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Friends, Former Teammates Remember Joe “Jellybean” Bryant as ‘Likable Guy’ with Otherworldly Talent
Many friends and former teammates were stunned to find out that Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, standout basketball player and the father of late NBA star Kobe Bryant, had died last week at 69, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maurice “Mo” Howard, a fellow Philadelphia basketball legend, said he was shocked by the news. “I…
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The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27
When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it will celebrate 100 years of legendary composer George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The performance on Wednesday, July 24, will also feature American jazz artists, the Marcus Roberts Trio – and…
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These Popular Takeout Windows in Philadelphia Are Guaranteed Not to Disappoint
Whether you are in the mood for fried chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, donuts, or ice cream, Philadelphia is full of takeout windows that are guaranteed to satisfy your craving while providing fast service, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. At Porcos Porchetteria in Point Breeze, you can order tasty sandwiches, ice cream,…
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New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. “I think, if you’re a really good umpire, I think you should get paid more and that you should umpire more…
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New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool. However, with inflation, the cost of ice cream has gone way up, and one city has the distinction as the most expensive to buy a scoop, writes Brooke Steinberg for the New…
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Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funding is provided by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and PIDC. To be eligible, businesses have to…
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Joe Bryant, Former La Salle Basketball Star and Father of Lower Merion Legend Kobe, Dies at 69
Joe Bryant, the father of the NBA legend Kobe, and a former basketball star at La Salle University and John Bartram High School, has passed away, writes Danielle Jennings for People. He reportedly had recently suffered a massive stroke. After graduating from La Salle in 1975, Bryant was selected as the No. 14 overall pick…
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Joe Forkin, President of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Has Major Plan for Philadelphia’s Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. The City of Philadelphia’s original plans to redevelop the land into office space including a 30-story tower and science research park failed when no developer materialized.…
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Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and applied to many…
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Strategies for Managing a Financial Windfall
Many people think managing a financial windfall is as rare as winning the lottery. However, these windfalls are more common than many anticipate. They can come from various sources, such as life insurance policy payouts, profits from selling a home or business, or inheriting assets. In this guide to managing a financial windfall, we will…
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Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. “There was no proof,” said the Virginia man. “There was…
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Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years
Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store had been open for over 45 years. “While this was a very difficult decision to make, we have determined that this store cannot deliver the experience customers deserve or continue…
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Philadelphia Pastry Chef Wins ‘Next Baking Master: Paris on Food Network’ Competition
Philadelphia pastry chef Robert Toland won the title of “Next Baking Master: Paris on Food Network,” writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Toland is the executive pastry chef at Garces Group. He was one of 10 chefs to compete on “Next Baking Master.” Contestants were required to demonstrate their baking and pastry chops through various…
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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not together, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In the 1980s, Hall and Oates enjoyed a massively successful musical marriage with hits such as “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” But four decades later, their relationship is on…
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Enjoy Watching Your Favorite Movies Outdoors Throughout Philly This Summer
Fans of free outdoor movies will have plenty of options this summer to enjoy their favorites with lots of family-friendly films all around Philadelphia, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. Libertee Grounds are having free showings of retro movies each Wednesday. They also have their full menu available throughout the movie. You can even…
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Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities
Newman’s Own, a company known for its high-quality food products and charitable efforts, recently stopped in Philadelphia for its recently-debuted “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative. The “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative invites customers to set their own price for a slice of pizza. As part of the initiative, Newman’s Own will…
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Heather McCarron: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Heather McCarron is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Certificate of Proficiency in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) program at Peirce College. McCarron also received the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Student Leadership Award. “I began my educational journey in February 2021, after pondering the idea of going to college…
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Philly Has Some of the Worst Traffic in the World, According to New Report
While Bangkok has often been regarded with having among the worst traffic in the world, Philadelphia has the Thai city beat, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is based off a new traffic report published by the company INRIX, which specializes in such things. The new Global Traffic Scorecard by INRIX includes data from…
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