• Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station

    Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station

    A proposed transformation of land near Ambler’s SEPTA station took a meaningful step forward this week, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The Borough Council voted 5-2 on February 17 to approve revisions to the town’s redevelopment overlay district. This allows Dresher’s BET Investments to move ahead with plans for a mixed-use project along West…

  • La Baja in Ambler Serves Border-Inspired Menu

    La Baja in Ambler Serves Border-Inspired Menu

    La Baja in Ambler is a new eatery that blends the diverse flavors of the Mexican border into a delicious menu, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning of palates, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “La Baja is a region in Mexico, Baja California,” said Mariangeli Alecia Saez, co-owner of La Baja. “It…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Inside a $2.6M Modern Farmhouse at The Gwynedd Reserve

    First Bank House of the Week: Inside a $2.6M Modern Farmhouse at The Gwynedd Reserve

    Priced at $2,599,900, a newly built luxury residence in Lower Gwynedd Township is turning heads as one of Montgomery County’s most refined new offerings.  . . According to Realtor.com, 770 Johns Lane sits within The Gwynedd Reserve, an intimate enclave of just five custom homes tucked along a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the township’s…

  • Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Proof’: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama

    Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Proof’: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama

    Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, Proof by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The production begins previews on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The Opening Night performance is Friday, Jan. 30. The production closes after a five-week run on Sunday, Mar. 1. A modern classic of the American theatre,…

  • Ambler’s Trusted Land Transfer Acquires Pittsburgh’s Lawyers Settlement and Abstract

    Ambler’s Trusted Land Transfer Acquires Pittsburgh’s Lawyers Settlement and Abstract

    Ambler-based Trusted Land Transfer has completed the acquisition of Lawyers Settlement and Abstract, a Pittsburgh title insurance firm, for an undisclosed amount, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The provider of title and real estate settlement services stated that the deal will support its goal of a 60 percent increase in annual revenue…

  • Find Unique Eagles Merchandise at Ambler’s Primitive Boutique

    Find Unique Eagles Merchandise at Ambler’s Primitive Boutique

    Owned by Ann Martinelli, Primitive Boutique in Ambler is the ideal spot for unique Eagles merchandise, with one-of-a-kind designs created by the owner herself, reports Ellen Kolodziej for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Starting small, the store has expanded over time after an increasing number of fans came in search of items that fit them perfectly. “People…

  • This Montco Small Town is a Shopping Hot Spot for Everyone on Your Christmas List

    This Montco Small Town is a Shopping Hot Spot for Everyone on Your Christmas List

    If you’re looking to keep your holiday shopping local this season, Ambler’s Main Street is packed with one-of-a-kind shops that make finding meaningful gifts easy and fun. From fashion and toys to vintage treasures and local art, here are six standout spots to explore this Christmas. XTRA 101 BOUTIQUE is a go-to for the trend-forward…

  • Celebrate Ambler’s First Tree Festival at Town’s Historic Theater

    Celebrate Ambler’s First Tree Festival at Town’s Historic Theater

    Her Favorite Things is holding its first-ever Ambler Festival of Trees at the Ambler Theater this weekend, raising funds to help provide trees for single mothers who may need a helping hand, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Her Favorite Thing was founded about a year and a half ago, but it was a…

  • Small Businesses in Ambler Leverage Black Friday to Strengthen Connections with Loyal Customers and Attract New Ones

    Small Businesses in Ambler Leverage Black Friday to Strengthen Connections with Loyal Customers and Attract New Ones

    With Black Friday sales attracting many early seasonal shoppers, small towns like Ambler are using the opportunity to strengthen relationships with loyal customers, write Josh Sanders and Brad Nau for CBS News. Butler Avenue in Ambler is always a bustling hub, especially during the holiday season. “I want people to come in, feel welcomed, feel…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Greystone Home Hits Market at $1.62M in Ambler

    First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Greystone Home Hits Market at $1.62M in Ambler

    Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac in Horsham Township, this impressive estate at 703 Daventry Way arrives on the market at $1,624,999, offering sophisticated design, expansive living space, and a true resort-style backyard.  . . As detailed on Realtor.com, the custom-built home spans more than 6,400 square feet and sits on a beautifully manicured 1.57-acre lot…

  • Ambler’s Karla Troutman Discovers Familial Connection to a Prominent Abolitionist, Businessman

    Ambler’s Karla Troutman Discovers Familial Connection to a Prominent Abolitionist, Businessman

    Karla Trotman, Ambler resident and president and CEO of Electro Soft Inc., an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in Montgomeryville that her parents started, never learned about James Forten in school growing up. Little did she know that she would have such a strong familial connection to the prominent Black Philadelphia businessman and abolitionist. Forten…

  • Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions

    Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions

    Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Most Wonderful Time: A Comedy Cabaret, just in time for the holiday season. Act II Playhouse Artistic Director, Tony Braithwaite, returns to the Playhouse stage for an evening of comedy and music. Previews begin Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, and the production opens Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Most…

  • Wissahickon Students Aim to Feed 200 Families with Thanksgiving Food Drive

    Wissahickon Students Aim to Feed 200 Families with Thanksgiving Food Drive

    Wissahickon High School’s Interact Club is hosting its second annual food drive with the goal of providing Thanksgiving meals for 200 families, reports Emily Rose Grassi and Deanna Durante for NBC10 Philadelphia. “Not everybody is as privileged as maybe we are to have dinner every day,” said junior Sanjona Tunious. “This whole thing is what…

  • Temple University Considering Options for Ambler Campus, Including Potential Sale

    Temple University Considering Options for Ambler Campus, Including Potential Sale

    Temple University is currently considering the options available for its underused 187-acre Ambler campus, including developing partnerships or potentially even selling the property, write John George and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “It’s a beautiful place, obviously, but it is very underutilized,” said Temple University President John Fry. Temple University has received around…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Ambler’s Elegant 5-Bedroom Estate with Pool and Designer Touches

    First Bank House of the Week: Ambler’s Elegant 5-Bedroom Estate with Pool and Designer Touches

    Nestled on a private 0.81-acre lot in Ambler, this $1,200,000 custom-built estate offers over 5,200 square feet of refined living in the award-winning Upper Dublin School District. . . The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home merges classic architecture with modern upgrades, creating a sanctuary that feels both grand and welcoming. . . An impressive marble foyer with…

  • Ambler’s Copihue Bakehouse Serves Chilean Flavor with Local Charm

    Ambler’s Copihue Bakehouse Serves Chilean Flavor with Local Charm

    Ambler has a new culinary gem that’s making Chileans from across the region feel right at home, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Copihue Bakehouse is named after Chile’s national flower and pronounced ko-pee-way. It opened last month at 58 E. Butler Avenue, offering sweet and savory bites inspired by the homeland of owner…

  • Ambler’s Downtown Renaissance is Turning the Town into a Destination

    Ambler’s Downtown Renaissance is Turning the Town into a Destination

    Ambler’s downtown continues to thrive as new businesses and creative entrepreneurs embrace its walkable charm and strong sense of community, writes Erica Lamberg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the latest arrivals is Camaraderie, a new yoga studio founded by Maura Manzo, who previously ran Yoga Home in Conshohocken. “I was looking for a vibrant, walkable…

  • Comedian Julia Sotti Returns to Act II Playhouse for One Night Only on Nov. 22

    Comedian Julia Sotti Returns to Act II Playhouse for One Night Only on Nov. 22

    Act II Playhouse is thrilled to welcome Comedian Julia Scotti back to Ambler for a night of unforgettable stand-up comedy. The performance will take place on the Act II Playhouse stage on Nov. 22 at 8:00 PM (doors will open at 7:30 PM). Scotti, who recorded her acclaimed album, Primal Cuts at Act II in…