Longtime KFC Shuts Doors In Eastern Montco

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A longtime Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant has closed. Meanwhile, a new restaurant has opened to fill a space that has been vacant for three years.

This is a summary of business stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

Kentucky Fried Chicken Closes In Willow Grove

The longtime Kentucky Friend Chicken restaurant on Easton Road across from the Willow Grove Park Mall has closed. The closest KFC is at 8140 Ogontz Avenue in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township. (Read More)

Restaurant Replaces Farm And Fisherman

A new restaurant has filled the space vacated by the Farm and Fisherman Tavern that closed over a year ago. The Scratch Kitchen by Gallo's opened this past weekend. (Read More)

Ariella's Kids Exchange Closes In Hatboro

Ariella's Kids Exchange has closed its Hatboro location after three years. The consignment shop announced its closure in December, but hung on for another five months. (Read More)

Roslyn Village Commons Seeks Tenants

The Roslyn Village Commons is seeking tenants. The new strip of stores, anchored by a Wawa convenience store, is located off Easton Road in the township's Roslyn section. (Read More)

New PECO Rate Hikes Go Into Effect

PECO customers are now paying more for electricity after a 3.1 percent rate hike from the utility company went into effect on Monday as energy demands increase. (Read More)

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