A long-running land use debate on Philadelphia’s Main Line is entering a new phase. Officials in Radnor Township are now exploring a right-of-first-refusal agreement for a portion of the campus owned by the Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation, stepping back from an earlier proposal that would have involved acquiring land through eminent domain. The discussions involve roughly 34 acres of the...
By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team A significant transit-oriented development project may soon be coming to Ambler Borough in Montgomery County. SEPTA has selected two developers — Korman Communities and Benchmark Real Estate — to pursue a mixed-use project on 3.4 acres of SEPTA-owned land adjacent to the Ambler Regional Rail station. The proposed development site at 35 West Butler Pike could...
Many homebuyers assume they earn too much to qualify for down payment assistance programs. But across the country, those programs have quietly expanded their eligibility rules, opening the door for a wider range of buyers — including many middle- and upper-income households. That shift could matter for buyers searching for homes in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Bucks County, Montgomery County,...
A recent court ruling could have wide‑reaching implications for the Philadelphia real estate market, particularly in Center City. A Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge has overturned the historic district designation for the Washington Square West neighborhood, removing demolition protections for more than 1,400 properties across roughly 26 blocks of one of the city’s most architecturally...
One of Bucks County’s most recognizable commercial landmarks may soon undergo a major transformation. The Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem Township was purchased in July 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties for approximately $27.5 million, and early discussions point toward a large-scale mixed-use redevelopment of the property. While plans are still evolving, developers have indicated they may...
The News The Willow Grove Shopping Center in Upper Moreland Township is about to undergo a $105 million transformation. Developer Federal Realty Investment Trust plans to demolish approximately 130,000 square feet of existing retail and replace it with a mixed-use complex featuring 261 apartments and 35,000 square feet of new retail space. Demolition begins this summer, with completion expected in...
Philadelphia is one step closer to securing a permanent home for its intercity bus service. The Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development has narrowed a two-year search process down to three potential locations for a new permanent bus station, according to reporting by the Philadelphia Inquirer (February 25, 2026). City officials evaluated 208 possible sites across Philadelphia before...
The News Amazon is planting deeper roots in Bucks County, and it’s not just through community goodwill. The company recently announced a $100,000 community grant fund for Bucks County schools and nonprofits — administered through ChangeX and accepting applications through March 30 — while simultaneously moving forward with construction of a major data center campus at the Keystone Trade Center in...
Lower Gwynedd Township is poised for major economic growth following a significant corporate investment announcement. Johnson & Johnson has revealed plans to invest more than $1 billion in the development of a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in the Spring House section of Lower Gwynedd, Montgomery County. According to reporting by Around Ambler (February 18, 2026), the new...
After more than two decades without a home stadium, Council Rock High School South in Northampton Township, Bucks County will soon have one of its own. In a unanimous 9-0 vote, the Council Rock School Board approved contracts to move forward with Phase Two of a $7 million stadium project, marking a major milestone for the school and the surrounding community. According to reporting from Newtown...
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