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Charles Barkley Teams Up with Valley Forge Casino Resort for New Steakhouse and Cigar Lounge
Valley Forge Casino Resort is upping its game with help from basketball legend Charles Barkley. The Boyd Gaming–owned property in King of Prussia announced a new partnership with Barkley. The Casino and Barkley will launch an upscale steakhouse and cigar lounge designed to reflect the former Sixer’s bold personality and love for the region. “The…
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Valley Forge Tourism Annual Luncheon Celebrates a Montco on the Rise
Montgomery County moved in perfect time at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon, a celebration of record momentum and resilience for local travel. This year’s theme was ‘rhythm.’ “When we work in rhythm, good things happen,” said VFTCB President & CEO Mike Bowman. Bowman and the VFTCB team set the tempo for…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reaffirms His View That America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Governor Josh Shapiro has reaffirmed in a recent interview that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president, a view he first shared a year ago, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New York Times article cited a statement the Abington native made to the paper last year, when he was asked…
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North Penn High Students to Undergo Daily Weapons Screening After School Gun Incident
Following an incident where a student brought a gun to school, North Penn High will require all students to pass a daily weapons detection system, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. School officials said a 16-year-old student brought a handgun to campus last week. He was taken into police custody and charged. At a school…
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Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia
The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shuttering nearly 800 stores nationwide, the beloved brand is re-emerging with more than two dozen new flagship and seasonal pop-up…
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Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington
Anomalia Pizza, a newly opened New York-style slice shop in Fort Washington, offers both round and square pies that are well worth the trip, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop makes 18-inch round pies with a thin yet sturdy crust that easily supports generous toppings like cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil,…
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Merck Doubles Down on Domestic Manufacturing with $70 Billion Investment
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is boosting its U.S. investments to more than $70 billion, according to Reuters. The move underscores its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing and research. The company already has major operations throughout Montco. It plans to expand biologics and small-molecule production and enhance R&D capabilities across its U.S. network. Merck’s expansion includes construction…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and retail to the area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed development would feature 115 apartments and 5,400 square feet of retail space, replacing part of the parking lot that now serves…
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Ambler’s Downtown Renaissance is Turning the Town into a Destination
Ambler’s downtown continues to thrive as new businesses and creative entrepreneurs embrace its walkable charm and strong sense of community, writes Erica Lamberg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the latest arrivals is Camaraderie, a new yoga studio founded by Maura Manzo, who previously ran Yoga Home in Conshohocken. “I was looking for a vibrant, walkable…
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Penn Medicine’s Montgomeryville Cancer Center Part of Regional Plan
Penn Medicine is bringing world-class cancer care closer to Montgomery County residents, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system is adding a new $270 million outpatient center now under construction in Montgomeryville. The facility will include advanced radiation oncology and an infusion center. This is all part of the University of Pennsylvania…
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The Indie Main Line Coalition Keeps Readers Local in Narberth and Ardmore
Independent bookstores across the Main Line are proving that collaboration is the best story of all, writes Gina Lizzo of Main Line Today. In Narberth and Ardmore, two women-owned shops are helping lead a literary alliance that’s strengthening community ties and redefining what it means to shop local. Narberth Bookshop and Mavy Books of Ardmore…
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Seasonal Frights Await at Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport
The Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport returns this October, offering seasonal frights and thrills for all who are brave enough to visit, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The lodge has been transforming into a haunted house for the spooky season for over 25 years. Preparations for the haunted house begin in July…
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Rejects Co-CEO Trend, Emphasizes Resilience in Leadership
GSK chief executive officer Emma Walmsley says she’s unconvinced of the rising co-CEO trend, writes Nina Paoli for Fortune. As major corporations like Comcast, Oracle, and Spotify embrace the dual-leadership structure, Walmsley prefers the old way. Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, the British pharma leader—whose company operates a major U.S. campus in Upper…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries Marks 10 Years of Racing for Good
Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries marked a milestone this fall with the 10th edition of the Bimbo Global Race, the world’s largest race for a cause, the company announced in a press release. This year’s event united more than 165,000 runners across 28 cities and 22 countries, all racing under the motto “The Good We Share.” Their…
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Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. The acquisition strengthens its cardio-pulmonary treatment lineup with the addition of Ohtuvayre, a breakthrough therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Verona Pharma now operates as a wholly…
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Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict
Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Philly. In June, Shapiro announced that Amazon would invest $20 billion in two cloud computing and artificial intelligence data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties, solidifying his…
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Montco’s Bakery Scene Is on the Rise
Montgomery County is home to more than just history and shopping destinations — it’s also a sweet spot for some of the region’s best bakeries. Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the best bakeries in the region including several right here in Montco. Industry experts say bakeries are booming nationwide thanks to small-box economics,…
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Josh Shapiro Flexes Political Influence with Large Donation to Democratic Party
Abington’s Josh Shapiro has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign, but he’s already flexing political muscle, writes Brett Sholtis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This week, Shapiro donated $250,000 to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. This coincided with the appointment of longtime ally Larry Hailsham Jr. as the party’s new executive director. Hailsham, a Pittsburgh native,…
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