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BCCC Floral Design Exhibit in Philadelphia Flower Show
For the first time in the program’s history, an exhibition crafted by floral design students at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) will be featured in this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, marking a significant milestone for the program and its students. The exhibition, titled “Florists of the Future,” will take visitors on a journey to the…
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Find Out How the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club Managed to Watch Super Bowl LIX in South Africa
Long before the Eagles clinched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club already had a trip to South Africa planned. After the way the previous season ended for the Birds, they didn’t anticipate such a fast turnaround. However, amid clinching their way to the Super Bowl, the local rugby team wouldn’t…
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Fairless Hills Athlete to Represent Pennsylvania at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Karl Dickersbach, a runner from Fairless Hills, has been chosen to represent Pennsylvania at the 2026 Special Olympics USA games in Minnesota, reports Gray Hall for 6abc. Dickersbach already participated in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games this year, where his main event is snowshoeing. He first did the Special Olympics in elementary school. “With…
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Bucks County Community College’s Recovery & Mental Health Resource Fair Set for March 8
With one in four Americans directly affected by addiction, the Collegiate Recovery Program at Bucks County Community College invites the public to the second annual Recovery & Mental Health Community Resource Fair on Saturday, March 8. The free event, which takes place from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Linksz Pavilion on the Newtown Campus, features representatives…
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These Food Spots in Manayunk Are Must-Visits
Manayunk boasts an exciting and eclectic food scene, ranging from Mexican and Mediterranean to Tibetan and classic American, with several spots among the best around, writes Gregory Wakeman for Philadelphia Magazine. Lucky’s Last Chance is the go-to spot for hot dogs and burgers, whether you prefer them simple or extravagant. The menu has hot dogs…
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Like Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia Once Welcomed Immigrants to the U.S.
While not as famous as Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia used to be a place where immigrants were welcomed into the country, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The local immigration station opened 19 years before its New York counterpart, but it never achieved the same fame. It operated from 1873…
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Fans Gather at Oxford Valley Mall to Meet Eagles GM Howie Roseman
Fans in Eagles gear lined up outside Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne on Saturday, Feb. 22, to meet the team’s general manager, Howie Roseman, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Roseman has become a cult personality in the Philadelphia region. He stated “I bleed for this city” during the Eagles parade,…
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New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Bills for Open Road Tolling Look Different
Open road tolling has been in effect for over a month, prompting the first wave of bills from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and drivers may notice changes in how they look, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Highway officials announced that the changes are legit, especially as the unpaid-toll scam texts continue to circulate. Customers…
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Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top large employer in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League educational institution, which came in at No. 58. Penn Medicine is next up, coming in at No. 74.…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…
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New Owner of Philly Shipyard, Hanwha, Wants to Push ‘Boundaries of Shipbuilding’
South Korea’s Hanwha Group, following its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard, plans on hiring a significant number of workers that will drive its expansion, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Kim, the Hanwha Defense USA executive who orchestrated the deal and now serves as CEO of Hanwha…
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Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games
Warminster native and former Archbishop Wood track star Gary Martin ran the second-fastest indoor collegiate mile at the Millrose Games, with a time of 3 minutes, 48.82 seconds, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This achievement places Martin, who finished the February 8 race in fifth place, at No. 45 on the world all-time…
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Ellie Mooney Finds Joy Onstage at Walnut Street Theatre in Noël Coward’s Centennial Comedy
Bucks County’s Ellie Mooney is among the cast members in the Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Hay Fever, as the theater celebrates the centennial of Noël Coward’s iconic comedy, writes Michael Elkin for the Bucks County Herald. Mooney, who grew up in Warminster before later moving to Doylestown, delivers a spot-on portrayal of Jackie, a…
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Beauty and Braidzzz at Newtown Athletic Club, the Perfect Place for Hair Braiding
Beauty and Braidzzz at the Newtown Athletic Club is the ideal destination for hair braiding, whether for a major sporting event or just when planning a casual outing with friends, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We are a mobile hair-braiding service, but we also have a location right here inside the Newtown Athletic…
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More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report
With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…
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Saquon Barkley Thrills Fans During Drive-Thru Shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose
Just days after winning the Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley delighted hundreds of Eagles fans while working a drive-thru shift at Raising Cane’s in Feasterville-Trevose as part of a promotional appearance, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Barkley, who had a record-breaking first season in Philadelphia, has become one of the NFL’s most marketable…
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WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision
When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…
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