Willow Grove
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Montco Federal Donuts Location Shuts Down as Brand Regroups
Federal Donuts & Chicken is reshaping its footprint, and Montco is feeling the impact, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular Philadelphia-born chain has closed several locations tied to a major franchise group, including its recently opened Willow Grove shop. The closures come as the company works to regain control of its operations…
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$105M Redevelopment Finally Moving Forward in Willow Grove
After nearly two years of delays, a major redevelopment project in Willow Grove is finally moving forward, writes Paul Schedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Federal Realty Investment Trust plans to begin demolition this spring at the Willow Grove Shopping Center to make way for 261 apartments and new retail space. The $105 million project…
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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…
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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is best known for leading the Philadelphia team to its most recent NBA championship during the 1982-83 season. He owned the Sixers for nearly 15 years,…
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Federal Donuts & Chicken Opening in Willow Grove on Friday
Federal Donuts & Chicken is gearing up for its second location in the Philadelphia suburbs, with the new Willow Grove store opening this Friday, writes Michaela Althouse for the PhillyVoice. The store can seat 12 people and will be open daily, from 7 AM. to 8 PM. Federal Donuts opened its first suburban store in…
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Amazon Makes Major Announcement About Long-Awaited Willow Grove Fresh Location
Amazon is set to open its Amazon Fresh location in Willow Grove on November 7, Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes after years of delays and legal disputes. Amazon signed the lease for a 31,133-square-foot space at the Willow Grove Shopping Center in 2020, but the store’s opening was postponed due…
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Long Awaited Amazon Fresh Store in Willow Grove Nearing Grand Opening
After years of planning and delays, the Amazon Fresh store at Willow Grove Shopping Center is showing signs of progress, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Job listings for a Grocery Associate position have appeared on Amazon’s site. Store associates have also been seen entering the building. Plans for the Willow Grove location began in…
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Willow Grove Park Mall Introduces Evening Curfew: Teens Now Require Adult Supervision After Certain Hours
As of October 1, the Willow Grove Park Mall does not allow teenagers to shop after certain hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. During weekdays and Saturdays, visitors under 18 cannot shop unaccompanied by an adult from 5 P.M. until closing. On Sundays, the rule goes into…
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Willow Grove Artist Brings Philly Sports Legends to Life
Willow Grove native Jordan Spector is living the dream as a full-time sports artist, collaborating with top athletes like Brandon Graham, Devonta Smith, and Bryce Harper, writes Santiago Oritz for Billy Penn. Passionate about both art and sports, Spector’s journey began at Temple University, where an injury redirected his focus from football to art. …
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Willow Grove Grandmother Launches ‘Never Accepting Negativity’ Resource Center
After she received a dire diagnosis, DebiAnn Henderson-Scott decided to never accept negativity, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “When I was 32, I was diagnosed with lupus,” said Henderson-Scott. “I was told I had a certain amount of months to live. I could have took the negative side of that and gave up and said…
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Willow Grove Teacher Zach Devlin Embraces Philly Sports Fan Community
Zach Devlin of Willow Grove, a teacher and church worship leader, loves the camaraderie that comes from being a part of the Philadelphia sports community, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. He loves to talk to other local sports fans, younger and older alike. “There’s always that community,” he said. Devlin’s brother Luke said he…
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New Study at Willow Grove Naval Air Station Looks At Potential ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Disease Link
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed toxic chemicals were in the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove’s groundwater and eventually in the drinking water supply for the base and surrounding neighborhoods. Those chemicals – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because…
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