Willow Grove
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Montco Federal Donuts Location Shuts Down as Brand Regroups
Federal Donuts & Chicken is reshaping its footprint, and Montco is feeling the impact, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular Philadelphia-born chain has closed several locations tied to a major franchise group, including its recently opened Willow Grove shop. The closures come as the company works to regain control of its operations…
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Is it Worth Preserving Suburban Malls and Their Nostalgic Window to the Past?
For many who grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, the mall wasn’t just a place to shop — it was the center of teenage life, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City Philadelphia. That nostalgia is front-of-mind for preservationist Rachel Hildebrandt, who once rode SEPTA buses from East Oak Lane to destinations like Willow Grove Park…
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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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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Before It Was Replaced by a Mall, This Amusement Park Delighted Locals for Nearly Eight Decades
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park, which delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting a…
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The Remarkable Music Career of a Piano Tech Who Can’t Read Music Started in Willow Grove
You may not know Greg Sikora’s name, but odds are you’ve heard his handiwork — especially if you’ve ever attended a show in the Philly region, writes Rita Giordano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime piano technician, who got his start at Taylor Music in Willow Grove, has spent decades tuning pianos for the likes…
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Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is best known for leading the Philadelphia team to its most recent NBA championship during the 1982-83 season. He owned the Sixers for nearly 15 years,…
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Eric Dixon, Fifth-Year Villanova Forward, Leads Team in Scoring, One Day Hopes to Become Museum Curator
Eric Dixon, a Willow Grove native and fifth-year forward at Villanova, is college basketball’s leading scorer, but he hopes to become a museum curator one day, writes Jeff Neiburg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Dixon has always been interested in history, earning his undergraduate degree in the field. He loves examining paintings, trying to identify their…
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Wife of Asplundh Tree Expert Heir Announces Pregnancy Months After Instagram Scandal
Katherine Asplundh, wife of Cabot Asplundh, one of the heirs of the Asplundh Tree Expert in Willow Grove, announced her pregnancy months after the Instagram account handle scandal, writes Richard Pollina for the New York Post. Asplundh, who was accused of bullying an Instagram user with her name in an attempt to buy her account,…
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New Study at Willow Grove Naval Air Station Looks At Potential ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Disease Link
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed toxic chemicals were in the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove’s groundwater and eventually in the drinking water supply for the base and surrounding neighborhoods. Those chemicals – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park’s 80 Years of Merriment Eventually Gave Way to Merchandise
Long-term Bucks County residents may well remember when the space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park. Its 80-year run as a summertime mecca of fun and escape for local families was remembered by Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895…
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NYSE Suspends Shares of PREIT, Springfield Mall Owner
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of the Springfield Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall, is being booted off the New York Stock Exchange as PREIT shares trade at $2.40 a share, writes Rich Bockmann for The Real Deal. On Thursday, the exchange announced it would suspend trading of the PREIT…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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Willow Grove Park Was Once Region’s Favorite Family Destination
After opening in the mid-1890s, Willow Grove Park quickly turned out to be a draw for residents from both the densely-populated Philadelphia neighborhoods and the city’s pastoral suburbs, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City Philadelphia. The amusement park was started by owners of local trolley companies who were looking to promote their lines. In 1986,…
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Springfield Malls’ PREIT Releases KPMG as Auditor After 2 Decades
PREIT has dismissed their auditor KPMG, and has brought on a new accounting firm, says the Securities and Exchange Commission. Natalie Kostelni reports the latest PREIT news for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new PREIT auditor is BDO USA LLP a part of BDO International, a global accounting network headquartered in Chicago. PREIT terminated its…
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PREIT, Owner of Springfield Mall, Issues First-ever Sustainability Report
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of the Springfield Mall, has issued its inaugural sustainability report. The report highlights PREIT’s efforts to position its properties as pillars of their communities by sustaining jobs, hosting events that bring community members together, reducing the environmental impact, and supporting organizations that provide for those in need.…
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Before Willow Grove Mall, Willow Grove Amusement Park Delighted Locals
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park which had delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting…
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Willow Grove Man’s ‘Pandemic Bingo’ Attracts Everybody from Rockers to First Responders
Willow Grove’s John Langenstein has been hosting a very popular “pandemic bingo” game every Friday on Zoom for nearly a year, practically turning this fun pastime into a full-time occupation, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, there is no monetary reward for players or for Langenstein, who used to manage the security for…
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