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Former Plymouth Meeting Hotel Cleared for Apartment Conversion
A long-vacant hotel in Plymouth Meeting is one step closer to a new life, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Plymouth Township’s Zoning Hearing Board voted 3-1 to approve plans to convert the former DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West into 213 apartments. The six-story property at 640 Fountain Road, which closed…
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FCP Invites Bucks County Nonprofits to Apply for Spring Grant Cycle
Foundations Community Partnership announced it is now accepting applications for its Bucks Innovation & Improvement (BIIG) and Capital Improvement (CAP) spring grant cycles. Eligible nonprofits can submit a Letter of Inquiry by April 1, 2026, through FCP’s website. “Nonprofits are an essential component in delivering essential services to the most vulnerable people in our…
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Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor
A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime headquarters of Bryn Mawr Trust Co., located at 801 W. Lancaster Ave., has been sold for $7.6 million to real estate investor Michael Karp. The roughly 46,000-square-foot property served as the bank’s…
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Johnson & Johnson Expands its Montco Footprint with $1B Investment
Johnson & Johnson is making another major bet on Montgomery County, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pharmaceutical giant announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new cell therapy manufacturing facility in Lower Gwynedd Township near its Spring House campus. The plant is expected to create about 500 jobs…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Takes Valentine’s Day to Times Square
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal took center stage in New York City this Valentine’s Day, highlighting flexible payment options for couples planning their big day, according to PYMNTS. The wedding retailer partnered with digital payments platform Sezzle to sponsor the annual Love in Times Square event, where weddings, vow renewals and proposals unfolded in the…
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Ursinus College Launches America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Ursinus College is investing in the next generation right here in Montco. Beginning in fall 2026, the America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County both expands access to higher education for local students and honors the county’s historic role in the nation’s founding. Created in honor of…
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Fortune 10 HQ in Conshohocken Hits the Market — Fully Leased
A marquee property in Conshohocken is officially on the market, according to Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 429,000-square-foot headquarters of Cencora has been listed for sale by owner PRP Real Assets. The 11-story, Class-A office building at 1 W. First Ave. is fully leased to the Fortune 10 pharmaceutical giant, with 10…
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Experiential Learning Week Gives Ursinus Students Front-Row Seat to Real-World Careers
Ursinus College’s first-ever Experiential Learning Week is already being hailed as a resounding success, with students, faculty, and employer partners praising the program’s energy, depth, and real-world impact. For one week, classrooms gave way to corporate offices, research labs, government chambers, and creative workspaces as students immersed themselves in hands-on learning designed to connect classroom…
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New FCP Chair Falesha Grasty Focuses on Strengthening Bucks County Nonprofits
As Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) begins a new chapter, its newly appointed chair is bringing both heart and hands-on experience to the role. Falesha Grasty, who also serves in leadership at Penn Community Bank, steps into the position with a deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape, having served on multiple boards herself. That dual perspective,…
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IKEA Doubles Down on Smaller Stores as Global Closures Make Headlines
While IKEA has announced several showroom closures globally, the bigger story locally is the company’s pivot toward smaller “plan and order” locations, according to Jess Rohan for The Bucks County Courier Times. The strategy is already taking shape in the Philadelphia suburbs. IKEA is maintaining its two full-scale area stores in South Philadelphia and Conshohocken,…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Names New Co-CEOs
A major leadership transition is underway at Morgan Properties, as the Conshohocken-based multifamily real estate giant names Jonathan and Jason Morgan as co-Chief Executive Officers. The brothers have long helped steer the company’s strategy, investments and operations. The formal titles mark a new chapter for one of the nation’s largest private apartment owners. Founder Mitchell…
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Toll Brothers Plans 115 Active-Adult Carriage Homes in Upper Southampton Township
Toll Brothers recently acquired 37 acres of undeveloped land in Upper Southampton Township for $7.2 million, where it plans to build 115 active-adult carriage homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development, located at 984 Second St. Pike across from Tamanend Community Park and aimed at people ages 55 and older, will…
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Ardmore Farmers Market to Replace Di Bruno Bros. with Multiple Smaller Vendor Spaces
Di Bruno Bros.’ closure is reshaping the future of Suburban Square’s Ardmore Farmers Market, where the Italian-goods purveyor had long been the dominant tenant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before its closure, Di Bruno’s Ardmore location occupied over half of the market’s stalls. But instead of seeking a single large operator to replace…
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Boomi Flourishes as Businesses Worldwide Embrace Automotive AI
Conshohocken’s Boomi announced through Business Wire that it reached a defining moment as businesses worldwide move from experimenting with artificial intelligence to using it in everyday operations. The AI automation company now supports more than 30,000 customers globally, including over a quarter of the Fortune 500. Boomi reports that more than 75,000 AI-powered agents are…
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Montco’s Hajoca Expands National Footprint with Major Acquisition
A long-established Montco company is expanding its national footprint, as Hajoca has acquired American Refrigeration Supplies, writes The Philadelphia Business Journal. Lafayette Hill’s Hajoca is one of the country’s largest privately held wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies. The acquisition brings ARS’ roughly 200 employees and a national distribution footprint under the Hajoca…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition
Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal rights group proposed replacing the famous weather-predicting groundhog with a vegan “weather reveal” cake. In a letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club president Tom Dunkel, PETA suggested sending an annual cake…
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