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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Highlights Strength of High-End Housing Market
While many buyers are struggling to break into the housing market, luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has a different angle, writes Vishaal Sanjay for Benzinga. During its second-quarter earnings call, CEO Douglas Yearley Jr. shared insights into the Fort Washington’s company’s customer base, which leans heavily on wealthier and older buyers. “Over 70% of our business…
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Abington School District Clears Path for New School with Historic Vote
In a rare move, residents of Abington School District narrowly approved a $285 million plan to build a brand-new middle school, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ballot question passed by just 385 votes—8,941 in favor to 8,556 against—clearing the way for one of the largest voter-approved school construction projects in state history.…
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Thousands Turn Out for 28th Annual Ambler Auto Show
Downtown Ambler was revved up and shining bright as the 28th Annual Ambler Auto Show rolled into town last Sunday, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. Under clear skies and a slight breeze, an estimated 10,000 visitors strolled Butler Avenue to admire 300 classic and custom vehicles stretching from Main to Race…
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PA Economic Secretary Rick Siger Shares Vision with Montco Business Leaders
County officials, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners gathered with optimism in Conshohocken’s Great American Pub Ballroom on Tuesday morning. At an event hosted by the Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority (IDA), attendees heard directly from Pennsylvania Secretary for the Department of Community & Economic Development Rick Siger, who affirmed the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting…
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Norristown Area School District Leads by Example with Safety
Norristown Area School District is redefining school safety with a comprehensive strategy, writes Dan Weltin for Facilities Net. The strategy focuses on both infrastructure and emergency preparedness. With many buildings over 60 years old, the district is investing in modern security upgrades to better protect students, staff, and visitors. Jeffrey D. Cardwell, the district’s COO,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Timeless Tudor Revival in Elkins Park Hits the Market for $1.3M
Set on over an acre along Cedar Road in Elkins Park, this stately 1928 Tudor Revival home blends historic character with modern updates and is listed at $1,295,000. . . Designed by acclaimed architect Robert Rodes McGoodwin, the 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath stone residence features signature craftsmanship throughout, from walnut floors and arched doorways to marble and…
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Fire at SPS Technologies Factory in Abington Did Not Impact Drinking Water or Air Quality
The four-alarm fire that tore through the SPS Technologies factory in Abington in February did not impact drinking water or air quality, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection officials, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. DEP held a virtual community meeting Tuesday, three months after a fire ravaged the 105-year-old facility on…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Charlie Packman, Renowned Strength Coach, Remembered
Plymouth Meeting’s Charlie Packman, retired owner of Charlie Packman’s Personal Fitness Center in Ambler and former strength coach at the UPenn, died on March 15 aged 75, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Packman was a longtime popular personal trainer to professional, college, high school, and weekend athletes, as well as a mentor and…
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Conshohocken’s Pitcairn Makes First Acquistion in Their 102-Year History
Conshohocken’s Pitcairn, the ultra-high-net-worth family investment management company completed its first acquisition in its 102-year history, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company purchased purchased Baltimore-based Brightside Partners. Brightside brings six employees and $2.5 billion in client assets, increasing Pitcairn’s total advised assets to $9 billion. CEO Andrew Busser, who took over…
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Tower Health Inches Toward Profit, Pottstown Still Catching Up
Tower Health is inching closer to profitability, but Pottstown and Phoenixville hospitals are still in the red, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the latest financial report for fiscal 2025, Tower’s flagship Reading Hospital posted a robust $176.2 million in operating income through the first nine months. Meanwhile, Pottstown Hospital reported a…
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Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center to Reopen with Cool New Features
After months of renovations, the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center will officially return, writes Justin Heinz for the Patch. The center returns to its roots at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown campus on South Hanover Street. The interactive museum for young learners will celebrate its grand reopening on June 21. The 7,000-square-foot space has been transformed…
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The Annual Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic Returns to Plymouth Meeting
The Haverford Philadelphia PGA Classic, golf’s biggest local payday returns to Plymouth Meeting next week. The 27th classic tees off May 27 at Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, featuring the largest first-place prize in any PGA of America Section event nationwide—$100,000. A field of 132 PGA Professionals and 16 amateurs will compete in this…
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Colton Book is First in St. Joseph’s University History to Record 100 Strikeouts in One Season
Since transferring to St. Joseph’s University in the fall, Colton Book has achieved an impressive milestone: he became the first player in the school’s history to record 100 strikeouts in a single season, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He secured his 100th strikeout on April 27, in a 4-3 win over Dayton. Now,…
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Eagleville’s BeWell Designs Clothes for Life with Crohn’s Disease
Eagleville resident Amanda Phillips drew from her experience with Crohn’s disease to design a line of adaptive clothes for patients like herself, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Phillips left a career in finance to start BeWell, a small business selling shirts with discreet zippers designed to ease bloodwork, IVs, port access, breastfeeding, and more. “Two…
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Pottstown Commemorates Memorial Day with Parade and Reflection at Memorial Park
Pottstown will commemorate Memorial Day with a community parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM on High Street at the Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Company, 714 E. High Street, and will proceed to Memorial Park. A ceremony will follow at 11:00 AM at Veterans’ Island, a dedicated…
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Toll Brothers Plans 115 Active-Adult Carriage Homes in Upper Southampton Township
Toll Brothers recently acquired 37 acres of undeveloped land in Upper Southampton Township for $7.2 million, where it plans to build 115 active-adult carriage homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development, located at 984 Second St. Pike across from Tamanend Community Park and aimed at people ages 55 and older, will…
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Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing on Whitemarsh Lawn
A skilled pilot is being praised as a hero after safely landing a PennSTAR medical helicopter on a front lawn in Whitemarsh Township—just three miles short of its destination in Blue Bell, reports Neil Fischer for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The aircraft, en route from Philadelphia to Wings Field, made an emergency landing around 7:45 PM.…
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IKEA Plans for Expansion Beyond Conshohocken With New Format
IKEA is ramping up its stateside growth, writes Gabe Hauari for USA Today The Swedish home furnishings brand—with its US headquarters in Conshohocken—plans to open six more U.S. locations before the end of 2025, adding to the five that have already launched this year. The company’s mix of full-size stores and smaller “Plan and Order”…
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