North Wales
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This North Wales Restaurant Is One of the Most Romantic Dining Spots Near Philadelphia
One Montgomery County restaurant is among the ten best spots for romantic dining in the Philadelphia region, reported Sharon Rigney for USA Today. There are many stellar places to dine in the Montco area, but one is truly ranked the most romantic — with excellent food and intimate ambiance. The Joseph Ambler Inn, in North…
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A Vanishing Piece of American Life: Inside One of Montco’s Last Surviving 24-Hour Diners
There is something quietly defiant about a diner that never closes. While most suburban restaurants darken their windows well before midnight, American Star Diner in North Wales keeps the lights on around the clock, seven days a week. And in a region where the classic 24-hour diner has become a rarity, that stubborn consistency has…
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First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden North Wales Luxury Home Comes With Resort-Style Features
A $1.2 million estate in North Wales is offering buyers a rare combination of upscale living, natural privacy, and resort-style amenities in one of Montgomery County’s most desirable communities. . . Set on 1.7 acres bordering protected wetlands and open farmland, the custom-built David Cutler home was designed with both elegance and practicality in mind.…
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Free Cancer Screenings Coming to Montgomery County in April
Montgomery County residents will have access to free cancer screenings this April thanks to a partnership aimed at expanding preventive care in the community. According to a press release, the Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation will host three free screening clinics in collaboration with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. The events will utilize Jefferson’s Mobile…
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Local Investors Pay Nearly $10M for Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville
Local investors have purchased the 105-room Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville in North Wales for $9.89 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An entity affiliated with Westville, New Jersey-based Pinnacle Hospitality Group completed the acquisition of the hotel on January 15, with the sale price working out at $94,190 per key. Led by Chet…
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Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales Sells to Local Real Estate Investor
After four decades with its original owner, the 52-room Joseph Ambler Inn has now been sold to Milind Satam, Jeetu Satpute and other real estate investors for $5.725 million, plus additional costs, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new owner said the property will continue operating as a hotel. As an independent…
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From North Wales to Rock Stardom: John Oates Reflects on His Pennsylvania Roots
John Oates, half of legendary dup Hall & Oates and North Wales native, reflects on his Pennsylvania roots with Chris Epting of Pennsylvania Heritage Magazine. Oates reflects fondly on his childhood in the Philadelphia suburbs. “I started out going to North Wales Elementary … I could walk to school, which I really enjoyed,” he said.…
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North Wales Borough Teams With Valley Forge Tourism for 250th Anniversary Push
North Wales partnered with Visit Valley Forge, a nonprofit that promotes regional events, to help publicize the town’s activities for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. The proposed events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence in town on Independence Day. “It will be just as it…
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First Bank House of the Week: Custom Farmhouse Living Meets Protected Open Space in North Wales
Listed at $1,698,900, this custom new-construction opportunity at 415 W. Prospect Ave. in North Wales offers a rare blend of luxury living and protected natural surroundings, according to a listing featured on Realtor.com. Situated on a secluded 1.5-acre homesite, the property backs directly to more than 270 acres of preserved land owned by the National…
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Jaisohn Center Opens New Community Wellness Plaza in North Wales
A new community-centered health hub is now open in Montgomery County. The Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation has officially opened the Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza in North Wales, creating a one-stop destination for health, wellness, and human services. Built on more than 50 years of service, the new Plaza was designed to improve access to care…
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Bala Cynwyd Investor Sells North Wales Industrial Portfolio at Nearly 50 Percent Premium
Velocity Venture Partners, based in Bala Cynwyd, has sold a seven-building industrial portfolio in North Wales for nearly 50 percent more than its purchase price from three years ago, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County investor sold the seven industrial properties to NorthBridge of Wakefield, Massachusetts, for $22.2 million. The…
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North Wales’ John Oates Reflects on the Give-and-Take of a Musical Partnership
For John Oates, the North Wales native and half of the legendary pop duo Hall & Oates, making music was always about balance, writes Ultimate Guitar. It’s not just melody and rhythm, but partnership and humility. Speaking on the Broken Record podcast, Oates reflected on the unique energy of working as a duo and why…
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Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. The acquisition strengthens its cardio-pulmonary treatment lineup with the addition of Ohtuvayre, a breakthrough therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Verona Pharma now operates as a wholly…
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Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M
Joseph Ambler Inn, a historic property once owned by William Penn, has gone onto the market for $7 million, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The property has roots that trace all the way back to the pre-Revolutionary War colonial era. The Joseph Ambler Inn, which has a hotel, tavern, restaurant, and other operations, is not…
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North Wales’ John Oates Surprised Fans Encore Performance Featuring a Special Guest
‘80s hitmaker and North Wales native, John Oates, is charting his own path and surprising fans along the way, writes Meredith Gordon for Parade. The former Hall & Oates singer, who split from longtime collaborator Daryl Hall in 2024, is on tour this summer ahead of his solo album, ‘Oates,’ set for release on August…
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WSJ: Merck Makes $10 Billion Move as Keytruda Patent Expiration Nears
Merck is making big pharma waves again with a $10 billion deal to acquire Verona Pharma, reports Colin Kellaher for the Wall Street Journal. The move bolsters Merck’s pipeline with the COPD drug Ohtuvayre as the company prepares to lose the patent of Keytruda in 2028. With operations in both West Point and North Wales,…
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North Wales Man Invents the Game-Changing Gummi Cone
North Wales resident Joseph Osborne created Mojoz Gummi Cone, a gummy cone for water ice that is vegan, halal, and gluten-free, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osborne created the cone in 2015 while working as a sales representative for Comcast. A loyal patron of Jimmy’s Water Ice in South Philly, he would come…
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First Bank House of the Week: Historic Gwynwood Farm in North Wales Lists for $1.975M
Listed at $1,975,000, Gwynwood Farm in North Wales is a stunning showcase of historic elegance and refined living. . . This restored 1700s fieldstone farmhouse sits on five lush acres adjacent to a 250+ acre wildlife preserve, offering unmatched serenity and privacy in the heart of Montgomery County. . . For the past 41 years,…
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