• This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination

    This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination

    Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For years, the borough’s identity was straightforward: a gritty, energetic river town where young professionals packed Fayette Street bars on weeknights and nobody was thinking much about tasting menus or charcoal grills. That version of Conshohocken…

  • Conshy Woman’s ‘Fashion Time Capsule’ Becomes TikTok Content for Granddaughter 70 Years Later

    Conshy Woman’s ‘Fashion Time Capsule’ Becomes TikTok Content for Granddaughter 70 Years Later

    Marie D’Allesandro Donato, of Conshohocken, returned from her honeymoon in 1952. Feeling nostalgic, packed every outfit worn on the romantic trip into a green suitcase, preserving the couture as a family heirloom. Celia Fernandez covered their resurrection 70 years later for the Insider. “The excitement of the future ahead was what my honeymoon meant to…

  • UBS Taps New Regional Leader, Prepares to Leave Conshohocken Office

    UBS Taps New Regional Leader, Prepares to Leave Conshohocken Office

    A major wealth management firm with a presence in Montgomery County is entering a new chapter, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. UBS recently named Patricia Cashin as senior market director for the Greater Philadelphia region. Cashin will oversee five local offices, including one in Conshohocken, and help manage more than $50 billion…

  • Why Boomi’s Founder Keeps Betting on Philly’s Tech Scene

    Why Boomi’s Founder Keeps Betting on Philly’s Tech Scene

    When Boomi founder Rick Nucci talks about building successful tech companies, his answer starts locally, including Conshohocken, writes Bonnie Ravina for Technical.ly. Nucci, who co-founded Boomi before its $4 billion acquisition, has doubled down on the region with his current venture, Guru. He credits the area’s proximity to customers and straightforward business culture as key…

  • Conshohocken’s Cencora Prepares for Leadership Change This Summer

    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…

  • Conshohocken’s CenterSquare Expands Retail Portfolio with $15.5M Purchase

    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…

  • Conshohocken’s Boomi Wants to Solve the Biggest Problem Holding Back AI

    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…

  • Fortune 10 HQ in Conshohocken Hits the Market — Fully Leased

    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…

  • IKEA Doubles Down on Smaller Stores as Global Closures Make Headlines

    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,…

  • Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Names New Co-CEOs

    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…

  • Boomi Flourishes as Businesses Worldwide Embrace Automotive AI

    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…

  • Conshohocken-based Cencora’s New Partnership Speeds Rare Disease Treatment to Market

    Conshohocken-based Cencora’s New Partnership Speeds Rare Disease Treatment to Market

    Conshohocken’s Cencora partnered with Curant Rare to help rare disease treatments reach patients faster and more smoothly, the companies announced in a press release. Curant Rare announced a strategic collaboration with Cencora to support pharmaceutical companies bringing rare disease therapies to market. Rare disease drugs often face added hurdles, including complex regulations and limited patient…

  • Conshohocken’s Cencora Expands Cancer Care Platform with Big Acquisition

    Conshohocken’s Cencora Expands Cancer Care Platform with Big Acquisition

    Conshohocken’s Cencora is strengthening its footprint in specialty medicine with a new agreement, the company announced in a press release. Cencora will acquire TPG’s equity interest in OneOncology, a physician-led national platform supporting independent oncology practices. The move builds on Cencora’s existing partnership with OneOncology and signals a deeper investment in helping independent cancer specialists…

  • IKEA Plans Major Pivots to New Production as Tariffs Bite

    IKEA Plans Major Pivots to New Production as Tariffs Bite

    IKEA is preparing for a significant shift in how it supplies American stores, reports Reuters. The Swedish company, with its US headquarters in Conshohocken, plans to source far more products from US factories. The move comes as rising tariffs continue to drive up the cost of importing furniture like bookcases, sofas, and mattresses. Global Supply…

  • Boomi Expands Global Footprint With New Partnership in the Pet Care Sector

    Boomi Expands Global Footprint With New Partnership in the Pet Care Sector

    Conshohocken’s Boomi continues to expand its global reach, according to Business Wire. The company announced that Australia-based Greencross Pet Wellness Company, the nation’s largest pet care network, has adopted the Boomi Enterprise Platform to streamline its digital ecosystem. With more than 6,000 employees and hundreds of retail, veterinary, and grooming locations, GPWC sought a unified…

  • Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Gives Veterans a Renewed Mission

    Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Gives Veterans a Renewed Mission

    At Conshohocken’s historic Spring Mill complex, ZeroEyes is proving that military service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. The AI gun-detection company was co-founded by former Navy SEALs and is powered by roughly 75 percent veterans. The team is all united by a familiar mission: protect others before tragedy strikes. The idea was born…

  • IKEA Reinvents Affordable Smart Home Devices and Connectivity

    IKEA Reinvents Affordable Smart Home Devices and Connectivity

    From its North American headquarters in Conshohocken, IKEA is setting the stage for a smarter, simpler future at home, writes Sophie Charara for Wired. The retailer has unveiled a sweeping new Matter-compatible smart home lineup, including light bulbs, sensors, plugs, and remotes. The line is designed to make connected living affordable and frustration-free, finally. The…

  • David’s Bridal Dresses Grandma in Wedding Gown, Decades After Racism Disallowed It

    David’s Bridal Dresses Grandma in Wedding Gown, Decades After Racism Disallowed It

    Ninety-four-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker was an active figure in the Civil Rights Movement. She spent her early years in segregated Alabama, and was barred from many institutions and activities that kept her from living her life to the fullest.   When she married her late husband Lehman Tucker Sr. in 1952, she was…