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Three Decades On, Ambler Couple Know They Made Right Choice in Waiting for Home They Set Their Sights On
More than three decades after purchasing their Ambler home, Steve and Carol Goldberg know they made the right choice by not giving up on the one they set their sights on, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair wanted to buy the show house in a new residential development, but the developer…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Dawesfield Property in Ambler
An exceptional Dawesfield property with two stunning stone colonial homes is available for sale in Ambler. This spectacular 22-acre plot is surrounded by Wissahickon Watershed preserved open space offering stunning views. It also boasts stunning flora in the magnificent gardens which are surrounded by stone walls. In addition to the two three-story homes, the property…
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Ambler Small Business Owner Offers Tips on How to Deal with Coronavirus Crisis
Trisha Stewart, owner of Barbarella Beauty in Ambler, was blindsided when the coronavirus pandemic forced her to close her salon, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the order came, she laid off her eleven employees until the salon can reopen and told them to file for unemployment. “We’re being told by the state…
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Amid Growing Number of Infestation, Ambler Entrepreneur Invests $12.6M into Bedbug-Killing Liners for Beds
Amid a growing number of infestations in the Philadelphia area, Ambler-based entrepreneur H. Augustus Carey has invested $12.6 million into pesticide-treated bedbug-killing bed liners, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carey had previously attempted to enter the pest-extermination market with a mite-killing product that failed to pan out. Now he is waiting for his…
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Proprietors Of Ambler’s Spanish Themed Vida & Comida Restaurant Open French BYOB at Ambler Train Station
The proprietors of Vida & Comida, the Spanish-themed restaurant in Ambler, have added another European-inspired restaurant to their portfolio, according to a staff report from the Chestnut Hill Local. In September last year, husband and wife duo Chef Manuel and Cindy Jiménez opened La Provence, a French BYOB located in the Ambler Train Station at…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: 8.5-Bathroom Colonial with Elevator in Ambler
A custom colonial with six bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. Situated on a beautiful two acres, the home impresses from the get-go with its elegant flagstone covered front porch and breathtaking two-story foyer with sweeping double staircase and balcony. The many highlights include the stunning gourmet chef’s…
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Phenom People Raises $30 Million, Plans Hiring Spree for Ambler Headquarters
After raising $30 million in Series C funding, human resources tech firm Phenom People plans to expand its presence at both its Ambler headquarters and internationally, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to hire 75 new employees in Ambler in the next year thanks to the investment. Meanwhile, it may…
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Parry Coffee Roasters in Ambler Rebrands as Wake Coffee, Adds Retail to Wholesale and Mail-Order Business
A little over a year after starting operations in Ambler, Parry Coffee Roasters is in the process of rebranding as Wake Coffee and adding retail to its wholesale and mail-order business, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To that end, the company has bought a nearby building and rehabbed it. The business has kept…
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Phenom People Raises $30M, Plans Hiring Spree for Ambler Headquarters
After raising $30 million in Series C funding, human resources tech firm Phenom People plans to expand its presence at both its Ambler headquarters and internationally, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to hire 75 new employees in Ambler in the next year thanks to the investment. Meanwhile, it may…
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Grounds Around Lindenwold Castle In Ambler Being Cleared For Luxury Mixed-Housing Development
The grounds around Lindenwold Castle in Ambler are being cleared for a luxury mixed-housing development, and not everybody in the community is happy about it, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City Philadelphia. While some are calling the impending arrival of 104 high-end homes and a luxury retirement community complex progress, others see the project…
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Act II Playhouse in Ambler Has Something For Everybody in December
Two exciting new shows will be entertaining theatergoers at Act II Playhouse in Ambler in December. Starting on Dec. 10 and running through Jan. 5, audiences can see A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, written by Stephen Temperley, directed by Tony Braithwaite, and starring April Woodall and Sonny Leo. The play presents…
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MONTCO House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Ambler
A gorgeous colonial home on a stunning 1.5-acre lot with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. The residence is on a private road that ensures highly coveted privacy. The entire first floor was recently totally remodeled and now includes radiant heating throughout. Among the many highlights is…
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Joseph Levine & Sons to Open New Location In Blue Bell
After more than 130 years of providing funeral and burial services to the Jewish community in the Philadelphia area, Joseph Levine & Sons will now have a location in Montgomery County, writes Matt Silver for the Jewish Exponent. The fifth-generation family business is set to open a Blue Bell location in the fall next year.…
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Wissahickon High School Grad Came in Second on Jeopardy! With Amount Higher Than Most Winners Throughout Show’s History
Adam Levin, a Wissahickon High School graduate, had a heartbreaking loss during his short stint on Jeopardy! when he went up against James Holzhauer during his amazing run and finished second by only $18, writes Matt Vautour for the Mass Live. Levin was one of the rare competitors who gave the dominant champion a proper…
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House of the Week: One-Of-A-Kind Contemporary Home in Ambler
A one-of-a-kind contemporary home set on a 3.5-acre lot with three bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. Boasting an impressive architectural design, the home is in a true nature oasis in the heart of Gwynedd Valley surrounded by open space area. Inside, the home features an open floor plan with lofty…
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Ambler-Based Phenom People Makes Deloitte Fastest-Growing Companies List
Phenom People, the Ambler-based HR software company, is one of the seven Philadelphia-area companies that made Deloitte’s latest Technology Fast 500 list, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks the fastest-growing technology companies in North America. Their growth rate is based on the percentage of fiscal year revenue growth in the…
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Ambler-Based Narbis Creates Smart Glasses Using NASA Algorithm To Help People Focus Better
Ambler-based Narbis has created smart glasses using a NASA algorithm to help people focus better in this age of multi-tasking, writes Taylor Craig for the Cheddar. The company’s new eyewear can detect when a wearer is distracted and train their brain to remain focused. The recently released glasses currently sell for $590 but will go…
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Local Co-Ops Provide Local Produce and Community Feel
Weavers Way co-op, which has several stores in the Philadelphia area including the one in Ambler, is proudly providing community members with fresh goods from local farms and businesses, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “It is not just a shopping experience,“ said Ashley Hammock of Weavers Way Co-op. “It’s a community. And we are all…
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