Conshohocken
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This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination
Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For years, the borough’s identity was straightforward: a gritty, energetic river town where young professionals packed Fayette Street bars on weeknights and nobody was thinking much about tasting menus or charcoal grills. That version of Conshohocken…
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David’s Bridal Dresses Grandma in Wedding Gown, Decades After Her Race Originally Disallowed It
Ninety-four-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker was an active figure in the Civil Rights movement. She spent her early years in segregated Alabama, and was barred from many institutions and activities that kept her from living her life to the fullest. When she married her late husband Lehman Tucker Sr. in 1952, she was…
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Conshohocken Data Center Fight Reignites with New Application
The debate over a proposed Conshohocken data center is heating up again, as a familiar project returns in Plymouth Township. Township officials confirmed a new application has been filed with the Zoning Hearing Board for a Conshohocken data center at the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill site. The property sits in a Heavy Industrial district, but…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora Prepares for Leadership Change This Summer
Conshohocken’s Cencora is preparing for a major leadership transition as executive vice president and chief financial officer James Cleary plans to step down, writes Sydney Halleman for HealthCareDive. The company said Cleary will officially step down on June 30, but will remain with Cencora through the end of the year in an advisory capacity as…
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Conshohocken’s Boomi Wants to Solve the Biggest Problem Holding Back AI
Conshohocken’s Boomi announced a major upgrade to its platform, aimed at organizing data to streamline artificial intelligence for businesses, according to ERP Today. Boomi is known for helping companies connect the many software systems they rely on, from financial platforms to customer databases, so information can move smoothly between them. With the latest update, the…
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Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal
Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties continues its national expansion with the purchase of a 260-unit apartment community outside Atlanta, according to a press release. Morgan Properties acquired The Corwyn South Point Apartments in McDonough, Georgia, from ECI Group. The 10-building complex will be renamed Arden at South Point. The sales price has yet to be disclosed. Located…
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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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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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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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Conshohocken-based Cencora’s New Partnership Speeds Rare Disease Treatment to Market
Conshohocken’s Cencora partnered with Curant Rare to help rare disease treatments reach patients faster and more smoothly, the companies announced in a press release. Curant Rare announced a strategic collaboration with Cencora to support pharmaceutical companies bringing rare disease therapies to market. Rare disease drugs often face added hurdles, including complex regulations and limited patient…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and retail to the area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed development would feature 115 apartments and 5,400 square feet of retail space, replacing part of the parking lot that now serves…
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Irish Firm PM Group Invests $495K in Conshohocken Hub
Irish-based design and construction leader PM Group is making a bigger investment in Montco, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The company announced it will put $495,000 into its Conshohocken offices at 300 Barr Harbor Drive, creating 48 new jobs while retaining its current workforce. The expansion strengthens Conshohocken’s role in the region’s booming life…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Expands Urban Footprint with New SoHo Store
Conshohocken-based IKEA U.S. is making another bold move into Manhattan as part of its ongoing urban expansion strategy, reports its parent company, Ingka. The company has acquired a prime property at 529 Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo district to house IKEA’s second store in the city. The five-and-a-half-story building was constructed in 2016 to complement SoHo’s…
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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to ActiveProtective CEO Wamis Singhatat, the company opted to distribute the product directly as a licensed and accredited durable medical equipment distributor. “We will be…
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Morgan Properties Plans Two Office Buildings Adjacent to Conshohocken Headquarters
Morgan Properties plans to construct two more office buildings near its new Conshohocken headquarters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Conshohocken Zoning Hearing Board approved zoning variances for the company earlier this week to build the two additions behind the existing Millennium office complex, where Morgan Properties relocated last year. The buildings…
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Meet the Boomi Scientist Connecting the World from Conshohocken
In Conshohocken, Boomi is tackling one of the digital age’s toughest challenges, writes Jon Stojan for Digital Journal. The artificial intelligence company is connecting siloed systems so a business’s data can flow seamlessly. Principal Data Scientist Swagata Ashwani has led innovations that are reshaping industries worldwide. Her flagship creation, Boomi GPT, uses natural language processing…
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Conshohocken’s Idle Steel Mill Property Draws a Bidding War for ‘Generational’ Opportunity
Cleveland-Cliffs, Conshohocken’s former steel mill, is up for grabs and drawing a lot of attention, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The riverfront property has tapped real estate brokerage Binswanger to sell the idled 66-acre plant tucked between I-76 and the Blue Route. Though currently zoned for industrial use, the site could transform into…
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IKEA and Best Buy Join Forces with Innovative Store-in-Store Partnership
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, and Best Buy have launched a first-of-its-kind in-store partnership, according to Best Buy. The partnership will blend high-tech appliances with smart, stylish home furnishings, all in one seamless shopping experience, While the pilot is starting in 10 stores across Florida and Texas, the concept sets the stage for expansion. The new…
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