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Ardmore Candle Shop Owner Faces Urgent Search for Second Kidney
After a 2016 kidney transplant, Chris Holloway, owner of Cork and Candles in Ardmore, is confronting kidney failure once more, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Abington native Holloway spent three decades in the mortgage business before becoming a franchise owner selling candles after being diagnosed with the rare kidney disease FSGS. The kidney…
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Oaks-Based Naturaz Expands to H-E-B Stores in Texas, Looking to Raise $1M to Fuel Growth
Naturaz, a hair care company based in Oaks, will expand to Texas supermarket giant H-E-B in November, marking its first market beyond the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Mumbi Dunjwa, owner and founder, said that customers will find Naturaz vegan hair products in over 400 locations. Since its 2018 launch,…
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Phillies Bullpen Adds a Hometown Touch With Mayza, Trivino
Two pitchers rooted in Montgomery and Bucks Counties are living the dream, chasing a pennant together with the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Matthew DeGeorge for The Reporter. Upper Perkiomen graduate Tim Mayza and fellow local product Lou Trivino of Upper Bucks Christian grew up just miles apart and both graduated in 2010. Their baseball journeys have…
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New Leash on Life Program Transforms Lives for Dogs and Incarcerated Alike
Rob Rosa, Senior Vice President of Programs at New Leash on Life and a former 12-year resident of the State Correctional Institution at Graterford, helps prepare abandoned dogs for their forever homes by pairing them with incarcerated individuals who train them, write Matt DeLucia and David Chang for NBC10 Philadelphia. Rosa spent his time in…
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Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan
Elmwood Park will soon undergo a dramatic transformation, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. During a recent Norristown Municipal Council work session, residents and officials received their first look at a comprehensive draft plan that reimagines the green space, featuring safety upgrades, new recreational amenities, and a proposed community center. The $40.6 million Elmwood…
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Audubon’s Globus Medical Wins $9.5 Million Settlement
Audubon’s Globus Medical has secured a major courtroom win, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A federal jury awarded the Montco medical device maker $9.5 million in a patent dispute. The 2021 case alleged that Illinois-based Life Spine’s Prolift line of implants infringed on several Globus patents. The contested technology involves expandable spinal…
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Exelixis to Close King of Prussia Laboratory, Cutting 130 Jobs
California-based Exelixis, a cancer-focused biotechnology company, is closing its King of Prussia site and eliminating 130 positions, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Exelixis expanded to the Philadelphia area in 2022, but less than two years later, the publicly traded company announced plans to stop leasing 40,000 of its 64,000 square feet of laboratory…
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Resurging Barnes & Noble Returns to Jenkintown’s Noble Town Center
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback in Montco, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The national bookseller will open a brand-new location at the Noble Town Center in Jenkintown, filling the void left when its Willow Grove store closed a few years back. The addition comes as part of the shopping center’s renovation at…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Dresses TikTok’s Favorite Plush: Labubu
David’s Bridal is getting in on the latest craze, designing wedding gowns for Labubu’s, writes Julia Teti for Womens Wear Daily. Labubu’s, the plush collectible as seen on TikTok, is taking the world by storm. Now, fans can book appointments to create custom outfits that mirror their own wedding dress. The King of Prussia company…
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New Menopause Center Coming to Bryn Mawr in September
MP Collective, a membership-based menopause center, is set to open in Bryn Mawr in September, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. Focused on helping individuals approaching or already in perimenopause and menopause, the new medical office will offer 90-minute visits designed for unhurried, personalized time with a doctor. Each member will have a comprehensive…
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First Bank House of the Week: Spacious Rydal Estate Features 8,500+ Sq. Ft. and Designer Kitchen
Listed at $2 million, 1514 Cherry Lane in Rydal blends classic architecture with modern amenities on a beautifully landscaped 1.27-acre lot. The 8,589-square-foot Colonial residence sets an impressive tone with its stately façade, sweeping driveway, and four-car garage before opening to a light-filled interior. . . Inside, soaring ceilings and arched passageways frame elegant living…
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Development Plans Push Forward at Former Willow Grove Naval Base
The former Willow Grove Naval Base has taken yet another step toward transformation to a mixed-use community, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. This week, Horsham Township Council approved the site’s official map, which identifies future roads, trails, and utilities. While it doesn’t dictate land uses, officials say it provides a framework…
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Shridatt Acquires Executive Residency by Best Western in Horsham for $11.5 Million
Shridatt, owned by the Gandhi family, has acquired the 110-key Executive Residency by Best Western Philadelphia-Willow Grove in Horsham for $11.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The extended-stay hotel sold on July 15, with a per-key price of $104,545. Jeet Gandhi, general manager of the hotel, noted that the final price…
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Superman Star David Corenswet Flies to Montco for Hometown Screening
David Corenswet may be the Man of Steel, but he’s still grounded in Montgomery County, writes Shamus Clancy for Philly Voice. The Bryn Mawr native and Shipley School grad returned to his roots to catch a hometown screening of Superman, the summer blockbuster in which he stars as Clark Kent. On The Tonight Show Starring…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands Again With $354M Acquisition
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties, the third-largest apartment owner in the country, is growing again, writes Leslie Shaver for Multifamily Dive. Last week, the company announced that it will acquire Toronto-based Dream Residential REIT in a deal valued at roughly $354 million. The purchase adds 3,300 apartment units across 15 properties in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Oklahoma…
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PosiGen Layoffs Hit Plymouth Meeting and Conshohocken as Solar Installer Winds Down
Solar energy company PosiGen has cut 49 jobs in Montgomery County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company closed its Plymouth Meeting and Conshohocken offices as part of a nationwide wind-down of operations. The layoffs, effective August 24, were disclosed in a filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The…
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Several Montco Private Schools Implementing Major Improvements and Upgrades
Several independent and private schools in Montgomery County are undertaking major projects to enhance and modernize their campuses in 2025, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hill Top Preparatory School in Bryn Mawr recently added a $5,000 state-of-the-art golf simulator to its athletic facility and invested $40,000 in upgraded perimeter fencing. Through a…
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Bradley Cooper Drops Trailer, Sets Release for New Film Is This Thing On?
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper gave fans a first look at his latest directorial project, writes Tommy McArdle for People Magazine. This week, Cooper and Searchlight Pictures released the trailer for Is This Thing On?, a drama starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern as a couple navigating divorce, identity, and family life. The film is set…
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