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This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination
Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For years, the borough’s identity was straightforward: a gritty, energetic river town where young professionals packed Fayette Street bars on weeknights and nobody was thinking much about tasting menus or charcoal grills. That version of Conshohocken…
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Norristown Schools Axed Its DEI Chief. Now the Community Wants Answers.
The Norristown Area School District school board just eliminated its chief diversity officer, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its members insist that this makes them more committed to equity, not less. The board voted in April to cut the district’s chief of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging position. The move is effective at…
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Willow Grove’s Massive $115M Transformation Could Reshape Montco’s Future
For most of its life, the Willow Grove Shopping Center was exactly what it sounds like: a place you drove to, parked at, and left. Functional. Forgettable. A fixture of the suburban routine. That version of Willow Grove is on the way out. A $115 Million Reinvention Federal Realty Investment Trust broke ground Wednesday on…
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Worst Wawa Parking Lot Is Right Here in Montgomery County
While Wawa reigns as the go-to spot for quick bites and convenience, its parking lots often fall short of perfection, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Recently, the Philadelphia Magazine made a list of the top five worst Wawa parking lots in Greater Philadelphia, and while several turned out to actually be in New Jersey, the…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the phrase “dead mall” has become shorthand for a retail model that failed to keep up with changing consumer and retail trends. And yet, one mall continues to break from that…
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How Lancaster County’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord Thrives Amidst Buffet Industry Struggles
While many buffet restaurants are struggling and several all-you-can-eat chains have declared bankruptcy, Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl continues to thrive, report Abby Narishkin, Mark Adam Miller, and Dorian Barranco for the Business Insider. On the weekends, there are thousands of people from all over the country who wait in line to enjoy the…
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Billions Spent, a New CFO, and a Bold Vision: Cencora Is Transforming Healthcare From Conshohocken
Conshohocken’s Cencora is not sitting still, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 10 healthcare giant is making moves that signal a fundamental shift in how one of America’s largest companies sees its future. The latest: the appointment of Eva C. Boratto as its new chief financial officer, a hire that arrives…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Stunning $8.75M Gladwyne Estate Hidden Along a Private Main Line Lane
Priced at $6.75 million, this secluded Gladwyne estate along a private lane offers a rare blend of historic architecture, refined landscaping, and luxury amenities rarely found in one property. According to the home’s listing on Realtor.com, 1320 Huntsman Lane was designed to create a seamless connection between the home’s interior spaces and its meticulously planned…
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Montgomery County’s Restaurant Boom Is Real. These New Spots Are Leading the Charge
A new wave of restaurants is reshaping the Montco landscape, and the momentum is hard to ignore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From Fort Washington to Ardmore to Bala Cynwyd, independent chefs and homegrown concepts are staking their claim in towns that, until recently, weren’t on anyone’s must-eat list. The most closely watched…
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From Garage to Franchise: How Simply Cabinetry Is Simplifying Home Improvement Nationwide
What once began in a Bucks County home garage has grown into a successful multi-showroom cabinetry and design concept, now preparing to expand nationwide through franchising. Simply Cabinetry co-founders Derrick and Diana Simmons recognized how overwhelming the cabinetry buying experience could be for homeowners navigating big-box stores, endless product options, and unclear guidance throughout their projects. …
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The Untold Story Behind King of Prussia Mall’s Massive Rise
Most people think of the King of Prussia Mall as simply a giant shopping destination. That undersells it. The Montgomery County retail complex is part luxury district, part suburban landmark, part economic engine, and part time capsule of American mall culture. Beneath the designer storefronts and crowded food courts is a surprisingly strange history that…
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Why Virginia Retirees Are Choosing Freedom Village Over Northern Virginia’s High Cost of Living
For decades, Northern Virginia has been a powerhouse for technology, government contracting, and data centers. It’s an ideal location for ambitious professionals and workers in Virginia who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments. But when it’s time to slow down, prioritize wellness, and enjoy the fruits of long careers, many older adults in Virginia are looking…
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‘Work Ethic Is Important, and So Is Passion’: Inside Abington Friends School’s Experiential Learning Programs
At Abington Friends School, career exploration is less about finding a single answer and more about helping students ask better questions. Over the course of the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 10 and 11 spent time in kitchens, laboratories, university classrooms, sports offices, bakeries, and boardrooms — meeting professionals who spoke candidly not only…
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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest advice. The longtime Philadelphia broadcaster stood before the Class of 2026 and set aside the kind of polished, inspirational language that graduation speeches tend to traffic in. What she offered…
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North Philadelphia’s Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it is an ambitious one. City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. has introduced legislation to rezone the former Budd Company plant in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood, opening the door to residential, mixed-use, and commercial development alongside life sciences…
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Aronimink Neighbor Earns Thousands Renting Home to Top PGA Golfer During 2026 Championship
When a top-10-ranked professional golfer needed a place to stay during the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, he didn’t book a hotel; he booked Greg Murray’s house. Murray, a Delaware County entrepreneur and owner of GM Mechanical, Bernie’s Pretzels, and Murray’s Bar and Grille, walked away with a reported $50,000 to $100,000 after renting his St. David’s…
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Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of Montgomery County, One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the Bloody Marys, the combination of breakfast and lunch — you don’t have to decide! Have both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released its best-of assessment of brunch across the U.S. The rankings resulted from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants.…
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Lankenau Medical Center Receives Anonymous Donation to Relieve Nurses’ Student Loan Debt
After years of balancing patient care with the weight of student loan debt, registered nurse Emmy McManus from Wynnewood, finally caught a break, writes Aubrey Whelan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thanks to an anonymous $1 million donation made to Lankenau Medical Center, where McManus has worked for 30 years, she’s one of 179 nurses receiving…
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