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Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants
Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants. These grants expand hands-on learning opportunities for first-year and incoming students through Ursinus’ APEX program. In addition to funding the grants, the gift includes $200,000 towards the Ursinus Fund, which…
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Toll Brothers Sells Second Atlanta Apartment as Multifamily Exit Continues
Toll Brothers has sold another Atlanta-area apartment community, continuing its exit from the sector, writes Tyler Wilkins for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of PGIM Real Estate acquired the 290-unit Notion Decatur property for $76 million in mid-December, according to county records. The apartment complex sits just outside downtown Decatur near MARTA’s Avondale station.…
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First-of-Its-Kind Dry Eye Treatment Spa Comes to Bryn Mawr
A new kind of eye care has arrived on the Main Line, blending medical treatment with spa-style rejuvenation, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. See La Vie Eyecare & Eyewear has opened its doors in Bryn Mawr, introducing what’s being billed as the region’s first eye spa devoted exclusively to dry eye disease and ocular aesthetics.…
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Sheetz Sets Opening Date for Long-Awaited Limerick Location
The wait is almost over for Sheetz fans in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The new location in Limerick Township is now scheduled to open on Febuary 12, marking one of the brand’s most visible moves yet into traditional Wawa territory. Township officials approved the project last summer, and construction has steadily progressed…
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Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales Sells to Local Real Estate Investor
After four decades with its original owner, the 52-room Joseph Ambler Inn has now been sold to Milind Satam, Jeetu Satpute and other real estate investors for $5.725 million, plus additional costs, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new owner said the property will continue operating as a hotel. As an independent…
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How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters
Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks a dramatic shift for a county that had zero permanent shelters just one year ago. The new facilities in Pottstown, Lansdale, and Norristown will provide a combined 190 beds. The move…
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Major Lansdale Apartment Complex Sells for $92M
Lansdale’s Pennbrook Station apartment complex has changed hands in one of the most expensive multifamily deals in the Philadelphia region this year, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. An affiliate of TIAA and its real estate arm Nuveen acquired the 346-unit complex for $92.2 million. The 22-acre property, located at 100 Reading Circle,…
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Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore
A major mixed-use development will add hundreds of apartments to a key stretch of Ardmore, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal Radnor Property Group will begin construction in January on The Piazza at Ardmore, a $187 million project at 100 W. Lancaster Ave. The development will include 270 apartments, about 30,000 square feet…
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Four Montgomery County Pizza Spots Among Best Newcomers in Philadelphia Region
This year has brought new energy to the Philadelphia region pizza scene, with several newcomers serving standout slices and pies, including four locations in Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington is famous locally for its “drunken grandma,” crispy squares topped with fresh mozzarella and drizzled with a…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Eyes 1 Million Visitors as County Greenlights Expansion
A major expansion for Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is officially moving forward, writes Rachel Ravnia for The Times Herald. County officials have approved a long-term lease allowing the zoo to expand onto adjacent land within Norristown Farm Park. The agreement grants the zoo use of the historic Castner House, a structure dating back to 1802,…
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Franconia Community Rallies in Escalating Goat Dispute
Two well-known goats have become the center of an emotional zoning dispute in Franconia Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Tommy and Bam-Bam, a pair of elderly goats, have lived on Ken and Kathleen Schumann’s property for more than a decade. But in early December, the township’s zoning hearing board ruled that the animals must…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…
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After a Transformative Year, Valley Forge Casino Bets Big on 2026
The Valley Forge Casino Resort is setting its sights on a bigger, bolder future, says General Manager Martha Morales in a recent interview with Yogonet Gaming News. Morales reflected on a year defined by expansion, reinvention, and renewed momentum for one of Montgomery County’s most prominent entertainment hubs. In 2025, Valley Forge Casino Resort unveiled…
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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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Love & Honey Fried Chicken Is Bringing Philly Comfort to Bryn Mawr
Love & Honey Fried Chicken is officially setting up shop on the Main Line, the company announced in a press release. The Philadelphia-based comfort food brand opened its newest location in Bryn Mawr, bringing its chef-driven take on fried chicken and hospitality-focused dining to Montco. Founded in 2017 by classically trained chefs Laura and Todd…
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Oaks’ SEI Investments Announces Leadership Change as Founder Steps Back
A major leadership transition is on the horizon for Oaks-based SEI Investments, the company announced in a press release. SEI announced that founder and Executive Chairman Alfred P. West Jr. will step down as a director and board chair as part of a planned transition effective January 1, 2026 West founded SEI in 1968 and…
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Major Sale Marks Toll Brothers’ Exit From Apartment Business
Toll Brothers is continuing a major strategic pivot, writes Janelle Ward for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington real estate giant is selling an Atlanta student housing tower for $132 million, exiting the apartment business and doubling down on luxury homebuilding. The property, known as Kinetic, is a 752-bed multifamily tower located near Georgia…
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‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville
At its heart, Flipping Farms isn’t just about transforming rural properties. It’s about the relationship between a father and daughter who genuinely enjoy building businesses together. Led by Jeff Peiffer and Rachel Lynn, the TV series blends ambitious farm renovations with humor, heart, and a refreshing emphasis on family. And the family fun all takes…
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