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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest advice. The longtime Philadelphia broadcaster stood before the Class of 2026 and set aside the kind of polished, inspirational language that graduation speeches tend to traffic in. What she offered…
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Norristown Schools Axed Its DEI Chief. Now the Community Wants Answers.
The Norristown Area School District school board just eliminated its chief diversity officer, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its members insist that this makes them more committed to equity, not less. The board voted in April to cut the district’s chief of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging position. The move is effective at…
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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Cole Fisher Was Told He Might Never Walk Again. Now He’s Coaching the Team That Made Him
Cole Fisher was on the verge of everything he had worked for, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. A junior transfer pitcher at the University of Oregon, Fisher had just learned he would be a setup pitcher for the Ducks, and MLB scouts already had eyes on him. His fastball was sharp,…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Staging a Dramatic Comeback in Montco Through a Bold New Partnership
Retail rarely gets second acts, but Bed Bath & Beyond might just be the exception, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home goods store is returning to physical retail in the region, and Montgomery County is once again part of the story. The beloved chain, which filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and shuttered…
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Governor Shapiro at the PGA: Billions In, More Coming
While most eyes at Aronimink Golf Club were tracking scorecards, Governor Josh Shapiro was working the gallery with a different kind of pitch, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro, an Abington native, used his time at the PGA Championship in Delaware County as something of an impromptu economic press conference. He rattled…
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Tower Health’s Finances Are Complicated. Here’s an Honest Read.
Tower Health’s latest financials carry both a warning and a reason for cautious optimism, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tower Health reported a $3.6 million operating loss over the first nine months of its fiscal year. The more recent trend is encouraging: the quarter ending March 31, 2026 posted a $12.4 million operating…
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A Record-Breaking $200M Sale Could Be Coming to Collegeville
Providence Town Center is back on the market, and the massive Collegeville shopping center could once again reshape Montgomery County’s retail landscape, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot development, anchored by Wegmans at Route 422 and Route 29, could trade for as much as $200 million, according to CBRE marketing materials.…
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Global RV Manufacturer to Shut Down Limerick Facility, Impacting 89 Workers
A global manufacturer tied to the recreational vehicle and outdoor living industries is preparing to exit Montco, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Dometic announced plans to shut down its facility on Lewis Road in Limerick. The move will impact 89 employees and leave a sizable industrial property along the Route 422 corridor…
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Former Sixers Owner’s Huntingdon Valley Estate Returns to Market for $3.9M
A sprawling Huntingdon Valley estate once owned by former Philadelphia 76ers owner Harold Katz is back on the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The property’s massive private sports complex is once again drawing attention across the region. The nearly seven-acre Montgomery County property recently re-entered the market for $3.9 million, just…
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Peacock Turns Another Bestseller from Collegeville Author into a Series
Before her bestselling beach novels became streaming hits, Elin Hilderbrand was growing up in Collegeville, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. Now, the Methacton High School alumna has another story making its way to television. Peacock’s adaptation of Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel The Five-Star Weekend premieres July 9. The eight-episode drama stars Jennifer Garner, Regina…
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Toll Brothers’ Strategy for Closed Golf Courses is Paying Off
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is paying $21.65 million to finally turn a shuttered Florida golf course into a new neighborhood, Brian Bandell for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder acquired the former Cypress Creek Golf Course west of Boynton Beach, a 122.5-acre property that has sat closed since 2018. Toll Brothers filed plans in…
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The Montgomery County college has officially launched Go Global, a new tuition-inclusive initiative that will give sophomore students the opportunity to participate in immersive domestic and international learning experiences beginning in…
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How Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Is Thriving in a Tough Housing Market
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers found the sweet spot in a tough housing market, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. As new home sales slow nationally, major homebuilders are pivoting toward active adult communities. Toll Brothers is leading the charge through its Regency brand. Regency communities are built around lifestyle. Clubhouses, pickleball courts, fitness…
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Accupac Shutting Down New Jersey Plant as Operations Shift to Montgomery County
Accupac is consolidating its operations in Pennsylvania as the Harleysville manufacturer prepares to close a New Jersey production facility, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a filing submitted to New Jersey labor officials, the company plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Lakewood, New Jersey, with layoffs beginning in August…
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West Conshohocken’s Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Eyes $1B Expansion Deal
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is making another major move in the rapidly growing liver disease treatment market, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The West Conshohocken company has a potential $1 billion licensing agreement aimed at expanding its pipeline of therapies for MASH. Madrigal announced it will pay California-based Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals $25 million upfront for…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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Developers Bet Big on Horsham With Major Luxury Apartment Community
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers are breaking ground on AVE Horsham. The 274-unit apartment community is planned for the former Telerx call center site at 723 Dresher Road. The project is being developed through a…













































