• Gladwyne Residents React to Jeff Yass–Backed Redevelopment Vision

    Gladwyne Residents React to Jeff Yass–Backed Redevelopment Vision

    Pennsylvania’s richest man, Jeff Yass, backs a plan to revitalize much of Gladwyne’s downtown, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal was unveiled last week during a packed public meeting, marking the first time details of the long-rumored project were shared with the community. The plan is being led by Haldon House, working…

  • Toll Brothers Sells Second Atlanta Apartment as Multifamily Exit Continues

    Toll Brothers Sells Second Atlanta Apartment as Multifamily Exit Continues

    Toll Brothers has sold another Atlanta-area apartment community, continuing its exit from the sector, writes Tyler Wilkins for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of PGIM Real Estate acquired the 290-unit Notion Decatur property for $76 million in mid-December, according to county records. The apartment complex sits just outside downtown Decatur near MARTA’s Avondale station.…

  • Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants

    Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants

    Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants. These grants expand hands-on learning opportunities for first-year and incoming students through Ursinus’ APEX program. In addition to funding the grants, the gift includes $200,000 towards the Ursinus Fund, which…

  • Josh Shapiro’s Reelection Push Begins, With Eyes on Both Harrisburg and Beyond

    Josh Shapiro’s Reelection Push Begins, With Eyes on Both Harrisburg and Beyond

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has officially launched his bid for reelection in 2026, a move that also keeps him squarely in the national political spotlight, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro, who grew up in Abington Township and previously served as a Montgomery County commissioner, announced his campaign with back-to-back rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In…

  • Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year

    Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year

    Audubon’s PJM Interconnection said it successfully maintained grid reliability through extreme winter and summer weather in 2025, even as electricity demand reached record levels across its service area, according to ROI-NJ. PJM manages the nation’s largest power grid and serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C. It reported setting new winter demand…

  • Merck Leads the Pharmaceutical Pack with Net-Zero Strategy

    Merck Leads the Pharmaceutical Pack with Net-Zero Strategy

    Pharmaceutical giant Merck is accelerating its push toward net-zero emissions, renewable energy and long-term environmental stewardship, writes Chloe Williment for Sustainability Magazine. Merck has committed to reducing energy demand while rapidly expanding its use of renewable power, particularly across energy-intensive healthcare manufacturing. Over the past five years, the company has secured 209 megawatts of renewable…

  • How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters

    How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters

    Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks a dramatic shift for a county that had zero permanent shelters just one year ago. The new facilities in Pottstown, Lansdale, and Norristown will provide a combined 190 beds. The move…

  • Toll Brothers is Doubling Down on 2025 Success

    Toll Brothers is Doubling Down on 2025 Success

    Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers continued an aggressive expansion in 2025 in a housing market still defined by limited supply, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers posted record home sales revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal 2025 and invested heavily in land acquisitions throughout the Philadelphia suburbs.  In Montgomery County, the company…

  • Major Lansdale Apartment Complex Sells for $92M

    Major Lansdale Apartment Complex Sells for $92M

    Lansdale’s Pennbrook Station apartment complex has changed hands in one of the most expensive multifamily deals in the Philadelphia region this year, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of TIAA and its real estate arm Nuveen acquired the 346-unit complex for $92.2 million. The 22-acre property, located at 100 Reading Circle,…

  • Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore

    Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore

    A major mixed-use development will add hundreds of apartments to a key stretch of Ardmore, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal Radnor Property Group will begin construction in January on The Piazza at Ardmore, a $187 million project at 100 W. Lancaster Ave. The development will include 270 apartments, about 30,000 square feet…

  • Franconia Community Rallies in Escalating Goat Dispute

    Franconia Community Rallies in Escalating Goat Dispute

    Two well-known goats have become the center of an emotional zoning dispute in Franconia Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Tommy and Bam-Bam, a pair of elderly goats, have lived on Ken and Kathleen Schumann’s property for more than a decade. But in early December, the township’s zoning hearing board ruled that the animals must…

  • Why Aroma on Ford Could Finally Stick in West Conshohocken

    Why Aroma on Ford Could Finally Stick in West Conshohocken

    After years of turnover, a long-troubled restaurant space in West Conshohocken may have finally found its footing with Aroma on Ford, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The former home of Stella Blu has cycled through multiple concepts in recent years, from Imbibe Food & Drink to Catch 101. Now, local investors Gary and…

  • King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over

    King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over

    The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…

  • After a Transformative Year, Valley Forge Casino Bets Big on 2026

    After a Transformative Year, Valley Forge Casino Bets Big on 2026

    The Valley Forge Casino Resort is setting its sights on a bigger, bolder future, says General Manager Martha Morales in a recent interview with Yogonet Gaming News. Morales reflected on a year defined by expansion, reinvention, and renewed momentum for one of Montgomery County’s most prominent entertainment hubs. In 2025, Valley Forge Casino Resort unveiled…

  • The Netflix House Kicks Off the New Year with Big Event

    The Netflix House Kicks Off the New Year with Big Event

    King of Prussia is getting a front-row seat to one of television’s biggest finales, writes Justin Heinze for Patch, The new Netflix House will host a special screening of the Stranger Things series finale on New Year’s Day, making it the only location in Montco selected for the event. According to Netflix House, the event…

  • Giant Closes Willow Grove Center as Strategy Shifts

    Giant Closes Willow Grove Center as Strategy Shifts

    Giant is shutting down a fulfillment center in Willow Grove and others as the grocery chain transitions away from centralized online order operations, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Willow Grove facility is among five Pennsylvania sites expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to Giant parent…

  • ‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville

    ‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville

    At its heart, Flipping Farms isn’t just about transforming rural properties. It’s about the relationship between a father and daughter who genuinely enjoy building businesses together. Led by Jeff Peiffer and Rachel Lynn, the TV series blends ambitious farm renovations with humor, heart, and a refreshing emphasis on family. And the family fun all takes…

  • Major Sale Marks Toll Brothers’ Exit From Apartment Business

    Major Sale Marks Toll Brothers’ Exit From Apartment Business

    Toll Brothers is continuing a major strategic pivot, writes Janelle Ward for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington real estate giant is selling an Atlanta student housing tower for $132 million, exiting the apartment business and doubling down on luxury homebuilding. The property, known as Kinetic, is a 752-bed multifamily tower located near Georgia…