• Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry

    Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry

    Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences Future event, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event, organized by industry trade group Life Sciences Pa, took place earlier this week in King of Prussia. “The…

  • Hatboro Bakery Serves Cookies with a Side of Politics

    Hatboro Bakery Serves Cookies with a Side of Politics

    Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro has once again brought back its Election Cookies, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The local tradition adds a fun twist to election predictions by selling red and blue cookies, serving as an unofficial poll of local voters. This year, the family-owned bakery at 57 S. York Road in Hatboro has…

  • From North Wales to Rock Stardom: John Oates Reflects on His Pennsylvania Roots

    From North Wales to Rock Stardom: John Oates Reflects on His Pennsylvania Roots

    John Oates, half of legendary dup Hall & Oates and North Wales native, reflects on his Pennsylvania roots with Chris Epting of Pennsylvania Heritage Magazine. Oates reflects fondly on his childhood in the Philadelphia suburbs.  “I started out going to North Wales Elementary … I could walk to school, which I really enjoyed,” he said.…

  • Phillies Fan of Seven Decades, Upper Moreland’s Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special

    Phillies Fan of Seven Decades, Upper Moreland’s Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special

    Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for over seven decades, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Throughout those years, she has seen a lot of baseball. Some of it bad, some good, and some great, like in 1980 and…

  • Feathered Fugitive On the Loose: Baby Emu Lost in North Wales

    Feathered Fugitive On the Loose: Baby Emu Lost in North Wales

    In an unusual Friday the 13th twist, Upper Gwynedd Police found a baby emu wandering loose in North Wales Borough, causing quite a stir, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Upper Gwynedd Police asked the public for help in identifying the bird’s owner after spotting the flightless feathered fugitive around 10:15 a.m. on…

  • Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding

    Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding

    A portrait by John Singer Sargent resurfaced recently before being tucked back away, reports Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The portrait from 1903 is of Philadelphia businessman Peter A.B. Widener and had been held in storage at the Art Museum for decades. The Museum recently relinquished the portrait to Widener’s estate, but they did…

  • Jersey Shore Tiny Homes Get Huge Offers, Flourtown Owners Refuse to Sell

    Jersey Shore Tiny Homes Get Huge Offers, Flourtown Owners Refuse to Sell

    Despite receiving many offers, some owners of tiny homes on million-dollar properties in ritzy Jersey Shore towns have no intention of selling, write Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Flowertown resident Linda Galer’s family has owned a tiny red cottage on a Stone Harbor street for six decades. They paid $6,000 for…

  • Ursinus College Among Nation’s Top to Make New Graduates Rich

    Ursinus College Among Nation’s Top to Make New Graduates Rich

    Ursinus College is among the top schools in the nation that do the best job at improving the financial futures of their graduates, writes Kevin McAllister for The Wall Street Journal. To determine the top colleges to get an opportunity to earn the best salaries in the country, The Wall Street Journal and research partner…

  • Conshohocken-based Boomi Ranked One of Best Workplaces for Innovators

    Conshohocken-based Boomi Ranked One of Best Workplaces for Innovators

    Conshohocken-based Boomi has found its place on Fast Company’s sixth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, according to a staff report from More Than The Curve. Fast Company recognizes the intelligent integration and automation leader for its workplace culture. Boomi promotes innovation and an open exchange of ideas as well as encourages cross-functional collaboration and…

  • Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer

    Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer

    Iron Hill Brewery has partnered with Shady Brook Farm to release “Farm Wooder,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new American Light Lager that will be sold exclusively at the Bucks County farm, The new beer with 4.3 percent ABV is available in 16 fl. oz. cans and four-packs. With every sip, Farm Wooder…

  • Big Daddy Ray Takes the OG Skate Crew to Northeast Philadelphia

    Big Daddy Ray Takes the OG Skate Crew to Northeast Philadelphia

    Big Daddy Ray loves rollerskating so much, he travels all the way to Northeast Philadelphia from Norristown, reports Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Big Daddy Ray, aka Ray Stitt has been an avid skater for years. He is known for his flashy moves, light-up wheels, and high kicks on the rink. …

  • Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Downsizing: A 150-Year Legacy Finds New Homes for Art

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Downsizing: A 150-Year Legacy Finds New Homes for Art

    After 150 years, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is downsizing, reports Joe Holden for CBS Philadelphia. The Catholic seminary is moving from its sprawling 73-acre campus in Lower Merion to a much smaller space in Ambler. There are a lot of moving parts in a transition this big. Some things, however, will not be moving along…

  • Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams

    Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams

    Traffic on the Blue Route is a constant source of frustration for commuters, reports Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 20-mile part of Interstate 476 in Delaware and Montgomery counties is prone to frequent jams during rush hour. The expressway links Interstate 95 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Northeast Extension. On a typical…

  • Weckerly’s Ice Cream Opens a Second Location in King of Prussia

    Weckerly’s Ice Cream Opens a Second Location in King of Prussia

    Weckerly’s opened a second shop in King of Prussia and celebrates with free treats, reports Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. A Fishtown favorite, Weckerly’s Ice Cream has moved out to the suburbs. Its second location is now located near the Nordstrom in the King of Prussia Mall. As a special launch event, Weckerly’s promises…

  • Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered

    Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered

    A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders and Will Kenworthy for CBS News Philadelphia. Many residents considered Charlie and his brother Sonny the heart and soul of the White’s Road Park neighborhood. The pair were well known throughout the community due to their love…

  • Bachelor Favorite Joey Graziadei Joins Dancing with the Stars

    Bachelor Favorite Joey Graziadei Joins Dancing with the Stars

    Former Bachelor star and Collegeville native, Joey Graziadei will join the cast of the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, reports Emily Bloch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ABC show revealed its roster for the upcoming season on Wednesday, confirming Graziadei’s participation. The 29-year old West Chester alum will be dancing alongside partner Jenna…

  • Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go

    Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go

    Manayunk’s Flakely Gluten Free Bakery brings their ‘pastry ATM’ to Ardmore, reports Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The pastry ATM is the second of its kind from Flakely. The first opened in June at the Italian Market’s Salt & Vinegar Store in South Philadelphia. Like the original, Ardmore’s machine will sell all of Flakely’s…

  • Mac and Cheese on the Main Line: Mac Mart Comes to Ardmore

    Mac and Cheese on the Main Line: Mac Mart Comes to Ardmore

    This fall, a hearty serving of cheese comes to Ardmore. Mac Mart plans to open their second location at 38-40 Rittenhouse Place this September, reports Chris Compendio for Philly Voice. In 2023, Mac Mart owners Marti Lieberman and Pamela London opened franchise options. One year later, the beloved Rittenhouse Square mac and cheesery is moving…