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Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington May Delay Boeing’s Turnaround Plans
A fire that broke out on February 17 at SPS Technologies in Abington Township and burned for several days may cause a delay in Boeing’s turnaround plans, writes Sharon Terlep for The Wall Street Journal. The factory, operated by a Berkshire Hathaway company, was the sole supplier of several critical fasteners that are used in…
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Luxury Gym Club Studio Fitness Expands to Pennsylvania with Wynnewood Location
Club Studio Fitness is set to open a 50,000-square-foot gym in the Wynnewood Shopping Center, marking its first Pennsylvania location, writes Ryan Sharoow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The upscale fitness chain, based in Irvine, California, will occupy the former Bed Bath & Beyond space. It is slated to open in spring 2026. The gym…
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Ardmore Mom Keeps Tradition Alive with Gold $1 Sacagawea Coin from Tooth Fairy
As more parents leave up to $20 or even $50 under their kids’ pillows from the Tooth Fairy, an Ardmore mom chose to keep the tradition alive, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “A lot of parents go for 5s, 10s, 20s,” said Alison Marsh, mother of 8-year-old Lily. However, whenever her daughter lost…
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Girls Wrestling in Upper Perkiomen School District Finding Its Footing with Help from Local Family
A family of wrestlers are helping girls wrestling find its footing in the Upper Perkiomen School District, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Wrestling is a really fun sport,” said Kyla Garner, a member of the Upper Perk Girls Wrestling team. “And I feel that if you do it, you’d like it a lot.” Kyla loved…
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Delicious Flavors of Ethiopia Await at Ardmore’s Eshkol
Eshkol, a family restaurant on Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore, brings the delicious flavors of Ethiopia to the Main Line, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. The popular eatery is owned by husband-and-wife team Tesh Gebremedhin and Chaltu Merga. Marga, who grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, dreamed about opening her own restaurant for…
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Wynnewood’s Ethan Mazer and The Big Business of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Wynnewood’s Ethan Mazer had a modest bar mitzvah in 2011, held at a synagogue hall with a DJ and dance motivators, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, as the owner of Empower Event Group, Mazer orchestrates lavish celebrations featuring high-tech entertainment, custom branding, and immersive experiences. With smoke cannons, confetti, and interactive photo…
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Glenside Hosts First-Ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival on March 8
Glenside, home to one of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parades, will celebrate its Irish heritage with the first-ever Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The event will feature a lively parade followed by a festival in Keswick Village. Attendees can expect music, food, and fun for all…
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King of Prussia’s Restaurant Week & Shops for CHOP Aim to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital
The King of Prussia District is gearing up for its annual KOP Restaurant Week and KOP Shops for CHOP, writes The Reporter. The event benefits the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) King of Prussia Campus. KOP Restaurant Week runs from March 3 to March 14, offering two-course lunches ($20-$30) and three-course dinners ($30-$50) at participating…
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SPS Technologies Faces Uncertain Future After Devastating Factory Fire in Abington
SPS Technologies‘ massive fire earlier this month leaves an uncertain future for the Abington industrial pillar, writes Beatrice Forman and Jeese Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The four-alarm blaze raged for five days, prompting school closures, a voluntary evacuation order, and the eventual demolition of parts of the factory. Initial concerns over hazardous chemical exposure…
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Keystone Begins Transformation of Plymouth Meeting Mall Office into Luxury Apartments
Keystone Development + Investment began converting a long-vacant office building next to the Plymouth Meeting Mall into a modern residential community, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than the Curve. The project, named Monarq, will feature 150 apartment units and recently received conditional use approval from Plymouth Township. According to Keystone’s website, the original 1970 structure…
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Norristown State Hospital Transformation Project Approved
Plans for what is being called the largest development project in Montgomery County’s history are moving forward, according to a staff report from 6abc. The Norristown State Hospital transformation project has now received the final approval from local officials. Named the Preserve at Stony Creek, the project will feature more than 700 townhomes and apartment…
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Temple University Grad Russell Bryant Sues Alma Mater For His Email Address
Worcester real estate attorney Russell Bryant is suing his alma mater, Temple University over its decision to deactivate alumni email accounts, reports Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple recently announced they would deactivate all alumni email accounts more than a year after graduation and that all would be phased out by May 2025. Bryant…
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Hatboro’s Azzur Group Files for Chapter 11, Plans $56M Sale of Consulting Division
Hatboro-based life sciences consulting firm Azzur Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has agreed to sell its consulting division to Eliquent Life Sciences of Washington, D.C., for $56 million, pending approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Supported by Eliquent’s lead investor, GHO Capital,…
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Montgomery County Demands Release of $5M HUD Grant to Prevent Homelessness Crisis
Montgomery County officials are demanding the release of $5 million in federal grant funding, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has withheld the funding since January. The funds, allocated through the Continuum of Care program, are critical for Your Way Home. YWH is the county’s main provider…
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Dollar Tree Snaps Up Former Party City Location in Montgomeryville
Dollar Tree has submitted the winning bid for the former Party City space in the Montgomery Square Shopping Center in Montgomery Township, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Dollar Tree and Five Below acquired several former Party City locations across the country at a recent auction, securing a total of 148 leases from…
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‘Felt Monster Project’ Connects Abington Middle School Eighth Graders With Their Kindergarten Counterparts
Felt Monster Project at Abington Middle School creates a kinship between eighth-grade students and their kindergarten counterparts, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “This is my favorite thing that I get to do as a teacher,” said Carlee Dougherty, a family and consumer science teacher at Abington Middle School. “I thought it would be a really…
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Collegeville’s Joey Graziadei Offers Dating Advice to Latest ‘Bachelor’
Collegeville native Joey Graziadei returned to The Bachelor to offer dating advice to current lead Grant Ellis, helping him reduce the contestants to three, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. On Monday’s episode, Ellis met with Graziadei, who gave his final rose to now-fiancée Kelsey Anderson last year, at a Los Angeles brewery. Ellis…
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First Bank House of the Week: Classic Charm Meets Modern Upgrades in This $1.9M Penn Valley Home
A stunning stone Colonial home in Penn Valley is now on the market for $1,900,000, offering a perfect blend of classic Main Line charm and modern updates. Situated in the highly sought-after Lower Merion School District, this 5,249-square-foot residence features five spacious bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living…
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