Willow Grove
Willow Grove is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, known for its rich history and vibrant community.
It was once home to the famous Willow Grove Park amusement park, which operated from 1896 to 1975, and is now the site of the Willow Grove Park Mall, a major shopping destination.
The area is also notable for its proximity to the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, which played a significant role in U.S. military history.
Today, Willow Grove is a suburban community offering a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and historical landmarks.
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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…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Firstrust Bank Helps Iconic Philadelphia Food Brand Expand Its Presence in the Suburbs
Fried chicken and donuts may not have the longstanding history of a perfect pairing like, say, peanut butter and jelly. Or milk and cookies. However,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This Woman-Led Montgomeryville Company is a Family-Owned Business Award Honoree
Karla Trotman’s journey to leading Electro Soft, a contract manufacturing company, began at her family’s kitchen table in Ambler. Lisa Dukart highlights Trotman’s journey to…
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Investors Open First Federal Donuts and Chicken Radnor Restaurant
Federal Donuts and Chicken has opened its first brick-and-mortar Delaware County location in Radnor, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 1,250 square-foot space…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Curious Discovery in an Old Car
“You might want to brace yourself,” my husband said, handing me a small pleather portfolio and shaking off the day’s rain. He shook his head…
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Federal Donuts Arrives in Radnor With a Push for National Expansion
Federal Donuts is getting ready to go national, and its starting with three new stores in Radnor, Conshohocken and Willow Grove, writes Michael Tanenbaum for…
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Citizens Banks Announces Closures of Branches Across Bucks County
Citizens Bank is shutting down branches inside of Acme stores and various standalone sites around Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Meat Bouquet from Manny’s Deli Captures Both the Flavor and Sentiment of Valentine’s Day
Jeremy Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Robert Woloshin — the proprietors of Manny’s Restaurant and Delicatessen in Holland and Manny’s Deli Stop in Willow Grove —…








































