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BET Investments Champions Suburban Retail and Mixed-Use Development
Michael Markman, President of Dresher-based BET Investments, sees retail as being in an exceptionally strong position within the current landscape of commercial development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Markman has worked in retail his entire career and has recently specialized in developing suburban mixed-use projects that feature both residential and retail components.…
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La Salle College High School’s Joey O’Brien Tops 2025 Prospect List
Joey O’Brien, a defensive back and wide receiver from Wyndmoor’s La Salle College High School, is the state’s No. 1 high school football player entering the 2025 season, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound player is the top recruiting target of Penn State, Oregon, Notre Dame, Clemson, and Tennessee, while Ole…
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The Rabbit Hole Set to Open in Conshohocken, Inviting Locals to Sip, Snack, and Stay Curious
The Rabbit Hole, a whimsical new wine bar and small-plates concept, is preparing to open in Conshohocken—and it’s anything but ordinary. The brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Alysa and Tony Avila, the bar leans into their shared love for Alice in Wonderland with velvet seating, playful design flourishes, and a moody wine cellar housing over 2,400…
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Conshohocken-Based Boomi Supercharges Business with Build-Your-Own AI Agents
Conshohocken-based tech firm Boomi is making it easier than ever for businesses to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into their everyday operations, writes Eric Avidon for Tech Target. Long known for helping companies connect data and applications, Boomi is now putting AI front and center. This week, at its Boomi World user conference in Dallas, the…
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Norristown Homeless Shelter is One Step Closer to Reality
Montgomery County has cleared another hurdle for the new Norristown homeless shelter after the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved its request for a zoning variance, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. “We were all there until about 12:30 last evening, testifying in front of Norristown Zoning Board meeting to advocate for this important initiative that will…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital Dir. of Nursing Operations Finds Joy in Other Nurses Success
Mary Lance-Smith, director of nursing operations at Bryn Mawr Hospital, keeps a sign in her office that sums up why she chose the profession: “I became a nurse because I was called to do this work,” writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Lance-Smith first became interested in nursing as a child, when she…
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Grammy-Nominated Japanese Breakfast Comes Back Home to Philadelphia
Michelle Zauner brought her band, Japanese Breakfast, back to where it all began, writes Dan DeLuca for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bryn Mawr College alum played two shows at The Met Philadelphia last week, bringing the new album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) to life. Zauner’s rise has been remarkable. In 2021, she broke…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Found Inspiration from Christian Bale
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper found inspiration from an unexpected source, writes Aimee Ferrier for Far Out. In this case, it was Christian Bale. The two starred together in 2013’s American Hustle, where Bale played a slippery con man and Cooper portrayed a hot-headed FBI agent. Watching Bale fully commit to his role—accents, physical changes, and…
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Lansdale Eyes 73-Home Development at Former Steel Site
A major housing proposal is in motion in Lansdale, where a local developer is eyeing a transformation of industrial land into a new residential community, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. W.B. Homes has unveiled plans for a 73-townhome development along the 800 block of West Fifth Street, a five-acre site currently home to Architectural…
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Kristina Marchuk Turns Grief Into Comfort for Families at Jefferson Abington Hospital
At Jefferson Abington Hospital, labor and delivery nurse Kristina Marchuk is using personal heartbreak to guide and comfort others, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6 ABC Action News. After losing her newborn son, Jesse, to a rare health complication 10 years ago, the mother turned her grief into purpose—becoming a beacon of hope for families navigating…
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Not Sure What to Eat? Wonder in Ardmore Serves Multiple Cuisines Under One Roof
Wonder in Ardmore solves the age-old family debate over what to eat by bringing multiple cuisines from several restaurants all under one roof, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Food can be ordered online or on premises for delivery or pick up. “We partnered super closely with these chefs and restaurants to really understand…
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Montgomery County SPCA Names Veteran Animal Shelter Manager Abigail Smith as New CEO
After a months-long search, the embattled Montgomery County SPCA has named veteran animal shelter manager Abigail Smith to be its new chief executive officer, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith will take over in June, overseeing facilities in Conshohocken, Perkiomenville, and Abington. She steps into the role following the departure of longtime CEO…
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Sheetz Stokes Wawa Rivalry as Limerick Site Inches Closer to Development
A new Sheetz could soon rise along Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, directly across from the existing Wawa, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. At last Tuesday night’s meeting, township supervisors unanimously agreed to have their solicitor draft a resolution to approve the project’s final site plan. A formal vote is set for June…
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Centennial School District Poised to Hire Former Central Bucks Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh
Former Central Bucks School District Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is poised to lead Centennial School District, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Centennial school board will vote on an employment contract for Lucabaugh during its regular May 27 meeting. A community forum to introduce Lucabaugh will be held on May 22 at…
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St. Joseph’s Hires Former Penn Basketball Coach as Assistant Coach
Former Penn men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue has been hired by St. Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange and will join the staff as associate head coach, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Donahue, who was dismissed earlier this year after nine seasons at Penn, will replace former associate head coach Justin Scott on the…
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Josh Shapiro Awards $3.4M to Boost Local Food Access Across PA
Governor Josh Shapiro is continuing his push to connect more Pennsylvanians with fresh, affordable food—this time with a $3.4 million boost across 23 counties. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the latest round of Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants, aimed at strengthening the local food system and expanding access to nutritious, locally sourced options…
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Hidden Trail Farm Featured as 2025 Bucks County Designer House and Gardens Now Open for Public Tours
Hidden Trail Farm in Northampton Township, this year’s Bucks County Designer House and Gardens, is open for public tours through May 25, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Proceeds will benefit the Doylestown Health Foundation along with the charitable missions of the Village Improvement Association. This beautiful property has a long and storied past with…
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Royal Farms Sets Opening Date for New Pottstown Store
Royal Farms is spreading its wings in Montgomery County, the company announced in a press release. The convenience store chain known for its crispy, golden “World-Famous Chicken” will open a new location in Pottstown on June 9, offering round-the-clock access to made-to-order meals, fuel, and grab-and-go essentials. The new location will feature 16 fuel dispensers,…
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