Conshohocken
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After Seven Decades, Conshohocken-based IKEA Discontinues Its Annual Catalog
After seven decades, IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is discontinuing its annual catalog, writes Tim Nelson for the Architectural Digest. The first edition of the catalog came out in 1951, with 285,000 copies circulating through southern Sweden. The catalog reached peak circulation in 2016 when more than…
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Keystone Property Group Breaks Ground on Hotel Component of SORA West, Its $325M Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Keystone Property Group broke ground earlier this week on Hotel West + Main, the hotel component of SORA West, its $325 million mixed-use project in Conshohocken, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than The Curve. In addition to the hotel, the project includes a new global headquarters for AmerisourceBergen, the reuse of a historic firehouse, and…
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Hotel of the Week: Marriott Philadelphia West
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels and this week we are pleased to shine a spotlight on the Marriott Philadelphia West. The property features 286 rooms complete with high quality amenities in a fantastic and convenient location. Rooms features full size appliances, high quality televisions, tea/coffee makers and much more. Marriott Philadelphia West is located…
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Conshohocken Printing Plant Acquired By Developer O’Neill
The Schuylkill Printing Plant in Upper Merion Township owned by The Philadelphia Inquirer has been acquired by developer J. Brian O’Neill, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. O’Neill, who is the founder of Recovery Centers of America, paid $37 million for the 674,000-square-foot, nearly 30-year-old building that was put on the market late last…
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Conshohocken Founder of Embellish Beauty Concepts Creates Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free Glosses and Faux Lashes
After being laid off from her position as a hair and makeup artist at QVC, Conshohocken’s Marcia Williams founded Embellish Beauty Concepts, a line of gluten and cruelty-free lip glosses and faux lashes, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Her products are designed for people of all colors and she is currently in talks…
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Conshohocken Food Sculptors Build Their Lives and Love on Butter
Conshohocken couple Jim Victor and Marie Pelton are food sculptors who have been creating stunning butter sculptures together for several decades, according to a staff report from 6abc. Their buttery creations have been featured at events all across the nation and were a mainstay at the Pennsylvania Farm Show until this month when the coronavirus…
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Conshohocken-based Aardvark Finds Success With Its COVID-19 Testing Trucks
When his business came to a screeching halt during the pandemic, the founder and CEO of Conshohocken-based Aardvark Mobile Tours Larry Borden, got an idea that helped keep him in business and reach new levels of success, writes Jack Tomczuk for the Metro Philadelphia. Up until March, Aardvark had mostly produced specialized vehicles for experiential…
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Conshohocken Co-Founder of Folk-Rock Band ‘Good Old War’ Releases First Solo Album
Conshohocken’s Dan Schwartz, also known as Danny Black, co-founder of the folk-rock band Good Old War, has released his first solo album, Black Ryno, writes Hobart Rowland for Main Line Today. Schwartz has previously released four full-length albums with the band over seven years along with a series of singles and EPs. With its tight…
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Radnor Company to Buy Inquirer’s Conshohocken Printing Plant
Radnor-based MLP Ventures, the real estate company run by J. Brian O’Neill, has put the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 674,000-square-foot printing plant in Conshohocken under agreement, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property set on 45 acres is planned be adjusted for the life sciences industry to complement the work being done by MLP…
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Hotel of the Week: Residence Inn Conshohocken
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels and this week we are pleased to shine a spotlight on the Residence Inn Conshohocken. Guests can immerse themselves in a winning combination of comfort and convenience at the all-suite, pet-friendly property, which offers everything from extended stays to overnight visits. “Get a good night’s rest in spacious suites,…
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AmerisourceBergen Continues Its Aggressive International Expansion with Acquisition of Walgreens’ Overseas Drug Distribution Unit
Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen is continuing its international expansion with the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s overseas drug distribution business, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Fortune-10 drug wholesaler with nearly $180B in annual sales will pay $6.5 billion for Walgreens’ Alliance Healthcare and the accompanying packaging, shipping, generic drug, and personal-care brands. With…
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Popular Conshohocken Eatery to Receive Big Boost from Barstool Fund
Flanigan’s Boathouse in Conshohocken will receive a significant boost from a multi-million dollar fundraiser aimed at helping small businesses, according to a staff report from CBS Philly. The popular restaurant applied for a grant to the Barstool Fund, which is being run by Barstool Sports, the well-known sports and pop culture blog. So far, the…
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PA Farm Show Cancels This Year’s Annual Butter Sculpture Created By Two Local Artists
Another cherished tradition is being put on hold this year due to the pandemic as the Pennsylvania Farm Show has decided not to feature its annual butter sculpture created by two Conshohocken sculptors, Jim Victor and Marie Pelton, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has said that due to…
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Conshohocken-based Aardvark Mobile Health Helping Fight the Spread of COVID-19
Conshohocken-based Aardvark Mobile Health is fighting the spread of coronavirus by helping people get tested where they are, writes Courtney DuChene for The Philadelphia Citizen. The company’s owner, Larry Borden, decided to shift gears from his original advertising business, Aardvark Mobile Tours, when he had to close shop due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He outfitted…
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USA Women’s Field Hockey Finds its New Home in Conshohocken
The USA women’s national field hockey team has found its new temporary home at The Proving Grounds, a large multi-sport complex in Conshohocken, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. And while the players have still not returned to formally organized training since COVID-19 hit, they will be able to use The Proving Grounds as soon…
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Despite COVID-19, Conshohocken-based Saladworks Plans Major Expansion
Saladworks, the Conshohocken-based fast-casual chain, is planning to open as many as 20 new locations in Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey in spite of the pandemic, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain wants to launch the new locations over the following nine months, according to Saladworks Vice President of Franchise Development…
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Conshohocken Pet Valu Store to Close as Specialty Retailer Liquidates Its U.S. Operations
Conshohocken Pet Valu store will close as the specialty retailer of pet food and supplies winds down its operations in the United States due to the impact from COVID-19, according to a staff report from More Than The Curve. The closure of the store at Whitemarsh Shopping Center will create a sizable swath of unoccupied…
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New 230-unit Waterfront Apartment Project Coming to Conshohocken
High Street Residential, a subsidiary of Trammell Crow, is planning to develop a 230-unit apartment building on a site beside SEPTA’s Conshohocken Regional Rail station, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Trammell Crow unit builds apartment and condominium projects. It recently acquired a six-acre waterfront tract where it will construct a five-story building…
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