Lansdale
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One of Lansdale’s Busiest Retail Corners Just Hit the Market
One of Lansdale’s most recognizable shopping destinations is on the market, with a price tag of around $55 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Water Tower Square, a fully occupied 269,000-square-foot retail center on Horsham Road, has been listed for sale. Blue Bell-based Goldenberg Group developed the property and has owned it…
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Sale of Flats at Lansdale Tops Regional Averages, Signals Strong Demand
A major apartment complex in Lansdale has changed hands, underscoring the strength of Montgomery County’s rental market, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. New York-based DRA Advisors has acquired Flats at Lansdale, a 180-unit community located along Towamencin Avenue, for $58 million. The purchase marks the firm’s first multifamily investment in Pennsylvania. The…
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H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub
A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…
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Lansdale Twin Sisters Honor Late Field Hockey Advocate Gretta Ehret with Penn State Season Dedication
Lansdale twins Kerry and Riley O’Donnell, sophomores at Penn State, are dedicating this season to late field hockey advocate Gretta Ehret, writes Greg Finberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sisters have been linked since birth, and this connection extended into field hockey creating an unmatched chemistry. “We love playing together,” said Riley. “When we’re on…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday Brings Opportunity, Connection, and Career Support
The Veterans Resource Fair in Montgomery County is designed to be an opportunity for veterans to build meaningful connections, learn about Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), and discover organizations that can accelerate their professional and personal success. Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life often face a complex landscape of career, education, and support resources.…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…
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Boardroom Spirits Teams with Chill Moody for New Canned Cocktail Supporting Youth Golf
West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Chill Moody has found a Montco partner for his latest project that blends golf, cocktails, and community, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Working with Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits, Moody launched the Tequila Transfusion — a canned cocktail that reimagines the classic country club drink. The traditional transfusion is made…
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Flagship Cinemas Leases Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, Plans $1.5M in Phased Renovations
Maryland-based Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater operator, has signed a long-term lease for the Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Flagship will take over from real estate firm The Goldenberg Group as the movie theater’s operator. The 33,000-square-foot property is owned by Blue Bell-based Goldenberg. The six-acre property…
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Lansdale Eyes 73-Home Development at Former Steel Site
A major housing proposal is in motion in Lansdale, where a local developer is eyeing a transformation of industrial land into a new residential community, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. W.B. Homes has unveiled plans for a 73-townhome development along the 800 block of West Fifth Street, a five-acre site currently home to Architectural…
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Merck Expands Biomanufacturing with Staggering Investment in Wilmington
Merck, the Pharma giant with operations in Lansdale, announced on Tuesday that it will build a $1 billion “biologics center of excellence” in Wilmington, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new facility, dubbed Merck Wilmington Biotech, will anchor the Chestnut Run Innovation & Science Park, a sprawling campus developed by…
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Equus Capital Pays $73.1M for Lansdale’s Jacobs Woods Apartments
Equus Capital Partners has made a major investment in Lansdale, acquiring the 230-unit Jacobs Woods apartment complex for $73.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Newtown Square-based firm plans to invest another $5.8 million in renovations to the garden-style community, which spans 37 acres and features 33 townhome-style buildings. Each unit comes…
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Downtown Lansdale Parking Woes Spark Fresh Discussion on Solutions
Parking in downtown Lansdale is once again a hot topic, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. A familiar question resurfaces: How can the borough balance parking for visitors while also accommodating employees working in the area? “This has been around forever. It’s kind of a chicken or egg type of situation,” said Police Chief Mike…
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Beloved Freddy Hill Farms and Fun Center to Shut Down After 2025 Season
Lansdale’s Freddy Hill Farms, a beloved Montgomery County institution, will close at the end of its 2025 season, writes Robert Moran for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-turned-family attraction has been a community staple for over 50 years, offering miniature golf, batting cages, and its renowned ice cream shop. “After heartfelt consideration, we, the Seipt family,…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Owner Shaykh Anwar Muhammad started in a small space about a quarter the size of his current one. As his business grew, he relocated to…
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Former Lansdale High Football Player Ryan Quigley Recovering After New Orleans Attack
Lansdale Catholic High School graduate and Princeton University football player Ryan Quigley is stable and on the road to recovery as one of nearly three dozen people injured in the New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans. “To provide an update, Ryan is doing okay,” said a Thursday update from the Quigleys. “He is…
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Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco
Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County complex in Lansdale, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility at Velocity Station features 11 indoor courts, a pro shop, event space, and ball machines for practice. This marks the first step…
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Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered
A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. Many residents considered Charlie and his brother Sonny the heart and soul of the White’s Road Park neighborhood. The pair were well known throughout the community due to their love…































































