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Bucks County High School Scribes Encouraged to Enter 38th Annual Poetry Contest
Bucks County Community College, which has been nurturing writers for more than 50 years, calls on creative young people to enter the 38th annual Bucks County High School Poet of the Year contest for the chance to win $300. Students have until Monday, March 17 to submit three original poems, according to Dr. Ethel Rackin, director of the Bucks…
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Philadelphia Eagles Valuation Likely to Skyrocket After Second Super Bowl Win
During the past NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles valuation was set at $8.3 billion, but that value is set to soar much higher after winning Super Bowl LIX, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to industry experts, winning the Super Bowl is always a boom for NFL teams, as it generates more…
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Cause of Deadly Northeast Philly Plane Crash Still a Mystery, Fueling Conspiracy Theories
The cause of the January 31 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia remains a mystery, leaving experts puzzled and creating a void increasingly being filled with conspiracy theories, write Ryan W. Briggs and Dylan Purcell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Footage of the Med Jets 056 crash immediately went viral, leading to speculation and conspiracy theories —…
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Wanamaker Building Could Be Headed to Auction Following Latest Court Ruling
The historic Wanamaker Building could be headed for auction after a court ruling in the foreclosure case, which sided with lender TF Cornerstone and removed the possibility of a trial, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer has been working on seizing control of the beleaguered Center City office building…
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Small Plane Crashes in Bucks County Monday; Pilot Unharmed
A small plane crashed along Old Easton Road in Bucks County late Monday morning, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. According to officials from the Doylestown Fire Company, the pilot escaped uninjured from the accident, which occurred around 11 AM. The RANS S-19, a single-engine, two-seater aircraft, had taken off from Doylestown Airport…
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SS United States’ Move to Be Delayed Once Again At Behest of the Coast Guard
The SS United States’ move from South Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, has been delayed again with no new move date confirmed as of this writing, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While it was reported that the move could take place last week, it was canceled at the behest of the U.S. Coast Guard.…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed Wissahickon Gateway would give walkers, runners, and cyclists a safer route around the busy roads of Ridge Avenue and Main Street in Manayunk. Meanwhile, the…
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Pennsylvania Egg Heist: Case Remains Scrambled
Days after the theft, police are still working to identify the perpetrators behind the heist of 100,000 eggs from a trailer in Pennsylvania, writes the Associated Press for The Philadelphia Inquirer. So far, no leads have come in for the crime the law enforcements believe could be tied to the sky-high cost of eggs, said…
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BCCC Expands Workforce Development Through Micro-Internship Opportunities
The School of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies at Bucks County Community College has announced a new initiative designed to enhance workforce development by connecting students with local businesses through short-term, professional, paid work experiences. In partnership with Parker Dewey, a leading provider of micro-internships, Bucks County Community College (BCCC) is expanding opportunities for its…
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Here Are Some of the Many Great Pizza Shops Philadelphia Has to Offer
Philadelphia has no shortage of top-tier pizza spots all across the city and that has been getting more recognition nationally, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. In South Philadelphia, stop by Angelo’s Pizzeria where lines are often quite long. There, you can order classic red pies or enjoy unique iterations of its white pies. At…
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SS United States Finally Ready to Leave Its Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States, which has been deemed seaworthy by the Coast Guard, may soon depart its longtime home at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia — where it has been docked for nearly three decades — and embark on a journey to Florida, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former cruise liner was…
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WSJ: The Eagles Have the Biggest Offensive Line in Super Bowl History
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has put together a season filled with incredible highlight reel runs as he rushed for over 2,000 yards in the regular season. However, his success rushing the ball has a lot to do with the Eagles’ big offensive line, write Joshua Robinson, Andrew Beaton, and Rosie Ettenheim for The…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Success Transforms Fan Experiences Across Generations
As the Eagles prepare for their third Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons, it puts a spotlight on how much success different generations of fans have seen from their hometown team, write Zoe Greenberg and Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben Asztalos, 47, became an Eagles fans in 1988 when he was 10 years…
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Langhorne Birds Fan Decks Out His Front Yard with Eagles Pride Ahead of Super Bowl
Now that the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl once again, a Langhorne fan is showing his pride by decking out his front yard in Birds green, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. Larry Glowacki has basically turned his front yard into a mini football field. “I enjoy doing it for the fans,” he…
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Bristol Riverside Theatre Reopens After Much-Needed Renovation Partly Funded by State Grant
Bristol Riverside Theatre reopened earlier this week after much-needed renovation, partly funded by a state grant, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. After six months of staging plays at a nearby wedding reception venue, the Bristol theater returned home with a production of Fires in the Mirror, an Anna Deavere Smith play exploring the 1991 race…
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WSJ: Eagles’ GM Howie Roseman Has Gone From NFL Outsider to Super Bowl Team Builder
Prior to entering the NFL in 2000, Howie Roseman had no experience in professional football. However, since becoming the general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles a decade later, he has completely reshaped his reputation within the league, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. During his tenure, he has developed into one of the…
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Philadelphia Eagles Players Share Their Favorite Foods
A group of Philadelphia Eagles players shared some insight into their favorite foods and the list is a diverse one filled with some unique dishes, according to a PA Eats report. For Saquon Barkley, health is the main priority when it comes to what foods he puts into his body. Specifically, he eats meals with…
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Borough Officials Reviewing Proposal for Perkasie Starbucks
The plan for a drive-thru Starbucks at a busy intersection near Pennridge High School is now under review by Perkasie borough officials, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Borough council members held a public hearing earlier this week to discuss the developer’s conditional use application for a drive-thru to be permitted on…
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