Franconia
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Revolutionary War Landmark Rising Sun Inn Closes Its Doors for Good
The Rising Sun Inn, one of Montgomery County’s oldest and most storied taverns, has closed its doors after nearly three centuries in Franconia Township, writes Ian Fortey for Tasting Table. The historic inn, built in 1739 and first operated as a public tavern by Peter Gerhart and his wife Elizabeth, shut down suddenly in May,…
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Franconia Community Rallies in Escalating Goat Dispute
Two well-known goats have become the center of an emotional zoning dispute in Franconia Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Tommy and Bam-Bam, a pair of elderly goats, have lived on Ken and Kathleen Schumann’s property for more than a decade. But in early December, the township’s zoning hearing board ruled that the animals must…
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Cencora Makes Big Move, Acquires Retina Consultants
Conshohocken’s Cencora announced an agreement to acquire Retina Consultants of America from Webster Equity Partners, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sale went for $4.6 billion. RCA is based in Texas and manages a network of nearly 300 retina specialists who handle over 2 million patient visits annually across 23 states. Cencora…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial in Franconia Township
A beautiful colonial home set on gorgeous 6.48 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Franconia Township. You enter the home through an impressive wide-covered front porch. The elegant foyer with hardwood floors sets the stage for the entire residence. Highlights include a living room with glass…
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North Montco Technical Career Center to Benefit from Upcoming Tastings Event
Restaurants, wineries, and breweries from Montgomery County’s Indian Valley — which includes the communities of Franconia, Salford, Upper and Lower Salford, Souderton, and Telford — will present food and beverage specialties at the Oct. 25 the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce tastings event. Tastes of the Indian Valley will be held from 5–7:30 PM at…
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After Shutting Down Most Operations Due to Cyberattack, JBS Meat Processing Facility in Franconia Township Resumes Production
The JBS meat processing facility in Franconia Township resumed production on Thursday after having to shut down most of its operations due to a cyberattack earlier in the week, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The world’s largest meat processing company is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, and employs 1,500 union workers in…
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Mascaro opens new transfer station in Franconia Township
Local waste service company, J.P. Mascaro & Sons, announced their plans to open a new transfer station in order to keep up with its significant increase in production. Located in Franconia Township in close proximity to existing Mascaro divisional operations, this new facility will allow Mascaro to successfully serve its growing business needs. The current…
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