Harleysville
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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Accupac Shutting Down New Jersey Plant as Operations Shift to Montgomery County
Accupac is consolidating its operations in Pennsylvania as the Harleysville manufacturer prepares to close a New Jersey production facility, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a filing submitted to New Jersey labor officials, the company plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Lakewood, New Jersey, with layoffs beginning in August…
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Harleysville Cookie Baker Brings His Holiday Tradition to Wheel of Fortune
A Harleysville resident stepped onto the national stage this week when Terry Smith appeared on Wheel of Fortune, bringing a bit of Montgomery County with him. Smith is known among friends, family, and coworkers for his baking. Each holiday season, he makes about 120 dozen cookies at home and gives them away. That adds up…
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Harleysville’s Philadelphia Folk Festival is Back and Better Than Ever with John Oates
After a one year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Harleysville is back with headliners John Oates and Gangstagrass, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the Philadelphia Folk Society suspended its annual gathering following the passing of their cofounder Gene Shay and financial restructuring after the pandemic. Now, the 61st Folk Festival…
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At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, A Mother and Daughter Team Rescue Historic Pieces from Ending Up in Landfills
At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, a mother-and-daughter team rescues historic pieces like doors, lights, and much more, and makes sure they do not end up in landfills, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “I was an antique dealer for a long time,” said Janet Hart, who owns Hartland Salvage with her daughter, Tracy Housley.…
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Harleysville’s Quarry Hill Farm Offers Sought-After Wagyu Beef While Feeding the Community
Harleysville’s Quarry Hill Farm is now offering one of the world’s most sought-after culinary treasures: Wagyu beef, renowned for its exceptional marbling and flavor, writes Marilyn Johnson for PhillyBite. Under the vision of 68-year-old real estate developer David Perlman and his family, who acquired the century-old farm in 2021, the farm aims to supply…
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Economics Silences Philadelphia Folk Festival, First Time Since 1962 Debut
Sharp declines in its finances has caused the 2023 Philadelphia Folk Festival (PFF) to fall flat for the first time in its 60-year run. Maggie Mancini reported its unfortunate cancellation for PhillyVoice. Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS) plans were already being attuned for the Aug. 17–20, 2023, concert at Old Pool Farm in Harleysville. But as…
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Former Harleysville Insurance Headquarters Hits the Market
The 241,688-square-foot office building that used to house Harleysville Insurance has been put up for sale by Broadstone Net Lease, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building is currently vacant but leased to Nationwide Mutual Insurance, which has now decided to permanently shift to remote work. Broadstone is also selling a Harrisburg…
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This Antique Shop Offers One-of-a-Kind Gems for Curious Hunters
The Barn Attic, an antique shop in a 150-year-old barn in Harleysville, offers a wide range of interesting items and many hidden gems for curious hunters, according to Atlas Obscura. The shop started out as The Barn Auction, a joint venture between daughter and father, Mary Lou Richards and Marvin Knechel. Then, in the early…
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Spotted Lanternfly Trap Nabs Local Teen National Science Fair Award
Fourteen-year-old Rachel Bergey from Harleysville has won the Broadcom MASTERS $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention with her spotted lanternfly trap, writes Bob Keeler for the Souderton Independent. Bergey got an idea for her trap after noticing the invasive pest while climbing a tree at home. At the time, the available options were to use a…
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Forbes: Montco Teen Wins $10,000 Award for Spotted Lanternfly Invention
Rachel Bergey, 14, of Harleysville has won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for her spotted lanternfly invention that shows promise for dealing with the invasive pest, writes Kevin Anderton for Forbes. Bergey is one of the five girls who took top spots at the Broadcom MASTERS National STEM Competition, making this the first year in the…
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Local Teen Receives Patent, Several Awards for Creative Spotted Lanternfly Trap
Rachel Bergey, 14, of Harleysville, has received several awards, and now a patent, for her innovative spotted lanternfly trap made from foil and plastic, writes Thomas Drayton for FOX 29. Bergey, who has been homeschooled since the fourth grade, started to notice how much trouble the presence of spotted lanternflies was causing over a year…
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FROM MONTCO: Amazon to Open Distribution Center Outside Lansdale
Amazon is setting up house in Montgomery County as the online retailer giant signed on to lease a location in the Lansdale area, just off the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Amazon will use that location as a distribution center. The property is located at 2001 Gehman Road and is a 97,000-plus square-foot structure…
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