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Merck Expands Biomanufacturing with Staggering Investment in Wilmington
Merck, the Pharma giant with operations in Lansdale, announced on Tuesday that it will build a $1 billion “biologics center of excellence” in Wilmington, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new facility, dubbed Merck Wilmington Biotech, will anchor the Chestnut Run Innovation & Science Park, a sprawling campus developed by…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Launches First Fanatics Collectibles Store with Formula 1 Flair
Bryn Mawr native Michael Rubin called on Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton to make the new Fanatics flagship store unforgettable, writes Trace William Cowen for Complex. Thousands of fans packed London’s Regent Street on Friday for the debut of the first-ever Fanatics Collectibles flagship store. The 9,000-square-foot shop is a new hub for trading card…
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A Gladwyne Mansion That Defies Today’s Lower Merion Zoning Codes Hits Market
A stately 18,000-square-foot mansion in Gladwyne’s coveted estate section has just hit the market, listed for $7.875 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tucked behind gates on 1.5 manicured acres along Waverly Road, the home offers eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and luxury features across four sprawling levels — including a pool, a…
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Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels
Two Montgomery County Walmarts are getting a fresh new look as part of a major national remodel effort, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The West Norriton location on South Trooper Road and the Pottstown store on Shoemaker Road are among 650 stores nationwide — and 26 in Pennsylvania — slated for updates, Walmart announced…
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New Monument at Bryn Mawr College Pays Tribute to Generations of Black Workers
Bryn Mawr College unveiled a powerful new art installation last Thursday that honors the Black workers who helped build and sustain the Main Line institution over a century ago, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios Philadelphia. The piece, titled “Don’t Forget to Remember (Me)” by D.C.-based artist Nekisha Durrett, transforms the Cloisters courtyard with a braided…
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Human Robot Brewery Coming to New Hope
Popular Philadelphia brewery Human Robot is opening a new location in New Hope, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new bar, Doubles, will take over the former home of Great Barn Brewery’s Farm to Glass Taproom and offer waterfront seating along the Delaware Canal Towpath. This will make the fifth location for Human…
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Bridgeport to Transform Ida-Damaged Site into Green Oasis with $1M in Park Funding
Bridgeport will be getting a new park at the site that was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida four years ago, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The patch of land at the corner of Front Street and Depot Street has fallen into blight. It has now become overgrown with weeds and strewn with trash that…
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Montco Forms Council to Determine AI’s Role in County’s Future
Montgomery County is taking a step into the future with the launch of a new AI for Public Good Advisory Council, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. As AI tools grow more powerful—and more pervasive—county leaders are moving quickly to ensure ethics, transparency, and community benefit stay front and center. The newly formed council will…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries
Construction is underway on a new 7,500-square-foot standalone building at Barn Plaza in Doylestown that will bring three fresh dining options to the shopping center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We’re anticipating delivering that space to the tenants by mid-year,” said William Greimel, the vice president of redevelopment with Brixmor Property Group, which owns…
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Wonder Food Hall Opens in Ardmore with 20+ Menus
Ardmore’s food scene just got a flavorful upgrade with the arrival of Wonder — a next-generation food hall, writes Alicia Vitarelli for Action News. Located on Lancaster Avenue, Wonder allows guests to mix and match their cravings from 20 different restaurants. It offers a wide range of cuisines: BBQ, pizza, Mediterranean, Mexican, and more. Whether…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Shines Spotlight on Everyday Family Milestones
With its U.S. headquarters right here in Conshohocken, IKEA is sharing the joy of baby’s first steps in a touching new campaign that highlights the role its furniture plays in those wobbly, unforgettable milestones. The campaign, titled Supporting First Steps, leans into the viral TikTok trend of “baby cruising”—where little ones pull themselves up on…
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Charles Barkley Wants Josh Shapiro On Future Presidential Ballot
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro just picked up a high-profile nod from none other than Charles Barkley, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. During a recent podcast appearance, the former Sixers star and NBA analyst shared his thoughts on the still-distant 2028 presidential race. Barkley, who has flirted with politics himself, made…
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New York’s Museum of Modern Art Highlights Vivid, Geometric Work by Conshohocken’s Odili Donald Odita
New York’s Museum of Modern Art has replaced Andy Warhol’s kitschy cow wallpaper with striking works by Conshohocken’s Odili Donald Odita, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A collection of bright, angular shapes now welcomes museum visitors as the vivid geometry plays Tetris with their eyes. Similar paintings are on throughout the museum’s…
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Penn Medicine Breaks Ground on $270M Montgomeryville Outpatient Hub
Penn Medicine is planting deeper roots in Montgomery County, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system has officially broken ground on a $270 million outpatient center in Montgomeryville — a project aimed at bringing top-tier care closer to home. Slated to open in late 2027, the 162,000-square-foot facility at 200 DeKalb Pike…
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Abington’s Josh Shapiro Safe After Arson Attack at Governor’s Mansion, Vows to Stay Strong
Abington native Governor Josh Shapiro is safe following an arson attack at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg early Sunday morning, according to The Keystone. Shapiro, his wife Lori, their four children, and guests were celebrating Passover when a fire broke out around 2 a.m. Thanks to swift action by state troopers and first responders, everyone…
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Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause Shares Insight as Shark Tank’s Biggest Success Story
As the region’s entrepreneurs prepare their pitches for Shark Tank, there’s no better inspiration than Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause, the show’s biggest success, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Krause launched the Scrub Daddy smiley-face sponge empire on Shark Tank back in 2012, ultimately landing a deal with investor Lori Greiner. Since then, Scrub Daddy has…
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Ardmore’s Maxwell, Last Taxi Operating on Main Line, Calls It Quits
At the end of February, Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab, the last taxi still operating on the Main Line, ended service after decades on the road, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For many regulars, the closure marked the end of an era. “There was something nice about a cab company,” said Virginia Jennings of…
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