• Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals

    Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals

    The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since opening a year and a half ago, AMS Surgery Center in Horsham has completed over 1,000 cardiac procedures, which previously required patients to visit…

  • Historic Ambler Building Set for Fresh Start With Two New Concepts

    Historic Ambler Building Set for Fresh Start With Two New Concepts

    A hospitality veteran from Upper Dublin is taking over the location of Ambler’s former Gypsy Blu, according to Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Barry Caplan has purchased the Ambler restaurant with plans to transform the historic property into two new dining concepts this spring. As owner of Access Hotels & Resorts and Access…

  • Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington

    Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington

    Anomalia Pizza, a newly opened New York-style slice shop in Fort Washington, offers both round and square pies that are well worth the trip, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop makes 18-inch round pies with a thin yet sturdy crust that easily supports generous toppings like cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil,…

  • Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia

    Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia

    In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Located in a stately stone building that feels plucked from a New England postcard, Creed’s has long been a local favorite for business dinners, special occasions, and romantic…

  • Lender Puts Willow Grove Park Mall on Market Following Matured $170M Debt

    Lender Puts Willow Grove Park Mall on Market Following Matured $170M Debt

    The majority of Willow Grove Park Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the region, has been put on the market by a lender after a $170 million loan matured, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The nearly 725,000-square-foot portion of the mall owned by PREIT includes Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, Cheesecake Factory,…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Inside a $1.525M Colonial Estate in Lower Gwynedd Township

    First Bank House of the Week: Inside a $1.525M Colonial Estate in Lower Gwynedd Township

    Listed at $1,525,000, this stately Colonial tucked within the Village at Trewellyn enclave in Lower Gwynedd Township offers a blend of luxury living and peaceful natural surroundings.  Situated on a landscaped half-acre lot, the five-bedroom residence features more than 7,000 square feet of living space designed for both everyday comfort and elegant entertaining.  . .…

  • Agnes Irwin Student Earns National Volunteer Award for Birthday Cake Project

    Agnes Irwin Student Earns National Volunteer Award for Birthday Cake Project

    A Bryn Mawr teenager who started baking birthday cakes for children in need has earned national recognition for her growing community effort, according to Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Sarah Kokas, a 15-year-old student at The Agnes Irwin School, recently received the Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her youth-led initiative supporting children’s…

  • Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products

    Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products

    With the hemp industry facing a federal crackdown, Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to establish regulations. They’re currently weighing proposals that would both sell THC drinks in beer stores and regulate THC products alongside medical cannabis, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State Rep. Steven Malagari plans on introducing a bill that would regulate THC…

  • Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits

    Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits

    Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local nonprofit organizations. The community’s scholarship committee held a donut sale, selling 300 donuts and raising $800. Proceeds will fund scholarships awarded later this year to qualifying Freedom Village employees, helping support their continued education and…

  • Eastern University Completes Acquisition of Valley Forge Military College Property

    Eastern University Completes Acquisition of Valley Forge Military College Property

    Eastern University has completed the purchase of a 33.3-acre portion of Valley Forge Military College’s property. The agreement was first announced in December, contingent upon the due diligence process. All necessary regulatory and other approvals have been obtained, and the transaction officially closed on Feb. 27. The portion of property, which lies less than a mile…

  • Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Say Goodnight, Gracie’ in Tribute to a Comedy Legend Starring Tony Braithwaite

    Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Say Goodnight, Gracie’ in Tribute to a Comedy Legend Starring Tony Braithwaite

    Act II Playhouse will soon welcome its latest production, Say Goodnight, Gracie by Rupert Holmes. The one-man show stars Tony Braithwaite in the role of comedy icon George Burns. The production begins previews on Tuesday, Mar. 31. The Opening Night performance is Friday, Apr. 3. The production closes after a five-week run on Sunday, May…

  • From Vision to Velocity: How Montco-Based Blue Komodo AI Is Transforming Workflow Efficiency

    From Vision to Velocity: How Montco-Based Blue Komodo AI Is Transforming Workflow Efficiency

    In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, where headlines often focus on automation replacing workers, Blue Komodo is building something different, and it is doing so right here in Montgomery County. Founded officially on Jun. 6, 2025, Blue Komodo emerged from a shared vision between co-founders Jason Tate and Shane Murphy. The two met earlier…

  • Chickens and Goats and Pigs, Oh My! Chester County Expands Pet Sitters’ Menagerie 

    Chickens and Goats and Pigs, Oh My! Chester County Expands Pet Sitters’ Menagerie 

    With backyard farms multiplying across Chester County, pet sitters are expanding their services to include chickens, goats, pigs, and other farm animals alongside traditional pets, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Years after leaving being a veterinary assistant career to start Chester County Canines, Nora Murphy Kramp now mostly has chickens as her clientele.  “It’s more common than not,” said Murphy Kramp, based…

  • Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall

    Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall

    According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times.   The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…

  • Two Montgomery County Watering Holes Recognized as the Oldest Bars/Taverns in the U.S.

    Two Montgomery County Watering Holes Recognized as the Oldest Bars/Taverns in the U.S.

    Montgomery County is home to two of the oldest bars in the nation still operating. Erin Elizabeth covered the distinction in her historic ranking for Restaurant Clicks. The online publication identified 19 eating, drinking, and overnight stops distinguished nationally for longevity. Understandably, most are nested in what were the original 13 colonies. The oldest U.S.…

  • Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal

    Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal

    Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties continues its national expansion with the purchase of a 260-unit apartment community outside Atlanta, according to a press release. Morgan Properties acquired The Corwyn South Point Apartments in McDonough, Georgia, from ECI Group. The 10-building complex will be renamed Arden at South Point. The sales price has yet to be disclosed. Located…

  • Montco Woman Shares Eating Disorder Recovery Story to Dispel Harmful Myths

    Montco Woman Shares Eating Disorder Recovery Story to Dispel Harmful Myths

    Montgomery County’s Brooke Buscio has shared her eating disorder recovery story as part of a new Renfrew Center campaign to combat harmful myths, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. “I was admitted to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment, and from there, I was in treatment for about two and a half years,” said…

  • Inside Peter Chang’s Expanding Culinary Footprint in King of Prussia

    Inside Peter Chang’s Expanding Culinary Footprint in King of Prussia

    Few Chinese chefs in America command the kind of loyalty and reverence that Peter Chang does, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peter Chang’s King of Prussia flagship and its sister concept, Mama Chang in Colmar, are finding their footing within the region’s already strong Chinese dining landscape. Chang, a James Beard finalist known…