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Kamala Harris Is in Philly to Debate and Post Philly-Themed Ads
If you want a Philadelphian to vote, mention food. That seems to be part of the Harris campaign strategy here in the Philadelphia region as ads from the campaign feature Wawa, cheesesteaks and pretzels on debate day, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both…
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Quakertown’s Unwine Vineyards Comfortable for Wine and Art
A new wine bar will soon bring a unique wine-tasting experience to Quakertown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Unwine Vineyards originally started six years ago in downtown Easton, before it had to close due to the pandemic. The establishment will soon be back at its new location on a grassy six-acre…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Welcomes New Member
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, has announced the appointment of Christine Hensel Triantos as a new board member as of July 1, 2024. Her term runs through 2026. Hensel Triantos serves as the Director of…
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Here’s How Bucks County Superintendent Salaries Rank in the State
If you’re going to be a school superintendent, aim for Bucks County. According to a review of financial data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, about half of the school superintendents in Bucks County’s 13 school districts rank in the top 50 salaries in the state, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times,…
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Bingo’s Foundation in Penndel Is Looking for Some Cat Lovers
Bingo’s Foundation in Penndell had a chance this past weekend to introduce their cats to a loving public at its first Clear the Shelters Day Sept. 14, reports NBC 10 Philadelphia. Bingo’s, now coming up on its 25th anniversary, worked with VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital for the in-person event, but the Foundation’s Clear the Shelters…
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Esthetician Calls SCORE Mentor ‘Prominent Figure’ in Her Business
In middle school, JaHannah Queen Mary Pitchford turned to makeup as a confidence-building tool while enduring school bullying. “I started playing around with makeup and I fell in love with it because it made me feel pretty,” said Pitchford. “I thought, if that’s what makes me happy, why can’t I do that for other women?”…
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40 Years Later, Sisters Redeem Clifton Heights Clam Tavern Gift Certificate
A Clam Tavern gift certificate that expired 40 years ago was nonetheless honored by the restaurant recently for two sisters who found it while cleaning out their deceased mother’s home, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Sisters Sue Holden and Cindy Miller lost their mom in 2022 and were cleaning out their mom’s house with…
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Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee
Wawa, Inc., announces its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative is back toasting teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee from Monday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The offer is available at its Mid-Atlantic operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Wawa toasted educators in Alabama…
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NFL Rule Change Gives Jeff Lurie Option to Sell Eagles Ownership Stake to Private Equity
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie can now sell ownership stake of the team to private equity funds following a change in NFL rules, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On Tuesday, NFL owners approved a move allowing select private equity funds to hold minority ownership in the league’s 32 teams. The change allows…
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Plan to Expand Chester’s Subaru Park Means a River View Sacrifice
The success of The Philadelphia Union means It needs to add thousands of seats to Subaru Park in Chester, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-year-old stadium is in need of an upgrade, said Union Executive Vice President and COO Dave Debusschere. “Subaru Park is too small,” Debusschere said. “Quite frankly, it’s one…
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Foundations Community Partnership Recognizes 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Bucks County high school students by naming 2024 Partnership in Education scholars. In collaboration with each of the County’s 19 public high schools, FCP announces the 2024 Partnership in Education Scholarship recipients. School administrators and guidance counselors from every Bucks County public and technical…
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are excited to open our first store in Central…
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy’s Student Business Venture Wins Teamwork Award at Global Competition
Three Springside Chestnut Hill Academy seniors won the teamwork award at TYE Globals, a global entrepreneurship competition, with their RENTR business venture, according to a staff report from SCH.org. RENTR is a marketplace where the DIY community can browse rentable tools. The platform is starting with Chestnut Hill’s ZIP Code 19118 and will be adding…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer 10 Free Biz Workshops in September
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer 10 educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in September. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including finding retail space for your business; setting up a new…
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Another Philly Special: New Eagles Christmas Album in the Works
Fear not, Philly Special Christmas album fans. A third album is in the works, according to Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Eagles teammates Johnson, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to get an album together soon for this year, according to 6abc, as reported at WHYY. Talk of a new album started to emerge…
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What Is Dementia Friendly Design in a Memory Care Community?
As memory care evolves, there’s been a shift toward intentionally designed communities like the one offered at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County that improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A traditional long-term care setting can be intimidating and confusing for an individual with memory…
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There’s a Golf Club in Delaware County That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet
Golfing is a great low-impact outdoor sport that sharpens your eye-hand coordination, but if you’re new to the game, you may not want to pay for expensive tee times. Fortunately, there’s one country club in Media that can offer you 18 holes with a tee time under $80, writes Laura Brzyski and Giana Longo for…
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VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the question came up about which convenience store is better, according to Delaware Online. Walz admitted stopping at a Sheetz while…
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