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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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Orion’s New King of Prussia Hub Comes With a Beehive, Herb Garden and Big AI Ambitions
Orion, the wealthtech giant whose platforms power 17 of the top 20 Barron’s RIA firms, has opened a striking new office hub in King of Prussia, writes Andrew Cohen for Investment News. This marks a major leap from its humble local beginnings and signals deeper investment in the region. The 24,000-square-foot space on Continental Drive…
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
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Pond Lehocky Makes First Hospitality Investment in Main Line Restaurant Group
It’s an unusual pairing: one of Pennsylvania’s largest workers’ compensation law firms is now also a restaurant investor, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Pond Lehocky Giordano is making its first move into the hospitality industry, investing just under $1 million in Alessandro’s Ventures, the suburban restaurant group led by 29-year-old chef Alex…
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How Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Is Changing Childhood Cancer Care
Alex Scott’s childhood wish began with a simple idea: sell lemonade so doctors could help kids with cancer, writes CBS News. More than two decades later, that wish is still shaping pediatric cancer research, and this week it has a fresh moment in the spotlight. A Wish Rooted in Wynnewood Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma…
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JBS to Shut Down Souderton Beef Plant by August
JBS, one of the world’s largest meat producers and a major Montgomery County employer, plans to close its beef processing facility in Souderton by Aug. 14, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Modernization Push Amid a Tightening Cattle Market The company said the decision is part of a broader effort to modernize its…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Rolls Out a New VIP Shopping Experience
David’s Bridal is adding a new, paid tier to its wedding shopping experience as the King of Prussia-based retailer continues its post-bankruptcy reinvention, writes Morning Star. The company has introduced VIP Appointments, a $50 option for brides and other formalwear shoppers who want a more private, event-style visit. The fee buys two full hours with…
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IKEA’s AI Bet Paid Off, and Nobody Lost Their Job
As companies race to adopt artificial intelligence, much of the conversation has centered on job cuts, automation, and doing more with fewer workers. IKEA, whose US headquarters sits in Conshohocken, is testing a different model, writes Alberto Bellé for CIO. Its parent company, Ingka Group, is using AI to find new work for people rather…
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Your Pet’s Happy and Healthy Summer Guide, According to the Experts at Hickory Veterinary Hospital
As summer approaches, keeping our pets safe becomes a top priority. Veterinarian Dr. Tiffany Kay of Hickory Veterinary Primary Care and Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital spoke with American Community Journals about the most important precautions pet owners can take during the warmer months, and what she had to say could make all the difference…
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Main Line Health Proposes Major New Hospital Campus in Upper Providence
Main Line Health is considering a major expansion in western Montgomery County, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. It proposed a 500,000-square-foot hospital campus in Upper Providence. The new health facility could become one of the region’s most significant healthcare developments in years. The health system presented early plans for a 108-bed, five-story…
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Lafayette Hill’s Michael Rubin Named to Time’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports
Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin started his first business at 13 years old, using his Bar Mitzvah money to open a ski store. Today, he runs one of the most valuable sports companies in the world. Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics, was named to Time’s inaugural TIME100 Sports list of the 100 Most Influential People…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, a leasing surge brought 13 tenants to the popular open-air retail center. The growth aligns with the completion of Coulter Place, a 131-unit residential development that added 20,000 square feet…
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GSK Bets $10.6 Billion on Lung Cancer – and Its Montco Footprint Grows With It
GSK is making its largest acquisition in more than a decade, and Montgomery County has a clear stake in what comes next, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The London-based pharmaceutical giant, which has major research and manufacturing operations in Upper Providence and Upper Merion, has agreed to acquire Boston-based Nuvalent for $10.6…
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The Montgomery County Trail Towns You’ve Been Sleeping On
Montgomery County’s trails are no longer just weekend paths for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Increasingly, they are becoming a connected network that could reshape how residents move through the county. These trails are also changing how certain towns define themselves. A major push to connect trails across Montgomery County is bringing new attention to places…
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Schuylkill River Water Trail Recognition Highlights Montco’s Outdoor Appeal
The Schuylkill River Water Trail has received a major federal upgrade, giving Montgomery County another reason to celebrate, writes Ron Devlin for The Republican Herald. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum recently designated the Schuylkill River Water Trail as a National Water Trail, making it the first in Pennsylvania to receive the honor. The…
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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia’s Favorite Anchor
Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a city, writes Frank Halperin for Philadelphia Magazine. The longtime CBS News Philadelphia anchor is approaching his 40th year with Channel 3. The official anniversary falls on July 9, a milestone that…
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Inside The Library Collegeville, the Restaurant Rewriting the Story of a Civil War-Era Building
When The Library opened on Collegeville’s Main Street in June 2024, it brought craft cocktails and comfort food to a building that had been part of the borough since before the Civil War. The Library, located at 217 E. Main Street, has quickly become one of the most talked-about additions to Collegeville’s dining scene. Opened…
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Montgomery County Has Some of the Oldest Taverns in America. Here Is What Makes Them Worth Visiting.
Before Montgomery County had shopping malls, office parks, commuter rail towns and four-lane highways, it had inns. They stood along old roads and stagecoach routes, offering food, drink, lodging and news to travelers moving through the Philadelphia countryside. They were gathering places before town halls, landmarks before GPS and, in some cases, the reason a…
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