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Dresher’s BET Investments Leads Suburban Redevelopment Wave
Montgomery County is becoming the proving ground for large-scale redevelopment projects, according to Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Michael Markman, president of Dresher’s BET Investments, says the best redevelopment opportunities often begin with strong retail sites. “Our best apartments are apartments that are on otherwise really good retail sites,” he said. BET has…
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First Bank House of the Week: Dresher Luxury Home Features Pool, Spa, and Chef’s Kitchen
For $1,250,000, this Dresher dream home delivers elegance, scale, and resort-style amenities in the heart of Montgomery County’s prestigious Dawesfield community. . . Located at 1657 Tuckerstown Road in Ambler, this 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom contemporary masterpiece spans over 6,600 square feet on a beautifully landscaped lot. The property includes a 3-car garage with EV charging, a…
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BET Investments Champions Suburban Retail and Mixed-Use Development
Michael Markman, President of Dresher-based BET Investments, sees retail as being in an exceptionally strong position within the current landscape of commercial development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Markman has worked in retail his entire career and has recently specialized in developing suburban mixed-use projects that feature both residential and retail components.…
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Berkshire Hathaway Expands with Acquisition of High-Volume Team from Dresher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach has successfully recruited the nine-agent team, Philly + The Burbs, from Compass Real Estate, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This Dresher-based team is led by principal agents Ashlee Check, Adam Brown, Joshua Hersz, and Karen Langsfeld. They achieved approximately $60 million in sales and an additional…
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Paris Baguette, Popular Bakery Cafe Concept, Coming to Dresher
Paris Baguette, the popular bakery café with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is opening in Dresher on Jan. 18, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Franchisees Parth and Drashti Shroff, the owners of the Upper Dublin Township location, saw Paris Baguette as an ideal opportunity to build something meaningful together while also making an impact in…
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Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
The family of teen Abbey Wolf who tragically died by suicide is keeping her legacy alive through Abbey’s Bakery nonprofit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Abbey was 14 years old,” said Abbey’s mother, Michelle Wolf. “She was kind, loving, athletic, creative, and Abbey loved the beach.” Abbey died on Nov. 7, 2020. “She left a…
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Many First-time Grandparents Choosing Alternatives to ‘Grandma’ or ‘Grandpop’
From “Gigi” to “Grandsire the Benevolent,” grandparents are choosing to express their individuality with unique alternative names instead of more traditional choices like “Grandma” or “Grandpop,” writes Beth DeCarbo for The Wall Street Journal. The reasons why have a lot to do with the rampant ageism in the U.S. Many men and women who first…
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Dresher Native, PLL Top Dog Michael Sowers Will Play Close to Home
Dresher native and 2022 Premier Lacrosse League championship game MVP Michael Sowers will be playing close to home in the future, as Philadelphia was awarded Premier Lacrosse League’s Waterdogs franchise, writes Matt Ryan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Waterdogs are the first PLL expansion team. They have been part of the league since 2020 and took…
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Richard Shupak, Whose Innovations Helped Improve Microsoft Code, Remembered
Richard M. Shupak, formerly of Dresher, a retired research software development engineer whose inventions helped improve existing Microsoft software code, died on September 17 at 60, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other executives hailed Shupak as one of the most prolific software engineers in the company from 1988…
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Ho-Ho-Holy Mackerel! Area’s 2022 Holiday Calendar Is a Stuffed Stocking of Seasonal Splendor
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Montgomery County, with special events, displays, dining, and libation opportunities stretching from northeast Bryn Athyn to southwest Pottstown — and everywhere in between. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has made a festive list (a very extensive one), checked it twice, and compiled this guide…
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Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro’s Competitiveness Harkens Back to His Time on Local Basketball Courts
Journalist David Sirota, who knew Montgomery Countian Josh Shapiro as a young basketball teammate, profiled the current Pa. Gov.-Elect for Rolling Stone. The piece referenced Shapiro’s deep-seated competitiveness and his political skill in choosing — and framing — battles carefully. One preelection campaign rally surprisingly saw the candidate connecting solidly with voters. Surprising because its…
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Grandfather and Grandson Share Same New-School Experience in Dresher, 55 Years Apart
Bob Windheim and his grandson Matthew both know the first-hand excitement of crossing the threshold of a newly constructed school. What’s unusual about them, however, is they both did so for the same academic institution, Sandy Run Middle School, Dresher. And the timelines for the new settings were 55 years apart. Matteo Iadonisi filed the…
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Dresher Lacrosse Pro Learned His Signature Move from Watching Phila. Eagle LeSean McCoy on TV
Dresher’s Michael Sowers — a pack-leader on the Premier Lacrosse League pro Waterdogs team — benefits from an upbringing of deep family roots, natural athleticism, and a humble spirit. His status as a Phila. Eagles fan endears him to his hometown but also makes him that much more agile on the field. Sarah Griffin settled…
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Keeping the Fun Alive: Senior Living Activities Director Reinvents Program Overnight
When COVID-19 hit, Rachel Kaufman, the activities director at Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates in Dresher, had to completely change her approach to work and come up with new ideas to keep the fun going during the difficult time, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the outbreak, it was Kaufman’s job to get…
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For Injured Dresher Woman, Local Company That Sells Adaptive Clothing Is Game Changer
Following an injury to her arm, Jane Byers of Dresher turned to Manayunk-based Smart Adaptive Clothing for stylish, easy-to-put-on clothes, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After fracturing her arm in two places, Byers was struggling to get dressed. The injury was preventing her from putting on any shirts that went over her head.…
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Bruce Toll Moved On From Real Estate Development To Investing in Small Businesses That Offer Something Unique
Bruce E. Toll has moved on from Horsham-based Toll Brothers, the real estate development company he began with his brother over half a century ago, to found his own investment firm, BET Investments, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While his company, which is headquartered in Dresher, primarily focuses on shopping centers, office…
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Joseph Levine & Sons to Open New Location In Blue Bell
After more than 130 years of providing funeral and burial services to the Jewish community in the Philadelphia area, Joseph Levine & Sons will now have a location in Montgomery County, writes Matt Silver for the Jewish Exponent. The fifth-generation family business is set to open a Blue Bell location in the fall next year.…
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Palestra Holds Special Significance for Avid Penn Men’s Basketball Fan from Dresher
For Justin Windheim, who grew up in Dresher and whose family members have been avid Penn men’s basketball fans for many generations, the Palestra holds an added special meaning, writes Jackson Joffe for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The historic arena is where his father proposed to his mother. “My parents – and my grandparents too –…
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