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Plymouth Meeting’s Saks Off 5th Among Nine Stores Closing Nationwide
Another well-known retailer is set to leave Plymouth Meeting early next year, according to Daniel J. Sernovitz and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Saks Off 5th plans to close its outlet at The Metroplex in January. This is part of a broader national downsizing that includes eight other locations across the U.S. The…
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A Musical Duo Turned Love Story Begun in Abington’s Vintage Bar and Grill
What started as jam sessions at Vintage Bar and Grill in Abington became the start of something extraordinary, writes Shaun Brady for the Philadelphia Inquirer. When vocalist Michelle Lordi hosted her weekly jazz jam in 2014, bassist Matthew Parrish joined in. From the first note, their chemistry was unmistakable. That chance collaboration would evolve into…
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St. Joseph’s Men’s Tennis Doubles Pairing Makes School History
Othman Bezzaz and Ernesto Ruy, hailing from different continents, are making history at St. Joseph’s University as a doubles team on the men’s tennis squad, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bezzaz from Casablanca, Morocco, and Ruy, a native of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, are the first St. Joe’s players to compete in the…
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Final Tribute: Norristown’s Rich Tornetta Plans to Add Pierre Robert’s Portrait to Restored Van
Rich Tornetta, a Norristown native, plans to add a final tribute to Minerva, the iconic Volkswagen RV cherished by the late WMMR-FM host Pierre Robert, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tornetta, who helped restore the van twelve years ago, is now intending to add a portrait of Robert to the custom-painted vehicle, honoring…
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Historic Hatboro Mill Reborn as Concordance Ferments Brewpub
A new brewpub is breathing fresh life into a Montco building that once supplied George Washington’s troops during the Revolutionary War, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Concordance Ferments officially opened its doors on October 1 at 18 Horsham Road in Hatboro. Owner Abe Goldstein transformed the 301-year-old mill along Pennypack Creek into…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora To Expand US Pharmaceutical Distribution With $1B Investment
Conshohocken-based Cencora is planning to expand its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States with a $1 billion investment through 2030, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plans include opening a second national distribution center in Ohio and increasing the company’s presence in both Alabama and California. “This investment underscores our commitment…
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Lower Merion and Narberth Voters Donate Hundreds of Food Boxes Amid SNAP Reductions
Voters in Lower Merion and Narberth brought hundreds of bags of nonperishable items for local food banks amid the reduction in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Daniella Weinberg, director of communications for the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion and Narberth, every precinct in…
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Legal Action Emerges at Discovery Labs as MLP Ventures Pursues $1B Refinancing
Innovation 411, the centerpiece of King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs campus, is now at the center of a legal standoff, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Owner MLP Ventures has filed a civil suit in Montgomery County Court against its largest tenant, the Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM), and CBM’s majority owner, South…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Plays the Hero at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan takes the spotlight in Qatar, writes MLS Soccer. The 16-year-old scored the game-winning goal in his debut at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Philadelphia Union midfielder sealed a 1-0 victory for the United States over Burkina Faso on Wednesday, marking a dream start to his World Cup journey. Sullivan…
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Museum at Valley Forge National Park to Commemorate 1777 Arrival of Continental Army in Valley Forge
The Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National Park will commemorate the 1777 arrival of the Continental Army in Valley Forge on Saturday, December 14, according to a staff report from the Museum of the American Revolution. As part of the commemoration, the museum will set up the First Oval Office Project, a…
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Temple University Considering Options for Ambler Campus, Including Potential Sale
Temple University is currently considering the options available for its underused 187-acre Ambler campus, including developing partnerships or potentially even selling the property, write John George and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “It’s a beautiful place, obviously, but it is very underutilized,” said Temple University President John Fry. Temple University has received around…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands Affordable Housing Impact
Morgan Properties, the Conshohocken-based real estate powerhouse, is expanding its footprint in the affordable housing space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Their NewPoint Impact Fund I is a national financing initiative supporting new and preserved affordable communities. The fund has already backed $600 million in municipal bonds across 17 transactions, resulting in…
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Explore Vibrant Mountain of Mums at Ott’s Exotic Plants in Schwenksville
Ott’s Exotic Plants in Schwenksville has transformed its grounds into a vibrant mountain of mums, creating a lively celebration of autumn’s favorite flower, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. Visitors can now wander through the fields of colorful plants along a network of pathways and tunnels, fully immersing themselves in the display. “I love that tunnel,”…
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Ardmore’s Chums Puts a Whimsical Spin on TikTok’s Favorite Dessert Trends
A sweet new addition to Ardmore’s dining scene is turning viral TikTok treats into edible art, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chums, located at 45 E. Lancaster Avenue, opened in August under the creative vision of 24-year-old entrepreneur Grace Yang. Yang, a Radnor High School graduate, blended her Shanghai childhood with her Main…
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Josh Shapiro Receives $1 Million in Security Upgrades at Montco Home After Arson Attack
Taxpayers are funding about $1 million in security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private Montco home, writes Angela Couloumbis for Spotlight PA. This follows the April arson attack that endangered the Abington native and his family at the governor’s official residence in Harrisburg. In a letter to state lawmakers, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris…
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Affordable Senior Housing Project Breaks Ground In Ardmore
Construction has started on Ardmore House II, an affordable housing project designed to help seniors stay in one of Montgomery County’s most expensive towns, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. HumanGood, a national nonprofit group, is building the 48-unit building, similar to the one that it already operates in Philadelphia, the Janney Apartments in…
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Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia
The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shuttering nearly 800 stores nationwide, the beloved brand is re-emerging with more than two dozen new flagship and seasonal pop-up…
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North Penn High Students to Undergo Daily Weapons Screening After School Gun Incident
Following an incident where a student brought a gun to school, North Penn High will require all students to pass a daily weapons detection system, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. School officials said a 16-year-old student brought a handgun to campus last week. He was taken into police custody and charged. At a school…
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