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Plymouth Meeting Office Building Sells for $5.2M, One-Third of 2018 Price
FLD Group of Eatontown, New Jersey, and New York’s Adjmi family has acquired the Plymouth Meeting office building at 2250 Hickory Road for $5.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two developers purchased the 83,000-square-foot building just north of Plymouth Meeting Mall because it sits next to the Plymouth Meeting Executive…
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Nine Montco Cities Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Fastest‑Growing Home Prices
Nine Montgomery County cities are among those with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. Cities were ranked based on the dollar change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes for the twelve months ending June 2025. Gladwyne ranked second, just behind Edgeworth, with a typical home value…
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New Jersey Hot Spot Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Sets Sights on Montco
Beloved New Jersey taco joint, Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, is setting its sights on Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a warm reception at its South Jersey locations, including a soon-to-open Cherry Hill spot, Tacoria’s founders are looking to the Philadelphia region. They have their eyes on communities like Conshohocken,…
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Ryerss Farm: A Pottstown Haven for Horses in Their Golden Years
In the quiet fields of Pottstown, 80 horses are living out their golden years with dignity and care at Ryerss Horse Farm for Aged Equines, reports Tom Kretschmer for Action News Philadelphia. This unique Montco nonprofit is Pennsylvania’s oldest horse retirement facility, and one of the largest in the state. Founded as a sanctuary for…
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Bridgeport to Transform Ida-Damaged Site into Green Oasis with $1M in Park Funding
Bridgeport will be getting a new park at the site that was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida four years ago, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The patch of land at the corner of Front Street and Depot Street has fallen into blight. It has now become overgrown with weeds and strewn with trash that…
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Former Vanguard Executive Joins Oak-Based SEI Investments Board
Karin Risi, a former top Vanguard Group executive, has joined the board of directors of Oaks-based SEI Investments seven months after leaving Malvern-based investment giant, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Risi served as the head of strategy, product, marketing, and communications at Vanguard. Along with Risi, Tom Naratil, former head of wealth…
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Jefferson Abington Tops Suburban Hospital Profits in Tough Year
In a challenging year for hospitals across Southeastern Pennsylvania, Jefferson Abington Hospital stood out as the suburb’s most profitable medical center, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital posted $79.3 million in net income for fiscal year 2024. The latest report from the Pennsylvania Healthcare Cost Containment Council revealed that nearly half…
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New Montco Forever Green Grant Initiative Supports Open Space Preservation Projects Throughout County
Montco Forever Green is a new grant initiative launched by Montgomery County to support open space preservation projects throughout the area, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Starting September 1, nonprofit organizations and local municipalities can apply for grants of up to $500,000 to finance open space preservation projects of any size on the county’s rural,…
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Cavan Sullivan Wows in England as Move to Man City Inches Closer
At just 15 years old, Norristown native Cavan Sullivan is already proving he belongs on the global stage, writes Ben Steiner for Sports Illustrated. The young phenom is under contract with the Philadelphia Union, but recently joined Manchester City’s U-21 squad for summer training. There, he wasted no time making headlines. In his first match…
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Seasalt Cornwall Opens in Ardmore With British Style and Local Flair
Beloved British clothing brand, Seasalt Cornwall is coming to Ardmore’s Suburban Square, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. The brand, known for its nature-inspired prints and sustainable fabrics, will open on August 2. To mark the occasion, the first 100 customers through the doors on August 2-3 will receive goodie bags filled with Seasalt treats.…
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Pennsylvanians Push Limits with Increasingly Creative, Crass Vanity Plates – And Keep Hitting Roadblocks
Pennsylvanians are becoming more creative, and often more crass, with their ideas for vanity plates, but the state keeps saying no, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. The most recent list of banned plates in the state has ballooned to over 4,500 entries, more than double the 2,000 that were listed in 2023. The new terms…
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Charles Barkley Wants Josh Shapiro On Future Presidential Ballot
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro just picked up a high-profile nod from none other than Charles Barkley, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. During a recent podcast appearance, the former Sixers star and NBA analyst shared his thoughts on the still-distant 2028 presidential race. Barkley, who has flirted with politics himself, made…
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GSK Partners with Chinese Pharma Co. in $500M Deal
Pharma giant Glaxosmithkline, which has major operations in Upper Providence and West Point, is partnering with China-based Hengrui Pharma, writes the company in a press release. The $500 million collaboration unlocks the potential for up to 12 new treatments, bolstering GSK’s pipeline well beyond 2031. The partnership will put a strong focus on respiratory diseases,…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles from its main campus, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Betty, a glass-walled stack of central and graphics processing units with data storage, will run AI models that generate findings after searching and…
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Josh Shapiro Lost His Only Election Trying to Impress a Girl, and It Paid Off
During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Governor Josh Shapiro opened up about faith, resilience and the only election he’s ever lost, writes Aliya Schneider for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Abington native opened up to Colbert about his path to public service and how a teenage attempt to impress a girl…
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St. Joseph’s Luke Gabrysh Ready for Next Chapter with the Phillies
St. Joseph’s University’s Luke Gabrysh will continue his baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies after being drafted in the 15th round by his childhood ballclub, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Gabrysh has been in love with the game since youth, when he was always one of the best players. “I’ve always loved…
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PAED Celebrates 60 Years of Renewal and Growth in Pottstown
For six decades, Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) has served as the Borough’s driving force for revitalization, reinvention, and economic growth. Originally founded in 1965 and established as a 501c3 non-profit corporation, Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID), helped guide the region through the exodus of heavy industry and into a new era of diverse development.…
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Bridgeport’s Frosty Falls Serves Some of Best and Most Creative Ice Cream in Region
Frosty Falls is a popular ice cream destination in Bridgeport, known by locals for serving some of the region’s best and most creative ice cream, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. “They don’t have to go far to have the best stuff in the world,” said owner Laura Houck. The award-winning parlor serves a creative selection…
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