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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Reflects on His 19-Year Sobriety Journey
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper discussed his 19-year sobriety journey during an episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge, writes Julien Raby for Boxlife Magazine. Getting sober at 29 was not just a turning point for the Oscar-nominated actor and filmmaker, it was a lifeline. “I was so lost,” said Cooper on the podcast…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin might not be a household name, but the billionaire behind Fanatics is one of the most influential figures in sports, writes William Cohan for Town & Country. His company, Fanatics, is valued at more than $35 billion, and powers everything from sports jerseys and collectibles to online betting. Now, Rubin has…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reflects on Healing After Residence Attack
Montgomery County native Josh Shapiro is reflecting on a traumatic moment one year later, and using it to spark a broader conversation, writes Ian Karbal for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Shapiro hosted an interfaith roundtable at the Governor’s Residence to mark the anniversary of a firebombing that severely damaged a reception room prepared for a Passover Seder.…
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Souderton’s Generations of Indian Valley Delivers Meals and Companionship to Seniors
For more than fifty years, volunteers at Generations of Indian Valley in Souderton have been providing food and companionship to seniors as part of their Meals on Wheels program, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Around 300 volunteers make it possible to deliver two meals per day to around 200 people. Before starting their routines, volunteers…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Startup Raises $30M Towards Mission to Transform Rail Industry
Philadelphia startup Voltify, which was founded on the vision of transforming the rail industry by decarbonizing it, has raised $30 million in seed funding towards that mission, writes Rhiannon Hoyle for The Wall Street Journal. With the new funding, the startup will be able to conduct a paid pilot with a Class 1 railroad to…
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Eastern University Breaks Ground on Gym Expansion
Eastern University recently broke ground on the construction of a 50,000-square-foot gymnasium expansion. The project will bring state-of-the-art training, recruitment, and team meeting spaces to Eastern’s NCAA Division III athletics programs, as well as bright and advanced aerobic and lifting facilities with a stunning view of Olson Field, the home of Eastern’s soccer and lacrosse…
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Costco to Begin Selling Wine, Beer, Canned Cocktails at Warminster Location
After getting approval for a liquor license transfer, Costco plans to start selling wine, beer, and canned cocktails at its Warminster store, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move is part of a larger push by the warehouse club, one of the nation’s largest wine sellers, to get into the wine and beer…
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H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub
A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…
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Montco Restaurant Group Expands Once Again with New Doylestown Takeover
Montgomery County’s busy restaurant scene is spilling into neighboring Bucks, as a familiar trio of local owners continues their expansion, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurateurs Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have acquired the former Station Tap House in Doylestown and rebranded it as The Station. While the new venture…
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End of an Era: Bryn Mawr Birth Center Closes After Delivering 16,000 Babies
Bryn Mawr’s The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center recently closed its doors, leaving behind memories, gratitude, and growing concern over access to maternity care, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Parents returned one final time in March, walking their children through the very rooms where they were born. What once felt like a home now sits…
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SEPTA Makes Plans That Could Reshape Montco Living
Montgomery County communities are at the center of SEPTA’s latest strategy to reshape how and where people live near transit, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA is leveraging land it owns to partner with developers on transit-oriented housing projects. Major plans are already underway in Ambler and Conshohocken. The goal is to increase…
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Philadelphia Magazine Crowns New Montgomery County Hoagie Champ, Vaunting an Eagles-Style Underdog
Just in time for Super Bowl 2023 nourishment, Philadelphia Magazine has cited some of the best hoagies in the area. The assessment took three culinary experts from its staff to determine: Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo. What’s surprising about the list is there is one — and only one — Montgomery County…
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Pacitti Brothers Serve Up Scoops of Nostalgia in the Heart of Hatboro
For brothers Chris and Frank Pacitti, opening Pacitti Brothers Hot Dogs & Ice Cream in Hatboro last month was never just about food—it was about family, fun, and community. The Pacitti brothers wanted to create a gathering place where neighbors could enjoy a great treat and even better memories. “I picture bicycles parked out front…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with MONTCO Today about his active childhood in Moorestown, N.J., filled with wrestling, soccer, and working as a Swim Coach and Lifeguard. Richardson discovered his passion for comedy at a George Carlin show during his freshman year of…
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Elkins Park’s Abrams Realty Adds Fitness Concept to Growing Retail Portfolio
An Elkins Park-based real estate firm is continuing its expansion across the region with a new retail move in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Abrams Realty & Development has secured a major anchor tenant for a shopping center it acquired last year along Girard Avenue. The firm purchased the 42,000-square-foot property…
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Montco’s Fastest-Growing Companies Are Scaling Up Fast
Montgomery County businesses are making a strong showing on this year’s fastest-growing companies list, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Several Montco-based firms landed on Inc.’s 2026 regional rankings, which measure revenue growth between 2022 and 2024. Leading the way is CareChoice Home Care, which ranked No. 3 in the Northeast with a…
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First Bank House of the Week: Villanova Estate Blends Mid-Century Style with Modern Upgrades
Listed at $1,995,000, this fully renovated Villanova estate blends mid-century modern design with high-end upgrades — and you can explore more via Realtor.com. . . Set along Valley Road in the sought-after estate section of Villanova, this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home offers a compelling mix of architectural character and modern comfort. Recently reimagined from top to…
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Peace of Mind Moving Managers Help Seniors – and Anyone Else – Downsize and Declutter
For many Montgomery County residents, spring cleaning can feel overwhelming, but for Paula DuPont, it’s a chance to create clarity and peace. DuPont, owner and operator of Peace of Mind Moving Managers, left the corporate world in search of a way to help others. She found her calling while helping her mother downsize. They moved…
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