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Broad Axe Tavern claims second oldest in America title
Four of the oldest taverns in America are right here in Montco. The Broad Axe Tavern in Ambler comes in at number 2, and not far behind you’ll find Brittingham’s (17) and The General (12), both in Lafayette Hill. And coming in at number 18, the venerable Blue Bell Inn, which recently underwent a makeover…
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LGBTQ Cultural Competency workshop coming to Ambler Yards
The Montgomery County LGBT Business Council and 1776 at Ambler Yards are cohosting the first of what hopes to be many LGBTQ Cultural Competency Trainings at the Ambler Yards campus in Lower Gwynedd Township on Wednesday, November 28th. [gap height=”10″] Presenting will be Todd Snovel, who serves as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission…
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Ambler resident honored as ‘Santander Community Quarterback by bank, Philadelphia Eagles
Anne Keenan of Ambler, was recognized for her incredible work in the community at Thursday’s Eagles game as an honoree in the second annual ‘Santander Community Quarterback’ program. Santander Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have once again teamed up to honor exceptional individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication and commitment to improving the communities where they live. Ten winners will…
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Tech Talk: Phenom People plans to double staff at Ambler HQ
Growth projections at HR software company Phenom People are such that, the company says, headcount at its Ambler, Pa.-based will roughly double by the end of the year. The company officially cut the ribbon Thursday at its new 12,000-square-foot HQ at Ambler Yards, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The company’s growth spurt will be fueled by…
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House of the Week: 897 Summerset Place, Ambler
Vaulted Ceilings, Wall of Windows, Custom Millwork and an open floor plan distinguish this wonderfully updated, exceptional Manor Home with over $300,000 in recent upgrades distinguishes this home from the rest, with its state-of-the-art Smart House technology, Walkout Lower Level and Heated Pool. Situated on a lovely 1.21 acre, fenced and professionally landscaped lot with…
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Tech Talk: Ambler job-software firm to hire 200
Phenom People, an Ambler hiring-software company, says it has raised $22 million in investments and will boost its staff to 500, from around 300 currently. Phenom People sells the Talent Relationship Marketing (TRM) software platform to manage hiring campaigns, job candidates and their information, appointments and conversations, writes Joseph N. DiStefano at philly.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “We plan to use the…
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Ambler-based Phenom People plans to hire 150 people
HR tech company Phenom People raised $22 million in a Series B funding round, the Ambler-based company announced Thursday, bringing its total funding to $31 million to date. The new round, led by AXA Venture Partners with existing investors Sierra Venture, Sigma Prime Venture and Omidyar Ventures also joining in, will fuel global expansion of Phenom People‘s…
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House of the Week: 896 Summerset Place, Ambler
Exquisite 5 Bedroom, 6 Bath Custom Manor Home, formerly the model home for Horsham’s highly desirable enclave of Greystone, once awarded the Pinnacle single family home of the year, w/over 7300 sq ft including the Walkout Finished Lower Level w/In-Law Suite, Movie Theater & Gym, w/fabulous curb appeal & stunning amenities & situated on a…
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House of the Week: Historic 353 Lewis Lane, Ambler
Camp Woods Estate is a one-of-a-kind property with a stunning home that spans over 14,000SF of meticulously appointed luxurious living and is situated on almost 8 acres of gorgeously landscaped grounds. The estate is named after the adjacent historically significant Camp Woods Land Preserve consisting of 36 acres, which was home to General George Washington…
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1776 opens at Ambler Yards
1776’s a 4,000-square-foot enclave of open desks and private offices inside the broader workspace complex called Ambler Yards was officially inaugurated Thursday, April 12. The space, announced back in October 2016 when 1776 was still just Benjamin’s Desk, is an early iteration of a new model being spun by the coworking camp, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Rather…
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Members take ownership of Weavers Way
How does a relatively small business compete with the likes of Whole Foods, ACME, and some of the other grocery store giants? Weavers Way is one of the longest-running of Philadelphia-area food co-ops, launched in 1973 when neighbors in West Mount Airy formed a produce-buying club in a church basement. Soon after, they opened a store…
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Ambler resident turns inventor with TofuXpress
By Katie Kohler Meatless Monday isn’t just for vegetarians. The global movement to go plant-based once a week is catching on with carnivores and especially those with health issues. Tofu is a staple of a plant-based diet and although it’s an excellent source of protein and amino acids, it’s difficult to prepare since it is…
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Ambler getting fired up for Restaurant Week
There are a lot of towns known for good restaurants, but few are packed with as many hot spots as Ambler. And to show the rest of Montco what they’re cooking, Ambler Restaurant Week puts the best of the best on display. Ambler Main Street hosts the first of two 2018 Restaurant Week events January 29 through February…
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Ambler’s Lucky Well hoping to transform individual fortunes
An epiphany while volunteering is leading a local restaurant owner to give back to the community in a meaningful way. What’s the old adage, give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime? With plans to expand The Lucky Well (in Ambler) underway…
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Ambler Restaurant Week setting the table for a delicious experience
Don’t worry about cooking the week of January 29 because organizers are preparing the table for Ambler Restaurant Week. A number of Ambler-area restaurants will be participating in the biannual Restaurant Week. The event features a prix-fixe menu ranging from $20 to $40, and highlights will include creations from some of the area’s most prominent…
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Unique gallery, Art in the Storefront, provides sidewalk sightseeing
Ambler Main Street is home to many of Montco’s stylish boutiques and fabulous restaurants. But one of Ambler’s best kept secrets is its unique art gallery, Art in the Storefront. Here, you can view work from local artists on display through the windows of the old Denny Electric building. Co-owned and operated by Karen Keiser…
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Spring House Innovation Park sees boom in leases
James T. Wright was in charge of setting up a new office for Evertree North America Inc. and his focus was on the Philadelphia area. Evertree’s parent, Avril Group of France, selected the region for some of its obvious strengths, Wright said. It has a growing tech scene, it’s located in the Eastern Time Zone,…
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Forest & Main brewer has artistic bent
In the world of craft beer, a “flight” is a small sampling of a brewer’s work, a showcase of different styles, colors, and tastes of beer—something of a drinkable mini-exhibit. For Daniel Endicott, who makes up half of the beer-brewing duo at Forest & Main Brewing Company, that’s a pretty familiar kind of exhibit, writes…
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