Pickleball Court Construction, Bakery Celebration In Eastern Montco

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — More pickleball courts are coming to eastern Montgomery County. Meanwhile, its two hospitals received ratings for safety.

This is a summary of recent business stories in eastern Montgomery County:

A New Pickleball Court Is Coming To Horsham

Behind the Dunkin Donuts on Route 611 in Horsham Township, a structure can be seen. And just off Easton Road, a small sign says what's coming. What's coming is the Buxmont Pickleball Club. A company is capitalizing on the pickleball craze. (Read More)

Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro Celebrates Milestone

Lochel's Bakery has served as a downtown business institution after relocating from Levittown for several decades. Last Friday, the South York Road bakery celebrated an anniversary. "Today is a very special day for us at Lochel's Bakery," the bakery posted on Facebook. "May 2nd marks 20 years under the ownership of the 3rd generation." (Read More)

Public Hearing Set For Willow Grove Navy Base

Take a good, close look at the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base. Because the landscape probably isn't going to change anytime soon. Despite a public hearing next month to amend an ordinance on the final preferred land use plan, development of the massive property off Route 611 and Horsham Road won't be happening soon. (Read More)

Jefferson Abington Hospital Gets B Grade For Safety, Ranking Says

Jefferson Abington Hospital has received an overall "B" rating in a recent study of how hospitals protect patients from medical errors, accidents, and more. The Leapfrog Group rated the hospital on infections, problems with surgery, safety problems, practices to prevent errors, and doctors, nurses and hospital staff. (Read More)

Holy Redeemer Hospital Receives Safety Ranking

Holy Redeemer Hospital in Huntingdon Valley has received an overall "A" rating in a recent study of how hospitals protect patients from medical errors, accidents, and more. The Leapfrog Group holds a biannual ranking of all general hospitals in the United States. (Read More)