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Merck Leads the Pharmaceutical Pack with Net-Zero Strategy
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is accelerating its push toward net-zero emissions, renewable energy and long-term environmental stewardship, writes Chloe Williment for Sustainability Magazine. Merck has committed to reducing energy demand while rapidly expanding its use of renewable power, particularly across energy-intensive healthcare manufacturing. Over the past five years, the company has secured 209 megawatts of renewable…
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How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters
Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks a dramatic shift for a county that had zero permanent shelters just one year ago. The new facilities in Pottstown, Lansdale, and Norristown will provide a combined 190 beds. The move…
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Philly Sports Ownership Rep Montco and Give Back Big
Some of Philadelphia’s biggest wins in 2025 didn’t just happen on the field. They came from team owners using their platforms to give back, write Olivia Kram and Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. Wynnewood resident and owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie made headlines with a $50 million donation to Children’s Hospital of…
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Find Unique Eagles Merchandise at Ambler’s Primitive Boutique
Owned by Ann Martinelli, Primitive Boutique in Ambler is the ideal spot for unique Eagles merchandise, with one-of-a-kind designs created by the owner herself, reports Ellen Kolodziej for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Starting small, the store has expanded over time after an increasing number of fans came in search of items that fit them perfectly. “People…
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Discover Worthwhile Breakfast Buffet at This Conshohocken Diner
One Montgomery County diner has made the list of ten lesser-known breakfast buffets in Pennsylvania that are definitely worth a visit, writes Asa Whitlock for My Family Travels. Located along West Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, Andy’s Diner & Pub blends traditional diner favorites with pub-style hospitality, bringing the all-you-can-eat concept from rural areas to the…
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Toll Brothers is Doubling Down on 2025 Success
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers continued an aggressive expansion in 2025 in a housing market still defined by limited supply, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers posted record home sales revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal 2025 and invested heavily in land acquisitions throughout the Philadelphia suburbs. In Montgomery County, the company…
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New State Permit Reforms Could Speed Up Development Across Montco
New permitting reforms approved as part of Pennsylvania’s latest state budget could have meaningful implications for development projects across Montgomery County, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Under the changes, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will face firm deadlines when reviewing certain permits. Stormwater and groundwater permits will now receive automatic approval after 60 days…
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Creating Unique Glass Art at Taylor Backes Studio in Boyertown: Accessible to All Skill Levels
Artists of all skill levels can create beautiful and unique pieces at Taylor Backes Glass Studio in Boyertown, which has been serving the community for nearly four decades, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. “Glass blowing, unlike most art forms, is very choreographed,” said Will Dexter, founder of Taylor Backes. “It’s almost like a dance.” In…
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A Flashback to When Bradley Cooper was a Risky Casting Choice
Before Oscar nominations and directing acclaim, Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper nearly missed the role that would change everything, writes Tiegan Johnston for Far Out Magazine. Today, Cooper is known not only as a leading man but as a respected filmmaker. But in the late 2000s, his résumé didn’t exactly scream “bankable star.” Despite steady work…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Eyes 1 Million Visitors as County Greenlights Expansion
A major expansion for Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is officially moving forward, writes Rachel Ravnia for The Times Herald. County officials have approved a long-term lease allowing the zoo to expand onto adjacent land within Norristown Farm Park. The agreement grants the zoo use of the historic Castner House, a structure dating back to 1802,…
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Franconia Community Rallies in Escalating Goat Dispute
Two well-known goats have become the center of an emotional zoning dispute in Franconia Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Tommy and Bam-Bam, a pair of elderly goats, have lived on Ken and Kathleen Schumann’s property for more than a decade. But in early December, the township’s zoning hearing board ruled that the animals must…
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All-State Accolades Highlight Big Year for High School Football in Montco
Several Montco student-athletes capped off dominant football seasons with statewide recognition, writes Tom Moore for Bucks County Courier Times. Players from La Salle College High School and Lansdale Catholic High School were named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State Teams. La Salle led the way with five selections from its PIAA Class 6A state championship…
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Main Line Urgent Vet is Filling a Critical Gap for Local Pet Owners
A new veterinary practice in Ardmore is offering Montco pet owners a much-needed middle ground between routine vet visits and crowded emergency rooms, write Lauren Armstrong and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Main Line Urgent Vet opened this fall with a focus on treating urgent, but not life-threatening, pet needs. Dr. Robin Goyle…
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Anno Artem Celebrates One Year Bucking Traditional Gallery Trends
Tucked above an old railroad station in Pottstown, Anno Artem quietly celebrated its first anniversary, proving that creativity doesn’t need a flashy storefront to thrive, writes Evan Brandt for Daily Local News. Anno Artem recently marked one year in business. Founder Anthony Nowack and his wife, Danielle Kangas, have built a gallery focused on modern,…
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Beloved Gluten-Free Bakery Flakely Is Opening Up on The Main Line
Cult-favorite Gluten-Free bakery, Flakely is relocating from Manayunk to a new Bryn Mawr storefront this winter, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Lila Colello says the bakery has outgrown its industrial roots, where customers have long picked up take-and-bake pastries from a parking-lot window. The new takeout-only shop on Lancaster Avenue will open…
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George Washington Wood Bed & Breakfast, a 142-Year-Old Victorian Hits the Market
The historic George Washington Wood Bed & Breakfast in Conshohocken is now on the market for $3.2 million, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three-story, 142-year-old Queen Anne Victorian building features six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and is being sold fully furnished, along with the bed and breakfast business. Owner…
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After a Transformative Year, Valley Forge Casino Bets Big on 2026
The Valley Forge Casino Resort is setting its sights on a bigger, bolder future, says General Manager Martha Morales in a recent interview with Yogonet Gaming News. Morales reflected on a year defined by expansion, reinvention, and renewed momentum for one of Montgomery County’s most prominent entertainment hubs. In 2025, Valley Forge Casino Resort unveiled…
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Celebrating Two Decades: Bryn Mawr Film Institute Highlights Its Most Iconic Movie Screenings
This year marks 20 years for the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, which is a local institution and popular watering hole for movie fanatics across the region, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2005, Juliet Goodfriend established the nonprofit community theater with help from local stakeholders to prevent the historic Seville Theatre from suffering…
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