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Cantina Feliz Relocates to Thriving Ambler Location with Support from Ambler Savings Bank
While Brian Sirhal‘s Cantina Feliz had long enjoyed success and acclaim for its culinary offerings in Fort Washington, he recognized that relocating to Ambler would serve the restaurant’s best interests. When Helen Graner, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, got the call from Sirhal for the property he planned to use…
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Act II Playhouse Reveals Its 2025-2026 Season
Act II Playhouse announces its slate of 2025-2026 productions. The season is full of laughter, thrills, drama, and music. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available. “Act II Playhouse presents a season that we just know our one-of-a-kind patrons will love,” said Act II Artistic Director, Tony Braithwaite. “This season all of our shows are…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Custom Ambler Home with Resort-Style Backyard Ready to Entertain
A stunning Mediterranean-style ranch home is now on the market for $1,295,000, offering a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience on a private 1.19-acre lot. This custom-built estate features 5,214 square feet of meticulously designed living space, recently updated with a new roof, refreshed interiors, and modern amenities. . . The welcoming front courtyard…
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Act II Playhouse Presents Exciting New Twist on Classic Hitchcockian Thriller
Act II Playhouse has revealed its latest production, Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the Frederick Knott original. Previews for Dial M for Murder begin Tuesday, Mar. 25, and the production opens Friday, Mar. 28. The production closes after an extended five-week run on Apr. 27. The classic thriller, which originally premiered…
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Thrillist Names This Montco Spot One of Nation’s Must-Visit Small Towns
The popular travel website Thrillist recently unveiled its list of “must-visit” small towns across the United States, naming Ambler as Pennsylvania’s top pick, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We looked from coast to coast at villages, townships, and even islands, where the living is easy and the pace reliably slow,” said…
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Eagles and NFL Gift Super Bowl Tickets to Ambler Mom Who Donated Her Kidney to Son
Ambler mom Tiffany Williams gave her son Jayden the gift of life for the second time when she donated her kidney to him, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Jayden and I are, I guess we’re bonded for life, really,” said Williams. “He has a piece of me.” Now, the pair have received another gift –…
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Ambler’s Lindenwold Castle Auction Starts at a Modest $1.5 Million
Ambler’s Lindenwold Castle, inspired by Windsor Castle, is up for auction with a reserve price of $1.5 million, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 134-year-old castle is approved for residential units and office spaces. It does, however, retain the potential to sell as a large single-family home. The sealed-bid auction, conducted by…
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Act II Playhouse Presents a Heartwarming Comedy Drama Starring Penelope Reed of ‘Eleanor’
Act II Playhouse has revealed its latest production, Grace and Glorie, a heartwarming comedy/drama by Tom Ziegler. The production stars Penelope Reed, a favorite of audiences at Act II Playhouse. Previews for Grace and Glorie begin Tuesday, Jan. 28, and the production opens Friday, Jan. 31. The production runs through Feb. 23. Grace Stiles is…
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Bottled in Ambler, Art in the Age Spirits Gets Big Win in State Stores
Art in the Age Spirits, bottled in Ambler, is officially hitting stores in Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Hampshire-based distillery’s spirits will be available in 10 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, including Flourtown, Ardmore, and Ambler. The two featured spirits are its Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum and Dunce…
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Act II Playhouse Presents the Return of a Holiday Comedy Cabaret Celebrating Borscht Belt Humo
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, a holiday cabaret, Christmas in the Catskills 2: A Star Is Borscht. The production stars Act II Artistic Director, Tony Braithwaite. Previews begin Dec. 3 and the production opens Friday, Dec. 6. The production runs through Sunday, Dec. 29. “Christmas in the Catskills is a verbal tornado…
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Ambler’s Heathland Hospitality Group Acquired by Philadelphia’s Aramark
Aramark has acquired Ambler-based Heathland Hospitality Group in an effort to expand its portfolio as well as improve the client experience, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company’s Aramark Refreshments division purchased the Montgomery County hospitality group for an undisclosed amount. Heathland Hospitality Group employs over 100 staff, all of whom can…
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Ambler’s RoundRight Software Solutions Maximizes Safety at Psychiatric Hospitals
Ambler-based RoundRight Software Solutions, launched by George Jiruska in 2022, helps maximize patient safety at psychiatric hospitals, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The software is designed to improve how staff at hospitals conduct rounds to check on patient safety. It also makes it easier for hospital administrators to make sure that patient…
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Plans Underway to Redevelop SEPTA’s Ambler Station Parking Lot
Proposals are being sought from real estate developers on what to do with five acres of parking at the Ambler Regional Rail Station writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The station serves the Lansdale/Doylestown line. “Everybody seems to be in agreement that the use of almost five acres of land [for] just parking is a missed…
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This Montco Place a Must-Visit Small Town in Pennsylvania
Ambler is the must-visit small town in Pennsylvania, according to a list recently published by Thrillist. To compile the list of the must-see small towns for each state, Thrillist looked at places that are rich in comfort food, craft brews, music, artists, natural attractions, and quirky roadside stops, but also remain free from big city…
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Talamore Country Club Gets a Sister Golf Course in North Carolina
Bob Levy Jr., a local businessman and owner of two country clubs in the Philadelphia suburbs, is expanding his portfolio with the acquisition of Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, North Carolina, reports Ben Tobin and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 164-acre golf club, part of an area known for prestigious resorts like…
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Collins Nursery Sprouts at Temple Ambler, Nurturing Native Plant Education
On September 20, garden enthusiasts gathered for the grand opening of the Collins Nursery at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, reports Linda Finarelli for The Mercury. The nursery, which focuses on native plants, has been a long-anticipated project, according to Kathleen Salisbury, director of the arboretum. Seeds of the idea for the nursery were…
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Ambler Savings Bank Employees Volunteer in Honor of 150th Anniversary
To celebrate 150 years of service to customers and the community, Ambler Savings Bank’s four branch locations closed early on Sept. 17 for employees to volunteer. The Bank partnered with five non-profit organizations across Montgomery and Berks counties. Over 50 employees spent the afternoon making an impact at the following organizations: The idea was developed…
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Act II Playhouse Presents Hilarious Political Farce Ahead of Election Day
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, the comedy The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith. Previews begin Oct. 8 and the production opens Friday, Oct.11. The Outsider runs through Sunday, Nov. 3. The Outsider is set in an unnamed U.S. state in the days leading up to an important gubernatorial election. Ned Newly might…
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