Penn Valley
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Chinatown’s Opinion of Montco Developer’s Center City 76ers Arena: It’s an Airball
A recent survey of Chinatown businessowners has put some statistics behind what has been anecdotal evidence that 76 Place, the proposed new Center City Sixers arena put forward last year by Penn Valley developer David Adelman, is ill advised. Nina Baratti reported the data for KYW Newsradio. The poll results reflect data gathered by the…
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Daughter of Penn Valley’s M. Night Shyamalan Follows in His Footsteps
The daughter of Penn Valley native M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana, will direct a new thriller called The Watchers, which will be out in June 2024, writes Franki Rudneskey for PhillyVoice. The Watchers is based on a 2021 horror novel by A.M. Shine. The plot focuses on an artist named Mina who gets lost in a forest…
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Protestors Cite Miley Cyrus in Effort to Stop Penn Valley Developer’s ’76 Place’
Chinatown residents and businesspeople held a rally to reiterate objections to a Penn Valley billionaire’s plan for 76 Place, a new pro basketball arena in their neighborhood. Nina Baratti, KYW Newsradio, covered the protest — which included a parody of the 2013 Miley Cyrus video for “Wrecking Ball.” The anti-development event sought to halt the…
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Civil Rights Advocate from Penn Valley Could Make Montgomery County Political History
Penn Valley civil rights advocate and law professor Neil Makhija might be on the path to making Montgomery County history. Keya Vakil explained in The Keystone. As Valerie Arkoosh moved on to her next venture as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, her spot on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has…
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Tequila in a Wine Cellar? No. Montco Tycoon Has a Room Just for His South-of-the-Border Spirits
A Wall Street Journal story by Candace Taylor reported on a residential real estate trend among those with the resources to afford them: in-home spaces to hold bottles of wine and spirits. Among those with a dedicated “drinking room” is Penn Valley billionaire David Adelman. Adelman has been a wine collector for at least two…
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Penn Valley Billionaire Developer on Ambitious Center City 76ers Complex Project; ‘I’ll Figure it Out!’
David Adelman, Penn Valley resident, continues his full-court-press effort to transform part of Phila.’s sagging fashion district into the Sixers’ home court. David Murrell reported his progress on the $1.3 billion vision in Philadelphia Magazine. Adelman established his real estate bona fides in 1994, as landlord of Campus Apartments in University City. His ongoing strategic…
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Montco-Centric Adolf Paier, Jr., Passes; Career Hallmarks Were ‘Integrity, Honesty, Intellect, and Wisdom’
Adolf A. Paier, Jr., has passed at age 83. The businessman’s personal and professional life was vast but reflected ties to Montgomery County. Gary Miles covered his loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Paier was born in Branford, Conn. He came southward to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, from which earned a 1960…
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Area Synagogues That Went Outdoors during the Pandemic Are Opting to Stay There
Montgomery County synagogue congregations that took services outdoors during the pandemic are now experiencing a new sense of spirituality and connectedness out there. Even as the health crisis ebbs, many are still worshiping apart from their buildings. Jarrad Saffren reported the trend in the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Among those opting for the open air is…
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Highly Regarded Photographer and Teacher from Penn Valley Dies at 84
Stephen Reese of Penn Valley, a highly regarded photographer and longtime math teacher beloved by his students, died on March 23 at Lankenau Medical Center, aged 84, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reese spent three decades, starting in the 1960s, teaching high school math to students in Philadelphia. In the 1980s, he decided…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Delightful Cape Cod in Penn Valley
This gorgeous 5,000+ sq ft Cape Cod is located on an almost one-acre property in Penn Valley has 4 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Step from the stone-covered porch into the welcoming open center hall foyer. Off the foyer, you’ll find the sun-filled living room with hardwood floors and recessed lighting. To the right of the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Main Line Victorian Splendor—Entertaining at Its Finest
This stunning estate was built in approx. 1878 for Silas Jones, who resided on the original 90-acre parcel owned by his grandfather Jonathan Jones, who was granted the land from William Penn. This five-bedroom, four-full, and two-half-bath home has been meticulously maintained and expanded through the years for modern living. This property is registered as…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Enchanting Penn Valley Oasis is an Entertainer’s Paradise
Welcome home to 540 Sprague Road in Penn Valley, Montgomery County. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 4,683 sq. feet, this newly renovated home is just waiting for you. . Listed at $1,300,000, this spacious home was meticulously maintained, from the circular driveway to the stone-accented façade! This gorgeous home boasts semicircular archways, recessed lighting…
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Stone Colonial Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature Hits Market in Penn Valley
A lovely stone Colonial surrounded by gorgeous nature has recently hit the market in Penn Valley, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is nestled on a three-quarter-acre lot perched high above Penn Valley. Its many windows offer gorgeous views throughout the year. “I loved the windows,” said Melissa Levin, who…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Turnkey Colonial in Penn Valley Offers Luxury, Solitude, and Charm
If you crave beauty and solitude, this Colonial in Penn Valley has got your name written all over it. Built in 2015, this turnkey home sits on a quiet street on 2.2 acres, just waiting for you. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 5,904 sq ft offer as much privacy as you desire. Listed for $2,150,000,…
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Ronald Rubin of Penn Valley, Developer Who Altered Central Philadelphia’s Streetscape and Skyline, Dies Aged 89
Ronald Rubin, a developer who altered central Philadelphia’s streetscape and skyline before taking the reins of what would become PREIT, died at his Penn Valley home aged 89, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “You could always count on Ron to promote the city: All you needed was a phone call,” said former Gov.…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning European-Style Country Manor in Penn Valley
A stunning European-style country manor with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Penn Valley. The home is set on a breathtaking 3-acre lot in serene surroundings with a beautiful pool and gorgeous flora. The house boasts original restored materials and architectural details that blend perfectly with its recent…
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Penn Valley Photographer Publishes New Book Featuring Photos of Women at Work
Chris Crisman, a Penn Valley photographer, has published a new book titled “Women’s Work” that features 56 stunning photographs of women at work, writes Claire Sasko for the Philadelphia Magazine. At the beginning of his book published by Simon & Schuster, the artist writes about his childhood and how he helped his mother, Karen, run…
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North Penn School District Turns To Propane To Reduce Financial Costs, Help Climate
North Penn School District has switched to propane-powered buses to help reduce transportation-related costs while simultaneously helping protect the environment, writes Dana Bate for the Whyy. The unexpected bonus of the change was the lack of the usual noise generated by a gas-powered engine. “Our drivers don’t even need their intercom systems anymore because it’s…
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