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‘Exploding Offer’ on Wynnewood Home Underscores Unrelenting Market Heat
While housing markets in some parts of the country are finally starting to cool, Montgomery County is only getting hotter, with homes frequently selling before they even get listed publicly, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Robin Gordon of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and her team, the Robin Gordon Group, kicked off the year…
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From Live Music to Local Eats: Glenside Offers Perfect Mix for Residents
Glenside is not just a place to visit for a show; it offers a perfect blend of great dining and entertainment options for those who live there, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. “It’s a perfect 10!” said Carle Robbins, Addison Wolfe Real Estate’s director of sales. “As in, only 10 miles to Philly…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Introduces New Yorkers to True South Philly Cheesesteak
Bradley Cooper, Abington native and current New Hope resident, has brought an authentic South Philly cheesesteak to New York with his new sandwich shop, Danny & Coop’s, writes Leo Miranda for Billy Penn at WHYY. The famous actor and director partnered with Danny DiDiampietro of Angelo’s in South Philly to open a brick-and-mortar shop in…
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Abandoned Wyncote Childhood Home of Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Set for Demolition
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson’s long-abandoned childhood home in Wyncote is set to be torn down starting April 14 to make way for a parking lot that will serve a nearby gym and co-working space, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The Baseball Hall of Famer, who won five World Series rings during his career…
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Toll Brothers Acquires Site of Former St. Basil’s Academy, Plans for Senior Living Homes
Toll Brothers has purchased the 46-acre site of the former Saint Basil Academy in Jenkintown for $9.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder plans to transform the former school grounds into a 150-home age-restricted carriage home community for buyers 55 and older. The property, located at 711…
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Jefferson Health and Cigna Reach New Multi-Year Agreement After Contract Impasse
After failing to reach a new contract following the end of their 20-year relationship last month, Jefferson Health and Cigna have now secured a new multi-year commercial insurance agreement, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The deal guarantees that the hospitals, physician practices, and providers remain in-network for Cigna insurance customers. “We appreciate the patience…
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Pennsylvania Is One of Best States to Work Remotely
Although the number of remote workers has declined locally and nationwide, opportunities for telework remain, and Pennsylvania ranks among the top states with favorable conditions for those who work from home, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Working from home can save people a lot of money on transportation expenses, as well as…
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Jeffrey Lurie’s Spending Power Keeps the Eagles in Championship Contention
Eagles owner and Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie doesn’t let the NFL’s salary cap stop him from chasing championships, writes Jeff McLane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the past decade, the Eagles have outspent every other team, piling up around $150 million more in “void years” than the next closest franchise. That spending has helped deliver…
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IKEA Mini Store Concept Headed to Texas This Year
Big news in a smaller package: a bite-sized IKEA is heading to the Rio Grande Valley later this year, writes Dina Arévalo for My San Antonio. According to state records, the Swedish retailer headquartered in Conshohocken is bringing one of its small-format stores to Pharr Town Center, a busy shopping hub in Pharr, Texas. The…
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David’s Bridal Becomes One-Stop Shop with New Menswear Line
David’s Bridal, headquartered in King of Prussia, is expanding its portfolio into the men’s fashion game, writes Lucille Barilla for Retail Wire. The iconic wedding retailer just announced its first-ever menswear collection, thanks to a new collaboration with Perry Ellis and its brand Cubavera. The rollout begins with accessories, with suits to follow shortly, all…
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Torpedo Bat Demand Keeps Victus Sports in King of Prussia Swamped
The demand for torpedo bats is keeping workers at Victus Sports in King of Prussia on their toes, writes Dan Gelston for The Hill. Three of the company’s employees were at the game last Saturday when Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees hit back-to-back homers kicking off a nine-homer barrage. They…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with Rosemont College, a 104-year-old Catholic institution nestled just a mile away in Bryn Mawr. The process will unfold gradually, with Rosemont continuing to operate independently until 2027. After that, remaining…
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Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd
Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala Cynwyd campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. After the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia acquired its longtime Melrose Park home, Gratz signed a five-year lease for 3,700 square feet at 315 Old York…
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Alterra Property Group Plans to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Building on SEPTA Land in Conshohocken
Alterra Property Group is planning to develop a 300-unit apartment building on SEPTA land in Conshohocken, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lot was previously planned to be a 528-space parking garage, but the project received significant pushback from transit advocates. SEPTA recently authorized a long-term ground lease and development contract for the…
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Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules
When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep it clean, writes Becca Wood for Today. Known for her candid lyrics, Carpenter toned things down at Parton’s request—and the result is a charming duet that bridges generations. In an…
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Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief
Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year, is set to return as Reading School District’s superintendent once again, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mumin served as Lower Merion’s superintendent for just over a year before being appointed to lead the…
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Build-to-Suit Medical Facility Could Complete Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia
The developer of the Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia is currently in talks with several potential medical tenants for a build-to-suit facility, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new facility would occupy the final undeveloped portion of the 132-acre project. Philadelphia-based Realen Properties developed the master-planned community in a…
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Conshohocken’s Mike Avena Envisions Affordable Sleeper Trains to the Midwest with Lunatrain
Conshohocken native Mike Avena is on a mission to change how Americans travel overnight, writes Trains.com. As the founder and CEO of Lunatrain, Avena is steering the startup toward launching a private sleeper-train service connecting major cities in the Midwest and along the East Coast. Lunatrain envisions a network of sleek, nonstop, overnight trains linking…
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