• Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System

    Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System

    Four independent voters have asked the state Supreme Court to declare Pennsylvania’s closed voting system violates the state Constitution’s guarantee of free and fair elections, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The voters argue that in many races, the party primaries are the only meaningful contests, not the general election. Only a few swing districts…

  • Valley Forge Casino Resort Unveils Vegas-Inspired Upgrades

    Valley Forge Casino Resort Unveils Vegas-Inspired Upgrades

    Valley Forge Casino Resort went for luxury and hit the jackpot, unveiling a fully renovated Stardust Tower. The King of Prussia destination brought a fresh wave of style to the 253-room tower. Valley Forge crew inspiration from the golden age of mid-century Las Vegas. The rooms now feature sleek headboards with hidden uplighting, modern lighting…

  • Asher’s Chocolate, Federal Donuts, and Phish Rock a Collab with a Cause

    Asher’s Chocolate, Federal Donuts, and Phish Rock a Collab with a Cause

    Souderton’s premier chocolate company, Asher’s Chocolate, has teamed up with Federal Donuts yet again for a limited release treat showcasing jam band Phish, writes Michael Althouse for Philly Voice. Dubbed the “My Sweet One” donut after a fan-favorite Phish song, the creation features a chocolate cake base, milk chocolate glaze, and a dulce de leche…

  • Foundations Community Partnership Accepts Applications for Semi-Annual Partnership in Youth Services Grant Cycle

    Foundations Community Partnership Accepts Applications for Semi-Annual Partnership in Youth Services Grant Cycle

    Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) fall grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply for up to $5,000 by August 15, 2025. Preference is given to nonprofits applying to FCP for the first time and those that have not applied in the past 5 years. “We are…

  • Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Promotes SVP Gregg Ziegler to CFO

    Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Promotes SVP Gregg Ziegler to CFO

    Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is promoting Gregg Ziegler, senior vice president of investor relations and treasurer, to chief financial officer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ziegler, who will succeed Marty Connor at the end of October, has been with the company for 23 years. Connor will remain with the company as a…

  • Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania

    Recreational Marijuana Legalization Back Under Consideration in Pennsylvania

    Recreational marijuana may still be far from becoming legal in Pennsylvania, but state lawmakers are once again taking a look at the issue, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In May, the state House passed a proposal allowing state-owned stores to operate a legal marijuana market, bringing adult-use cannabis closer to legalization in Pennsylvania…

  • Renters Now Outnumber Homeowners in King of Prussia

    Renters Now Outnumber Homeowners in King of Prussia

    King of Prussia now has more renters than homeowners, joining hundreds of suburbs across the country that have experienced a similar shift, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Montgomery County community, with around 25,000 residents, is one of 15 major suburbs in the largest metropolitan areas nationwide that became majority renter in a…

  • Pacitti Brothers Serve Up Scoops of Nostalgia in the Heart of Hatboro

    Pacitti Brothers Serve Up Scoops of Nostalgia in the Heart of Hatboro

    For brothers Chris and Frank Pacitti, opening Pacitti Brothers Hot Dogs & Ice Cream in Hatboro last month was never just about food—it was about family, fun, and community. The Pacitti brothers wanted to create a gathering place where neighbors could enjoy a great treat and even better memories. “I picture bicycles parked out front…

  • Conshohocken’s Boomi has a Clear Vision for Artificial Intelligence

    Conshohocken’s Boomi has a Clear Vision for Artificial Intelligence

    Conshohocken’s Boomi is a leader in data integration with a bold focus, writes Kitty Wheeler for AI Magazine. Their goal: to bring easily manageable AI agents in the future for businesses. As companies race to adopt autonomous agents, digital workers capable of making decisions and completing tasks, Boomi is urging a shift from AI hype…

  • Wynnewood’s Merion Realty Buys $82M in Upstate NY Apartment Complexes

    Wynnewood’s Merion Realty Buys $82M in Upstate NY Apartment Complexes

    Wynnewood’s Merion Realty Partners is stretching its reach northward, writes Mike DeMasi for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment firm recently acquired two apartment complexes in Saratoga County, New York, for a combined $82.4 million, marking its first foray into the Albany and Hudson Valley markets. The deal includes 468-unit Fox Run Apartments in Clifton…

  • King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences

    King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences

    Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. General Manager Bob Hart shared that new retail and entertainment concepts are in the works, with an official announcement expected this summer. “This is going to…

  • Foundations Community Partnership Awards Nearly $180,000 to Local Nonprofits as Demand Surges

    Foundations Community Partnership Awards Nearly $180,000 to Local Nonprofits as Demand Surges

    At the conclusion of its fiscal year, Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $176,750 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations, including 15 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG), eight Capital Improvement Grants, and one Nonprofit Growth Grant (NGG). Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 21,458…

  • Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville

    Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville

    Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in neighboring Chester County, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The layoffs primarily targeted management-level roles. The number of eliminated positions represents less than half a percent of Tower Health’s total workforce.…

  • Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan

    Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan

    Elmwood Park will soon undergo a dramatic transformation, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. During a recent Norristown Municipal Council work session, residents and officials received their first look at a comprehensive draft plan that reimagines the green space, featuring safety upgrades, new recreational amenities, and a proposed community center. The $40.6 million Elmwood…

  • Glaxosmithkline Gets Approval for First-of-its-Kind Lupus Treatment

    Glaxosmithkline Gets Approval for First-of-its-Kind Lupus Treatment

    Glaxosmithkline, with multiple operations in Montco, just scored a major regulatory win that could reshape how lupus nephritis is treated in children, writes Neha Gupta for Insider Monkey. Late last month, the FDA approved the company’s 200 mg/mL autoinjector of Benlysta for pediatric patients as young as five, marking the first at-home treatment options for…

  • Facing Mounting Deficit and Shrinking Endowment, Bryn Athyn College Cuts Varsity Sports and Staff Positions

    Facing Mounting Deficit and Shrinking Endowment, Bryn Athyn College Cuts Varsity Sports and Staff Positions

    To address a mounting deficit and shrinking endowment, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church has eliminated its varsity athletic programs and the equivalent of 20 full-time positions, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “This decision is a necessary step for our survival,” said President Sean Connelly in March. “This is hard. But the…

  • Montco Supports Homeless and Your Way Home Initiative with Huge Grant

    Montco Supports Homeless and Your Way Home Initiative with Huge Grant

    Montco is ramping up its fight against homelessness thanks to a $1.2 million boost from the state’s PHARE (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement) fund, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. The funding will bolster the county’s Your Way Home initiative, with efforts focused on rapid rehousing, emergency shelter operations, and outreach…

  • Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland Remains in Family After Trading Hands for $9M

    Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland Remains in Family After Trading Hands for $9M

    Erik Travers and Jamie Walters acquired Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland for $9 million, keeping it in the same family since 1986, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The husband-and-wife duo bought the country club at 80 Jacksonville Road from a DePaul Group entity. Peter DePaul acquired the 400-member club nearly four…