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Skee-Ball’s Philadelphia Roots Highlighted in New Documentary
The new award-winning documentary, And the Balls Roll On…, tells the story of Skee-Ball and highlights its Philadelphia roots, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The game was thought up by Joseph Fourestier Simpson, a Philadelphia inventor born in the nineteenth century, whose many previous creations failed to find success. He got inspiration for…
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Philadelphia Developer Obtains Lease on Five Historic, Long-Neglected SEPTA Stations
SEPTA’s board recently approved a deal to give Philadelphia developer Ken Weinstein and his firm, Philly Office Retail, a 99-year lease on five historic and long-neglected rail stations in Northwest Philadelphia, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The five stations are: Tulpehocken in Germantown; Carpenter, Mount Airy, and Upsal in Mount Airy; and Gravers…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The Democrat and former Falls Township supervisor is entering the race for the 1st Congressional District, which spans Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County. Harvie, who announced his candidacy on…
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Fred Beans to Donate $500K for Scholarships, Educational Services Through Pennsylvania EITC Program
Fred Beans Automotive Group pledged to donate $500,000 last year through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, and is currently distributing that funding to local recipients, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Over the years, the company has contributed a total of $3.5 million through the program to local organizations that focus on providing…
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Churchville Teen Experiences Disney Magic Firsthand Through Dreamers Academy
Téa Vukosavljevic, a Churchville teenager, got to experience Disney magic firsthand through the Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Vukosavljevic was in a group visiting a special part of Disney World on Friday normally closed to everyday visitors. Disney University is where all Walt Disney World…
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121-Year-Old South Philadelphia Bakery to Undergo Expansion for First Time
Isgro Pastries, the 121-year-old South Philadelphia bakery that has been a staple at the Italian Market, is set to undergo its first-ever expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bakery is planning to open a new 18,000-square-foot to 20,000-square-foot facility in South Philadelphia and relocate there. The new warehouse location will be…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county gathering of its kind—on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Yardley Friends Meeting House (65 N Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067). This historic, all-community…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Philadelphia Phillies Surpass $3 Billion Valuation Mark, According to Forbes
The Philadelphia Phillies are the seventh most valuable team in Major League Baseball for the second consecutive year at a value of $3.1 billion, according to the latest Forbes rankings. The team’s valuation rose 6 percent from last year and saw an 11 percent annualized change. The valuation breakdown are as followed: The Phillies raised…
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Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus
For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…
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EHS Technologies Lands $73.3M DoD Contract, Plans to Expand Headcount and Office Space
EHS Technologies has been awarded a $73.3 million Department of Defense contract, the largest in its history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two five-year contracts are for work with the Philadelphia Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The company has previously won contracts of the same type, making this an…
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Philadelphia’s Fireball Printing Turns Ideas Into Lasting Impressions
Fireball Printing, a Philadelphia-based independent print shop founded in 2008 by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr., helps clients turn their ideas into lasting impressions, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. Specializing in digital, large-format, and offset printing, the shop quickly grew from producing art prints for friends into a trusted provider for bars, restaurants, venues,…
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New Neshaminy Mall Owner Paramount Realty Has Strong Bucks County Ties, is Dedicated to Development
The Bensalem Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) recently met with the new owner of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, which used the opportunity to express its dedication to developing the site, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Paramount Realty owns several other malls, including Neshaminy Mall neighbor, Woodhaven Mall. “We are thrilled to report that the Neshaminy Mall…
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West Philadelphia-Born Blk Ivy Thrift Showcases Fashion Far Beyond Fabric and Threads
For Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, fashion is something that can speak and protect people, and it’s that ideology that has guided her throughout her journey, writes Shelton Boyd-Griffith for Vogue. McGlonn is the founder of Blk Ivy Thrift, a retail project that serves as a fusion toward activism, history, and vintage fashion. She initially launched it…
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Warminster-Based Arbutus Biopharma Lays Off Over Half of Workforce, Exits Its Headquarters
Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma laid off over half of its workforce and is exiting its headquarters to conserve cash while continuing its pursuit of a hepatitis B cure, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which reduced its workforce by 40 percent last year and 24 percent in 2023, eliminated another 22 positions…
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USA Today Names Citizens Bank Park the Best Stadium in Major League Baseball
As the Philadelphia Phillies just started the new MLB season, it’s nice to know that they play their home games in the best stadium in the league. The USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards has named Citizens Bank Park as the best baseball stadium in the nation, writes Greg Giesen for the Delaware News Journal.…
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With Final Approval Secured, Doylestown Health and Penn Medicine Merger Moves Forward
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has received final approval to move forward with its merger with Doylestown Health, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, Penn Medicine and Doylestown Health announced that they had signed a letter of intent to pursue a merger. With the final approval now granted, Penn Medicine…
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Bucks County Community College Hires New Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations
Bucks County Community College (BCCC) officials have announced that Karen O’Donnell has joined the College as Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the BCCC Foundation. In this role, O’Donnell will be responsible for advancing the mission of Bucks County Community College through increasing philanthropic support from alumni, philanthropists, donors, foundations, workforce partners, and…
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