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New CEO, Bigger Vision: How Toll Brothers Plans to Dominate Luxury Homebuilding in 2026
Toll Brothers has never been a company that plays it small. Now, with a new CEO at the helm and an ambitious expansion plan taking shape, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder is making clear that its biggest moves may still be ahead, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Karl Mistry, a 22-year company…
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First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden North Wales Luxury Home Comes With Resort-Style Features
A $1.2 million estate in North Wales is offering buyers a rare combination of upscale living, natural privacy, and resort-style amenities in one of Montgomery County’s most desirable communities. . . Set on 1.7 acres bordering protected wetlands and open farmland, the custom-built David Cutler home was designed with both elegance and practicality in mind.…
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Cole Fisher Was Told He Might Never Walk Again. Now He’s Coaching the Team That Made Him
Cole Fisher was on the verge of everything he had worked for, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. A junior transfer pitcher at the University of Oregon, Fisher had just learned he would be a setup pitcher for the Ducks, and MLB scouts already had eyes on him. His fastball was sharp,…
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Yass Prize Offers Lifeline Scholarships as Philadelphia Schools Shut Down
When billionaire Jeff Yass and his wife Janine announced a new scholarship program for students affected by Philadelphia’s sweeping school closure plan, they moved quickly, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The “Opportunity Knocks” scholarship began accepting applications just two weeks after the Board of Education adopted its controversial facilities master plan. The…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Staging a Dramatic Comeback in Montco Through a Bold New Partnership
Retail rarely gets second acts, but Bed Bath & Beyond might just be the exception, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home goods store is returning to physical retail in the region, and Montgomery County is once again part of the story. The beloved chain, which filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and shuttered…
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A Jenkintown Nonprofit Is at the Heart of the Ebola Crisis Devastating Congo
A surgeon connected to a Jenkintown nonprofit is fighting for his life after contracting Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo, writes The Bucks County Courier Times. The case has brought a frightening global health crisis closer to home for Montgomery County residents. It also shines a spotlight on a quiet local…
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Montco Memorial Day 2026: Everything You Need to Make the Most of the Long Weekend
Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It’s the one day set aside specifically to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. Across Montgomery County this year, communities are stepping up with parades, ceremonies, and remembrance events that do exactly that. Here’s your guide to…
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Former St. Gabriel’s Hall Site in Lower Providence Sells for $14.5M
A landmark Montgomery County property has changed hands, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 60-acre campus once home to St. Gabriel’s Hall in Lower Providence, has been sold to Audubon Land Development for $14.5 million, according to county records. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia closed St. Gabriel’s in 2020, ending more than 120…
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Governor Shapiro at the PGA: Billions In, More Coming
While most eyes at Aronimink Golf Club were tracking scorecards, Governor Josh Shapiro was working the gallery with a different kind of pitch, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro, an Abington native, used his time at the PGA Championship in Delaware County as something of an impromptu economic press conference. He rattled…
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Tower Health’s Finances Are Complicated. Here’s an Honest Read.
Tower Health’s latest financials carry both a warning and a reason for cautious optimism, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tower Health reported a $3.6 million operating loss over the first nine months of its fiscal year. The more recent trend is encouraging: the quarter ending March 31, 2026 posted a $12.4 million operating…
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A $400 Watch Triggered Mayhem at King of Prussia Mall
It was 4 AM on a Saturday morning when more than 100 police officers flooded the parking lot of King of Prussia Mall. Hundreds of bleary-eyed shoppers were pressing toward the doors, and somewhere in the chaos, someone compared the scene to a mosh pit. All of this, for a watch, writes Emily Bloch for…
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The Hidden Revolutionary War Trail Buried Across Montgomery County
Most Americans know Valley Forge. The brutal winter. The frozen soldiers. Washington holding his army together by will alone. But ask what happened before Valley Forge, or why the army was even in this corner of Pennsylvania, and the story goes quiet. The answer is Montgomery County. To understand why Washington kept returning to this…
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Susquehanna International Group, Jeff Yass, and the Prediction Market Gold Rush
Wall Street’s newest prediction markets gold rush is increasingly being shaped by Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group. Founded by local billionaire Jeff Yass, Susquehanna International Group has quietly become one of the most influential players in the space. Prediction markets are platforms where users trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes, from elections and economic data…
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How a Lankenau’s Medical Center Is Teaching Thousands of Students About Puberty, Anatomy, and Wellness
Sixth-grade students from across the Philadelphia region are visiting Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood for a hands-on health education field trip, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The trip focused on puberty, anatomy, pregnancy, substance abuse, and overall wellness. Students learn through giant anatomical models, interactive displays, and immersive lessons designed to make sensitive health topics…
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Addiction Impacts Entire Families. Be Part of the Conversation is Offering Free Support
For parents and guardians watching a loved one struggle with addiction, feeling helpless is often the hardest part. The late-night phone calls. The constant anxiety. The fear that every conversation could turn into an argument or worse. Families across Montgomery County and Bucks County are dealing with those realities every day, often quietly and without…
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The Time Harry Truman Got Pulled Over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
President Harry S. Truman often visited Pennsylvania, and one trip even involved a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for holding up faster traffic, writes Rick Sebak for Pittsburgh Magazine. One of the earliest mentions of Truman’s visits to Pennsylvania comes from an April 17, 1928, letter to his wife, Bess. Then 44, he was…
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A Retro Schoolyard Game Is Making a Major Comeback in Montgomery County
Lunchtime looks a little different at La Salle College High School these days, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. Instead of students scrolling through social media or staring down at phones, dozens of teens gather in circles across campus asking a simple question: “Who wants to go play sack?” Hacky sack is experiencing an…
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Lower Merion, Harriton High School Football Merger: What You Need to Know
Lower Merion School District is now one step closer to merging the football programs at Lower Merion High School and Harriton High School into a single districtwide team, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For decades, the idea would have been unthinkable on the Main Line. Lower Merion football is woven into the fabric…
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