• The Main Line’s Best Independent Bookstores Found in Montgomery County

    The Main Line’s Best Independent Bookstores Found in Montgomery County

    Some of the Main Line’s best independent bookstores can be found right here in Montgomery County, according to Danielle Fusaro and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today. These great resources are rich with personality and a wide range of genres. Plan your next night out, or a cozy night in at one of these great…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Modern Traditional in Collegeville

    First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Modern Traditional in Collegeville

    An exceptional modern traditional home on 1.42 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville. . . This stunning property is a true private paradise featiring a pool with a waterfall and hot tub. The pool cabana has a kitchenette, bedroom, a full bathroom, and plenty…

  • Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Celebrates Seven Generations with New Attractions

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Celebrates Seven Generations with New Attractions

    Hellerick’s Adventure Farm in Doylestown is filled with attractions that make it the perfect adventure destination for the entire family in the fall, reports Timothy Walton for 6abc. The family farm dates back to 1785. “My brother and I are the seventh generation of the same family to own this property,” said Paul Hellerick, owner…

  • Upper Dublin School Bus Depot Faces Pushback from Residents

    Upper Dublin School Bus Depot Faces Pushback from Residents

    The debate over a proposed Upper Dublin school bus depot near Fort Washington Elementary School continued, reports Linda Finarelli for the Reporter.  The Upper Dublin Township Zoning Hearing Board heard arguments from both sides on October 7. Upper Dublin’s School District is seeking four variances to build a facility for vehicle maintenance, parts storage, and…

  • Laurel House Opens North Wales Transitional Home for Women Escaping Abuse

    Laurel House Opens North Wales Transitional Home for Women Escaping Abuse

    A new Laurel House has opened in North Wales, reports Dan Solkil for North Penn Now. The transitional housing space will offer a place to go for women escaping abuse in Montgomery County.  Laurel House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence, recently launched its Nehemiah’s Way transitional home in the borough. This…

  • First Avenue Linear Park Finally Opens in King of Prussia

    First Avenue Linear Park Finally Opens in King of Prussia

    King of Prussia recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest green space, First Avenue Linear Park, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. The park is an innovative urban development based on the “complete street” concept. This project, located in the Moore Park area and stretching from Allendale Road to N. Gulph Road, has been…

  • Thomas’ Breads Reintroduces Limited Edition Cranberry Line in Time for Holiday Season

    Thomas’ Breads Reintroduces Limited Edition Cranberry Line in Time for Holiday Season

    Thomas’ Breads, owned by Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, is bringing back its fan favorite Cranberry Bagels and English Muffins in time for the holiday season. Now through December 28, consumers will be able to find the limited edition products at retailers nationwide. Thomas’ Cranberry Bagels and English Muffins, which deliver their signature sweet and tart…

  • Philadelphia Stallions, Ready to Make Their Debut at Parx Racing

    Philadelphia Stallions, Ready to Make Their Debut at Parx Racing

    The National Thoroughbred League’s Philadelphia Stallions, the region’s youngest professional sports team, are ready to make their debut when they host the NTL Philadelphia Cup at Parx Racing in Bensalem over the weekend, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Cup – also being referred to as Oktober-Fast in Philly – will…

  • WSJ: Bala Cynwyd Exec Becomes the Largest Backer of ‘Anti-Woke’ University

    WSJ: Bala Cynwyd Exec Becomes the Largest Backer of ‘Anti-Woke’ University

    Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, has become the largest financial backer of the University of Austin (UATX), reports Juliet Chung for the Wall Street Journal. Yass contributed $35 million to the fledgling institution. UATX, which recently welcomed its first class of 92 students, has raised nearly $200 million. Donors like Yass…

  • Long Awaited Amazon Fresh Store in Willow Grove Nearing Grand Opening

    Long Awaited Amazon Fresh Store in Willow Grove Nearing Grand Opening

    After years of planning and delays, the Amazon Fresh store at Willow Grove Shopping Center is showing signs of progress, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Job listings for a Grocery Associate position have appeared on Amazon’s site. Store associates have also been seen entering the building. Plans for the Willow Grove location began in…

  • Partnership Transportation Management Association Donates Life-Changing Bike to Telford Mother of Five

    Partnership Transportation Management Association Donates Life-Changing Bike to Telford Mother of Five

    A Telford mother of five will now have a quicker commute, reports John Worthington for the Times Herald. Thanks to a donation from the Partnership Transportation Management Association of Montgomery County (TMA), Ivania Velasquez now has a bike to ride to work. Velasquez, who had been walking nearly an hour to her job at Burger…

  • Five Montgomery County Franchises Among the Nation’s Top

    Five Montgomery County Franchises Among the Nation’s Top

    Five Montgomery County franchises are among the 400 largest in the U.S., writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Three of them cracked the top 100. The list is according to the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400. These companies, spanning a variety of industries, bring in a combined $4.4 billion in global sales across…

  • This Montco Place a Must-Visit Small Town in Pennsylvania

    This Montco Place a Must-Visit Small Town in Pennsylvania

    Ambler is the must-visit small town in Pennsylvania, according to a list recently published by Thrillist. To compile the list of the must-see small towns for each state, Thrillist looked at places that are rich in comfort food, craft brews, music, artists, natural attractions, and quirky roadside stops, but also remain free from big city…

  • Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown: A Spooky Season Must-Visit

    Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown: A Spooky Season Must-Visit

    The Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit during the spooky season, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The grounds surrounding the museum are more whimsical than terrifying, with a realistic dinosaur playground for kids, a barn filled with antiques, fun sculptures of unicorns and mushrooms, and three peacocks wandering…

  • Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting Adding Warehouse Operated by Robots

    Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting Adding Warehouse Operated by Robots

    The Whole Foods store in Plymouth Meeting is among the first small group of locations nationwide where Amazon is planning on adding a robotically operated “mini warehouse,” writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. According to the e-commerce behemoth, this addition will provide customers with the option to buy groceries online. The update will also shoppers…

  • Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closing After Half a Century

    Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closing After Half a Century

    Conshohocken Italian Bakery, a beloved fixture in eastern Montgomery County, will close its doors later this month after 51 years in business, reports Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Known for its iconic rolls and tomato pies, the bakery has been a staple for generations of families and businesses. Tina Gambone, daughter of cofounder Domenico…

  • Matt Zollers’ Future at Missouri Still Promising Despite Injury

    Matt Zollers’ Future at Missouri Still Promising Despite Injury

    Despite a recent injury, Matt Zollers, the five-star, Spring-Ford senior quarterback, is still expected to early-enroll at Missouri in January, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During last month’s game against visiting Downingtown West, the opposing defense tackled Zollers from behind. “His foot got caught the wrong way, and the defender’s weight landed on…

  • Bagels & Co. Spreads into the Main Line with New Ardmore Location

    Bagels & Co. Spreads into the Main Line with New Ardmore Location

    Bagels & Co., a rapidly expanding concept by Glu Hospitality, is opening its first Main Line location in Ardmore next week, reports Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new outpost, located at 43 Cricket Ave., will open its doors on Thursday, marking the ninth overall location for the brand and its first in…