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Class is in Session at North Penn, But So are the Bees
Honeybees have infested North Penn High School in Lansdale, reports Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Monday, just two days before the school year was scheduled to begin, faculty discovered an estimated 10,000 bees in two of the classrooms. One of the staff members was also a beekeeper and removed some of the bees. …
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Move Over eBay, IKEA Enters the Secondhand Furniture Market
IKEA is making moves in the online second hand market, reports ESG News. The company, which has its US headquarters in Conshohocken, launched a pre-owned peer-to-peer platform. The platform allows customers to sell used IKEA furniture directly to other customers. Customers can exchange furniture for payment or for IKEA vouchers with a 15 percent bonus. The platform…
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Five Below Expands into King of Prussia Amid Challenges
While some retailers move away from brick-and-mortar, others expand. King of Prussia welcomes a new Five Below retail space, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will move into retail space on 224 W. DeKalb Pike formerly occupied by Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Trader Joe’s will share a portion of the…
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Asian Fusion’s Future: Azie on Main’s Search for a New Home
Win Hospitality is actively seeking a new location for their Azie on Main restaurant, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Asian fusion restaurant currently open in Villanova will close next month. Their current landlord decided to convert the space into offices. The current Azie on Main is large enough to cater to…
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First Watch, Cava to Join New Hotels at King of Prussia Development
First Watch, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, and Cava, a Mediterranean chain, are expanding into King of Prussia. The two are joining a pair of newly opened hotels, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two national restaurant chains will open their latest locations next to the Residence Inn King of Prussia, which…
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The Schuylkill River Trail’s Easy Ride Through Beautiful Montco
The Greater Philadelphia area is home to some of the best bike trails for beginners and experts alike, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among them is the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT), which cuts right through Montgomery County. The Schuylkill River Trail runs along the Schuylkill River. Much of it is built over the…
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Lafayette Hill Native, Billionaire Michael Rubin Bets Big on Fanatics’ Future
Former 76ers part-owner and Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin is all-in on his company, Fanatics, reports Christian Red for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, Rubin attended Fanatics Fest in New York, a three-day sports fan festival showcasing the Fanatics brand. Fans gathered to take pictures with the likes of Jay-Z, Allen Iverson, Derek Jeter –…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass is the Unlikely Champion of School Choice
Bala Cynwyd resident Jeff Yass is Pennsylvania’s richest person, contributes to Republican campaigns, and is a champion of school choice, reports Robert Huber for Philadelphia Magazine. Yass’s rise to billionaire-hood is as storied as it is cryptic. The investment mogul does not like to give interviews or speak about himself, but his career is often…
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Willow Creek Farm Preserve: Fighting Climate Change 220 Sheep at a Time
Willow Creek Farm Preserve in Collegeville is doing its part to combat climate change the old-fashioned way: with sheep, reports Susan Phillips for WHYY. A typical industrial-sized sheep farm produces a great amount of wool that can be used to make clothing and other textiles. It can also leave a large carbon footprint. Willow Creek…
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Ardmore’s Venezuelan Restaurant Autana Won’t Be Gone for Long
Ardmore’s Autana has closed its doors for good, reports Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But that’s not the end for the Venezuelan family behind it. The restaurant started out of a ghost kitchen during the pandemic and quickly grew a following across from the Ardmore Train Station. But the Hernandez family who ran Autana…
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Philadelphia Eagles Push Women’s Flag Football Closer to PIAA Sanction
With the help of the Philadelphia Eagles, girls’ flag football is growing in popularity and getting closer to being sanctioned by the PIAA, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2022, the Birds established their girls’ flag football league with 16 participating teams from the Philadelphia Public and Catholic Leagues. Three seasons into the initiative, there…
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‘X’ Marks the Spot in Oaks at Eclectic The American Treasure Tour Museum
The American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks is home to the strangest assortment of collectibles, reports Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The museum is an eclectic arrangement of all things Americana. Some pieces date back to the 1870s. Items include a 20-ft tall Gumby statue, a full Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band, and a…
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Parents Fight Springfield School District for Control Over Screens
Concerned mother Meredith McGlinchey pushed Springfield School District to keep YouTube out of classrooms after her son got hooked on screens, reported Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McGlinchey said that she doesn’t allow her son to play video games at home. She was surprised when he suddenly started begging to play Minecraft. When she…
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Bala’s Susquehanna International Group Bets Big Money on the Little Guy
Bala-Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass founded Susquehanna International Group in 1987, and now he is the wealthiest man in Pennsylvania. SIG is one of the top investment groups in the country, investing trillions per year on the stock market. Large profits allow the company to invest privately into growing businesses at a more relaxed timeline, reports Joseph…
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Forest & Main Brewing Company Takes ‘Locally Sourced’ to Heart
Pennsylvania is home to a lot of great beer, but many of these breweries source their grains and other materials from out of state. Emily Kovach of PA Eats compiled a list of all the great beer made in PA from grain to glass. Ambler’s own Forest & Main Brewing Company made the list. Forest…
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Human Remains Uncovered at Limerick’s Historic Hood Mansion
Archaeologists have uncovered human remains at the historic Hood Mansion in Limerick, reports 6ABC. While the remains have yet to be identified, it’s believed that they belong to someone from the Hood family. The estate was built in 1834 for John Mclelland Hood, an Irish immigrant and trader who used the home as a summer…
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Born to Fan: These Montco Families Celebrate Bruce Springsteen Together
For these Mongomery County natives, following Bruce Springsteen is a family tradition, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruce Springsteen performed at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, and intergenerational superfans from all over flocked to South Philly to see him. With Bruce in town, Montco fans recall what the Boss means to their…
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New Haverford Lower School Head Aims to Elevate School’s Literacy Programs
North Carolina educator Jenni Scoggin brings over 20 years of experience as an educator to her new role as head of lower school at the Haverford School, reports Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Scoggin joined Haverford last month and is excited to be a part of the school’s literacy education program. “… they’re a…
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