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Lower Mortgage Rates Mean Big Numbers for Toll Brothers
While lower mortgage rates are opening the resale market, Fort Washington homebuilders Toll Brothers think it will be a boon for new homes as well, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent years, higher mortgages and federal interest rates have pushed many home buyers into new construction. Toll Brothers hit record numbers…
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Horsham-Based Penn Mutual Life Sells Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Securities Brokerage
Horsham-based Penn Mutual Life Insurance has sold Philadelphia’s largest and oldest securities brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott to the private equity investment firm KKR, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Janney was founded in 1832 and has been owned by Penn Mutual Life since 1982. After the deal closes, Janney “will continue to operate…
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Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo Unveils 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Progress on Various Initiatives
Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Report: “Behind our Action,” highlighting its advancements and future goals for 2030 and 2050. Rafael Pamias, CEO of Grupo Bimbo, noted that the company made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 commitments. “For example, we achieved 95% positive nutrition in our daily bread, pastries and breakfast…
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Enjoy Dry Float Bed and More at Thrive365 Wellness in Horsham
Thrive365 Wellness in Horsham is the perfect place to relax and indulge in some much needed self-care, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “What we do here at Thrive365 is we help people recover faster for sport, for fitness,” said Kyle Zorzi, the owner of Thrive365 Wellness. “We help people who are dealing with…
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Horsham Township Hosts 33rd Anniversary Ukrainian Folk Festival
Horsham Township will once again host the annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, a celebration of Ukrainian culture and art, next month, writes Chris Compendio for the Philly Voice. The festival will take place on August 25 at the Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center. The day will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence with music and…
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Bimbo Bakeries in Horsham Gets FDA Warning Over Mislabeling
Bimbo Bakeries USA, based in Horsham, has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicating it has mislabeled its products, claiming they contain potentially dangerous allergens even when they don’t, writes Tim Jimeez for KYW Newsradio. FDA inspectors found that the company listed ingredients such as sesame seeds and tree nuts…
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Horsham Couple Fights Sale of Former Limekiln Simmons School Site to Developers
A Horsham couple is battling the Hatboro-Horsham School District over its plans to turn the site of the former Limekiln Simmons School into housing, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. John Ambler, a descendant of Quakers for whom Ambler is named, and his wife, Peggy, live on a farm in Horsham that borders land…
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Horsham Family Hops on Sunroom Train to Connect with Nature
Andrew and Emily Buschmeier, of Horsham, have joined a growing trend of homeowners adding large sunrooms allowing them to better connect with the outdoors – without having to deal with insects, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple have a spacious yard that backs up to woods and a scenic pond. But while…
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Horsham Hotel Put Up for Auction; Starting Bid Is $1.4M
The TownePlace Suites Philadelphia Horsham is headed to auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 94-key hotel was put up for auction earlier this month with a starting bid of $1.4 million. Online bidding will take place on Crexi, a digital real estate platform, starting June 24. The property is currently owned…
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Horsham Native, Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey Is Finalist for NHL Hero Award
Kelsey McGuire, a Horsham native and the Founder of Philadelphia Blind Hockey, is one of the three finalists from the United States for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, writes Jackie Spiegel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Another three finalists were chosen from Canada. The award is presented to individuals who have positively impacted their…
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This Steakhouse in Horsham is Among the Best in Montgomery County and the Philadelphia Region
Whether you’re craving something from a classic steakhouse, a plate from the new guard, or an adventurous Brazilian/Argentine churrascaria take, the Philadelphia region has something for everyone, write Jason Sheehan, Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Christine Coppa for Philadelphia Magazine. If you are looking for the latter in particular, one steakhouse in Horsham should be your go-to.…
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Earthquake Turned Horsham Man’s Surgical Procedure Into Strangely Memorable Experience
Justin Allen, of Horsham, had a truly memorable vasectomy experience earlier this month, writes David Chiu for People. On the morning of April 5, Allen was at a urology office in Huntingdon Valley when a rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck around 10:30 AM local time. Allen recalled that everything “started totally normal” when he got to…
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Horsham’s Pennypack Farm to Be Permanently Protected from Development
A $1.85 million conservation easement granted by a land preservation program in Montgomery County will permanently protect Pennypack Farm in Horsham from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 35-acre property is located next to the College Settlement of Philadelphia, an organization that has been providing camping experiences and summer programs to…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries Launches Microgrid Systems to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Bimbo Bakeries USA, based in Horsham, has installed an on-site solar microgrid system at six California baking facilities to save the company about 1,700 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, writes Jeff Gelski for Food Business News. The systems, developed as part of an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure based in Massachusetts, provide almost…
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After 13 Years, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Still Waiting for Green Light for Expansion
Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Horsham has been waiting to start its expansion for thirteen years due to PFAS, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There is a grand vision for the museum. Plans call for a wing-shaped building much larger than the current one. It would be set on 13 acres, over…
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Grupo Bimbo Recognized for Its Global Efforts to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Grupo Bimbo, a leading global bakery company with USA headquarters in Horsham, has again been recognized for its efforts to mitigate climate change. The Mexican company was included in The A List for 2023 by the Carbon Disclosure Project, the second consecutive year for this recognition. The CDP compiles a list of companies all over…
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Horsham Native Is Man Behind Donald Trump’s $399 Shoe Drop
The first person Donald Trump thanked after he took the stage at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con last week to announce his signature shoe was Horsham native Chase Young, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 28-year-old’s company consulted on the launch of the $399 former president’s sneakers that sold out within minutes of going…
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Horsham’s Stroehmann Bread Takes the Court with Philadelphia 76ers to Honor Educators
Stroehmann Bread, part of Bimbo Bakeries USA in Horsham, is partnering with the Philadelphia 76ers again on the Fourth Annual King or Queen of the Classroom Contest. The contest is meant to honor educators, and mentors who have made a big difference in students’ lives this past year, both inside and outside the classroom. The…
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