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IKEA Mini Store Concept Headed to Texas This Year
Big news in a smaller package: a bite-sized IKEA is heading to the Rio Grande Valley later this year, writes Dina Arévalo for My San Antonio. According to state records, the Swedish retailer headquartered in Conshohocken is bringing one of its small-format stores to Pharr Town Center, a busy shopping hub in Pharr, Texas. The…
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Jeffrey Lurie’s Spending Power Keeps the Eagles in Championship Contention
Eagles owner and Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie doesn’t let the NFL’s salary cap stop him from chasing championships, writes Jeff McLane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the past decade, the Eagles have outspent every other team, piling up around $150 million more in “void years” than the next closest franchise. That spending has helped deliver…
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Ex-MLB Manager Fredi González Finds New Purpose with Ursinus Baseball
A YouTube search and 18 minutes of ejections were all it took for the Ursinus College baseball team to learn their new bench coach was no ordinary hire, writes Alex Coffey for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fredi González, the former MLB manager of the Braves and Marlins, had joined their Division III program in Collegeville—and the…
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Ardmore Pool Will Close for the Summer Ahead of major Redevelopment
A familiar summer hangout in Ardmore will take a break this season, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Ardmore Avenue Pool will be closed for the summer as construction begins on the new Ardmore Avenue Community Center. The closure is tied to a $22 million redevelopment project funded in part by over $12…
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Torpedo Bat Demand Keeps Victus Sports in King of Prussia Swamped
The demand for torpedo bats is keeping workers at Victus Sports in King of Prussia on their toes, writes Dan Gelston for The Hill. Three of the company’s employees were at the game last Saturday when Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees hit back-to-back homers kicking off a nine-homer barrage. They…
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Anthology Senior Living in King of Prussia Sells for $27M
Anthology Senior Living in King of Prussia has been sold for $27.4 million to Ohio-based real estate investment trust Welltower, about four years after its completion, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 11-story senior living building, previously owned by Chicago developer CA Ventures, spans 255,000 square feet and was the tallest building…
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WSJ: Main Line Traditions with Million Dollar Views in Gladwyne
Gladwyne is a small but prestigious Main Line community where historic mansions meet modern luxury, writes Jessica Flint for the Wall Street Journal. Once a retreat for wealthy Philadelphians thanks to the expanding Pennsylvania Railroad, this roughly five-square-mile gem remains one of Pennsylvania’s priciest places to live—with a median home listing price of $3.7 million…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with Rosemont College, a 104-year-old Catholic institution nestled just a mile away in Bryn Mawr. The process will unfold gradually, with Rosemont continuing to operate independently until 2027. After that, remaining…
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Alterra Property Group Plans to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Building on SEPTA Land in Conshohocken
Alterra Property Group is planning to develop a 300-unit apartment building on SEPTA land in Conshohocken, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lot was previously planned to be a 528-space parking garage, but the project received significant pushback from transit advocates. SEPTA recently authorized a long-term ground lease and development contract for the…
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Lehigh Valley IronPigs Rebrand as ‘Tomato Pie’ with Help from Norristown’s Morabito Baking
Norristown’s Morabito Baking Co. is helping the Lehigh Valley IronPigs cook up something special this season, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bakery is the driving force behind the team’s latest alternate identity: the Lehigh Valley Tomato Pie. The Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate will don the saucy new persona on May 23 during…
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The Torpedo Bats Taking the MLB by Storm Come from King of Prussia
Baseball season is just getting started, and King of Prussia-based Victus Sports is already stealing the spotlight with its newest creation: the torpedo bat, write Hayden Mitman and Deanna Durante for NBC Philadelphia. With a tapered end and weight shifted toward the sweet spot, the bat is designed to give hitters a little extra pop—and…
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Montgomery Township Paints Wavy Lines, Slowing Drivers with Swerving
Drivers headed down Grays Lane in Montgomery Township might do a double take, writes KYW Newsradio. A newly painted wavy road pattern is making cars zig-zag along the stretch between Doylestown Road and Pioneer Drive. No, it’s not an early April Fool’s prank. Police confirmed the curvy lines are a real traffic-calming measure, designed to…
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First Bank House of the Week: French Colonial Home Brings Luxury Living to Penn Valley for $1.69M
A French Colonial estate tucked away in Penn Valley is turning heads with its timeless elegance, thoughtful updates, and top-tier location. Listed for $1,699,000, 1429 Flat Rock Road offers over 4,200 square feet of stylish, functional living across two levels—plus a finished basement—on nearly an acre of lush, landscaped grounds. . . . From the…
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Tommy Bahama Opens Island-Themed Marlin Bar at King of Prussia Mall
The Tommy Bahama store in King of Prussia Mall recently unveiled an island-themed Marlin Bar, which can be found in The Connector section and connected to the retail store, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. “Our Marlin Bar is changing the happy hour game,” said the establishment. “Our menus feature craft cocktails and island-inspired light…
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More Room for Delicious Japanese Dining: Osushi Ardmore Expands
Osushi Ardmore, part of Sam Li’s expanding Asian empire, has recently doubled in size to accommodate more seating and introduces a sleek new full-service bar, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Li first entered the restaurant industry with his grandparents, who opened the Oriental Palace in Lawnside, New Jersey, nearly five decades ago.…
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Lansdale Catholic Alum Ryan Quigley Shares Lessons from New Orleans Terror Attack with Alma Mater
Lansdale Catholic High School welcomed back 2016 graduate and former football star Ryan Quigley on Tuesday, as he spoke to students about surviving the January 1, 2025 terrorist attack in New Orleans. Quigley suffered serious injuries to his face, back, and leg when a pickup truck drove into a New Year’s Day crowd on Bourbon…
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Towamencin Is Pennsylvania’s Newest Official Bird Town
Towamencin has become Pennsylvania’s newest official Bird Town, reflecting its commitment to conservation and stewardship of key habitats, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Pennsylvania Bird Town, a National Audubon Society spin-off program, was granted the designation to the Montgomery County township at a recent meeting. Before submitting an official application to the group’s outreach…
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Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack Welcomes Dozens of Rescue Dogs from Bahamas
Dozens of dogs rescued from the Bahamas were flown to Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack, where they are being cared for as they await to find their forever homes, reports Lee Anne Kayati for 6abc. A total of 41 dogs were brought in from the Bahamas Humane Society. “The dogs down in the Bahamas don’t have a…
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