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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year lease for a 49,112-square-foot property at 1201 W. 8th Avenue, marking the first concrete move toward establishing a facility dedicated to around-the-clock behavioral health care. “This is a…
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Dave Franchini Trades Publisher’s Chair for Weird Brain’s Wild New Comics Universe
Dave Franchini cut his teeth at Horsham comic book publisher Zenescope Entertainment. He rose from intern to sales lead, then editor, and eventually publisher over a 16-year run. Along the way, he helped shape fan-favorite titles (including Philly-set monster hunter stories) and learned every step of taking an idea from script to shelf. In February,…
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David’s Bridal Expands Wedding Options With Karako Suits Partnership
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal continues to widen its wedding and formalwear reach, writes Karen Alberg Grossman for Mr. Magazine. The bridal giant teamed up with Karako Suits, a family-owned menswear chain with more than 40 years of experience. Soon, Karako’s suits and tuxedos will be available directly through David’s Bridal’s website, giving couples and…
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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Former St. Gabriel’s Hall Site in Lower Providence Sells for $14.5M
A landmark Montgomery County property has changed hands, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 60-acre campus once home to St. Gabriel’s Hall in Lower Providence, has been sold to Audubon Land Development for $14.5 million, according to county records. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia closed St. Gabriel’s in 2020, ending more than 120…
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Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Opens Its Latest Upscale Community in Collegeville
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened its latest upscale community, Boxwood, in Collegeville, with ten luxury single-family homes priced at $1 million or more, according to a staff report from GuruFocus. The luxury home builder is offering prospective buyers four- to five-bedroom homes, nestled along a single cul-de-sac. Designed for modern living, the Boxwood community…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate, housing, and public accommodations, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 2-1 party-line vote to approve the commission follows the growing pressure on Democratic officials in Montgomery County…
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Greystar Plans 205 Apartments at Former King of Prussia Office Site
National apartment developer, Greystar, is eyeing another major project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has filed plans to demolish an 85,000-square-foot aging office building at 720 Vandenburg Road. In its place, they will construct a six-story, 205-unit apartment complex. The U-shaped development would include a central…
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Viva Padel & Pickleball Club to Open First Suburban Indoor Club in Flourtown
Viva Padel & Pickleball Club, which opened its first outdoor site in Philadelphia three months ago, plans on launching its first suburban indoor club in Flourtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be located at 825 Bethlehem Pike and feature five padel courts and three pickleball courts, along with…
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Merck’s Oral Cholesterol Therapy Offers Easier Alternative to Injections
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with multiple locations across Montco, is reporting success with a new oral cholesterol drug, according to Reuters. The drug, enlicitide decanoate, recently met its main goal in a late-stage trial by reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Merck anticipates patent losses for their…
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Phillies Bullpen Adds a Hometown Touch With Mayza, Trivino
Two pitchers rooted in Montgomery and Bucks Counties are living the dream, chasing a pennant together with the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Matthew DeGeorge for The Reporter. Upper Perkiomen graduate Tim Mayza and fellow local product Lou Trivino of Upper Bucks Christian grew up just miles apart and both graduated in 2010. Their baseball journeys have…
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Audubon’s Globus Medical Wins $9.5 Million Settlement
Audubon’s Globus Medical has secured a major courtroom win, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A federal jury awarded the Montco medical device maker $9.5 million in a patent dispute. The 2021 case alleged that Illinois-based Life Spine’s Prolift line of implants infringed on several Globus patents. The contested technology involves expandable spinal…
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FCP Introduces Rapid Response Funding as it Opens Fall Grant Cycle to Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Bucks Innovation & Improvement (BIIG) and Capital Improvement (CAP) fall grant cycles. Eligible nonprofits can submit a Letter of Inquiry by October 1, 2025, through FCP’s web site. “Nonprofits are an essential component in delivering essential services to the most vulnerable people in our communities,”…
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Developer Warns of Montco Housing Strain Despite Soaring Costs
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Montgomery County who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in Pennsylvania is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop ground is…
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Shridatt Acquires Executive Residency by Best Western in Horsham for $11.5 Million
Shridatt, owned by the Gandhi family, has acquired the 110-key Executive Residency by Best Western Philadelphia-Willow Grove in Horsham for $11.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The extended-stay hotel sold on July 15, with a per-key price of $104,545. Jeet Gandhi, general manager of the hotel, noted that the final price…
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PosiGen Layoffs Hit Plymouth Meeting and Conshohocken as Solar Installer Winds Down
Solar energy company PosiGen has cut 49 jobs in Montgomery County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company closed its Plymouth Meeting and Conshohocken offices as part of a nationwide wind-down of operations. The layoffs, effective August 24, were disclosed in a filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The…
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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to ActiveProtective CEO Wamis Singhatat, the company opted to distribute the product directly as a licensed and accredited durable medical equipment distributor. “We will be…
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WSJ: Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Adjusts 2025 Outlook Amid Affordability Concerns
Fort Washington luxury homebuilder, Toll Brothers, is scaling back its outlook for the year, citing affordability pressures, writes Dean Seal for the Wall Street Journal. The company now projects 11,200 home deliveries in its fiscal year, which ends October 31. The average selling price of $950,000 – $960,000 is in line with its lower projection…
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