Lansdale
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Sale of Flats at Lansdale Tops Regional Averages, Signals Strong Demand
A major apartment complex in Lansdale has changed hands, underscoring the strength of Montgomery County’s rental market, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. New York-based DRA Advisors has acquired Flats at Lansdale, a 180-unit community located along Towamencin Avenue, for $58 million. The purchase marks the firm’s first multifamily investment in Pennsylvania. The…
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H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub
A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…
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Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday Brings Opportunity, Connection, and Career Support
The Veterans Resource Fair in Montgomery County is designed to be an opportunity for veterans to build meaningful connections, learn about Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), and discover organizations that can accelerate their professional and personal success. Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life often face a complex landscape of career, education, and support resources.…
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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,…
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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…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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Boardroom Spirits Teams with Chill Moody for New Canned Cocktail Supporting Youth Golf
West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Chill Moody has found a Montco partner for his latest project that blends golf, cocktails, and community, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Working with Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits, Moody launched the Tequila Transfusion — a canned cocktail that reimagines the classic country club drink. The traditional transfusion is made…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Celebration of Black Voices and History
The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale is a hub for Black culture and community, celebrating Black voices, history, and resilience, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Since being founded by Shaykh Anwar Muhammad in 2017, the shop has expanded significantly, now occupying four times more space than when it started. It is a gathering…
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Lansdale Eyes 73-Home Development at Former Steel Site
A major housing proposal is in motion in Lansdale, where a local developer is eyeing a transformation of industrial land into a new residential community, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. W.B. Homes has unveiled plans for a 73-townhome development along the 800 block of West Fifth Street, a five-acre site currently home to Architectural…
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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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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Owner Shaykh Anwar Muhammad started in a small space about a quarter the size of his current one. As his business grew, he relocated to…
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Lansdale Native Searches For, Finds the Voice of SEPTA, A 73-year-old Fellow Commuter
Lansdale native Jesse Bernstein asks the question commuters across the Philadelphia area want to know: “Who’s the man behind the voice of SEPTA?” Michelle Myers covers the story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bernstein has ridden the SEPTA rails for years. As a child, he took the R5 home. Today, Bernstein is 46 and the R5…
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Prison Art Program Is Restorative Art for Women in Prison
Crossing Fences’ Prison Art Program is a new program by the 365 Foundation in Lansdale that provides restorative art exhibitions for women in prisons and reentry facilities, reports IssueWire. The 365 Foundation, which is working to help women replace the cycle of trauma that put them in prison, hopes the program will offer a rare…
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Lansdale Woman Who Comforted Dying Shooting Victim in King of Prussia Honored with Highest Civilian Award
Lansdale’s Samantha Blagus was awarded the highest civilian honor by Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele for comforting a dying Tamara Cornelius after witnessing her being fatally shot by her former boyfriend outside of a King of Prussia gas station, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Blagus stopped to get gas on a warm spring…
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‘Mommy and Me’ Workout Classes in Lansdale to Promote Early Childhood Development
A gym in Lansdale is embracing mother-child bonding time with a ‘Mommy and Me’ workout class, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The Little Gym best serves children who are 19 months to two-and-a-half years. The obstacles courses at the gym allow the children to develop their physical and cognitive skills. They…
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Level Up Your Gaming Consoles and Get Hit of Nostalgia at Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale
At Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale, you can level up your gaming consoles, find the old ones you used to play growing up, and even play an arcade game or two, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Frank Stancheck, owner of Classic Game Junkie, has been interested in gaming since he was a boy.…
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80-Year-Old Landsdale Basketball Player Overcomes Cancer, Eyes 2025 Senior Games Teammate
Eighty-year-old Lansdale resident Bruce Rubin is in search of a new teammate in shooting hoops, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The talented player is planning on representing the BUX-MONT Warriors at the National Senior Games in 2025, something he’s been participating in since 2009. Due to both his longtime teammates recovering…
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A Small Bookshop on Lansdale’s Main Street is a Hub for Black Culture and History
When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places to learn Black culture and history, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To fill that need in the community, in 2017 he opened his own small bookshop specializing in Black literature…
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