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SPS Technologies Faces Uncertain Future After Devastating Factory Fire in Abington
SPS Technologies‘ massive fire earlier this month leaves an uncertain future for the Abington industrial pillar, writes Beatrice Forman and Jeese Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The four-alarm blaze raged for five days, prompting school closures, a voluntary evacuation order, and the eventual demolition of parts of the factory. Initial concerns over hazardous chemical exposure…
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Oaks’ SEI Investments Sells Family Office Services Business for $120M, Rebrands as Archway
Oak’s SEI Investments has agreed to sell its family office services business to New York-based investment firm Aquiline Capital Partners, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $120 million sale is expected to close in the late second quarter. Following the sale, the business will rebrand as Archway, adopting the name of SEI’s well-known…
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Bryn Mawr College Named One of America’s Most Beautiful Campuses
Bryn Mawr College, the historic women’s institution, has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast Traveler, writes Lisa Dukart and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Recognized for its stunning late-Gothic architecture and rich academic heritage, the college stands as a visual and intellectual tribute to legendary…
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Northlandz, The World’s Largest Model Railroad, is Just Across the River
Northlandz, the world’s largest model railroad, is located in nearby Flemington, New Jersey, reports the Great Big Story for MSN. The model railroad boasts 40,000 feet of track, 4,000 buildings, and 400 bridges. It is a passion project of Bruce Zaccagnino. “Well, I guess, you know, everybody has a passion for something,” he said. “My…
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Shapiro Secures $2 Billion in Federal Aid After Legal Battle with Trump Administration
Josh Shapiro announced Monday that over $2 billion in federal aid—previously frozen by the Trump administration—is now accessible, reports Marc Levy for The Reporter. The Abington native had sued in federal court earlier this month, challenging the funding pause as illegal and unconstitutional. The withheld aid, tied to key infrastructure and environmental projects, included funding…
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Worst Wawa Parking Lot Is Right Here in Montgomery County
While Wawa reigns as the go-to spot for quick bites and convenience, its parking lots often fall short of perfection, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Recently, the Philadelphia Magazine made a list of the top five worst Wawa parking lots in Greater Philadelphia, and while several turned out to actually be in New Jersey, the…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Assesses Damage at SPS Technologies, Praises Firefighters
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the SPS Technologies facility in Abington on Saturday to assess the aftermath of a massive fire that broke out last Monday, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. SPS Technologies, a leading aerospace component manufacturer, suffered extensive damage, though no injuries were reported. During his visit, Shapiro met with company officials, local…
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Nearly 200-Acre Elk Creek Farm in New Hope Hits Market for $10.5M
Elk Creek Farm in New Hope, with pre-Revolutionary War roots, has recently hit the market for $10.5 million, making it the most expensive individual property in the current Bucks County housing market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, which totals 188 acres, was part of the original William Penn land grant.…
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Four Montco Golf Courses Make List of Pennsylvania’s Top Ten
Four Montgomery County golf courses have found a place on the Top 10 Golf Courses from Arnold Palmer’s Birthplace list, writes Debayan Biswas for MSN. Merion Golf Club (East) ranks highest in second place. The course features winding fairways, punishing rough, and deep bunkers, which tested the world’s best golfers during the 2013 U.S. Open.…
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Sheetz Considers Invading Wawa Territory, Eyes Limerick for Potential Location
The long-time battle between Sheetz and Wawa may be coming to a head, as the Altoona-based grocer eyes a Limerick location in the heart of Wawa territory, writes Andrew Limberg for KDKA. The Western and Eastern Pennsylvania brands have largely avoided opening locations on each other’s turf – until now. “Sheetz can confirm it is…
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Thrillist Names This Montco Spot One of Nation’s Must-Visit Small Towns
The popular travel website Thrillist recently unveiled its list of “must-visit” small towns across the United States, naming Ambler as Pennsylvania’s top pick, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We looked from coast to coast at villages, townships, and even islands, where the living is easy and the pace reliably slow,” said…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Pushes Plans for Major Redevelopment
Norristown officials are advancing plans to revitalize Elmwood Park, writes Jusitn Heinze for the Patch. The zoo aims to enhance the community space following recent natural disasters. A public meeting is scheduled for February 20 to discuss refined redevelopment strategies and gather community feedback. The proposed project includes expanding and reshaping the park to better…
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Local Firefighters Rescue Dog in Bristol Township House Fire Using Pet Oxygen Mask
A pet oxygen mask helped first responders save the life of a pitbull struggling to breathe during an early morning house fire in Bristol Township, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Bristol Township Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito, firefighters from Bristol Township Fire Rescue and Third District Fire Co. rescued three…
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New Toll Brothers Community Brings 54 Homes to Collegeville on Former Farm Site
Toll Brothers has launched Hearthfield, a new 54-home luxury community in Collegeville, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new community is on a 29-acre site formerly occupied by Two Particular Acres farm, designed with every home on a cul-de-sac. It features residences ranging from 3,029 to 3,672 square feet with four to five…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Sues Owner of Shuttered Golf Course in Florida
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has sued the owner of a shuttered Florida golf course to enforce a purchase agreement on the 55-acre property, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder filed a complaint through its affiliate Toll Southeast on January 31 in the U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach against…
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Penn Valley Couple Begin New Chapter Together – at 90!
A Penn Valley couple in their 90s are embarking on a new chapter of life together, a journey that began by chance, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. Larry is one of the top 20 percent rated Uber drivers in the United States. “I am gonna be 91 in four weeks,” he said. “People say ‘Why…
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Lansdale Explores Potential Energy Corridor Partnership with Neighboring Towns
Lansdale officials are considering a new regional energy partnership that could enhance electricity resilience and lower costs, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. The proposed Q-P-H-L Energy Corridor would connect Quakertown, Perkasie, Hatfield, and Lansdale, all of which operate municipal electric utilities. “We can essentially handle our own power distribution and creation … while still…
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Ardmore’s Thriving Food, Drink, and Shopping Scene Is Becoming Suburbs’ Answer to Fishtown
Ardmore is brimming with hip restaurants, bars, and small businesses, and transforming this bustling Montgomery County town into the Fishtown of the suburbs, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ardmore and Fishtown share undeniable similarities that make the comparison fitting. Both are home to several of the same out-of-town retailers, including Shake Shack, Sweetgreen,…
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