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Want a Hotel-Style Home? Plymouth Meeting Sale Has You Covered
Ever wondered what it would take to make your home feel like a hotel? A new sale in Plymouth Meeting might be your chance to find out, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. The former DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West is opening its doors one last time. This time it’s not for guests,…
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Montco Robotics Firm Asylon Expands AI Push With NVIDIA Partnership
Norristown’s Asylon Robotics is taking another step forward in the evolving world of automated security through a new collaboration with NVIDIA, according to Market Screener. The Montgomery County company announced plans to develop next-generation AI-powered analytics for its robotic security platforms, introducing a new capability called DroneIQ Overwatch. The feature will enhance Asylon’s existing DroneIQ…
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Comcast’s Peacock Breaks Customers Record Thanks to Super Bowl, Olympics
Three major sports events, including the Super Bowl and the Olympics, helped Comcast’s NBCUniversal streaming service, Peacock, attract a record number of new customers in February, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Peacock gained 4.9 million new subscribers in the month, which set a record for the largest single-month growth and accounted for 34 percent of…
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David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, Owner of King of Prussia Mall, Dies at 64
David Simon, president and CEO of Simon Property Group, the owner of King of Prussia Mall, died at 64 on March 22 following a battle with cancer, according to a staff report from WUSA9. Simon was “the singular leader who built Simon Property Group into the largest and most admired retail real estate company in…
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Ardmore’s Long-Awaited SEPTA Station Reopening Brings Relief to Businesses, Riders
Following a six-year renovation that took more than twice its planned timeline, Ardmore’s SEPTA station finally reopened on Monday, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally planned for two and a half years, the construction was extended because of supply-chain delays and infrastructure problems that were unpredictable, given the age of the station. Built…
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A Montgomery County Success Story Comes Full Circle
For Joseph DeSimone, Ph.D., the path to an extraordinary career began close to home. Raised in Norristown, DeSimone grew up in a blue-collar family where college wasn’t often discussed – even if it was quietly expected. His father worked as a tailor at JCPenney, and his mother worked in accounting, but DeSimone would become the…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora Prepares for Leadership Change This Summer
Conshohocken’s Cencora is preparing for a major leadership transition as executive vice president and chief financial officer James Cleary plans to step down, writes Sydney Halleman for HealthCareDive. The company said Cleary will officially step down on June 30, but will remain with Cencora through the end of the year in an advisory capacity as…
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Major Horsham Retail Portfolio Listed for $18.3M
A prominent Horsham retail development anchored by Wawa, CVS, and P.J. Whelihan’s has hit the market with a combined asking price of $18.3 million, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The five-parcel property on Easton Road sits on 7.68 acres at the corner of Route 611 and Blair Mill Road, about three miles…
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David’s Bridal Expands Beyond Retail With New Wholesale Push
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is launching a wholesale division with designer gowns and boutique-focused services, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for Retail Dive. David’s Bridal is adding a new business line, launching a wholesale division aimed at boutiques, small businesses, and larger retail partners. The new push will begin with capsule collections featuring more than 50…
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New Bala Cynwyd Apartment Building Opens Along Evolving City Avenue Corridor
A major redevelopment effort along City Avenue has reached another milestone with the opening of Blayr, a new 217-unit residential building in Bala Cynwyd. Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the debut of the property at 145 E. City Avenue. Blayr serves as the second residential component delivered as part of its ongoing remake of Bala…
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Two Cofounders From Montgomery County Rank Among World’s Wealthiest
Two Montgomery County businessmen have landed on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List with a combined fortune of around $84 billion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Yass ranks as the 28th richest person globally and the wealthiest in the Philadelphia region. A regular…
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Conshohocken’s CenterSquare Expands Retail Portfolio with $15.5M Purchase
CenterSquare Investment Management is pushing into neighborhood retail with the purchase of a Warrington shopping center, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Conshohocken company acquired the Valley Gate shopping center for $15.5 million, according to industry sources. The 32,200-square-foot property sits along Easton Road near Route 611, about four miles north of…
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Bucks County Home Prices Climb Again as December Median Reaches $492,880
Home sale prices in Bucks County continued to rise in December, with the median home selling for $492,880, up from $475,000 the previous month, writes USA TODAY Network for the Bucks County Courier Times. That represents a 3.8 percent increase from November and an 8.3 percent rise from December 2024, when the median home sale…
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Oaks-Based SEI Partners With IBM to Expand AI Across Its Operations
Artificial intelligence is quickly reshaping how businesses operate, and a Montgomery County financial services company is investing in the technology to modernize its operations. Oaks-based SEI announced a new collaboration with IBM. The venture will expand the use of artificial intelligence and automation throughout the company. It will streamline internal workflows, improve efficiency and enhance…
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Two Bucks County Downtowns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Charming and Walkable
Two towns in Bucks County have been named among the top five most charming and walkable downtowns in Pennsylvania, writes Makayla Maxwell for the Islands. Doylestown’s downtown, which brims with creativity, features stunning historic architecture alongside an eclectic mix of museums, cafes, eateries, and shops, all within walking distance. Among the highlights is the Mercer…
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David’s Bridal CEO on the Tech Powering the Future of Weddings
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is investing heavily in technology to modernize how couples plan weddings and shop for dresses, writes Dan Berthiaume for Chain Store Age. In a recent interview, CEO Kelly Cook outlined how artificial intelligence, video content, and digital tools are reshaping the bridal retailer’s strategy. Cook said planning a wedding can…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…
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Former Chester County CEO Says Decision to Let Staff Use Sports Betting Sites Led to His Exit
David Byerman, Chester County’s former CEO, said his removal last week resulted from an administrative decision he made more than a year ago to let county staff use sports betting and fantasy sports websites, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After a little more than a year as the county’s chief administrative official, Byerman…
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