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New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries
Construction is underway on a new 7,500-square-foot standalone building at Barn Plaza in Doylestown that will bring three fresh dining options to the shopping center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We’re anticipating delivering that space to the tenants by mid-year,” said William Greimel, the vice president of redevelopment with Brixmor Property Group, which owns…
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Merion Building in King of Prussia Sold to Florida Real Estate Firm for $11.8M
The Merion Building in King of Prussia has been acquired by Florida-based Onicx Group for $11.8 million, marking the real estate firm’s first investment in the Philadelphia region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ilya Hvostikov, vice president of acquisitions for Onicx, called the building’s location on the northeast corner of South Gulph…
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Goodnoe’s Corner, Village Center Sold for Combined $29.18M
Goodnoe’s Corner in Newtown and Village Center in Bensalem have been sold to ShopOne Center’s REIT and joint venture partners – Pantheon investment firm and a global institutional investor – for a combined $29.18 million, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The seller was the Palladino Development Group, which also owns Newtown Shopping Center next…
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Charles Barkley Wants Josh Shapiro On Future Presidential Ballot
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro just picked up a high-profile nod from none other than Charles Barkley, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. During a recent podcast appearance, the former Sixers star and NBA analyst shared his thoughts on the still-distant 2028 presidential race. Barkley, who has flirted with politics himself, made…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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New York’s Museum of Modern Art Highlights Vivid, Geometric Work by Conshohocken’s Odili Donald Odita
New York’s Museum of Modern Art has replaced Andy Warhol’s kitschy cow wallpaper with striking works by Conshohocken’s Odili Donald Odita, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A collection of bright, angular shapes now welcomes museum visitors as the vivid geometry plays Tetris with their eyes. Similar paintings are on throughout the museum’s…
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Main Line Health NICUs Boost Bonding With High-Tech and Heart
Families with newborns in Lankenau Hospital’s NICU now have a new way to stay connected, thanks to a $50,000 donation from The Superhero Project, writes the Delco Times. The funds will help install AngelEye CameraSystems, giving parents 24/7 secure, remote access to their babies through a livestreaming app. The technology is already being implemented at…
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Bucks County Housing Market Stands Strong Amid Slowing Nationwide Trends
While home prices are cooling across the country and even falling in some regions, the housing market in Bucks County still remains hot, fueled by steady demand and supported by the limited inventory, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for The Washington Post. Nationwide, prices for single-family homes increased by just 2.7 percent over…
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Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause Shares Insight as Shark Tank’s Biggest Success Story
As the region’s entrepreneurs prepare their pitches for Shark Tank, there’s no better inspiration than Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause, the show’s biggest success, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Krause launched the Scrub Daddy smiley-face sponge empire on Shark Tank back in 2012, ultimately landing a deal with investor Lori Greiner. Since then, Scrub Daddy has…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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The Remarkable Music Career of a Piano Tech Who Can’t Read Music Started in Willow Grove
You may not know Greg Sikora’s name, but odds are you’ve heard his handiwork — especially if you’ve ever attended a show in the Philly region, writes Rita Giordano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime piano technician, who got his start at Taylor Music in Willow Grove, has spent decades tuning pianos for the likes…
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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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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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Ardmore’s Maxwell, Last Taxi Operating on Main Line, Calls It Quits
At the end of February, Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab, the last taxi still operating on the Main Line, ended service after decades on the road, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For many regulars, the closure marked the end of an era. “There was something nice about a cab company,” said Virginia Jennings of…
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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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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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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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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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