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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Goes to Souderton to Tour the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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Pottstown Winery Closes After 31 Years, 3,000 Gallons of Wine for Sale in Bulk
George Kline, the owner of West Hanover Winery which has locations in Pottstown and Harrisburg, has decided to retire from the vino business, writes Mac Bell for ABC27. Kline said he and his wife decided to close the winery because of his health problems and desire to enjoy life. “I have been having some health…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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Gov. Shapiro Uses Profanity in Slogan to Emphasize His Determination to Get Things Done
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for his administration, and he is not afraid to use a little profanity to show how serious he is about making change, writes FOX 29 staff. He says simply he wants to “get sh— done.” During a recent press conference at the Johnstown YMCA, he gave a…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Goes to Souderton to Tour the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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Toll Brothers Sell Virginia Property After Data Center Makes an Offer ‘It Couldn’t Refuse’
Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently made an unexpected sale of a parcel of land in Virginia in what it is calling a “one-off,” saying it was an offer “it couldn’t refuse,” writes Dan Brendel and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers CEO Douglas Yearley Jr., said during an investors’ call…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News. The local qualifying event in Montgomery County will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette…
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Do You Know What the Most Common Slithering Creature Is in Montgomery County?
Whether we think they are cool creatures or just want to know how to steer clear of them, people are fascinated by snakes, writes the staff at PetNews 2Day. In Pennsylvania, there are 21 native species of snake. Only 3 of them are venomous: the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. In…
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New Documentary Explores How Lower Moreland’s Terri Schiavo’s Story Captured the Nation
Between Life & Death: Terri Schiavo’s Story, a new documentary about the right-to-die case of Lower Moreland Township native Terri Schiavo is streaming on Peacock, writes Brian Brant for People. Schiavo who lived in Florida with her husband lived in a persistent vegetative state for 15 years after experiencing cardiac arrest. The documentary explores the…
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Bala Cynwyd Company Has Big Plans for a Quakertown Shopping Center
Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners acquired The Richland Plaza shopping center in Quakertown for $16.7 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 225,000-square-foot retail center, which was sold by APS Associates, is 90 percent vacant. Its new owner now plans to convert the property into a multi-tenant industrial site. The entire project…
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Otto’s Supper Club & Social Opening Soon in Former Home of Kriebel’s Custom Bakery
A unique dining experience will be opening soon in the former home of Kriebel’s Custom Bakery in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bucks County native and Drexel University alum Ashley Power’s vision for a supper club and event space will come to life on March 19 when the new venue…
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Gladwyne Mega Mansion with Indoor Pool and Bowling Alley Is on the Market
A 7.25-acre estate in Gladwyne on Merion Square Road with seven bedrooms and 16 bathrooms is on the market for $11.999 million writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was built in 2007 and includes many unique features such as grand staircases, large chandeliers, handcrafted sculpting, and Bellagio-style fountains. Inside the home, there…
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How Much Do You Really Know about Billionaire Jeff Yass and His Relationship to TikTok?
As Washington continues to wage war against TikTok, Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire and cofounder of Susquehanna International Group, stands to lose a lot of money, writes Kalhan Rosenblatt for NBC News. Yass’ firm has a 15% share in TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, which is based in China, and he personally has about $21…
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A Two-Story Netflix House with Themed Experiences Could Be Coming to King of Prussia Mall
The empty Lord & Taylor space in the King of Prussia Mall may soon have a new occupant: Netflix House, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The concept is to offer customers an immersive experience of their favorite Netflix shows which will include merchandise, food, and activities. Netflix has created some pop-up experiences such…
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Celebrate the Arrival of Spring This Year with a Trip to Local Greenhouses, Gardens
As the sun shines longer and the temperatures warm up, it is the perfect time to spend more time in nature, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. One fun way to celebrate the arrival of spring is to visit some of the local gardens and arboretums, including Ott’s Exotic Plants in Schwenksville. At Ott’s Exotic Plants…
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