Highland Honored For SPS Fire Support, Hatboro Eatery Closes

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A business was honored for supporting firefighters during the recent SPS Technologies fire in Abington Township. Meanwhile, a popular breakfast place in Hatboro has closed for good.

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

Highland Restaurant 'Definition Of Community' In SPS Fire

It served as the command center during the recent SPS Technologies fire. While nearly 70 fire companies battled the fire at the 600,000-square-foot Highland Avenue building last month, the Highland Avenue Restaurant and Bar in Glenside was serving firefighters hot meals. (Read More)

The Dish Closes In Hatboro After No Buyer Found

After staying open longer to seek a buyer, the owner of The Dish in Hatboro has decided to pull the plug on the eatery for good. The longtime South York Road eatery was planning to close earlier this year, but its owner said it was "unable to bounce back" following the pandemic. (Read More)

Sci-Phi Film Festival Coming To Hiway Theater

The Hiway Theater in Jenkintown is holding its 3rd annual Sci-Phi Film Festival at the end of the month. The theater's festival takes place March 28-30 and offers something for everyone who loves science fiction, from Godzilla to Star Trek to the classic comedy "Space Balls." (Read More)

Hatboro Pizza Celebrates 25 Years In Business

They started in Philadelphia, working their way to another location before heading to the suburbs. And settled on Hatboro as a base for the long haul. Hatboro Pizza was opened in April 2000 by John and Monica Katelas, who operate the third-generation-owned business. (Read More)

Tea Lounge Opens In Horsham Township

Tea drinkers have a new hangout in Horsham. Horsham officials welcomed the Teapioca Lounge to the township recently with Horsham Council members Bill Whiteside and Eric Glemser; Township Manager Bill Walker, Larry Burns, director of economic development; and Amy Wright, the manager of the Horsham Business Association, rolling out the red carpet. (Read More)