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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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New Warehouse Set to Break Ground in Souderton
A new 176,000-square-foot warehouse is coming to Souderton from Endurance Real Estate Group and Greystar-Thackeray, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-acre property previously belonged to Franconia Technology Associates, but no price tag was disclosed. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks and completion of the projected is expected by…
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Abington’s Josh Shapiro Safe After Arson Attack at Governor’s Mansion, Vows to Stay Strong
Abington native Governor Josh Shapiro is safe following an arson attack at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg early Sunday morning, according to The Keystone. Shapiro, his wife Lori, their four children, and guests were celebrating Passover when a fire broke out around 2 a.m. Thanks to swift action by state troopers and first responders, everyone…
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Montco Leaders Warn SEPTA Cuts Threaten Regional Livability
Montgomery County leaders are raising the alarm as SEPTA warns of deep service cuts tied to a looming $213 million budget shortfall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The proposed state budget in Harrisburg would reduce SEPTA’s funding significantly, with some lawmakers arguing residents outside Greater Philadelphia shouldn’t bear the tax burden. But Montco officials…
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Main Line Health NICUs Boost Bonding With High-Tech and Heart
Families with newborns in Lankenau Hospital’s NICU now have a new way to stay connected, thanks to a $50,000 donation from The Superhero Project, writes the Delco Times. The funds will help install AngelEye CameraSystems, giving parents 24/7 secure, remote access to their babies through a livestreaming app. The technology is already being implemented at…
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St. Basil’s Academy Alumni Return to Jenkintown to Say Their Last Goodbye Before Demolition
Alumni of the former St. Basil’s Academy returned to Jenkintown to remember their alma mater and say a final goodbye before its demolition this week, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The all-girls Ukrainian-Catholic private school was open for nine decades and helped educate thousands of students in the region. “My daughter went here so I…
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Butterflies and Bold Colors Make Bala Cynwyd Couple’s Wedding Unforgettable
Nisha Dent and Kevin Crawley, a Bala Cynwyd couple, got married surrounded by electric colors and butterflies in honor of the groom’s late father, writes Kristen Schott for the Philadelphia Magazine. They chose Location 215 in Philadelphia as their venue, a space that doubles as a gallery and features white-washed walls – a blank canvas…
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Pottstown Area Economic Development Welcomes Three New Board Members
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) just got a boost from three local pros bringing fresh energy to its Board of Directors: Dr. Rosann Bar, Lisa Karl, and Eric Miller. Dr. Bar, now the Dean of Academic Innovation at Montgomery County Community College, has a long track record of academic leadership. She has had leadership roles…
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Select Soccer Center Expanding in Horsham with $10M Upgrade
Soccer’s growing footprint in Montgomery County just got a major boost, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Select Soccer Center in Horsham is undergoing a $10 million+ expansion that will more than double its size and bring year-round league play and tournaments to the indoor turf. Located off Keith Valley Road, the 46,000-square-foot…
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Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause Shares Insight as Shark Tank’s Biggest Success Story
As the region’s entrepreneurs prepare their pitches for Shark Tank, there’s no better inspiration than Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause, the show’s biggest success, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Krause launched the Scrub Daddy smiley-face sponge empire on Shark Tank back in 2012, ultimately landing a deal with investor Lori Greiner. Since then, Scrub Daddy has…
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St. Joe’s Star Rasheer Fleming Declares for 2025 NBA Draft
St. Joe’s dynamic forward, junior Rasheer Fleming has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, writes Mia Messina for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 6-foot-9 forward made a big impact this season for the Hawks, averaging 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game — the latter good for second in the A-10. Fleming’s monster 20-rebound night…
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Glenside Mom’s Egg Hunt Fundraiser Cracks $1,700 for Cystic Fibrosis Research
Glenside mom Grace Jenkins turned plastic eggs into real impact this Easter, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Jenkins organized her first-ever Egg My Yard fundraiser to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — and the response from the Montgomery County community was nothing short of egg-cellent. Inspired by another CF mom across the country,…
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East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter Takes Over Fortnite!
East Greenville’s own Sabrina Carpenter is leveling up as the latest pop star to join the wildly popular Fortnite universe, writes Emily Bloch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The “Espresso” singer made her video game debut last week as a featured artist and playable character in Fortnite Festival Season 8, a music-centric spin-off of the global…
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The Remarkable Music Career of a Piano Tech Who Can’t Read Music Started in Willow Grove
You may not know Greg Sikora’s name, but odds are you’ve heard his handiwork — especially if you’ve ever attended a show in the Philly region, writes Rita Giordano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime piano technician, who got his start at Taylor Music in Willow Grove, has spent decades tuning pianos for the likes…
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Ardmore’s Maxwell, Last Taxi Operating on Main Line, Calls It Quits
At the end of February, Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab, the last taxi still operating on the Main Line, ended service after decades on the road, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For many regulars, the closure marked the end of an era. “There was something nice about a cab company,” said Virginia Jennings of…
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Shapiro Administration Invests in Montco Farmland as PA Preserves 3,187 Acres
Governor Josh Shapiro continues to champion Pennsylvania’s agricultural future with a nearly $12 million investment to preserve 3,187 acres across 29 farms in 17 counties — including three right here in Montco. Through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, farms in Lower and Upper Frederick Townships will remain protected from development, ensuring that 143 acres of…
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Bryn Mawr College Braces for Potential Increase in Endowment Earnings Tax
Bryn Mawr College is bracing for a potential increase in the tax on its endowment earnings, warning that this change could affect financial aid and other programs, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. President Donald Trump’s administration has already targeted research funding and grants at some of the wealthiest colleges in the country, and…
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Jefferson Health and Cigna Reach New Multi-Year Agreement After Contract Impasse
After failing to reach a new contract following the end of their 20-year relationship last month, Jefferson Health and Cigna have now secured a new multi-year commercial insurance agreement, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The deal guarantees that the hospitals, physician practices, and providers remain in-network for Cigna insurance customers. “We appreciate the patience…
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