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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are set to bring a fresh dose of family-friendly interactive fun to the Montco shopping center. DreamLand Adventure will be a soft play area designed for toddlers, according to the mall’s…
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Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder purchased the 23-acre site at 183 Kline Road for $5.1 million in November. It sits just south of The Court…
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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia to Open King of Prussia Surgery Center
Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn Medicine and other providers to open an ambulatory surgery center in King of Prussia, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $10 million facility that has three operating rooms and one procedure room will open late this year and offer same-day, nonemergency treatments. The center will…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The formula used to rank school districts drew on the last three years of available Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores in math,…
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Smartphones With “Wait Until 8th” Campaign
Over 300 Lower Merion families are saying no to smartphones – for now, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC Action News. The ‘Wait Until 8th’ movement, a pledge to withhold smartphones from their kids until high school, is gaining momentum. Local dad, John Bellis read The Anxious Generation, which outlines the toll smartphones and social media…
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Souderton’s JBS Meatpacking Plant Workers Win Big with New Union Deal
Thanks to a newly ratified union contract, workers at Souderton’s JBS meatpacking plant are seeing major improvements to the workplace and their paychecks, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement is considered the ‘new standard’ for the industry. It is part of a national effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers International…
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Glenside Sculptor Zenos Frudakis Casts Muhammad Ali Statue for Lewiston
A towering bronze tribute to Muhammad Ali, crafted by Glenside’s Zenos Frudakis is on its way to Lewiston, Maine, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The ten-foot statue was commissioned to commemorate Ali’s legendary 1965 fight against Sonny Liston. The piece captures the champion’s strength and defiance in the face of doubt. For Frudakis, it was…
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Big Changes and Big Bets Coming to Valley Forge Casino Resort
A major transformation is underway at Valley Forge Casino Resort, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The King of Prussia mainstay rolls the dice on a multimillion-dollar, multi-year renovation aimed at refreshing its offerings and drawing new crowds to Montgomery County. The first wave of upgrades is nearly complete. The 261-room Stardust Tower…
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Merck’s West Point Presence Remains Strong Amid Riverside Closure
As Merck moves forward with plans to close their Riverside facility, the company remains committed to its West Point location and other sites, writes Nathan Owens for Manufacturing Drive. The Riverside plant, which once employed 300 people, was originally slated to cease production in 2024. Merck hasn’t disclosed why the timeline was delayed but noted…
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Bob’s Discount Furniture Debuts in Montgomeryville with Donations to Charity
Bob’s Discount Furniture opened its newest showroom in Montgomeryville with a ribbon cutting on Friday, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The new 20,087-square-foot location is the retailer’s 195th store nationwide. “Bob’s Discount Furniture is excited to bring our everyday low price offering in our beautiful new store to the residents of Montgomeryville…
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Fans Flock to Dynasty Sports Opening With Allen Iverson, Other Sports Legends
Philadelphia sports fans flocked to the grand opening of Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall on Saturday to meet several local legends, including Allen Iverson and Donovan McNabb, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Iverson, the eleven-time NBA All-Star, was drafted by the 76ers with the first overall pick in 1996. He later led…
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The David’s Bridal DoorDash Partnership Takes Off with Big Numbers
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal has joined forces with DoorDash to offer the delivery of wedding dresses, shoes, and accessories in less than an hour, writes IESHA for the Baller Alert. Brides-to-be and their guests can now order gowns and party looks from over 180 David’s Bridal stores right from their phones, with delivery speeds…
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Abington School District Clears Path for New School with Historic Vote
In a rare move, residents of Abington School District narrowly approved a $285 million plan to build a brand-new middle school, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ballot question passed by just 385 votes—8,941 in favor to 8,556 against—clearing the way for one of the largest voter-approved school construction projects in state history.…
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IKEA Plans for Expansion Beyond Conshohocken With New Format
IKEA is ramping up its stateside growth, writes Gabe Hauari for USA Today The Swedish home furnishings brand—with its US headquarters in Conshohocken—plans to open six more U.S. locations before the end of 2025, adding to the five that have already launched this year. The company’s mix of full-size stores and smaller “Plan and Order”…
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Norristown Area School District Leads by Example with Safety
Norristown Area School District is redefining school safety with a comprehensive strategy, writes Dan Weltin for Facilities Net. The strategy focuses on both infrastructure and emergency preparedness. With many buildings over 60 years old, the district is investing in modern security upgrades to better protect students, staff, and visitors. Jeffrey D. Cardwell, the district’s COO,…
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Norristown Homeless Shelter is One Step Closer to Reality
Montgomery County has cleared another hurdle for the new Norristown homeless shelter after the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved its request for a zoning variance, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. “We were all there until about 12:30 last evening, testifying in front of Norristown Zoning Board meeting to advocate for this important initiative that will…
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Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center to Reopen with Cool New Features
After months of renovations, the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center will officially return, writes Justin Heinz for the Patch. The center returns to its roots at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown campus on South Hanover Street. The interactive museum for young learners will celebrate its grand reopening on June 21. The 7,000-square-foot space has been transformed…
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This Montco City was Ranked Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania
Jenkintown has been recognized as the most livable city in Pennsylvania, according to a study by GOBankingRates, writes Logan DeLoye for Q102 Philly. The study analyzed factors like crime rates, pollution, transportation, housing market, economy, and healthcare to determine the most livable cities in each state. With a median household income of $118,750 and a…
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