• A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State

    A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State

    The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon rule on whether Lower Merion can regulate where guns are sold, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision could impact local government authority across the state. While state law prohibits municipalities from regulating firearms, Lower Merion officials argue zoning laws pertain to land use, not gun control.…

  • Abington’s Chapman Brewing Equipment Grapples With Supply Chain Shock

    Abington’s Chapman Brewing Equipment Grapples With Supply Chain Shock

    Abington’s Chapman Brewing Equipment has been a go-to source for homebrewers and small businesses, but a sudden 145% tariff on Chinese imports threatens to undo a decade of hard work and growth, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chapman’s stainless steel fermenters are manufactured in China, where founder Steve Schnarr developed strong…

  • Josh Shapiro Finds Rare Bipartisan Support After Arson Attack

    Josh Shapiro Finds Rare Bipartisan Support After Arson Attack

    After the arson attack on the governor’s mansion last month, Abington native Governor Josh Shapiro is finding support from a powerful bipartisan group, writes Gillian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer.  All five living former governors and six former first ladies have stepped up. Among the items damaged was a grand piano — one that once…

  • JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County

    JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County

    Architecture and interiors studio JAM helped a Brooklyn family design and build a Bucks County farmhouse as a cherished summer home with a Scandinavian aesthetic, writes Kelly Dawson for the Architectural Digest. The aim was a space where the family could showcase their collection of vintage Scandinavian furniture while creating memories together. “This is a…

  • Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels

    Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels

    Two Montgomery County Walmarts are getting a fresh new look as part of a major national remodel effort, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The West Norriton location on South Trooper Road and the Pottstown store on Shoemaker Road are among 650 stores nationwide — and 26 in Pennsylvania — slated for updates, Walmart announced…

  • Equus Capital Pays $73.1M for Lansdale’s Jacobs Woods Apartments

    Equus Capital Pays $73.1M for Lansdale’s Jacobs Woods Apartments

    Equus Capital Partners has made a major investment in Lansdale, acquiring the 230-unit Jacobs Woods apartment complex for $73.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Newtown Square-based firm plans to invest another $5.8 million in renovations to the garden-style community, which spans 37 acres and features 33 townhome-style buildings. Each unit comes…

  • West Conshohocken’s Medicus Pharma Eyes $75M UK Acquisition

    West Conshohocken’s Medicus Pharma Eyes $75M UK Acquisition

    West Conshohocken-based Medicus Pharma is making major moves on the international biotech scene, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company signed a letter of intent to acquire British company Antev Ltd. in a cash and stock deal worth up to $75 million. Antev, headquartered in Weybridge, England, is developing Teverelix, a promising…

  • Hatboro Celebrates 64-Year Career of Auto Shop Owner Bill Penrose

    Hatboro Celebrates 64-Year Career of Auto Shop Owner Bill Penrose

    Hatboro is tipping its hat to a true hometown hero, Bill Penrose, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch.  Longtime resident and business owner Bill Penrose has officially retired, closing the doors on Oakdale Auto Body after 64 years of service to the community. Penrose, a U.S. Air Force veteran, opened his shop back in 1960…

  • The Legacy of Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club Prepares for National Spotlight

    The Legacy of Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club Prepares for National Spotlight

    Flourtown’s own Philadelphia Cricket Club is preparing for a rare moment in the national spotlight, writes Marcus Hayes for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Set to host the 2025 Truist Championship from May 8–11 on its renowned Wissahickon Course, the club a creation of legendary golf architect A.W. Tillinghast. Originally opened in 1922, Wissahickon is a masterclass…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Jenkintown Stone Colonial with Pool and Privacy Hits the Market for $1.4M

    First Bank House of the Week: Jenkintown Stone Colonial with Pool and Privacy Hits the Market for $1.4M

    Tucked along a nearly private road in the desirable Jenkintown neighborhood, 1536 Warner Road is a stone Colonial that perfectly blends historic character with modern upgrades. Listed at $1,400,000, this four-bedroom, four-bath home offers 1.27 acres of lush landscaping, elegant outdoor spaces, and a resort-style pool retreat. . . Step inside to find rich hardwood…

  • Hatboro Joins 17 Other Montco Towns with State Bird Town Designation

    Hatboro Joins 17 Other Montco Towns with State Bird Town Designation

    Hatboro is the latest Montgomery County town to receive the Bird Town Pennsylvania designation, joining 17 other communities in the county and 77 across the state, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Bird Town Pennsylvania partners with local municipalities and like-minded organizations to promote a healthier, more sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people through…

  • Grab Some of Best Cheesesteaks in Region at These Montco Spots

    Grab Some of Best Cheesesteaks in Region at These Montco Spots

    Philadelphia’s iconic cheesesteak is a regional obsession – and Montgomery County serves up some of the best, write Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Jenn Ladd, Tommy Rowan, and Matt Buchanan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the past two years, Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr has earned a reputation as a cheesesteak destination. Its 12-ounce house-cut rib-eye…

  • Merck Expands Biomanufacturing with Staggering Investment in Wilmington

    Merck Expands Biomanufacturing with Staggering Investment in Wilmington

    Merck, the Pharma giant with operations in Lansdale, announced on Tuesday that it will build a $1 billion “biologics center of excellence” in Wilmington, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new facility, dubbed Merck Wilmington Biotech, will anchor the Chestnut Run Innovation & Science Park, a sprawling campus developed by…

  • Family-Owned Asher’s Chocolate Spreading Joy in Souderton for Five Generations

    Family-Owned Asher’s Chocolate Spreading Joy in Souderton for Five Generations

    Family-owned Asher’s Chocolate has been creating delicious treats in Souderton for five generations and takes pride in producing some of the nation’s finest chocolate, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. The company makes everything from chocolate-covered pretzels and Graham crackers to caramels and chocolate coffee bags. The factory where all the sweet and savory treats are…

  • 4 Brothers Honey in Horsham Saves Bees and Bottles Sweet Local Flavor

    4 Brothers Honey in Horsham Saves Bees and Bottles Sweet Local Flavor

    Tucked away in Horsham, 4 Brothers Honey is doing more than bottling local honey — they’re rescuing honeybees, too, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. As a PA Preferred business, 4 Brothers Honey produces small-batch honey and bee-based goods. Products range from lip balm and candles to their popular propolis and honey throat spray. But…

  • Willow Grove’s Brave New Worlds Prepares for Years Biggest Event: Free Comic Book Day

    Willow Grove’s Brave New Worlds Prepares for Years Biggest Event: Free Comic Book Day

    For 35 years, Brave New Worlds has been more than just a comic book shop — it’s been a community cornerstone in Willow Grove, offering a welcoming space for readers, collectors, and gamers alike. Now, the beloved local store is gearing up for its biggest day of the year: Free Comic Book Day, happening this…

  • Kristan Cicero Reinvents Herself in Design with Villanova’s Vanner House

    Kristan Cicero Reinvents Herself in Design with Villanova’s Vanner House

    Kristan Cicero, CEO and founder of Vanner House in Villanova, discovered her true calling in a later chapter of her life, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. “It took me until I was in my 50s to realize that I could do everything I loved and that I needed…

  • Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition

    Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition

    Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal rights group proposed replacing the famous weather-predicting groundhog with a vegan “weather reveal” cake. In a letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club president Tom Dunkel, PETA suggested sending an annual cake…