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This Montgomery County Home Watched the Revolution Unfold. Now It’s Inviting You Inside.
One of Montgomery County’s most storied landmarks is open and waiting to take you back in time. Historic Hope Lodge in Fort Washington has been welcoming visitors to its colonial-era halls for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Built between 1743 and 1748, the home was originally the residence of Quaker Samuel…
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Rezoning for Former Willow Grove Naval Air Base in Horsham Gets the Green Light
Horsham Township has successfully rezoned the former Willow Grove Naval Air Base, avoiding a future lined with warehouses, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. At a public hearing earlier this month, Township manager Bill Walker warned residents what could happen if the site remained zoned for industrial use. He cited the view from the Commodore…
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Accupac Shutting Down New Jersey Plant as Operations Shift to Montgomery County
Accupac is consolidating its operations in Pennsylvania as the Harleysville manufacturer prepares to close a New Jersey production facility, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a filing submitted to New Jersey labor officials, the company plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Lakewood, New Jersey, with layoffs beginning in August…
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Three New Restaurants Are Opening in Montgomery County This May — Here’s What to Know
Montgomery County’s restaurant scene is heating up this May, and there’s something for just about every appetite, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fort Washington is getting a white-tablecloth moment. Chef Jeffrey Power, formerly of Ambler’s recently closed Dettera, is opening Academy Grill on South Bethlehem Pike. The Italian-inspired concept will feature seafood, steaks,…
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Major Health Systems Eye Montgomery County for Billion-Dollar Expansion
Montco is emerging as a focal point in major expansion plans from regional healthcare giants like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Both systems are looking to grow their presence with new facilities and upgraded care centers across the Philadelphia area. Jefferson Health has identified Montgomery County as…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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274-Unit Luxury Apartment Community AVE Horsham Breaking Ground on Former Call Center Site
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers are breaking ground on AVE Horsham. The 274-unit apartment community is planned for the former Telerx call center site at 723 Dresher Road. The project is being developed through a…
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Colmar Pitmaster Is Bringing Authentic Texas Barbecue to Montgomery County — and the Lines Prove It
If you’re not in line by late morning, you might miss your shot at one of Montco’s most talked-about barbecue spots, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At John Parson’s Texas Barbecue in Colmar, pitmaster John Lantonio is drawing crowds with Texas-style smoked meats that regularly sell out by early afternoon. His operation centers…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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King of Prussia’s Vertex Cuts 170 Jobs as Tax Software Maker Pivots to AI
King of Prussia-based Vertex plans to reduce its workforce by nine percent, as the tax and compliance software maker pivots toward artificial intelligence, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company said that the layoff of 170 employees out of nearly 1,900 was approved by its…
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PJM Turns to AI to Fast-Track Power Projects Amid Growing Demand
PJM Interconnection is reopening its application process for new power-generation projects after a multiyear pause, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Audubon-based grid operator, which oversees electricity for 65 million people across 13 states, said 811 projects are now seeking approval to connect to the system. The move comes as demand is expected…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, a leasing surge brought 13 tenants to the popular open-air retail center. The growth aligns with the completion of Coulter Place, a 131-unit residential development that added 20,000 square feet…
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Blue Bell’s Angel Flight East Gives Patients a Free Lift — Literally
What if a long, stressful journey to life-saving treatment could be replaced with a smooth ride through the sky? Angel Flight East is based at Blue Bell’s Wings Field and connects those in need with a network of more than 400 volunteer pilots who want to help. The organization calls on these pilots to donate…
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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Sale of Flats at Lansdale Tops Regional Averages, Signals Strong Demand
A major apartment complex in Lansdale has changed hands, underscoring the strength of Montgomery County’s rental market, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. New York-based DRA Advisors has acquired Flats at Lansdale, a 180-unit community located along Towamencin Avenue, for $58 million. The purchase marks the firm’s first multifamily investment in Pennsylvania. The…
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Souderton’s Univest Eyes Growth Beyond Philly as Earnings Climb
Souderton-based Univest Financial Corp. is posting strong financial gains while setting its sights on growth beyond the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County bank reported a 21% jump in first-quarter earnings alongside a nearly 12% increase in net interest income. The steady momentum poises the company to sharpen…
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Chicken Salad Chick Targeting Montgomery County Expansion
Montgomery County could soon be home to a new fast-casual concept not yet seen in the Philadelphia region, according to Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A local franchise group has signed a deal to bring six Chicken Salad Chick locations to the suburbs. The first is expected to open in Montgomery County. The…
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Another Large-Scale Data Center Could Reshape Montco Landscape
A data center proposal in Linfield is officially on the table, adding to a growing list of large-scale projects across Montgomery County, writes Evan Brandt for The Times Herald. Township officials confirmed that an application has been submitted for a massive development at the former Publicker Distillery site. The proposal calls for nearly 1.8 million…
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