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Allied Universal Plans 72 Job Cuts in Conshohocken Amid Streamlining Effort
Allied Universal Security Services is trimming its workforce in Conshohocken, with 72 employees set to be laid off between May and September, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The news came via a recent WARN notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The company cited a broader business restructuring as…
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Conshohocken’s Mike Avena Envisions Affordable Sleeper Trains to the Midwest with Lunatrain
Conshohocken native Mike Avena is on a mission to change how Americans travel overnight, writes Trains.com. As the founder and CEO of Lunatrain, Avena is steering the startup toward launching a private sleeper-train service connecting major cities in the Midwest and along the East Coast. Lunatrain envisions a network of sleek, nonstop, overnight trains linking…
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Montco Chef Zack Wannawong Rebuilds Life After Amputation, Eyes Culinary Comeback
Few people wake up expecting their lives to change forever. But that’s exactly what happened to Zack Wannawong on April 8, 2024, write Kylee Steiglelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The chef, known for his work at Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main, woke with unbearable pain in his right foot. Suspecting a blood…
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ZeroEyes Expands AI Gun Detection to 15 More Pennsylvania School Districts
Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes, an AI-powered gun detection company, expands to 15 Pennsylvania school districts, writes Donna Rovins for the Reporter. The expansion follows a $2 million grant from the Pennsylvania Commission of Crime and Delinquency. “We are deeply honored by the Pennsylvania state Senate’s support of our mission to keep communities safe,” said Mike Lahiff, ZeroEyes…
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Conshohocken-based IKEA Looking to Add Eight New Format Stores Before Year’s End
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning on adding eight new format stores before the end of the year, writes Thomas Lester for Furniture Today. In the past five years, the company has seen its United States market increase by 13.6 percent. With the new stores, which will include…
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Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main Revives Historic Firehouse with Modern Luxury
Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main blends modern design with rich local history, writes Jennifer Durrant for Hospitality Net. The boutique hotel occupies the historic Washington Fire Company building, originally established in 1874. The new tenant incorporates unique elements that pay homage to its past. Upon entering, guests are greeted by original fireman’s lockers repurposed as…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Scores Big with Latest Throwback Furniture Line
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has struck gold with the latest throwback furniture line, which is rapidly selling out everywhere, writes Tina Chadha for the House Beautiful. To mark its 80th anniversary, IKEA has reintroduced iconic vintage pieces from the archives, reimagined in vibrant colors that are guaranteed to…
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Conshohocken’s Hamilton Lane Surpasses Target with Over $615 Million in Funding
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane raised $615.3 million in its first venture-focused fund, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The funding will provide investors with access to venture capital opportunities through a mix of primary and secondary transactions. The Hamilton Lane Venture Access Fund closed 23 percent above its original $500 million target. It focuses…
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What Makes Eagles Fandom So Crazy?
Conshohocken’s Dr. Liselle Milazzo, an assistant professor at Penn State Abington, spent the past NFL season observing Eagles fans at local sports bars, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. As she prepares to launch a formal study, she sheds light on what makes this fanbase unique. Fandom, she explains, is driven by three factors: internal…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands into Kentucky
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties, the nation’s largest private owner of multi-family communities, has expanded into Kentucky, reports the company. The $39 million acquisition of Blankenbaker Crossings in Louisville makes Kentucky state number 20 in Morgan Properties ever-growing portfolio. This comes as the company celebrates its 40 year anniversary. Morgan Properties already has a footprint in the…
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Conshohocken Real Estate Firm CenterSquare Has Big Plans for 2025
Conshohocken real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management plans to expand its retail portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm plans to acquire 30 to 40 shopping centers through 2025. Over $300 million is earmarked for investments according to managing director Rob Holuba. CenterSquare specializes in essential service retail including food, fitness,…
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Montgomery County SPCA Overhauls Leadership Following Scandal and Mismanagement
The Montgomery County SPCA has completely overhauled its management structure, writes Max Marin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The animal shelter removed most of its top managers and adjusted its board following an investigation exposing high euthanasia rates and dangerous conditions despite $67 million in assets. The board’s new president, Art Howe hopes to restore trust…
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The Third ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Breaks Record
The third installment of the Eagles charity album, A Philly Special Christmas Party, recorded in Conshohocken, is breaking records with its debut, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. The record set a new milestone, by achieving the largest sales in a week for a holiday release on vinyl in the modern era. According…
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KOP’s David’s Bridal Introduces On-Demand Delivery with DoorDash
David’s Bridal, headquartered in King of Prussia, has partnered with DoorDash to offer brides, bridesmaids, and special occasion shoppers on-demand delivery, according to a staff report from the Chain Store Age. Shoppers can now receive David’s Bridal’s selection of dresses, shoes, and accessories in under an hour after they place their order. “Whether you prefer…
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Aquired Podcast: Inside IKEA’s Singular Path to Global Success
If there’s one company that defies every business rule in the book, it’s Conshohocken-based IKEA. The latest episode of the Aquired podcast unpacks how this furniture titan turned unconventional strategies into a $50 billion global empire — all while selling hot dogs cheaper than Costco. Hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, the episode explores…
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The Great American Pub in Conshohocken Perfect Place to Watch Eagles Game
The Great American Pub in Conshohocken is the ideal spot to watch an Eagles game while enjoying delicious food and drinks, often featured in special offers, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The pub is family owned and operated. It has been at the same location in Montgomery County for the last 30 years,…
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Some Vintage IKEA Furniture With Resale Stickers that will Shock
Typically, heirloom furniture refers to decades-old antiques, but some vintage IKEA furniture proves to be just as valuable, writes Dawn Allcot for MSN. For instance, the VILBERT Chair (1994), designed by Danish icon Verner Panton, was a limited release with only 4,000 units made. Today, this colorful and modern piece is highly collectible, selling for…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Brings AI-Powered Gun Identification to Temple
Temple University signed on as the first university in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to start using Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes’s innovative Artificial Intelligence program for gun detection, writes David Chang for NBC10 Philadelphia. ZeroEyes, founded in 2018 after the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, works by using artificial intelligence to…
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