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Mysterious Condition Knocks Ultra-Marathoner from Phoenixville Off Track
Phoenixville resident and ultra-marathoner Jonathan Rizzo is finally feeling better after a mysterious condition left him nearly bedridden for months, writes Ronald Winokur for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rizzo was in the middle of one of his daily runs in November when he felt his back pop. Pain stopped him in his tracks. He immediately went…
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Local Bistro Checks Cards for Both Alcoholic Beverages and, in a Controversial Move, COVID-19 Vaccines
Cornerstone Bistro in Wayne is among the local restaurants that are intensifying their safety measures as the Delta variant continues to spread throughout the country. Indoor seating now requires proof of COVID-19 vaccines from diners, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The public responded with mixed views. Cornerstone’s Instagram account became a battleground for…
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Debt Refinancing at Lower Interest Rates Will Save Warrington More than Half a Million Dollars
Much like consumers who seek to improve finances through debt refinancing at lower interest rates, Warrington Township issued a recent request for proposal (RFP) to do the same thing. The township asked local financial institutions to bid on the opportunity to refinance its financial vehicles. Bidding institutions evaluated three Series of debt: General Obligation Bonds,…
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Levittown’s Superwoman Who Helped Beat Both the Nazis and COVID-19 Gets Space Travel Industry Honor
Mae Krier, 95, is Levittown’s Superwoman. Alfred Lubrano catalogued her high-profile life, which shows no signs of flagging, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Consider Krier’s achievements: During World War II, Krier was “Rosie the Riveter,” posing for artwork that celebrated women who entered the workforce as men went off to fight For her work and her…
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Amid Industry Titans, Mom-and-Pop Entities Find Support in Bucks County’s Focus on Small Business
Bucks County’s focus on small business helps ensure that owners of home-grown shops and service providers make it amid a sea of bigger players. In fact, many small businesspeople do quite well in Pennsylvania. The local commerce environment propelled the county to a top-ten spot in an assessment of statewide friendliness to mom-and-pop operations. SmartAsset…
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Time Magazine: Philadelphia Is One of the 100 Greatest World Places
Time Magazine has confirmed something we have known all along: Philadelphia is one of greatest world places, writes Pat Ralph for PhillyVoice. The publication included the City of Brotherly Love on its recently released 2021 list of the greatest world places. This annual list contains 100 greatest world cities. Time’s international team of correspondents and…
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Pohlig Builders, Area Luxury Home Constructor, Looks to Install New Leadership for 2022
Malvern-based home builder Pohlig Builders is finalizing the succession plan it started six years ago to be under new ownership by the end of next year. Natalie Kostelni covered its long-term vision for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new owners of the builder — known for high-end custom homes in the $5-$10 million price range…
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With Pandemic Woes in Its Rear-View Mirror, Dorman Products Sees Record 2Q21 in Automotive Aftermarket
The second quarter of 2021 was extremely successful for Dorman Products, Inc., Colmar, according to a release on the company’s website. The aftermarket automobile supplier’s $310.6 million performance for the period set a record. The increase represented a 33 percent gain from the pandemic-influenced results of a year ago. Dorman’s 2Q 2021 profitability continues the…
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Population Data Show Philadelphia To Be One of the Most Racially Segregated Metro Areas in the Country
Philadelphia ranks as the 13th most racially segregated urban area out of the 100 largest metros in the country, write Chad Pradelli, Cheryl Mettendorf, and Maia Rosenfeld for 6abc. According to an ABC Owned Television Stations analysis of 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data, more than half the neighborhoods in the tristate area ranked as extremely…
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SEPTA’s Battery Powered Buses Need a Major Jolt to Keep Up With Expectations
Nearly a year and a half after SEPTA rolled out its fleet of battery powered buses — each costing nearly a million dollars — most of them are no longer on the streets. A host of issues has sidelined them, writes Ryan Briggs for WHYY. Instead of the 25 all-electric Proterra Catalyst buses, the diesel-and-hybrid…
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Downingtown West Grad Making Waves in the Music Industry at Just 18 Years Old
Nate DiRocco, a Downingtown West High School graduate, is already making waves in the music industry at 18 years old, writes Shirley Ju for AllHipHop.com. The singer, songwriter, producer, and rapper who goes by the name Rocco entered the scene with a distinct melodic sound. He can seamlessly switch between rapping and harmonizing vocals —…
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Pennsylvania Republicans Continue to Stir the Pot over Cannabis Legalization
Despite most Americans believing cannabis should be legal, the fight over the legalization of this controversial substance continues to brew in many states, including Pennsylvania, writes Will Yakowicz for Forbes. Currently, 17 states have legalized the use of pot. But while medical marijuana has been legal in the Keystone State since 2016, adult use of…
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Custom Camper Van on the Market in West Chester Ideal for Traveling with the Entire Family
A custom camper van ideal for traveling with the entire family, thanks to the efficient use of its interior space, is available for sale in West Chester for $65,000, writes Chris Bruce for Motor1.com. The camper with bright and modern interior styling has three bunk beds installed on one side, with black pipes that prevent…
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To the Recent Automotive Parts Purchaser in Feasterville-Trevose: Uncle Sam Cancelled Your Order
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia seized a cache of vehicle parts after determining that they were counterfeits. The supplies left China and were on their way to a Bucks County address in Feasterville-Trevose, reports Andrew Ross for Jobber/Nation. The agency valued the 5,657 pieces at around $300,000. The inventory included door…
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Former Philadelphia Eagle Returns to Warrington to Upgrade a Park He Spent Hours Playing in as Kid
Pro football player Josh Adams and Warrington Township officials broke ground at Willow Knoll Park, kicking off its renovation and renaming. Bucks Local News reported on the soon-to-be DocterAdams Community Park. Growing up, Adams, a Central Bucks High School – South alum and now New York Jets running back, spent hours at Willow Knoll Park.…
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Central Bucks School District Parents Face Off Over September’s Mask Requirements
Considering recent differences of opinion, when Central Bucks School District teaches Shakespeare this fall, Hamlet’s famous quote might well be reframed as “To mask or not to mask?” Parents at a recent meeting passionately voiced different opinions on the district’s face-coverings decision. Emily Rizzo chronicled the varying opinions for WHYY. The school district recently announced…
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Lehigh Valley IronPigs Signs First-Ever Collegiate Athlete Eligible for Endorsements Under Revised NCAA Rules
When Carley Barjaktarovich took the field for the July 22 IronPigs game, she stepped both onto the turf and into the history books. Barjaktarovich is the first athlete nationwide to receive endorsement compensation while still enrolled as a college student. Nick Falcone captured the history-making sports moment for Lehigh Valley Live (with supplementary Associated Press…
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Bucks County Commissioners: If You’re Covered by a Vaccine, There’s No Need to Be Covered by a Mask
Yes, COVID-19 cases are again disturbingly on the rise; no, that doesn’t yet signify a return to in-county mask mandates. Peter Blanchard covered the official response to caseload upticks for the Doylestown Patch. The Bucks County Board of Commissioners has noted the data showing rising levels of both coronavirus infections and its delta variant. They…
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