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Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station
A proposed transformation of land near Ambler’s SEPTA station took a meaningful step forward this week, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The Borough Council voted 5-2 on February 17 to approve revisions to the town’s redevelopment overlay district. This allows Dresher’s BET Investments to move ahead with plans for a mixed-use project along West…
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Montco Restaurateurs Expand to Jersey Shore With Second North Wildwood Spot
Three Montgomery County restaurateurs are taking their talents to the Jersey Shore once more, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have purchased the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille in North Wildwood for $2.45 million. This marks their second Shore acquisition in just three months. The trio…
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Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields. With this funding, the college will launch a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program called “PERSIST: Partnerships for Engagement, Resilience, and Support through Interdisciplinary STEM Teamwork.” An…
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Madrigal’s Rezdiffra Nears Blockbuster Status With $958M in First Full Year on Market
In its first full year on the market, West Conshohocken-based Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ flagship drug Rezdiffra nearly got to blockbuster status, bringing in $958.4 million in 2025, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The treatment for MASH, a progressive liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, marked the company’s largest advancement since being founded in 2011.…
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Normandy Farm and The Belle of Blue to Host Wedding Event Showcase: A Must Attend for Newlyweds To-Be
Newly engaged couples — or anyone planning a milestone celebration — will have the chance to explore one of Montgomery County’s most sought-after venues at the upcoming Normandy Farm & The Belle Event Showcase. The event will take place on Sunday, March 1, from 12 to 2 PM, offering guests a curated, all-in-one planning experience…
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Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor
A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime headquarters of Bryn Mawr Trust Co., located at 801 W. Lancaster Ave., has been sold for $7.6 million to real estate investor Michael Karp. The roughly 46,000-square-foot property served as the bank’s…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora Strikes $3.5B Animal Health Deal
Conshohocken’s Cencora is reshaping its business with a $3.5 billion deal involving its animal health division, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The wholesale drug distributor announced it will combine MWI Animal Health with Maine-based Covetrus, creating a newly merged company focused exclusively on animal health technology and distribution. In return, Cencora will…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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Firehouse Subs Reignites Growth Plans in King of Prussia and Willow Grove
Firehouse Subs is plotting a regional comeback and has Montco firmly in its sights, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based sandwich chain is targeting major suburban hubs, including King of Prussia and Willow Grove as part of a broader plan to open 50 to 80 locations across the region over the…
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Ursinus College Launches America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Ursinus College is investing in the next generation right here in Montco. Beginning in fall 2026, the America250 Tuition Promise for Montgomery County both expands access to higher education for local students and honors the county’s historic role in the nation’s founding. Created in honor of…
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Fortune 10 HQ in Conshohocken Hits the Market — Fully Leased
A marquee property in Conshohocken is officially on the market, according to Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 429,000-square-foot headquarters of Cencora has been listed for sale by owner PRP Real Assets. The 11-story, Class-A office building at 1 W. First Ave. is fully leased to the Fortune 10 pharmaceutical giant, with 10…
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Experiential Learning Week Gives Ursinus Students Front-Row Seat to Real-World Careers
Ursinus College’s first-ever Experiential Learning Week is already being hailed as a resounding success, with students, faculty, and employer partners praising the program’s energy, depth, and real-world impact. For one week, classrooms gave way to corporate offices, research labs, government chambers, and creative workspaces as students immersed themselves in hands-on learning designed to connect classroom…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Names New Co-CEOs
A major leadership transition is underway at Morgan Properties, as the Conshohocken-based multifamily real estate giant names Jonathan and Jason Morgan as co-Chief Executive Officers. The brothers have long helped steer the company’s strategy, investments and operations. The formal titles mark a new chapter for one of the nation’s largest private apartment owners. Founder Mitchell…
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Harry Truman’s Pennsylvania Turnpike Traffic Stop
President Harry S. Truman often visited Pennsylvania, and one trip even involved a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for holding up faster traffic, writes Rick Sebak for Pittsburgh Magazine. One of the earliest mentions of Truman’s visits to Pennsylvania comes from an April 17, 1928, letter to his wife, Bess. Then 44, he was…
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Ardmore Farmers Market to Replace Di Bruno Bros. with Multiple Smaller Vendor Spaces
Di Bruno Bros.’ closure is reshaping the future of Suburban Square’s Ardmore Farmers Market, where the Italian-goods purveyor had long been the dominant tenant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before its closure, Di Bruno’s Ardmore location occupied over half of the market’s stalls. But instead of seeking a single large operator to replace…
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Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries Rethinks How Familiar Brands Stay Relevant
From its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, Bimbo Bakeries USA is taking a hard look at how some food brands stay relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace, writes Gordon Young for The Drum. That effort is being led by Catherine Berger, who joined the company in 2025 as vice president of marketing transformation and services. Berger…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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Habitat for Humanity Invites Women to Bust Myths and Build Community
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties is proud to announce its Women Build initiative, set to take place in March of 2026. Centered around International Women’s Day, Women Build invites teams of women and allies to join together, spend a day building a future home, and make a difference in their community. Habitat…
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