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Gone but Not Forgotten: 10 Vanished Montgomery County Hangouts
You’ve probably driven past one of these without knowing it. The Aldi off Route 309 in Montgomeryville sits where carloads once swapped a driver’s license for an in-car heater on cold nights. The food court at Plymouth Meeting Mall covers the ground where moviegoers once sat near a fountain that never worked. And the office…
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6 Montgomery County Day Trips That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
A memorable getaway does not require airfare or a hotel reservation. Sometimes a change of scenery and an unhurried meal are enough to make an ordinary Saturday feel like a trip. Montgomery County and its immediate surroundings offer six destinations that can turn a weekend into something closer to a vacation, from European-inspired architecture to…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Jericho Farm in Bucks County Lists for $18.8 Million
Listed for $18.8 million, Jericho Farm at 465 Pineville Road in Newtown offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of Bucks County’s most expansive and historically significant private estates, according to Realtor.com. The Upper Makefield property spans nearly 148 acres and includes 11 structures, with original buildings dating to the 1760s. . . The estate…
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia’s Favorite Anchor
Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a city, writes Frank Halperin for Philadelphia Magazine. The longtime CBS News Philadelphia anchor is approaching his 40th year with Channel 3. The official anniversary falls on July 9, a milestone that…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Bristol Waterfront Home With Delaware River Views Lists for $1.189M
This Bristol gem, listed at $1,189,000. delivers the kind of Bucks County setting most buyers only dream about: a stately historic residence where the Delaware River unfolds just beyond the backyard. The property at 1 Pine Grove St. is listed on Realtor.com. It masterfully blends early-20th-century character with generous modern living space and the kind…
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Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
Philadelphia’s Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Condé Nast Traveler. The opening of Amá in Fishtown earlier this year and the return of Rittenhouse Square landmark Tequilas Restaurant after a two-year fire closure have energized a scene already deep in talent and ambition. Across the…
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Toll Brothers Plans 115 Active-Adult Carriage Homes in Upper Southampton Township
Toll Brothers recently acquired 37 acres of undeveloped land in Upper Southampton Township for $7.2 million, where it plans to build 115 active-adult carriage homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development, located at 984 Second St. Pike across from Tamanend Community Park and aimed at people ages 55 and older, will…
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Can Factory-Built Homes Help Philadelphia Close Its Housing Gap?
Philadelphia has a housing problem, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is betting that part of the answer might be built in a factory, writes Gabriel Donahue for Technical.ly. Her administration’s $2 billion H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy) initiative sets an ambitious target: 30,000 housing units created or restored across the city. But getting there means building…
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New Ursinus College Majors Give Students More Career Pathways in High-Demand Fields
Ursinus College is expanding its academic offerings with a slate of new and reimagined majors launching in fall 2026, giving prospective students more ways to turn their interests into clear academic and career pathways. The new programs reflect a broader push at the Collegeville college to connect classroom learning with real-world preparation through applied liberal arts. Under the leadership of new president…
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Montgomery County Leads the Region on the 2026 Fortune 500 List
Montgomery County has three companies on the 2026 Fortune 500, and one of them ranks among the ten largest corporations in the entire country, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. That is not a small thing. Fortune released their list last week. Conshohocken’s Cencora, King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, and Fort Washington’s…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Southampton Home Blends Luxury, Privacy, and Everyday Comfort
Listed for $1,179,000, this Southampton home at 250 Rocksville Road offers Bucks County buyers a polished mix of privacy, space, and outdoor living, according to Realtor.com. Set on just over an acre, the stone-and-stucco residence makes a strong first impression with mature trees, manicured landscaping, a semi-circular driveway, bluestone walkway, and a three-car garage. .…
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Montgomery County Just Launched Its Most Ambitious Housing Plan Ever
A teacher who drives 45 minutes to get to work. A nurse priced out of the neighborhood where she spends her shifts. A police officer who can’t afford to live in the community he patrols. These aren’t hypothetical scenarios. They’re the lived reality behind Montgomery County’s first-ever affordable housing blueprint, unveiled this week by county…
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This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination
Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For years, the borough’s identity was straightforward: a gritty, energetic river town where young professionals packed Fayette Street bars on weeknights and nobody was thinking much about tasting menus or charcoal grills. That version of Conshohocken…
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Saint Joseph’s Field Hockey Came Within One Game of Glory. Sam Brown Is Here to Finish the Job.
Saint Joseph’s University field hockey has a new head coach. The harder question is what comes after one of the most remarkable runs in program history, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sam Brown has been hired to lead the Hawks into their next chapter, inheriting a program that spent the last decade quietly…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Inside a $3.99M Solebury Estate That Feels Like a Private Luxury Resort
Priced at $3,995,000, this sprawling Solebury Township estate feels more like a secluded luxury resort than a traditional Bucks County home. According to the listing on Realtor.com, the gated property at 2094 Aquetong Road blends privacy, recreation, and high-end entertaining spaces just minutes from New Hope. . . Set behind a long private drive, the…
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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest advice. The longtime Philadelphia broadcaster stood before the Class of 2026 and set aside the kind of polished, inspirational language that graduation speeches tend to traffic in. What she offered…
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