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Vacant King of Prussia Office Building Could Make Way for Amazon Warehouse
Amazon plans on tearing down a vacant 260,000-square-foot office building in King of Prussia and then construct a new 99,300-square-foot warehouse in its place, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed last-mile delivery station would be located at 760 Moore Road, roughly a half-mile from Route 422 and close to both I-276…
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Main Line Health Posts $8.7 Million Operating Profit, Boosted by Patient Volume Increase
Main Line Health has posted strong increases in revenue and patient visits, resulting in an $8.7 million operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2026, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system turned around from an $8.9 million loss in the same period a year ago, thanks to an accounting change…
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Second Major Project Near Ambler SEPTA Station Moves Forward
Another mixed-use development is gaining traction in Ambler, according to Paul Shwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. SEPTA has recommended Plymouth Meeting-based Korman Communities and Benchmark Real Estate to develop a 3.4-acre surface parking lot it owns next to the Ambler Regional Rail station. The transit agency’s board is expected to authorize a development agreement…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule
Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, Mar. 1, welcoming guests back for the first time this season. Following the opening weekend, the Zoo will operate Wednesday through Sunday throughout March from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. After several weeks of winter construction and weather-related delays, the Zoo is…
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WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships
West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming conference titles inside the York YMCA Graham Pool. The Golden Rams men’s team won their fifth consecutive PSAC title and 27th straight championship in which they participated,…
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New Restaurant Coming to Doylestown’s Former Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
The Doylestown Borough Council recently approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, giving a major boost to plans for a new family restaurant and bar in the heart of the borough, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The license came from a Bristol restaurant and now belongs to 50 North Main Street in…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor
A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime headquarters of Bryn Mawr Trust Co., located at 801 W. Lancaster Ave., has been sold for $7.6 million to real estate investor Michael Karp. The roughly 46,000-square-foot property served as the bank’s…
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Local Investors Pay Nearly $10M for Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville
Local investors have purchased the 105-room Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville in North Wales for $9.89 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An entity affiliated with Westville, New Jersey-based Pinnacle Hospitality Group completed the acquisition of the hotel on January 15, with the sale price working out at $94,190 per key. Led by Chet…
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InductEV Deal Expands Global Reach From King of Prussia
A King of Prussia electric vehicle company remains in Montco as it enters a new chapter, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. InductEV, known for its wireless EV charging technology, was recently acquired by Israel-based Electreon. Despite the international deal, company leaders say InductEV will maintain its headquarters in King of Prussia and continue operations locally.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Move-In Ready Luxury Hits the Market in Lower Gwynedd
Listed for $2,550,000, this brand-new Lower Gwynedd home offers nearly 6,000 square feet of finished living space in a secluded yet highly convenient Montgomery County setting. Tucked at the end of a private lane, the property pairs classic architectural details with modern amenities, creating a move-in-ready opportunity just minutes from Ambler’s shops, dining, and train…
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Texas Roadhouse Eyes Willow Grove After Carrabba’s Closure
A restaurant shakeup is unfolding in Willow Grove, reports James Evenden for The Sun. Carrabba’s Italian Grill has officially closed its Upper Moreland Township location, and now Texas Roadhouse is looking to step in. According to the township’s zoning hearing board agenda, the steakhouse chain submitted plans on February 12 to take over the former…
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Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood
You might think cholesterol and heart disease are only adult concerns, but research shows cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Many teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels, meaning their good cholesterol is too low or their bad cholesterol is too high. And the risk increases dramatically with weight — with obese teens being affected at a rate…
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Mark Dischell Recognized as a Leading Family Lawyer in the Philadelphia Region
Mark Dischell, Managing Partner of Dischell Bartle Dooley, has been named in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide Family Law Rankings as both a Leading Philadelphia High Net Worth Family Lawyer and a Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyer. Doyle’s Guide is a highly regarded, independent legal ranking organization that identifies leading lawyers based on peer feedback,…
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$39M Debt Sends Rosetree Office Complex in Media Into Receivership
The 268,000-square-foot Rosetree office complex in Media has been sent to receivership, with the property holding more than $39 million in debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-building property at 1400 N. Providence Road, owned by an entity affiliated with Keystone, became the subject of foreclosure after the owner missed the…
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West Chester Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings His Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Brent Celek, the former Eagles star who now lives in West Chester, has brought his real estate team to Keller Williams in what he calls a “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former tight end…
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Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big Buck County” label, writes Anthony R. Wood and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New Hope and Solebury, towns linked to reality television personality Yolanda Hadid of Real Housewives of…
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Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute to The Shire handcrafted for J.R.R. Tolkien fans alongside an 18th-century stone wall on their property, according to a Houzz tour…
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