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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Luxury Meets Nature at This Mid-Century Gem in Yardley
Welcome to 860 Dukes Drive in Yardley, a stunning mid-century modern ranch nestled in Lower Makefield Township and listed at $1,650,000. This luxurious 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home offers more than 5,200 square feet of elegant living space, surrounded by serene, professionally landscaped grounds. . . Step inside to find wide plank hardwood floors, oversized windows, and…
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Pottstown’s Most Stylish Summer Night Returns with Music, Lights, and Local Flavor
It’s only early spring, but Pottstown Area Economic Development’s plans are already in full bloom for a favorite summer tradition. Fête en Blanc returns for its 8th year—and this time, it’s bigger than ever. The event is scheduled for later this summer at the beautifully lit Smith Family Plaza. PAED welcomes roughly 750 guests to…
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Josh Shapiro’s Longtime Synagogue, Elkins Park’s Beth Shalom Shows Support After Arson Attack
Members of Beth Shalom in Elkins Park, the longtime synagogue of Governor Josh Shapiro, voiced their support after an arson attack at his home on Sunday, writes Jessica Kartalija for 6abc. Abington’s Shapiro spoke about the incident shortly before the second Passover seder began. “If he was trying to terrorize our family?” he said. “Friends,…
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New York’s Museum of Modern Art Highlights Vivid, Geometric Work by Conshohocken’s Odili Donald Odita
New York’s Museum of Modern Art has replaced Andy Warhol’s kitschy cow wallpaper with striking works by Conshohocken’s Odili Donald Odita, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A collection of bright, angular shapes now welcomes museum visitors as the vivid geometry plays Tetris with their eyes. Similar paintings are on throughout the museum’s…
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Four Pennsylvania Breweries Rank Among 50 Largest Craft Brewing Companies in 2024
Four Pennsylvania breweries are on the Brewers Association’s list of the largest craft brewing companies for 2024, writes Don Tse for Forbes. The Brewers Association reported that craft breweries in the United States produced four percent less beer in 2024 compared to the previous year. However, price adjustments increased the retail value of craft beer…
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Montco Leaders Warn SEPTA Cuts Threaten Regional Livability
Montgomery County leaders are raising the alarm as SEPTA warns of deep service cuts tied to a looming $213 million budget shortfall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The proposed state budget in Harrisburg would reduce SEPTA’s funding significantly, with some lawmakers arguing residents outside Greater Philadelphia shouldn’t bear the tax burden. But Montco officials…
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Bucks County Housing Market Stands Strong Amid Slowing Nationwide Trends
While home prices are cooling across the country and even falling in some regions, the housing market in Bucks County still remains hot, fueled by steady demand and supported by the limited inventory, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for The Washington Post. Nationwide, prices for single-family homes increased by just 2.7 percent over…
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Penn Medicine Breaks Ground on $270M Montgomeryville Outpatient Hub
Penn Medicine is planting deeper roots in Montgomery County, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system has officially broken ground on a $270 million outpatient center in Montgomeryville — a project aimed at bringing top-tier care closer to home. Slated to open in late 2027, the 162,000-square-foot facility at 200 DeKalb Pike…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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Pottstown Area Economic Development Welcomes Three New Board Members
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) just got a boost from three local pros bringing fresh energy to its Board of Directors: Dr. Rosann Bar, Lisa Karl, and Eric Miller. Dr. Bar, now the Dean of Academic Innovation at Montgomery County Community College, has a long track record of academic leadership. She has had leadership roles…
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Foundations Community Partnership Joins Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Foundations Community Partnership’s Board of Directors recently voted to join the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, a pooled-funding effort by local philanthropic organizations to improve the capacity, effectiveness, and financial sustainability of nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area. “While FCP already offers professional and organizational development funding opportunities through its Nonprofit Growth Grant cycle, joining the Fund…
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Ardmore’s Maxwell, Last Taxi Operating on Main Line, Calls It Quits
At the end of February, Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab, the last taxi still operating on the Main Line, ended service after decades on the road, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For many regulars, the closure marked the end of an era. “There was something nice about a cab company,” said Virginia Jennings of…
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Council Rock North Soccer Star Mia Cairone Finds Home at Nebraska After Penn State Withdraws
After Penn State took away her verbal scholarship amid the House v. NCAA settlement, Council Rock North standout Mia Cairone has found her future soccer home at Nebraska, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cairone had been committed to Penn State for a year when she first heard about colleges having to set roster…
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‘Exploding Offer’ on Wynnewood Home Underscores Unrelenting Market Heat
While housing markets in some parts of the country are finally starting to cool, Montgomery County is only getting hotter, with homes frequently selling before they even get listed publicly, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Robin Gordon of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and her team, the Robin Gordon Group, kicked off the year…
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Pennsylvania Is One of Best States to Work Remotely
Although the number of remote workers has declined locally and nationwide, opportunities for telework remain, and Pennsylvania ranks among the top states with favorable conditions for those who work from home, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Working from home can save people a lot of money on transportation expenses, as well as…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Victorian Treasure Hidden in Doylestown
Deep in the heart of Doylestown sits this beautiful preserved Victorian gem at 218 E. Court Street. Listed at $1,200,000, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers 4,156 square feet of timeless charm with all the conveniences of modern living. . . From the welcoming front porch to the intricately detailed millwork, this home blends historic elegance…
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Abandoned Wyncote Childhood Home of Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Set for Demolition
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson’s long-abandoned childhood home in Wyncote is set to be torn down starting April 14 to make way for a parking lot that will serve a nearby gym and co-working space, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The Baseball Hall of Famer, who won five World Series rings during his career…
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