• Visionary Park Coming to King of Prussia Business Park

    Visionary Park Coming to King of Prussia Business Park

    A new visionary park is coming to King of Prussia thanks to a partnership between King of Prussia District and Upper Merion Township, writes Eric Goldstein for Philadelphia Business Journal. KOP-BID and the township came together two years ago to begin work on a 2.6 mile linear park on First Avenue. The idea came after…

  • Lower Merion’s St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Sees Surge in Enrollments

    Lower Merion’s St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Sees Surge in Enrollments

    Lower Merion’s St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is seeing a surge in enrollments of men studying to become Roman Catholic priests, writes Mark Abrams for CBS Philly. The rise in enrollments is the highest in the last twelve years. According to seminary rector Bishop Timothy Senior, the new fall academic term will see 167 seminarians, 10…

  • Insurance Executive Continues Philanthropic Mission with $50M Gift to SJU

    Insurance Executive Continues Philanthropic Mission with $50M Gift to SJU

    Once a troubled student due to an undiagnosed case of dyslexia, Maguire found his calling in insurance sales. He began his career at MetLife before establishing the Maguire Insurance Agency, which is now Philadelphia Insurance Companies, nearly six decades ago. It provides insurance to both nonprofit social service agencies and health/fitness clubs. His success prompted…

  • Latest Study is Good News for GlaxoSmithKline’s Shingles Vaccine

    Latest Study is Good News for GlaxoSmithKline’s Shingles Vaccine

    GlaxoSmithKline, which has operations in Upper Merion, has reported a strong immune response in adults aged 65 and older from its shingles vaccine Shingrix, writes Linda Loyd for Philly.com. The study’s participants had previously been vaccinated for Shingles with Merck’s Zostavax. However, research has shown that the effectiveness of Merck’s vaccine wanes over time. With…

  • Montana’s Controversial New Congressman is an Upper Merion Native

    Montana’s Controversial New Congressman is an Upper Merion Native

    In what seems to be a developing pattern, another political figure embroiled in controversy is from the Philadelphia area, in this case Montgomery County, writes Aubrey Whelan for Philly.com. Republican Greg Gianforte, the newly elected Montana congressman, is original from Upper Merion. He gained notoriety on the eve of the election when he allegedly body-slammed…

  • New Owner Focuses on Carefully Bringing King of Prussia Town Center to Full Occupancy

    New Owner Focuses on Carefully Bringing King of Prussia Town Center to Full Occupancy

    Following its purchase of King of Prussia Town Center for $183 million, CBRE Global Investors is focusing on filling the remaining vacant space with tenants who will complement the overall consumer experience, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. This process has been made easier as its popularity means that potential tenants are lining up…

  • MONTCO Careers – AmeriGas

    MONTCO Careers – AmeriGas

    Headquartered in King of Prussia with extensive operations in the United States, AmeriGas is the nation’s largest propane company, serving more than two million customers in all 50 states. Sr. Marketing Analyst This position analyzes marketing, sales, and operation data based on sales and retention data, builds mathematical models that show seasonal trending, and prepares trending reports…