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Plymouth Meeting DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Closed Last Week
The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West, owned by Kingsbury Hospitality REIT, permanently closed its doors in Plymouth Meeting last week, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 253-key hotel that was built in 1987 on 7.9 acres, was acquired by its current owner for $22.3 million in April 2022. North Carolina-based…
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Main Line Institution Mama’s Pizzeria To Close After More Than Sixty Years
Mama’s Pizzeria, a Main Line staple for 65 years known for its signature cheesesteak, will be closing its doors in Bala Cynwyd for good next week, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Depending on the inventory, Paul Castellucci Sr., its second-generation owner, will close Mama’s Pizzeria on November 28 or 29. He had intended…
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King of Prussia’s Clean Earth Sells in Massive Deal to French Company
French waste-management giant Veolia announced plans to purchase King of Prussia’s Clean Earth, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $3 billion acquisition of the waste recycler will expand Veolia’s U.S. operations, positioning the company as one of the largest players in the industry. Clean Earth employs roughly 1,800 people and handles contaminated…
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Financial Pressures Force Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness to Shut Its Doors
Bryn Mawr nonprofit, Lifecycle Wellness will officially end deliveries in February as financial pressures mount, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center helped roughly 600 patients annually at its Bryn Mawr facility with homelike births outside a hospital setting. The company said that rising operational expenses and soaring malpractice insurance costs have outpaced…
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$100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center
A major transformation is on the horizon for the Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based LA Partners, formerly known as Lubert Adler Real Estate Funds is under contract to purchase the 110-acre property. The firm plans to invest more than $100 million into redeveloping the aging Montgomery County site…
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Montgomery County Breaks Ground On Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County has broken ground on a new multi-million-dollar crisis center, described by officials as a “first-of-its-kind facility in Pennsylvania,” writes Nikki DeMentri for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leaders from across the state gathered Monday for the official groundbreaking of Montgomery County’s Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The $21 million center will be the largest…
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New Zoning Clears Path for The Former Willow Grove Navy Base’s Transformation
Horsham Township is taking a decisive step toward the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Willow Grove Navy base, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. Town Council unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning amendment that aligns the 862-acre property with the 862 Rise master plan first endorsed in 2012. The update replaces the site’s outdated…
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Josh Shapiro Welcomes Gretchen Whitmer to the Linc, Adding Fuel to 2028 Talk
Sunday night’s Eagles–Lions matchup brought more than football star power to Lincoln Financial Field, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, two prominent Democrats widely viewed as potential 2028 presidential contenders, met on the sidelines, adding political intrigue to the primetime spotlight. Shapiro, an Abington…
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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…
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Main Line Neighborhood Ranks Among 50 Hottest Luxury Housing Markets in America
Villanova ranked among the 50 hottest luxury housing markets in America for the third quarter, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova landed at No. 49 based on an analysis of the nation’s hottest luxury markets using third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange. During that time, Villanova’s 19085 ZIP code saw…
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Lawmakers Warn of “Health Care Desert” Risk After Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital
Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital are raising new concerns about access to medical care in western Montgomery County, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. The cuts are part of a 350-person reduction across Tower Health’s network. They have left local lawmakers questioning the future of the Pottstown facility. State Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Rep. Joe Ciresi…
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Unwavering School Spirit Remains as Rosemont College Prepares to Close
The community spirit remains strong at Bryn Mawr’s Rosemont College, even as its numbers dwindle, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once home to nearly 800 students, the 104-year-old Catholic college opened this fall with just 428, nearly half of last year’s total. This followed the announcement that the school will close in 2028…
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Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations
Tower Health announced plans to eliminate about 350 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce, and close select programs in an effort to remain financially stable, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pottstown Hospital will lose 131 administrative and clinical jobs over the next two months as the facility prepares to close its intensive…
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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…
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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…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates $100 Million to University Dedicated to Free Speech
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, is once again making headlines, this time in higher education, writes Jessica Priest for The Texas Tribune. The Bala Cynwyd billionaire donated $100 million to the University of Austin. The fledgling private institution was founded by critics of mainstream academia who argue that universities have stifled free speech…
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Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia
In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Located in a stately stone building that feels plucked from a New England postcard, Creed’s has long been a local favorite for business dinners, special occasions, and romantic…
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Josh Shapiro Receives $1 Million in Security Upgrades at Montco Home After Arson Attack
Taxpayers are funding about $1 million in security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private Montco home, writes Angela Couloumbis for Spotlight PA. This follows the April arson attack that endangered the Abington native and his family at the governor’s official residence in Harrisburg. In a letter to state lawmakers, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris…
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