• Lock 29 in Mont Clare Offers Delicious Dining with Stunning Waterfront Views

    Lock 29 in Mont Clare Offers Delicious Dining with Stunning Waterfront Views

    At Lock 29 in Mont Clare, nestled along the Schuylkill River Trail, guests can enjoy delicious dining with stunning waterfront views, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The lovely eatery is located on the canal, right over the bridge from Phoenixville. It opened in July 2021, but a flood caused by Hurricane Ida struck…

  • Montco Dominates List of Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025 with 15 Entries

    Montco Dominates List of Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025 with 15 Entries

    Fifteen Montgomery County companies earned a spot on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 list of Greater Philadelphia’s fastest-growing companies based on average two-year revenue growth, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. To qualify for the list, the companies needed to have a minimum revenue of $750,000 in 2022 – the first…

  • SPS Technologies to Rebuild Smaller, More Automated Abington Factory After Fire

    SPS Technologies to Rebuild Smaller, More Automated Abington Factory After Fire

    SPS Technologies plans to rebuild the century-old aerospace fasteners factory in Abington that burned down in February as a smaller, more automated facility, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abington commissioner Matt Vahey approved of the plan. “SPS Technologies wants to build to our current code, a lot further back from the street,…

  • Legendary Germantown Academy Coach, Jack Turner Remembered

    Legendary Germantown Academy Coach, Jack Turner Remembered

    Jack Turner of Ambler, a legendary Germantown Academy coach and star athlete, passed away Sept. 20 at the age of 88, writes Gary Miles of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Turner spent 25 years at Germantown Academy, where he taught math and physical education. He also served as athletic director and coached football, baseball, and basketball. His…

  • ‘Wait Until 8th’ Movement Spreads Across Lower Merion, Main Line

    ‘Wait Until 8th’ Movement Spreads Across Lower Merion, Main Line

    A growing number of Lower Merion parents are rallying behind the “Wait Until 8th” pledge, write Denali Sagner and Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The national initiative urges families to delay giving their children smartphones until the end of eighth grade. Penn Wynne parent, John Bells, began sharing the pledge with fellow parents last…

  • ‘The Office’ Star and Ardmore Native Honored by Her Alma Mater

    ‘The Office’ Star and Ardmore Native Honored by Her Alma Mater

    Ardmore native Kate Flannery, best known for her hilarious turn as Meredith Palmer on The Office, is about to receive a hometown honor, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News. This weekend, she’ll be inducted into the Archbishop John Carroll High School Hall of Fame, joining a celebrated group of alumni from the Radnor-based Catholic school…

  • Military Veteran Continues Life of Service in Bala Cynwyd After Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

    Military Veteran Continues Life of Service in Bala Cynwyd After Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

    Vada Conant, who has devoted her life to service, leads the historic American Legion Vandiver-Moylan Post 355 in Bala Cynwyd, thanks to life-saving kidney transplant, according to a staff report from 6abc. Previously serving in the Air Force, the Army, and nursing, the retired military veteran developed high blood pressure at 22, which was difficult…

  • These Are The Go-To Bagel Shops in Montco

    These Are The Go-To Bagel Shops in Montco

    The Main Line is home to numerous bagel shops offering a wide selection of popular bagel varieties, with some of the top choices right in Montgomery County, write Anne E. Hill and Olivia Stefano for the Main Line Today. Bagelicious LLC in King of Prussia offers freshly baked bagels and mouthwatering spreads made using high-quality…

  • Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules

    Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules

    When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep it clean, writes Becca Wood for Today. Known for her candid lyrics, Carpenter toned things down at Parton’s request—and the result is a charming duet that bridges generations. In an…

  • Dresher’s BET Investments Leads Suburban Redevelopment Wave

    Dresher’s BET Investments Leads Suburban Redevelopment Wave

    Montgomery County is becoming the proving ground for large-scale redevelopment projects, according to Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Michael Markman, president of Dresher’s BET Investments, says the best redevelopment opportunities often begin with strong retail sites. “Our best apartments are apartments that are on otherwise really good retail sites,” he said. BET has…

  • Hooters Drummer, David Uosikkinen, Celebrates 15 Years of In the Pocket in Ardmore

    Hooters Drummer, David Uosikkinen, Celebrates 15 Years of In the Pocket in Ardmore

    When Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen moved back to the Philadelphia area after 25 years in California, he was looking for a fresh start, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Living on the Main Line and navigating personal challenges, he found inspiration in the city’s music history. A stroll through Rittenhouse Square sparked an idea: what…

  • Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Exits Apartment Business in $347M Deal

    Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Exits Apartment Business in $347M Deal

    Toll Brothers is stepping away from the apartment business to concentrate on what it does best, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Fort Washington company is focusing all its attention on single-family homebuilding. The company announced the sale of its Toll Brothers Apartment Living unit, including 18 apartment complexes and 29 development…

  • George Washington’s Former Headquarters in Fort Washington Hits Market for $3.295M

    George Washington’s Former Headquarters in Fort Washington Hits Market for $3.295M

    A historic home in Fort Washington that was George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War has hit the market for $3.295 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The residence, named Emlen House after the Quaker family that built it in 1717, spans almost 8,000 square feet and has recently undergone extensive renovations.…

  • Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Buys $35.5M in Florida Apartments

    Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Buys $35.5M in Florida Apartments

    Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties has added five more apartment complexes to its growing portfolio in a $35.5 million transaction across Northeast Florida, writes Dan Macdonald for Jacksonville Daily Record. The acquisitions include four properties in Duval County and one in Clay County. Together, the purchases total more than 348 units. Amenities across the communities include on-site…

  • Plymouth Meeting’s Harmony Biosciences Drug Trial Misses Mark, Shares Drop

    Plymouth Meeting’s Harmony Biosciences Drug Trial Misses Mark, Shares Drop

    Plymouth Meeting’s Harmony Biosciences saw its stock tumble more than 16% this week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The drop came after the company announced disappointing results for a key experimental drug targeting Fragile X syndrome. The drug candidate, known as ZYN002, is a cannabidiol-based gel acquired through Harmony’s 2023 purchase of…

  • Montgomery Township Approves Proposal to Increase Full-Time Career Firefighters

    Montgomery Township Approves Proposal to Increase Full-Time Career Firefighters

    The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors voted earlier this week to approve increasing the number of full-time career firefighters on staff, write Alicia Roberts and Tom Gardiner for CBS News Philadelphia. However the board did not approve hiring of a consultant to oversee the process, which was proposed by one of the members, Tanya Bamford.…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Timber-Frame Luxury Home With In-Law Suite Listed in Perkiomenville

    First Bank House of the Week: Timber-Frame Luxury Home With In-Law Suite Listed in Perkiomenville

    Welcome to 661 Henning Road, a one-of-a-kind timber-frame home on nearly five wooded acres in scenic Perkiomenville. Listed at $999,000, this architectural masterpiece blends handcrafted detail with modern energy efficiency. . . Built by the Davis Timber Frame Company, the residence showcases mortise-and-tenon joinery and Murus insulated panels, ensuring lasting strength and comfort. Inside, more…

  • La Salle’s Gavin Sidwar Could Break School Records, Surpassing His Head Coach

    La Salle’s Gavin Sidwar Could Break School Records, Surpassing His Head Coach

    Gavin Sidwar is on the verge of breaking La Salle College High School’s long-standing records for career passing yards and touchdowns set by his head coach, Brett Gordon, nearly three decades ago, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The record chase has evolved into a running inside joke between the player and his coach…