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Bryn Mawr’s John Middleton, Phillies Owner, Shares His Other Great Passion
Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton is known as the Phillies owner with World Series-sized ambitions, but he and his wife have another passion, writes Peter Dobrin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Middletons have quietly spent decades assembling one of the finest private collections of American art in existence. The long-guarded trove is finally stepping into…
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King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences
Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. General Manager Bob Hart shared that new retail and entertainment concepts are in the works, with an official announcement expected this summer. “This is going to…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular Swedish retailer is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt with two types of new stores: smaller locations from 50,000 to 100,000 square feet and plan and order…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in the country, the mall is set to welcome a wave of new tenants this year. Several of these are making their debut in the Philadelphia area. Among the newcomers is…
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Parkview Tower in King of Prussia Heads to Sheriff’s Sale with Over $27M in Debt
Parkview Tower in King of Prussia, owned by West Conshohocken-based real estate firm Keystone, is scheduled to go to sheriff’s sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has listed the 10-story, 221,000-square-foot building on the online auction platform Bid4Assets, with the sale scheduled to take place on July…
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Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder purchased the 23-acre site at 183 Kline Road for $5.1 million in November. It sits just south of The Court…
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In the Wake of Tragedy, Souderton High School Students Take Project R U OK? to the Capital
After a classmate’s failed suicide attempt, Souderton High School’s Thomas Fedesco knew something had to be done. The high school senior brought his concerns to school administrators and launched Project R U OK? – a student-led initiative aimed at making mental health resources more visible, accessible, and supported. Project R U OK has since grown…
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Montco State Rep Greg Scott Wants to Shrink PA’s School Districts
Montgomery County State Rep. Greg Scott believes Pennsylvania’s 500 public school districts may be too many, writes Matthew Rink for Philly Burbs. Scott represents the 54th District, covering Conshohocken, Plymouth Township, and Norristown. He recently announced plans to introduce legislation that would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study what it would take…
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Collegeville Office Buildings Sell to Globus Medical with Staggering Price Cut
Two office buildings in Collegeville have sold to Audubon-based Globus Medical for $6.2 million, marking an 81 percent drop in value since their last sale in 2018, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, located at 200 and 400 Campus Drive and previously known as Highview I and Highview II, are currently…
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Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder purchased the 23-acre site at 183 Kline Road for $5.1 million in November. It sits just south of The Court…
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Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties to Open One of the Nation’s Largest ReStores
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties is bringing the thrift store experience back to North Wales. The nonprofit signed a lease at the location of the old 2nd Avenue Thrift Store and will open a brand-new expanded Habitat for Humanity ReStore to the 1200 Welsh Road location. The existing ReStore located at 533…
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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia to Open King of Prussia Surgery Center
Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn Medicine and other providers to open an ambulatory surgery center in King of Prussia, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $10 million facility that has three operating rooms and one procedure room will open late this year and offer same-day, nonemergency treatments. The center will…
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MontCo Walmarts to Launch Modern Upgrades to Enhance Shopper Experience
The Pottstown and Norristown Walmarts are preparing to enhance their shopping experience, writes PhillyBite Magazine. The retail giant will renovate the two Montco stores along with 24 others in the state. The move is part of the company’s nationwide commitment to modernize its locations with a more inviting look while improving the overall customer experience.…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The formula used to rank school districts drew on the last three years of available Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores in math,…
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Upper Merion Senior Evan Wang Named National Youth Poet Laureate
Upper Merion graduating senior Evan Wang has just made national history, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Wang was named the 2024 National Youth Poet Laureate, the first male in the title’s nine-year history. Eighteen-year-old Wang has been writing since childhood, but it was a racially charged encounter during the pandemic that fueled his rise as…
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Merck’s West Point Presence Remains Strong Amid Riverside Closure
As Merck moves forward with plans to close their Riverside facility, the company remains committed to its West Point location and other sites, writes Nathan Owens for Manufacturing Drive. The Riverside plant, which once employed 300 people, was originally slated to cease production in 2024. Merck hasn’t disclosed why the timeline was delayed but noted…
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Souderton’s JBS Meatpacking Plant Workers Win Big with New Union Deal
Thanks to a newly ratified union contract, workers at Souderton’s JBS meatpacking plant are seeing major improvements to the workplace and their paychecks, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement is considered the ‘new standard’ for the industry. It is part of a national effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers International…
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Big Changes and Big Bets Coming to Valley Forge Casino Resort
A major transformation is underway at Valley Forge Casino Resort, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The King of Prussia mainstay rolls the dice on a multimillion-dollar, multi-year renovation aimed at refreshing its offerings and drawing new crowds to Montgomery County. The first wave of upgrades is nearly complete. The 261-room Stardust Tower…
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