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Brian Fitzpatrick Raises $1.22 Million in 2025 First Quarter as He Readies for Midterm Challenge
Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican representing Bucks County and a small part of Montgomery County, raised $1.22 million in the first quarter of 2025, likely in preparation to defend his seat against a Democratic challenger in the 2026 midterms, write Fallon Roth and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick, whose seat is being…
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Warrington Mom Reflects on Hope, Strength Pope Francis Gave Family After Kissing Her Baby During Philly Visit
Kristen Masciantonio of Warrington is reflecting on the hope and strength a simple gesture from Pope Francis gave her family after her daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Shortly after her daughter, Gianna, was born in 2014, her parents did not know how much time…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Announces Next President
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has been in search of its next president and recently announced the appointment of Anna Paulson to become its next executive leader, writes Michael S. Derby for Reuters. Paulson currently serves as the director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She will officially join the Philadelphia…
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Pennsbury High School Senior Wins Bucks County Community College Short Fiction Contest
Olivia Beno, a senior at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, has won first place in the annual Short Fiction Contest for High School Students, officials at Bucks County Community College announced. Beno was awarded first place for her story “The Lake.” Sarah Lueck, a junior at Central Bucks High School West in Doylestown, won second…
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Finesse Current Fashion Trends with Timeless Pieces of the Past At These Philly Vintage Shops
With vintage clothes and accessories rising in popularity, Philadelphia’s many vintage stores offer the perfect way to mix current fashion trends with timeless pieces of yesteryear, write Alex Tewfik and Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Moore Vintage Archive in Queen Village draws hobbyists from near and far with its curated collection, deeply rooted in fashion…
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Philadelphia Has Two Representatives On the Time100 List of Most Influential People in 2025
The annual Time100 list, which recognizes individuals across a variety of different sectors changing the world, has been released and two Philadelphia representatives are on it, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of them is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and the other is Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, owner of Kalaya. Hurts was…
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Comcast Turns to New Technology, AI to Increase Internet Speeds for Philly Customers
Comcast has recently increased the maximum internet speeds available to its Philadelphia customers by leveraging new technology and artificial intelligence at its Northeast Philadelphia data center, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Comcast executives, the majority of the company’s residential and business customers in the city now have access to “next generation…
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Six Centenarians Honored During Luncheon at Juniper Village at Bucks County
Six centenarians were celebrated at a luncheon at Juniper Village in Bucks County, where they shared lessons from their 100-year lives, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. One clear message emerged during the event at the Bensalem senior living community: what mattered most was not their age, but how fully they have…
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Bucks County Community College Student Journalists Make Headlines with Armful of Accolades
Bucks County Community College’s student newspaper, The Centurion, which has been launching journalism careers for more than 60 years, has won 16 awards in the 2025 Keystone Student Media Awards contest, including first place in ongoing news coverage, public service reporting, feature writing and website. Since 2010, The Centurion has won more than 200 awards in the contest…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Bucks County Community College, Villanova University Join Forces, Create Accelerated Pathway for Accounting Grads
Bucks County Community College and Villanova University have teamed up to let BCCC associate degree holders fast-track their graduate accounting degrees, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The main feature of the new program is the integration of graduate-level accounting prerequisites into the undergraduate curriculum. Students will take four key accounting courses during their junior…
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Gather Place Museum Continues the Celebration with the Generational Voices™ Community Launch
After a successful kickoff event for America 250, in conjunction with Experience Yardley, Gather Place Museum is set to keep the momentum going. On Saturday, April 19, Gather Place Museum will host Generational Voices™ Community Launch. This free public event will serve as a showcase of oral histories, historic walking tours, and the debut of…
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Grandnephew of Philadelphia 76ers Legend Creating Name for Himself at St. Joe’s Prep
Olin Chamberlain Jr. has had basketball in his blood before he was even born, so naturally he’d find a way into the sport, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the grandnephew of Wilt Chamberlain, the Philadelphia 76ers legend. The Chamberlain family has deep roots in Philadelphia, as Wilt was born and raised…
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After Sharing Top Spot Last Year, Penn’s Wharton School Edges Ahead as Nation’s Best Business School
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania has claimed the top spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report graduate business school rankings, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This year, the Wharton School holds the top spot outright, after having to share it with Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business…
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Eleven Dams Removed in Delaware River Basin to Boost Wildlife Habitat
Eleven dams were removed from the Delaware River last year, a move expected to improve conditions for local wildlife and reduce hazards for nearby communities, writes Octavia Feliciano for the Delaware Currents. A new report from American Rivers, a nonprofit tracking the removal of obsolete man-made dams, shows that Pennsylvania led the nation with 27…
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Finkles, ‘The World’s Most Unusual Supply House,’ Closes in Lambertville After Over Century in Business
Finkles in Lambertville, also known among the locals as “the world’s most unusual supply house,” closed its doors for good on January 4 after 107 years in business, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “It’s very sad to me that this beautiful, special, incredible place that’s so unique and so valuable is coming to an…
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Gather Place Museum Leads the Way as Bucks County’s First Nonprofit to Kick Off America250 Celebrations
History was made this past weekend in Yardley Borough as Gather Place Museum, in collaboration with Experience Yardley, officially launched Bucks County’s first America250 community engagement event. The celebration, held at the historic Yardley Friends Meeting House, marked the beginning of a year-long series honoring 250 years of American resilience, liberty, justice, and equality. Titled “Gather Place: Celebrating 250…
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Iconic 6ABC Theme Finally Gets Official Release After More Than Five Decades
Long a beloved staple of Philadelphia’s airwaves, the Action News theme “Move Closer to Your World” is finally an officially released song, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The iconic 6abc theme was released by Philadelphia-based producer duo Maxwell Perla and Vincent John, under their retro-inspired Eraserhood Sound imprint. The 1970s-style theme is a…
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