEPTA’s Conshohocken Project Highlights Shift Toward Transit-Oriented Living
Plans to bring new housing near the Conshohocken SEPTA train station move forward, according to Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA is now focused on developing roughly 300 apartments on land once slated for a $48 million parking garage. This shift reflects a growing demand for walkable, transit-oriented communities. SEPTA has partnered with Philadelphia-based…
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Union League Expands Lafayette Hill Club with New Amenities, Event Space
The Union League of Philadelphia is continuing to expand and modernize its footprint in Montgomery County, writes Todd Romero for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The club has new investments planned for its Lafayette Hill property, Union League Liberty Hill. As part of a broader push to evolve beyond a traditional city club, the organization is…
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Lower Merion Legend Kobe Bryant’s Card Sells for Staggering Price
A piece of Lower Merion history just fetched millions, as a rare card featuring Kobe Bryant sold for $3.15 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The ultra-rare 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card, produced during Bryant’s second NBA season, is one of only 10 ever made. Its scarcity and connection to…
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Help Name Elmwood Park Zoo’s Baby Ocelot in Norristown
Elmwood Park Zoo is giving Montco residents a chance to help name one of its newest and cutest arrivals, according to Marcela Camargo for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Norristown zoo recently welcomed a female ocelot cub, born February 1 to parents Rio and Mateo. After several weeks of careful monitoring and bonding time, the public is…
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After Years in Montco Courts, Villanova Family Dispute Over Deb Shops Moves to Federal Level
The legal battle over the fortune of the late Warren Weiner, former owner of the now-defunct Deb Shops, has moved to federal court after years of disputes in Montgomery County Common Pleas and Orphans’ Courts, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Villanova family remains locked in a dispute of over $200 million,…
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Montgomery County Town Among 25 Hottest Luxury Housing Markets in U.S.
Villanova ranked among the 25 hottest luxury markets in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journal’s latest analysis used ZIP code-level mortgage and real estate data from Intercontinental Exchange to determine the hottest luxury housing markets nationwide. These…
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Bala Cynwyd’s CassianRx Launches Platform to Streamline Patient Care
A Montgomery County health technology company is rolling out a new platform aimed at improving how patients navigate complex medical treatments. Bala Cynwyd’s CassianRx announced the launch of ONE Journey™. The system is designed to connect patients, providers, pharmacies, and insurers into a single, coordinated network. The platform is built to streamline the specialty therapy…
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New Donors Drive Expansion for Major Montco Philanthropic Group
A surge in new donors is driving rapid growth for one of Montgomery County’s largest nonprofit organizations, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jenkintown-based National Philanthropic Trust is seeing a sharp increase in donor-advised fund accounts, with thousands of new participants joining in recent months. The influx has helped push the organization’s total accounts to nearly…
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Big Bounce America Brings Massive Inflatable Playground to Oaks
The Big Bounce America is going to be returning to the Philadelphia area this summer, bringing a massive inflatable playground to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, according to a staff report from Philly Voice. The traveling event will take place on June 27-28 and July 3-5. At the center is a 24,000-square-foot bounce…
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Bryn Mawr’s Arrowroot Blends Food, Wellness, and Community
A longtime wellness destination in Montgomery County continues to evolve, blending food, health, and community in the heart of Bryn Mawr, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC Action News. Arrowroot Apothecary & Café has been a fixture along Lancaster Avenue for decades, but its current chapter reflects a modern take on holistic living. When the…
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New Bala Cynwyd Apartment Building Opens Along Evolving City Avenue Corridor
A major redevelopment effort along City Avenue has reached another milestone with the opening of Blayr, a new 217-unit residential building in Bala Cynwyd. Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the debut of the property at 145 E. City Avenue. Blayr serves as the second residential component delivered as part of its ongoing remake of Bala…
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PopUp Bagels’ First Philly Region Location Opens March 20 in Ardmore
The fast-growing bagel concept PopUp Bagels will open its first location in the Philadelphia region on March 20 at Suburban Square in Ardmore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop, popular on TikTok and known for its “grip, rip, and dip” format, will occupy the former Juice Press location next to Drybar and…
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Looking for a Favorite Brunch Spot? Montgomery County’s Got 2
The weekend is a great time to catch a good brunch with friends, and here in Montgomery County, there are two locations that are destined to become a favorite brunch spot, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. FoodChaser’s Kitchen in Elkins Park is a brunch hotspot with a soul food twist. The restaurant at…
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State Education Funding Boosts Pottstown, but Gaps Persist
New state education funding is beginning to make an impact in Montgomery County, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, the Pottstown School District is seeing measurable improvements, even as financial challenges persist. Pennsylvania’s updated school funding formula is directing more money to underfunded districts like Pottstown. Local leaders say those investments…
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Curtis Arboretum: Wooded Crown Jewel and Quiet Refuge in Wyncote
Nestled in Wyncote, Curtis Arboretum has been a local wooded crown jewel since the 1890s, offering a quiet refuge for reflection, weddings, and community gatherings, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Prior to its transformation into an arboretum, the property belonged to Cyrus Curtis, founder of Curtis Publishing and publications such as The Saturday Evening Post and Ladies’…
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Walmart Investing Big in Montco with Store Remodels and Faster Shopping Tech
Walmart is bringing a wave of upgrades to Montgomery County, with three local stores set to undergo renovations as part of a broader statewide modernization effort, writes Donna Rovins for The Reporter. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 32 stores across Pennsylvania, including locations in Lower Salford Township, Hatfield, and Cheltenham Township. The updates…
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Another Large-Scale Data Center Could Reshape Montco Landscape
A data center proposal in Linfield is officially on the table, adding to a growing list of large-scale projects across Montgomery County, writes Evan Brandt for The Times Herald. Township officials confirmed that an application has been submitted for a massive development at the former Publicker Distillery site. The proposal calls for nearly 1.8 million…
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