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10,000 Pack Downtown Ambler for Annual Arts and Music Festival
Downtown Ambler became an open-air stage and marketplace last weekend as an estimated 10,000 people gathered for the annual Ambler Arts and Music Festival, writes Maura Fecak for Billy Penn. The free, two-day celebration closed Butler Avenue to traffic, making room for live performances, local artwork, food vendors, and outdoor dining. Families arrived with blankets…
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Act II Playhouse to Host Free Student Performance of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ for Area Students
Act II Playhouse will welcome students from Mercy Career and Technical School for a special free matinee performance of the classic musical Annie Get Your Gun on Tuesday, June 9. The 10:30 AM performance is part of a multi-year partnership between Act II Playhouse and The Connelly Foundation aimed at bringing live theatre experiences to…
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Temple Ambler’s Legendary Corpse Flower Unleashes Its Revolting, Glorious Bloom
Something at Temple University’s Ambler campus smelled like death this week, and hundreds of people showed up for it anyway, writes Mike Newell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rare “corpse flower,” formally known as Amorphophallus titanum, bloomed inside the university’s greenhouse complex. Curious visitors came from across the region, eager to experience one of nature’s…
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First Bank House of the Week: Ambler Mansion Features Saltwater Pool, Spa Level and Six Bedrooms
This sprawling Ambler estate in the highly sought-after Highgate community offers a rare combination of luxury design, resort-style amenities, and flexible multi-generational living. The property sits on a private 1.34-acre corner lot surrounded by mature landscaping, upgraded hardscaping, and extensive outdoor entertaining space. It is featured on Realtor.com, and is listed for $2,195,000. . .…
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Ambler’s Nextgres Scores Major Win with Comcast Accelerator Selection
Ambler startup Nextgres is stepping into the national spotlight after earning a coveted spot in Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is one of just six startups chosen from more than 1,300 applicants, marking a notable win for Montgomery County’s growing tech presence. Founded by industry…
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Ambler’s Phenom Acquires Plum to Tackle AI Hiring Challenges
Ambler’s Phenom announced that it is expanding its hiring technology platform with the acquisition of Plum, a firm known for verifying authenticity in an age of AI. Plum is known for its psychometric-based assessments that measure behavioral traits and “durable skills” like adaptability and judgment. The move follows Phenom’s earlier acquisition of Be Applied and…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Annie Get Your Gun’: The Beloved Musical Reimagined for an Intimate Theatrical Experience
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Annie Get Your Gun, the beloved musical with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, original book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, and revised by Peter Stone. The production begins previews on Tuesday, May 26. The Opening Night performance is Friday, May 29. The show runs for five…
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Popular Ambler Wine Bar Dettera Serves Final Customers
A longtime fixture in Ambler’s dining scene has officially closed, marking the end of a notable chapter along Butler Avenue, writes Robby Chakler for Wiss Now. Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar served its final customers over the weekend after roughly 16 years in business. Known for its extensive wine list and upscale yet approachable atmosphere,…
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Temple Weighs Future of Ambler Campus, Including Possible Sale
Temple University is taking a fresh look at the future of its Ambler campus, and all options appear to be on the table, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple has hired consultants to evaluate potential uses for its 187-acre Temple University Ambler Campus, including a possible sale, redevelopment, or new academic model. The…
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Ambler Man Chases Meteorites Worth Hundreds Per Gram
An Ambler man is chasing pieces of outer space and racing against time to recover them, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meteorite hunter Brett Joseph Cohen recently dropped everything after reports of a meteor streaking across the skies in Pennsylvania and Ohio, setting off a sonic boom and sparking a search for fragments.…
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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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Spring House Tavern in Ambler Serves Some of Best Prime Rib in Pennsylvania
The Spring House Tavern, nestled inside a stone building in Ambler, serves some of the best prime ribs in Pennsylvania, writes James Morgan for the Family Destinations Guide. Located at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Sumneytown Pike, the fieldstone building has endured for centuries, hosting countless travelers, residents, and food lovers over the years.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Upper Dublin Estate With Private Apartment
Priced at $1,585,000, this Upper Dublin property delivers a blend of luxury, space, and versatility. See the full listing at Realtor.com. Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, the seven-bedroom, 4.5-bath home spans more than 6,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. . . A grand two-story foyer with a…
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Ridge Hall Opens as Ambler’s New Piazza-Inspired Community Hub
Ridge Hall opened its doors as Ambler’s newest community hub, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The $4.5 million project was designed to give the borough its own piazza. Developer Dan DeCastro transformed a 150-year-old former factory on South Ridge Avenue into a 14,000-square-foot space for food, events, and connection. The first floor houses…
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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…
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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…
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Montco Vaccine Maker Bets Its Data May Be Worth as Much as Its Science
Ambler’s MBF Therapeutics believes the data behind its vaccines could become just as valuable as the vaccines themselves, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The company has spent more than a decade developing a non-viral vaccine platform for animal health. According to CEO and cofounder Tom Tillett, MBF is exploring whether its detailed immune-response data could…
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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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