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Ambler’s Phenom CEO Targets Billions, Eyes Turning Startup Into Tech Giant
While Phenom has already established itself as one of Greater Philadelphia’s more notable startup success stories, its CEO Mahe Bayireddi is eyeing building the company into a tech giant, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. Based in Ambler, the human resources tech firm founded in 2010 has grown 25 percent to 30 percent annually to…
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Ambler Theater Helps Keep Art of 35mm Cinema Alive With Its Annual 35mm Film Festival
The Ambler Theater is doing its part to keep the art of 35mm cinema alive, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is one of just 23 exhibitors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware that can still show analog films, thanks to its two working 35mm projectors. From April 12 to April 14, the theater will…
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New Construction: Modern Colonial Farmhouse for Sale in Ambler
This new construction farmhouse in Ambler is part of the four-unit Tennis Pointe development just outside of town. The house offers a minimalist, but luxurious, take on a traditional American farmhouse, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia. But the home at 964 Tennis Rd., also has a modern twist. The development is one of the projects…
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Historic Ambler Estate with Gardens Archived in Smithsonian Hits Market for $5.39 Million
A historic 14-acre estate in Ambler with a riding arena, three livable structures, and stunning gardens that have been archived in the Smithsonian recently hit the market for $5.39 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tunnel Farm, owned by Andrea and Brad Heffler, dates back to 1742. The main house features four…
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Ambler Couple Turns to Philadelphia Table Co. For Help Furnishing Unusually Shaped Room
When Theresa and Joe Dowd decided to renovate their Ambler home two years ago, finding a dining table that fit into their unusually shaped room proved to be a challenge, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Theresa Dowd had her heart set on a white oak farmhouse-style table that would serve as the home’s…
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A Neighborhood Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living in Ambler
Although the center of the borough is only seven blocks long, Ambler is rich in history and culture and is considered a prime destination for dining and shopping, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler’s roots go back to 1716 when William and George Harmer purchased 408 acres along the Wissahickon Creek from William Penn.…
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Ambler Savings Bank Marks 150 Years of Serving the Community
Ambler Savings Bank officially kicked off its 150th Anniversary celebration with employees and customers last week. The Bank has many community events and activities planned over the coming year to highlight this historical achievement. Ambler Savings Bank was chartered in 1874 to provide financing for local residents to purchase and build homes. Since before the…
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A “Macy’s Day-style” Balloon Is Making Its Debut in Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Society of The Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick will be debuting a “Macy’s Day-style” ballon in Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, writes Jim Donovan for CBS News Philadelphia via MSN. The balloon is about 40 feet tall and 14 feet wide and was the brainchild…
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Move Over March Madness, an Ambler Brewing Company Is Bringing Back March Mildness
Forest & Main Brewing, an Ambler-based brewery, is bringing a UK and Seattle tradition back to Philadelphia this March, writes Ali Mohsen for BillyPenn. March Mildness now in its fourth year and is being celebrated at various breweries across Philly. During March, come into Forest & Main and ask for a March Mildness card. Every…
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Ambler Savings Bank Celebrates 25 Employees with Over 10 Years of Service
Ambler Savings Bank is proud to announce a significant milestone for its employees – the celebration of 25 dedicated individuals who have contributed a decade or more to the bank’s success. In an era where career trajectories often involve multiple job changes, Ambler Savings Bank takes immense pride in the unwavering commitment and loyalty demonstrated…
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Philadelphia Realtor Helps People Facing Housing Crisis Through Family Promise Montco
Susan “Suzy” Troemel, a Philadelphia realtor, is using her experience with real estate to help people dealing with a housing crisis through Family Promise Montco, writes Jarmila Gorman for Points of Light. Troemel was working as an elementary school teacher when funding was cut for her research-based literacy work during the pandemic. She decided to…
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Montgomery County Lawyer Opens His Own Law Practice with Help from Ambler Savings Bank
After 25 years as a trial lawyer, Andy Spirt wanted to set up his own law practice to serve his clients better. The Ambler native has spent the majority of his time on personal injury and medical malpractice cases and was ready to make the switch after establishing himself with a Philadelphia-based firm. Last year…
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Yes, Designer Ice Is a Real Thing and You Can Order Some Right Here in Montco
Since the pandemic, Americans have been embracing a new trend that may surprise you: Designer ice. It started with Reddit threads on different types of ice cubes and then came the TikTok “ice influencers,” writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. Soon it was considered passé to use “garbage” ice from the ice trays in your…
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After More Than 100 Years, Deck’s Hardware in Ambler Closes Its Doors for Good
Deck’s Hardware in Ambler, a mainstay of Ambler’s Main Street for over 100 years, has closed up shop for good, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The family-owned hardware store was founded by Garnett M. Deck in 1908 and was most recently owned by Tyler and Tim Deck. Tyler passed away in April. The store,…
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Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center Receives $5,000 Grant from Ambler Savings Bank
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center’s end-of-the-year giving campaign got a boost from Ambler Savings Bank. The campaign raised $31,000 to help children who have been victims of abuse in Montgomery County. “The grant allowed us to get creative with our end-of-the-year campaign, and encouraged the community to give knowing that their donations would be matched,”…
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Ambler Veteran Creates Journal for Fellow Veterans to Share Their Stories
Ambler veteran Sharon Cooke-Vargas enjoys being involved with fellow veterans and has created a book for veterans to record their own journeys for other generations to learn from, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Cooke-Vargas enlisted in the United States Army as a teenager and served her country for 20 years before retiring. Now she stays…
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Ambler Savings Bank’s TV Ads Highlights Its Investment in Local Montgomery County Businesses
Ambler Savings Bank has been a fixture in the Ambler community since 1874, but its brand recognition elsewhere in the Philadelphia region hasn’t always been as strong as it is in its hometown, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s why Carolyn Watson, the bank’s marketing director, is trying to raise brand awareness,…
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Ambler’s Nexteon Technologies Makes the PHL Inno’s 2024 Startups to Watch List
2023 was a rough year in the startup world with many companies forced to lay off employees or worse close their doors, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Despite all the financial turmoil, ten startups on PHL Inno’s 2024 Startups to Watch List have not only survived but are thriving. One of those…
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