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Bala Cynwyd-based Real Estate Firm Continues Its Regional Spending Spree
Velocity Venture Partners, headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, continues its spending spree in the Philadelphia region with the $5.3M acquisition of the 120K SF former Bradlees department store in Stratford, New Jersey, writes Matthew Rothstein for Bisnow. Velocity plans on spending $3M to convert the former department store to industrial use. The building has been vacant…
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Villanova Man Back in Court Seeking $30.2M from Former Employer
Dr. Raza Bokhari, a Villanova resident, is back in court seeking $30.2M from former employer, FSD Pharma, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He had been the Canadian biopharmaceutical company’s chief executive officer and executive chairman. Now he has charged the company with breach of employment contract and tortious and intentional interference with…
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Go to Bryn Mawr and the Main Line for Your Boba Bubble Tea Fix
Boba Bubble tea has gained popularity in the United States over the past few years and now there are several places in the Philadelphia region where you can find it, including Surreal Creamery on West Lancaster Ave. in Bryn Mawr, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. The drink combines iced milk tea and bursting…
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King of Prussia-based TNG Consulting, ATIXA Release New Title IX Training Curriculum
King of Prussia-based TNG Consulting and Association of Title IX Administrators have announced the release of a revolutionizing Title IX training curriculum. ATIXA’s new curriculum is the most comprehensive and interactive one to date. It merges specific Title IX regulatory requirements with practical advice and guidance to bring theory to practice for Title IX professionals…
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Ollie the Barn Owl Lost in Pottstown, Still Missing More Than a Month Later
Ollie the Barn Owl, who lives with his owner, Molly, in Newville, got lost in Pottstown almost six weeks ago, during a birds of prey demonstration at Riverfront Park, writes Caitlin Rearden for WFMZ 69 News. Ollie has been spotted several times over the last six weeks. “Most recently he was spotted the last two…
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Best Western Plus in King of Prussia Slated for Redevelopment by Gulph Creek Hotels
Gulph Creek Hotels, which is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is planning on redeveloping the 168-room Best Western Plus in King of Prussia, according to a staff report from the Lodging Magazine. The company will demolish three sections of the hotel that total 100 guestrooms and later construct a 136-room Residence Inn by Marriott. The new…
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Chunks of Ice Falling from the Sky on a Sunny Day Baffles Elkins Park Family
On a sunny 80-degree day last week, chunks of ice fell from the sky in Elkins Park surprising the family of Jesse Gonzales, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6ABC. The mysterious incident occurred in the afternoon. He said they first heard a stomping noise, but it quickly went away. When he went outside to investigate the…
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Jose Garces’ Amada in Radnor Offers a Thoughtful Menu of its ‘Greatest Hits’
Almost 20 years after he opened the original Amada on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Jose Garces has launched a new location in Radnor, Pennsylvania, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The latest spot, which can sit 250 people, offers a menu that Sheehan calls “surprisingly thoughtful and shamelessly nostalgic”. It is a mix of all…
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Salus University Doctor Gives Back to Underserved Communities in Philadelphia Region
Dr. Brandy Scombordi-Raghu grew up in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania. Historically a coal mining area, her school district, was one of the lowest performing in the state. “I had to get a job in high school, as most of us did. During my junior year of high school, I started working in an…
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Abington Senior High Student and Sister Create Own Brand of Girls’ Basketball Clothing
Cire Worley, an Abington Senior High student, and her sister, Taylor Linton, started their own brand of basketball clothing for girls after they were unable to find any in stores, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia inquirer. Although she could find plenty of general athletic wear for women, Worley was frustrated by the lack of…
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Lower Merion School District Finds Its New Superintendent in Steven Yanni
Steven Yanni has been chosen as the new Superintendent for the Lower Merion School District, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. He has been Superintendent in the Upper Dublin School District for the past five years. And before joining Upper Dublin, Yanni served as assistant superintendent and later superintendent in New Hope-Solebury.…
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A Conshohocken-based Company Wants You to Meet Harvi, the Lego-like Container Garden
A Conshohocken-based branding agency is looking to raise between $150,000 to $200,000 in Series A funding in hopes of scaling its Lego-like container garden products simply called Harvi, writes Lisa Dukar for The Business Journals. The goal is to provide Harvi Garden, which is currently considered in beta mode, with a bigger market share and…
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Montco Bike Trails Are Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Two Montgomery County bike trails are among the twenty best scenic trails in the Philadelphia region, according to Philadelphia Magazine. Both Perkiomen Trail and Valley Forge National Historical State Park made the list. Bike enthusiasts who are looking for a day-long ride should head out to Perkiomen Trail. Most of the path is between ten…
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Horsham’s Medical Optometry America Eyeing Further Expansion with Acquisition of Paoli Practice
Medical Optometry America has acquired the Paoli practice of Dr. Marie Homa-Palladino. The practice called Personal Eyes will become a part of Medical Optometry America’s Eye Health Center in Newtown Square, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Medical Optometry America, which is based in Horsham, focuses on medical, non-surgical eye care. Homa-Palladino’s specialty…
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Mission-Driven Marketing is Required to Survive in a Competitive Business Environment
In today’s business environment, customer decisions are complex and driven by dynamic, evolving factors. These decisions go beyond price and product selection. Customers – and increasingly employees – are frequently motivated by more emotional decisions. They’re choosing who to do business with based on what a brand says, does, and stands for. What’s more, they…
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Tuesday Is Your Last Chance to Catch Eastern Presidents Cup in Valley Forge
Tuesday, June 20, is the last day of this year’s Eastern Presidents Cup in Valley Forge. Catch the action while you still can. The competition is one of four regional events across the country where teams get a chance to advance to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup, which will be played in Wichita,…
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Opensignal’s Aïcha Ly Found a Sense of Belonging in Cheltenham
Aïcha Ly, head of consumer insights for the mobile analytics company Opensignal, really felt like she was thriving in Philadelphia when she moved to Cheltenham after living in South Philadelphia, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Ly is one of five Black professionals in Philadelphia that Technical.ly spoke to for its yearlong series, Thriving. This part…
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Montgomery County Allocates Almost $2 Million for Construction Projects
Montgomery County officials authorize nearly $2 million in contracts for ongoing construction projects, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The agreement package passed in a 2-1 vote during the June 15 meeting. Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairman Ken Lawrence Jr. and Vice Chairwoman Jamila Winder voted for the five-item package while Commissioner Joe Gale voted against…
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