Ambler 19002

11/20/2024

FYI, Butler Ave is closed between Morris Rd and Maple Ave with ZERO detour signs, so you don’t know until you get there. Mt Pleasant and Morris are a disaster, as a result. Hopefully it will be open by 5pm, but for now, avoid at all costs.

11/20/2024

This real estate listing came as quite a surprise this afternoon. Will be interesting to see what comes of it...

Wow, is my initial thought, immediately followed by disappointment and sadness. Lindenwold Castle (now commonly referred to as Mattison Estate), the once prized jewel of our Ambler area, now lies in a state of disgrace and is being sold to the highest bidder at auction. The opening bid is set […]

08/02/2024

Update on the freight house…

No doubt you’ve heard the expression “the little engine that could”. Well, this historic freight house at the Ambler train station is “the building that could”. It could overcome demolition because of you! It was built in 1855, moved across Butler Avenue and added on to in 1879, and now 145 years later is on the move again. SEPTA has determined that the building must go because the culvert below it is crumbling. The local historical society and a few dedicated residents have come together to raise funds to move the building. Because of SEPTA’s tight time constraints, the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society has contracted with Hartland Restoration Company to carefully take the building apart piece by piece, number and catalog everything and store it safely until a new permanent location and a new purpose can be meticulously identified. Who knows what it could be next? Maybe an information center, maybe an ice cream parlor or maybe the centerpiece for a Music Venue. But if we dispose of the freight house today, we not only throw away a central piece of Ambler’s history, we destroy its chance to be a part of Ambler’s abiding future.

Your support keeps this engine moving. Please make your tax-deductible contribution by clicking below or by sending a check directly to the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society www.wvalleyhs.org at PO Box 96 Ambler PA 19002.

If you make a donation in person at any of the following locations, you will received a fine chocolate bar created exclusively for this project by Lore’s Chocolates of Philadelphia. The Ambler Theater ~ Pie and Plate Cafe ~ Studio Ambler

https://www.wvalleyhs.org/donate/

07/19/2024

Why is there a helicopter hovering over Ambler?

07/11/2024

Update on the evolving plans for the SEPTA lot…

Nearly five acres of SEPTA parking lots, steps away from Ambler’s downtown, are earmarked for a transit-oriented redevelopment project.

07/08/2024

Ambler residents, particularly those living near Pickering Field, please be aware that as part of the sidewalk improvements, several mature shade trees are slated for removal. A resident on Highland spoke with the contractor this morning who said that the marked trees will be removed tomorrow, July 9. On July 2, a letter was sent to homeowners surrounding the park, but nothing was mentioned about tree removal. It would be beyond disappointing to come home tomorrow evening and see the trees gone without warning. Please consider reaching out to Borough council and code enforcement (contact below) to encourage a pause on the removal to see if other viable options exist.

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UPDATE from Ambler Borough…

Pickering Field Sidewalks (NORTH ST. AND HIGHLAND AVE. PORTION ABBUTING PICKERING FIELD)
JULY 8, 2024

Ambler Borough Engineer is currently reviewing the plans for construction of the pedestrian sidewalk to make sure that the four trees marked along Highland Avenue that were marked are not removed unnecessarily. One of trees along Highland Avenue is diseased and will be coming down. Any tree(s) that will be removed will be replaced. Ambler Borough prides itself as a town with many street trees for shade and environmental benefits and would not be taking down any trees unnecessarily.

Thank you for your all of the residents overwhelming concerns regarding this issue. It is great to see the outpouring of care for trees within the community which the Borough shares. Trees are not scheduled to be removed tomorrow and are currently being evaluated by the Borough Engineer as was relayed to groups and individuals inquiring last week.

06/16/2024

WTH is happening in South Ambler RN? It’s like the sewers opened up.

05/29/2024

The Colony Club project was listed for sale this morning. There has been a lot of talk over the past few years, but now there are details... 2 units: each unit offers 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,700-3k sq ft, off street parking for two cars... $998,500.

The Colony Club renovation project was listed for sale this morning. There has been quite a bit of talk about the projected scope and sale price of the units, but no firm details, until now… Word on the street was there would be a total of three condos listed somewhere […]

04/05/2024

Did anyone’s house in Ambler just shake, or is it just me?!

04/01/2024

This was found yesterday on the grounds of Dr. Richard Van Zeelust Mattison’s former estate (I am still geeking out over it!!! 🤩). Can anyone help identify what it is? It is metal and and has a nub on the back where it likely attached to something else 🤔

03/26/2024

Street sweeping resumes next Monday, April 1st.

03/20/2024

Update- police have cleared the area and the shelter in place has been lifted. https://6abc.com/ambler-pa-north-street-lindenwold-avenue-montgomery-county-police/14547299/

Multiple helicopters have been hovering over Ambler for hours now. Apparently there are SWAT teams on North Street, close to Woodland, surrounding a house with an armed robbery suspect barricaded inside. This may have to do with a Loomis truck that was robbed in Philadelphia earlier today. Residents are urged to shelter in place at this time.

The Ambler Borough Police Department would like to advise the public of police activity in the area of North Street and Lindenwold Avenue. There is no danger to the public at this time but would like the public to stay out of the area. The...

02/08/2024

Not sure why or for how long, but Whitpain Township just closed Mt Plesant Ave at Maple St.

01/31/2024

If you (like me) weren’t able to attend the SEPTA meeting last night, here are some photos taken by Around Ambler related to the input that SEPTA is seeking and an idea of their potential proposed development concept.

01/19/2024

01/15/2024

Looks like we are getting a new distillery and tap room on North Main St at the Annex 👀 Art in the Age

01/11/2024

Reminder about the SEPTA meeting on January 30, at Borough Hall…