• Second Major Project Near Ambler SEPTA Station Moves Forward

    Second Major Project Near Ambler SEPTA Station Moves Forward

    Another mixed-use development is gaining traction in Ambler, according to Paul Shwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. SEPTA has recommended Plymouth Meeting-based Korman Communities and Benchmark Real Estate to develop a 3.4-acre surface parking lot it owns next to the Ambler Regional Rail station. The transit agency’s board is expected to authorize a development agreement…

  • Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor

    Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor

    A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime headquarters of Bryn Mawr Trust Co., located at 801 W. Lancaster Ave., has been sold for $7.6 million to real estate investor Michael Karp. The roughly 46,000-square-foot property served as the bank’s…

  • Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore

    Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore

    A major mixed-use development will add hundreds of apartments to a key stretch of Ardmore, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal Radnor Property Group will begin construction in January on The Piazza at Ardmore, a $187 million project at 100 W. Lancaster Ave. The development will include 270 apartments, about 30,000 square feet…

  • Local Investors Pay Nearly $10M for Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville

    Local Investors Pay Nearly $10M for Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville

    Local investors have purchased the 105-room Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville in North Wales for $9.89 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An entity affiliated with Westville, New Jersey-based Pinnacle Hospitality Group completed the acquisition of the hotel on January 15, with the sale price working out at $94,190 per key. Led by Chet…

  • InductEV Deal Expands Global Reach From King of Prussia

    InductEV Deal Expands Global Reach From King of Prussia

    A King of Prussia electric vehicle company remains in Montco as it enters a new chapter, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. InductEV, known for its wireless EV charging technology, was recently acquired by Israel-based Electreon. Despite the international deal, company leaders say InductEV will maintain its headquarters in King of Prussia and continue operations locally.…

  • Texas Roadhouse Eyes Willow Grove After Carrabba’s Closure

    Texas Roadhouse Eyes Willow Grove After Carrabba’s Closure

    A restaurant shakeup is unfolding in Willow Grove, reports James Evenden for The Sun. Carrabba’s Italian Grill has officially closed its Upper Moreland Township location, and now Texas Roadhouse is looking to step in. According to the township’s zoning hearing board agenda, the steakhouse chain submitted plans on February 12 to take over the former…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Move-In Ready Luxury Hits the Market in Lower Gwynedd

    First Bank House of the Week: Move-In Ready Luxury Hits the Market in Lower Gwynedd

    Listed for $2,550,000, this brand-new Lower Gwynedd home offers nearly 6,000 square feet of finished living space in a secluded yet highly convenient Montgomery County setting. Tucked at the end of a private lane, the property pairs classic architectural details with modern amenities, creating a move-in-ready opportunity just minutes from Ambler’s shops, dining, and train…

  • St. Joe’s Basketball Powered by Standout Gabby Casey

    St. Joe’s Basketball Powered by Standout Gabby Casey

    Lansdale Catholic Alum, Gabby Casey, has stepped into a starring role this season for St. Joseph’s University in Lower Merion, writes Colin Schofield for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Casey is leading the Hawks toward a potential top-four seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament. After playing limited minutes as a freshman and serving as a secondary scorer…

  • How Baron von Steuben’s Training at Valley Forge Forged U.S. Army’s Discipline

    How Baron von Steuben’s Training at Valley Forge Forged U.S. Army’s Discipline

    Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben’s soldier training at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778 shaped Americans’ understanding of discipline and military service for generations, writes Daniel Tobias Flint for We Are The Mighty. Baron von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge in February 1778, as the Continental Army faced one of its harshest winters. Soldiers endured…

  • Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station

    Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station

    A proposed transformation of land near Ambler’s SEPTA station took a meaningful step forward this week, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The Borough Council voted 5-2 on February 17 to approve revisions to the town’s redevelopment overlay district. This allows Dresher’s BET Investments to move ahead with plans for a mixed-use project along West…

  • Montco Trading Giant Steps Into New Betting Frontier

    Montco Trading Giant Steps Into New Betting Frontier

    Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group is stepping into one of Wall Street’s fastest-growing arenas: prediction markets, writes Samuel O’Brient for Business Insider. Prediction markets have surged in popularity since 2024. The platforms where participants trade contracts tied to the outcome of real-world events began largely as a retail-driven phenomenon. Now, it’s attracting institutional attention, and…

  • Lost 1989 Film Restored in Norristown, Set for Philly Premiere

    Lost 1989 Film Restored in Norristown, Set for Philly Premiere

    A long-forgotten action film with a powerful social message has found new life, thanks in part to work done in Norristown, writes Stephen Silver for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riverbend is a 1989 film about Black Vietnam veterans leading an uprising against a racist sheriff. It was largely lost after a limited release and VHS run.…

  • Philly Bike Expo Rolls Into the Region for Weekend of Cycling Culture

    Philly Bike Expo Rolls Into the Region for Weekend of Cycling Culture

    Cycling enthusiasts will soon be rolling in as the Philly Bike Expo returns to the region for its 15th year, writes Philly Voice. The two-day event will bring bike builders, gear makers, and riders together for a celebration of cycling culture, craftsmanship, and community. Visitors can browse custom-built bicycles, explore the latest accessories, and check…

  • Spice it Up with The Best Thai in Montgomery County

    Spice it Up with The Best Thai in Montgomery County

    Montgomery County’s dining scene continues to expand. When it comes to Thai cuisine, there’s no shortage of bold, flavorful options, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. In Bala Cynwyd, Anchan Thai Cuisine blends the five core taste profiles, sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami, into colorful, carefully balanced dishes. The restaurant incorporates natural blue…

  • Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program

    Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields. With this funding, the college will launch a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program called “PERSIST: Partnerships for Engagement, Resilience, and Support through Interdisciplinary STEM Teamwork.” An…

  • Hatboro Wawa Sells for $7.4M in Major Local Real Estate Deal

    Hatboro Wawa Sells for $7.4M in Major Local Real Estate Deal

    A recently built Wawa in Hatboro has changed hands in a multimillion-dollar deal, writes Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Ivyland-based Altimari Properties purchased the Wawa at 412 S. York Road for $7.4 million. The convenience store was completed in 2023. It sits at the busy intersection of York and Horsham roads and includes fuel…

  • Valley Forge National Historical Park’s Top Spots to Commemorate America 250

    Valley Forge National Historical Park’s Top Spots to Commemorate America 250

    This year is especially significant for Valley Forge National Historical Park, which features several must-see destinations in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, write Nikki DeMentri and Casey Kuhn for CBS News Philadelphia. “We are celebrating the commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s gift to the American people of Valley Forge,” said Adam Gresek, director of visitor and community engagement.…

  • Bryn Mawr’s Susan Gross Started Public School Squash Revolution

    Bryn Mawr’s Susan Gross Started Public School Squash Revolution

    Bryn Mawr educator Susan Gross launched the nation’s first public school squash team at Harriton High School nearly two decades ago, starting a quiet revolution that would help democratize a sport long reserved for the elite, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. Gross was introduced to squash through her son, Edward, who attended…