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Plans Underway to Redevelop Former Melrose Country Club
A century-old golf course in Cheltenham could soon be transformed into a vibrant mixed-use community, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The long-shuttered Melrose Country Club, located on 116 acres just outside the Philadelphia border, is the focus of a sweeping redevelopment plan that includes housing, medical offices, retail, and community amenities. Named…
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Conshohocken’s Kathy Romano Leaves Preston & Steve in Emotional On-Air Farewell
Conshohocken’s Kathy Romano, a longtime voice on Philadelphia’s airwaves, is stepping away from WMMR’s Preston & Steve show after 22 years, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The decision wasn’t hers—parent company Beasley Media Group confirmed her contract was not renewed amid ongoing company-wide cutbacks. Romano made the announcement live on air Thursday…
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A Riverfront Revival: Conshohocken’s Evolution from Steel Town to Creative Hub
Conshohocken is balancing its industrial past with a vibrant, community-driven future, writes Regan Fletcher Stephens for Philadelphia Magazine. From its roots as a Lenape settlement to a booming steel town and now a rising hub for young professionals and creative entrepreneurs, this riverside borough is embracing transformation without losing its soul. At the heart of…
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Upper Providence’s GSK Bets Big on ‘Game-Changing’ Liver Disease Drug
GSK has announced a $1.2 billion deal to acquire efimosfermin alfa from Boston Pharmaceuticals, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montco-based company promised up to $800 million more if certain developmental milestones are met. The once-monthly drug targets metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), including cirrhosis, and may eventually be expanded to treat alcohol-related…
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Rite Aid to Shutter Huntingdon Valley Store Amid Bankruptcy Shakeup
Rite Aid has added its Huntingdon Valley store to the growing list of closures amid its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, write James Powel and Gabe Hauari for USA Today. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 earlier this month, has begun the process of closing and selling off stores nationwide. The Huntingdon Valley location joins seven…
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First Bank House of the Week: Classic Meets Contemporary in This $2.53M Bryn Mawr Estate
Tucked into one of Bryn Mawr’s most desirable neighborhoods, the house at 1035 Old Gulph Road delivers understated luxury and thoughtful craftsmanship throughout. Listed at $2,525,000, this five-bedroom stone Colonial blends classic charm with refined updates across a serene, landscaped parcel. . . A flagstone path welcomes you into a sunlit foyer, leading to an…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Gets a Boutique Makeover for Gen Z Brides
David’s Bridal, the nation’s largest bridal retailer headquartered in King of Prussia, is strategically scaling down, writes Kelsey Vlamis for Business Insider. The company is launching Diamonds & Pearls, a boutique-style concept aimed at Gen Z brides seeking luxury without losing affordability. The first location opens this week in Delray Beach, Florida, with a second…
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Maple Glen Couple Revives Ambler Farmers Market with New Approach
After years of dwindling turnout, the Ambler Farmers Market is making a spirited comeback for the 2025 season, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Maple Glen couple Andrew and Kelly Gaess, driven by a love of fresh food and a desire to reconnect their community, stepped up to lead the beloved market’s revival, which kicks…
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Four Montgomery County Spots Among Region’s Best Sports Bars to Watch Phillies Games
With spring’s arrival, the Phillies are back in action, and outside Citizens Bank Park, local sports bars have become the go-to spots to catch every pitch and debate bullpen moves, writes Michele Edington for the Main Line Tonight. Even better you do not have to travel far to find a great place – four of…
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Progress Continues in Pottstown: PAED Issues RFP for Pottstown’s Streetscape Design Plan
Pottstown is taking another bold step toward revitalization with the launch of a new Streetscape Plan and Design initiative aimed at transforming its Downtown, Western Gateway, and Circle of Progress areas. Led by Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED), the project is now accepting proposals for a comprehensive design that will shape the borough’s future identity and enhance the everyday…
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Truist Championship at Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club Boosts Local Economy
Golf fans from around the world flocked to Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club for the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship, delivering a major economic boost to the region, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. “We’re the oldest country club in America, and we have a ton of history, and it’s great to welcome the modern players and game…
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Villanova’s Howie Roseman Reflects on His ‘Very Philly’ Story
Howie Roseman, Villanova resident and Eagles GM, had a literal brush with Philly fandom when a beer can struck him during the team’s Super Bowl parade, writes Jeff Neiburg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, with a faint scar and two Lombardi trophies to his name, Roseman is embracing the chaos—and the accolades. On Monday night,…
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June Fete to Make a Triumphant Return Following a Year Hiatus
After a rare cancellation last year, the beloved June Fete Fair is making its return to Upper Moreland from June 6–8, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Hosted by the Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board, the old-fashioned country fair will once again light up Huntingdon Valley with carnival rides, games, live music, food, and vendor…
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Montco District Attorney Kevin Steele Honors Two Strangers Turned Heroes
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele presented the Civilian Commendation for Exceptional Service this week to two selfless men, writes Vinny Vella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Their actions during a tragic crash in Whitemarsh Township helped give a mother and her unborn child a fighting chance. Guerin Jones, a neonatal physician assistant at CHOP, and…
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King of Prussia-Based Chartwell Makes Strategic Push Into Maryland With Legal Team Expansion
King of Prussia-based Chartwell has opened its first Maryland office in Annapolis by poaching four local attorneys from Kiernan Trebach, a Washington D.C.-based firm, writes Garrett Dvorkin for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Annapolis office will be run by Justin Cuniff and is just the first stage of Chartwell’s Maryland expansion plans. According to Charles…
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GlaxoSmithKline Brings Meningitis Awareness to Lifetime with Original Film
Pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline, with major operations in Upper Providence, is heading to Hollywood with a mission, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has teamed up with Lifetime to produce Pretty Hurts, a new original movie premiering June 28, aimed at raising awareness about meningitis and the importance of vaccination. The project…
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Fourth of July Parade Scrapped in Whitemarsh Township Amid Terrorism Fears
The annual Fourth of July parade in Whitemarsh Township has been canceled by township officials this year due to terrorism concerns, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The decision was announced following the Whitemarsh Township board of supervisors meeting last week. “We are cancelling our annual 4th of July parade. We came to this…
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Secondhand Pro John Romani Shares Where to Find Hidden Treasures in Montco Thrift Shops
For decades, Sales by Helen has been a go-to name in Philadelphia’s estate sale scene, writes Kiki Aranita for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Now run by John Romani, a former Philadelphia schoolteacher, the business focuses on curating and reselling vintage finds online. Romani, 52, grew up in the business. His mother, Helen, started the estate sale…
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