Lansdale
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Montco Restaurants Step Up After Iron Hill Closures
Iron Hill Brewery’s sudden closures last week left staff without jobs and diners holding useless gift cards. In Montgomery County, two local restaurant groups quickly responded with support, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. In Colmar, the Peter Chang Restaurant Group opened its doors to displaced Iron Hill employees ahead of launching Mama…
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Beloved Freddy Hill Farms and Fun Center to Shut Down After 2025 Season
Lansdale’s Freddy Hill Farms, a beloved Montgomery County institution, will close at the end of its 2025 season, writes Robert Moran for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-turned-family attraction has been a community staple for over 50 years, offering miniature golf, batting cages, and its renowned ice cream shop. “After heartfelt consideration, we, the Seipt family,…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Celebration of Black Voices and History
The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale is a hub for Black culture and community, celebrating Black voices, history, and resilience, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Since being founded by Shaykh Anwar Muhammad in 2017, the shop has expanded significantly, now occupying four times more space than when it started. It is a gathering…
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Saquon Barkley Brings Youth Football Camp to North Penn High School in Lansdale
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley recently hosted a youth football camp at North Penn High School in Lansdale, drawing hundreds of eager young athletes, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The huge event required major efforts from the organizer’s operations coordinator and team, with planning for the camp taking months. Many volunteers were…
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Upper Dublin and North Penn Headed to State College for PIAA Baseball Championships
Upper Dublin High School and North Penn High School are two of the three District 1 teams heading to State College for PIAA baseball championships on June 12 and 13, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of their PIAA Class 5A semifinal matchup, Upper Dublin High School was given a spirited sendoff by…
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Lansdale Eyes 73-Home Development at Former Steel Site
A major housing proposal is in motion in Lansdale, where a local developer is eyeing a transformation of industrial land into a new residential community, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. W.B. Homes has unveiled plans for a 73-townhome development along the 800 block of West Fifth Street, a five-acre site currently home to Architectural…
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Equus Capital Pays $73.1M for Lansdale’s Jacobs Woods Apartments
Equus Capital Partners has made a major investment in Lansdale, acquiring the 230-unit Jacobs Woods apartment complex for $73.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Newtown Square-based firm plans to invest another $5.8 million in renovations to the garden-style community, which spans 37 acres and features 33 townhome-style buildings. Each unit comes…
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Merck Expands Biomanufacturing with Staggering Investment in Wilmington
Merck, the Pharma giant with operations in Lansdale, announced on Tuesday that it will build a $1 billion “biologics center of excellence” in Wilmington, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new facility, dubbed Merck Wilmington Biotech, will anchor the Chestnut Run Innovation & Science Park, a sprawling campus developed by…
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Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale Leads the Charge as Smart Kitchens Go Mainstream
The kitchen of the future is already here, and Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale is making sure Montgomery County residents are ready for it, writes Terri Ackman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Once considered a luxury reserved for top-tier brands, smart kitchen technology has gone mainstream. “When smart features first came out, they were a luxury,” says…
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Lansdale Catholic Alum Ryan Quigley Shares Lessons from New Orleans Terror Attack with Alma Mater
Lansdale Catholic High School welcomed back 2016 graduate and former football star Ryan Quigley on Tuesday, as he spoke to students about surviving the January 1, 2025 terrorist attack in New Orleans. Quigley suffered serious injuries to his face, back, and leg when a pickup truck drove into a New Year’s Day crowd on Bourbon…
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Montgomery County Teams with Nonprofit to Launch Short-Term Shelter in Lansdale
Montgomery County officials and nonprofit leaders gathered in Lansdale to kick off plans for a new short-term housing facility, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The facility aims to support people experiencing homelessness. Located at 1107 E. Main Street, the former office space will be transformed into a shelter with wraparound services, thanks to a…
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Downtown Lansdale Parking Woes Spark Fresh Discussion on Solutions
Parking in downtown Lansdale is once again a hot topic, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. A familiar question resurfaces: How can the borough balance parking for visitors while also accommodating employees working in the area? “This has been around forever. It’s kind of a chicken or egg type of situation,” said Police Chief Mike…
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Rev Up Your Engines: SKR Sim Racing Brings Immersive Driving Action to Lansdale
A new racing experience has arrived just off Main Street in Lansdale, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. SKR Sim Racing Center, located at 307 Derstine Avenue, offers high-tech racing simulators that deliver an immersive experience for speed enthusiasts. Owner Gerald Streets transformed his pre-pandemic hobby into a full-fledged business, refining his designs over time…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Owner Shaykh Anwar Muhammad started in a small space about a quarter the size of his current one. As his business grew, he relocated to…
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Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley Joins the Eagles at the Super Bowl Parade
Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley never expected to be part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade, but the team made sure he was, writes Alex Coffey for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While watching from behind a barricade near the Art Museum, offensive linemen Jordan Mailata, Cam Jurgens, and Landon Dickerson spotted him and immediately brought him onto their…
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Police Warn Residents of Coyote Sightings in Lansdale
Lansdale Police are alerting residents about recent Eastern coyote sightings around Wissahickon Park, near East Main Street, Knapp Road, and Norway Drive, reports Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Reports indicate coyotes sightings in Lansdale in nearby areas, including Wissahickon Park Apartments, Valleybrook Drive, and Knapp Elementary School. Authorities note that the state’s coyote…
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Lansdale Explores Potential Energy Corridor Partnership with Neighboring Towns
Lansdale officials are considering a new regional energy partnership that could enhance electricity resilience and lower costs, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. The proposed Q-P-H-L Energy Corridor would connect Quakertown, Perkasie, Hatfield, and Lansdale, all of which operate municipal electric utilities. “We can essentially handle our own power distribution and creation … while still…
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Ryan Quigley Returns to New Orleans, This Time for the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles gifted Ryan Quigley, survivor of the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, the trip of a lifetime—tickets to Super Bowl LIX, report Tom Ignudo and Jim McHugh for CBS Philadelphia. In a video released Thursday, Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham surprised The Lansdale Catholic grad at the NovaCare Complex with tickets…
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