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Montco Boy Triumphs Over Rare Hip Disorder
After years of treatment for a rare hip disorder, 9-year-old Landon Gallo of Montco is back on his feet and back in the game, write Stephanie Stahl and Ed Specht for CBS News. What started as a limp mistaken for growing pains turned out to be Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, a condition that restricts blood flow to…
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Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict
Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Philly. In June, Shapiro announced that Amazon would invest $20 billion in two cloud computing and artificial intelligence data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties, solidifying his…
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Elkins Park-Based Abrams Realty & Development to Demolish Wyomissing’s Berkshire Mall for New Retail
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is under contract to acquire the Berkshire Mall in Wyomissing, with plans to demolish the shopping center to make way for new retail development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal remain unclear. The 59-acre property and the 910,000-square-foot mall have been…
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Rejects Co-CEO Trend, Emphasizes Resilience in Leadership
GSK chief executive officer Emma Walmsley says she’s unconvinced of the rising co-CEO trend, writes Nina Paoli for Fortune. As major corporations like Comcast, Oracle, and Spotify embrace the dual-leadership structure, Walmsley prefers the old way. Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, the British pharma leader—whose company operates a major U.S. campus in Upper…
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Sal Paone Builder Plans 159-Home Redevelopment in Plymouth Meeting
Lower Gwynedd–based Sal Paone Builder is planning to transform the aging Plymouth Ridge Corporate Center into a 159-townhome neighborhood, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Plymouth Township Council unanimously approved rezoning the 38-acre site at 521-531 Plymouth Road from office and laboratory to residential. Four largely vacant office buildings will be demolished.…
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American Real Estate Partners Sells Conshohocken Office Tower for $83.1M
Eight Tower Bridge, a 16-story office tower in Conshohocken, has been sold to the FLD Group and New York’s Adjmi family partnership for $83.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price represents a 23 percent drop from when the property was last traded. The then seller, American Real Estate Partners of…
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Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. The acquisition strengthens its cardio-pulmonary treatment lineup with the addition of Ohtuvayre, a breakthrough therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Verona Pharma now operates as a wholly…
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Horsham Maps Out Housing, School, and Town Center for Former Willow Grove Navy Base
Horsham Township pushes forward with more plans for the former Willow Grove Navy Base, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. New plans detail where each piece of the long-awaited project would go, including apartments, townhomes, single-family homes, and 70 supportive housing units for the homeless. A middle school, aviation museum, and town center with shops, restaurants,…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Brings $44.8 Million Boost to Montco Economy
Valley Forge National Historical Park remains one of Montco’s greatest treasures, both for its history and its economic impact, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Times. A new report from the National Park Service shows that in 2024, 1.9 million visitors explored the park’s 3,452 acres, spending $28.9 million in nearby communities and contributing $44.8…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Meadowbrook Estate with Wine Cellar and Gym Lists
Listed at $2,150,000, this stately residence at 1106 Herkness Drive in Abington Township blends timeless sophistication with modern comfort, writes Realtor.com. . . Custom-built in 2005 by renowned builder David Betz, the nearly 6,000-square-foot stone home showcases exquisite craftsmanship, elegant moldings, and rich hardwood floors throughout. Nestled in the distinguished Pennock Woods community, it stands…
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Buckman’s Tent Sale Attracts Crowds of Shoppers
The first day of Buckman’s tent sale in King of Prussia saw shoppers lining up to obtain gently used – or occasionally brand-new – winter clothing and gear, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Skiing “is not a cheap sport,” said Susan Mutter, Soft Goods Buyer at Buckman’s Premier Ski & Snowboard Shop. “And…
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Montgomeryville’s The Goddard School Kids Raise $5,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
As part of a lesson in kindness and community, children at The Goddard School of Montgomeryville turned a day of play into a powerful act of giving. The preschool hosted a Trike-a-Thon fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, combining fun, learning, and compassion for a great cause. Students brought their bikes and tricycles…
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PJM Interconnection Fast-Tracks Energy Projects as Data Demand Soars
As data centers across the U.S. fuel record-high electricity demand, Audubon’s PJM Interconnection is racing to modernize how new energy projects connect to its system, writes Rambo Talabong for Inside Climate News. The regional grid operator, which manages power for 13 states across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has introduced a proposal known as the Critical…
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Proposed Lower Merion Ordinance Could Ban Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Lower Merion commissioners advanced a preliminary proposal during an October 8 committee meeting that would result in a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ordinance calls for a seasonal ban in 2026, which would turn into a complete ban by 2029. During the three-hour public hearing, the majority…
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Willow Grove Interchange Receives Full Makeover with Removal of Toll Booths
Pennsylvania interchanges are changing with the removal of toll booths, including the Willow Grove Interchange, according to a staff report from CBS News Philadelphia. The latest round of toll booth removals is part of the plan to implement Open Road Tolling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike and northeast extension. This will bring significant changes to local…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries Marks 10 Years of Racing for Good
Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries marked a milestone this fall with the 10th edition of the Bimbo Global Race, the world’s largest race for a cause, the company announced in a press release. This year’s event united more than 165,000 runners across 28 cities and 22 countries, all racing under the motto “The Good We Share.” Their…
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Conshohocken Entrepreneurs Honored at Duquesne University
Duquesne University is recognizing Conshohocken entrepreneurs Jim and Celeste Nasuti by renaming its College of Osteopathic Medicine in their honor, writes Mike Larson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine represents one of the two largest gifts in the university’s history. While the amount remains undisclosed at the family’s request, Duquesne…
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Gladwyne Market Closes After Sale, Plans for “Community Hub” Emerge
A cherished piece of Lower Merion life is closing its doors, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gladwyne Market will soon shut down following the sale of its building to RMR Property Holdings for $5 million earlier this year. The small-town grocery store has anchored the corner of Righters Mill and Youngs Ford Roads…
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