Mall Makeover Planned, Bakery Blasted Over Trump Goods: In Eastern Montco

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A Montgomery County bakery has caught flak on social media for selling President Trump cakes, cookies, and baked goods.

Meanwhile, the Plymouth Meeting Mall may be getting a makeover after being sold, according to a report.

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

Hatboro Bakery's Trump-Themed Gingerbread House Prompting Online Attacks, Owner Says

Lochel's Bakery on York Road has seen success selling baked goods geared to President Donald Trump. From cakes to cookies, Trump goods have flown off the shelves — even though the bakery has been battered for it on social media. (Read More)

(Lochel's Bakery)

Plymouth Meeting Mall To Be Sold, Transformed Into Town Center: Report

Owners of the Plymouth Meeting Mall have reached an agreement to sell most of the property to a buyer who plans to transform it into a "town center," according to a report. (Read More)

(Google Maps)

Jefferson Abington Hospital Earns A Grade For Safety

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, on Thursday released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, awarding an A to Jefferson Abington Hospital. (Read More)

(Dino Ciliberti/Patch)

Solar Power Pushed For Philly Area Communities

A regional organization is calling on municipalities, businesses, faith-based organizations, charitable groups, and schools to take advantage of federal tax credits for solar installations. (Read More)

(Theresa Katalinas)

Funeral Home Recognized For 150 Years Of Service

For over 150 years, the Schneider Funeral Home has called Hatboro home. At Monday night's Hatboro Borough Council meeting, the funeral home was honored and presented with a certificate for its "outstanding support of Hatboro residents, business owners, and organizations." (Read More)

(Borough of Hatboro)