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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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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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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If Philadelphia ultimately wins the bid, it could set the stage for Abington native Josh Shapiro to accept the Democratic nomination in his home state. Philadelphia is currently among the finalists…
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Local High School Seniors Compete for $275K in Prizes at Warminster Auto Technology Competition
Twenty-four local high school seniors gathered in Warminster for the Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition, hoping to win big prizes, according to a staff report from 6abc. The event, organized by the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, started on Friday. Students rotate through ten workstations designed to test their automotive knowledge and hands-on abilities.…
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Local Entrepreneur is Betting Big on Pottstown’s Next Chapter
Pottstown’s revival isn’t happening by accident. It’s being fueled in part by entrepreneurs who see opportunity where others once saw decline. One of those believers is Aaron Jones, founder of Fenix Capital Group, who has spent the past few years renovating homes and investing in the Borough’s future. Jones, originally from Phoenixville, entered the real…
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Conshohocken’s Boomi Wants to Solve the Biggest Problem Holding Back AI
Conshohocken’s Boomi announced a major upgrade to its platform, aimed at organizing data to streamline artificial intelligence for businesses, according to ERP Today. Boomi is known for helping companies connect the many software systems they rely on, from financial platforms to customer databases, so information can move smoothly between them. With the latest update, the…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in recent months, with more openings planned throughout the year. Among the newest additions is Rivian, which opened a showroom on the plaza’s lower level near Eataly in February. Apparel brands…
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Lender Puts Willow Grove Park Mall on Market Following Matured $170M Debt
The majority of Willow Grove Park Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the region, has been put on the market by a lender after a $170 million loan matured, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The nearly 725,000-square-foot portion of the mall owned by PREIT includes Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, Cheesecake Factory,…









































