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New ‘Crossing Cabin Run’ Holiday Card Features Iconic Bucks County Bridge
A new holiday greeting card released by artist Jerry Cable titled Crossing Cabin Run features the iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Bucks County bridge, located close to the artist’s studio, was constructed in 1874 by David Sutton. It was named after John A. Loux, the county’s longest-tenured…
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Philadelphia Startup ChompShop Sees Major Surge in Sales After ‘Shark Tank’ Episode Airs
Philadelphia startup ChompShop saw a major surge in sales as the Shark Tank episode that featured the company’s founders aired on November 15, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kausi Raman and Max Liechty went on the ABC show asking for a $250,000 investment for a 5 percent stake in ChompShop, valuing it…
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Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It sold for about 38 percent less than the original asking price of nearly $4.3 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale brings an end to…
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Lahaska-Based WoodBridge Healthcare’s Acquisition of 3 Pennsylvania Hospitals Falls Through
Lahaska-based WoodBridge Healthcare’s deal to acquire three hospitals in Northeastern Pennsylvania for $120 million has fallen through, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The turnaround firm had reached a tentative agreement to acquire Commonwealth Health, the operator of the three hospitals, from subsidiaries of Tennessee-based Community Health Systems in July. However, the deal…
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Massive New Development Proposed for South Philadelphia’s Stadium District
A massive new development featuring six buildings, an office tower, and an entertainment complex is being planned in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would be constructed just to the east of the Live! Casino and Hotel. The site was previously occupied by Parx Casino’s South Philadelphia Race…
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Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Ranking Says
50 Top Pizza has published its newest list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, and a Philadelphia pizza shop found its way onto the list, writes Jeremy Repanich for Robb Report. That Philly shop is Pizzeria Beddia, which ranked No. 13 on the list of the best pizzerias in the world. It trails…
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Meet Jenna Edeline: Class of 2024 MBA Peirce College Graduate, Full-Time Administrative Trainee, and Mother
To celebrate our MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to continue highlighting and sharing their journeys at Peirce College. Today’s feature is Jenna Edeline, a two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2019 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Edeline’s journey at Peirce began in the…
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Philadelphia Eagles To Sell Two Minority Stakes, Team’s Valuation Rises to $8.1 Billion
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to sell two minority stakes in the team with deals that value the franchise at over $8.1 billion, writes Ben Fischer for Sports Business Journal. Assuming NFL owners approved the transactions, the new investors will hold 8 percent of the club. Specifically, the family trust of Ed Peskowitz, founder of…
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Washington Crossing Post Office to Be Named After Beloved Former Worker Who Passed Away
Longtime postal employee Susan Barnhart, who perished alongside six others in an Upper Makefield flash flood over a year ago, will have the Washington Crossing Post Office named after her, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick first introduced a bill in Congress to rename the office last year.…
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A Narrative History of Philadelphia – Balancing Legacy and Shortcomings in New Book
Philadelphia: A Narrative History, a book by Paul Kahan is a trove of knowledge about the city, but it spends all too much time focusing on its failures, writes D.G. Hart for The Wall Street Journal. The book carries a tone of persistent scolding, while offering a relentless commentary on the city’s shortcomings. The encyclopedic…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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German Shepherd Trained at Penn is Subject of New Spotted Lanternfly Children’s Book
Lucky, the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, is the subject of the new children’s book, Lucky and the Spotted Lanternfly. The new book was released by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and is designed to educate youngsters about the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has wreaked havoc across Pennsylvania…
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Newtown Nonprofit Donates $100K to Penn Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer Research and Development
Newtown-based nonprofit A Love for Life has donated $100,000 to Penn Medicine to support its pancreatic cancer research and development teams, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Therese Marmion, head of the development team, and Dr. Benjamin Stanger, leader of the pancreatic cancer research team, met with the nonprofit’s volunteers and board members earlier this…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal Cable Channels Into New Company in $7B Venture
Comcast has officially announced plans to move forward on a venture to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks into a new standalone company, writes Amol Sharma for The Wall Street Journal. After first revealing last month that the media conglomerate was contemplating the idea, Comcast decided that it will be better off doing it.…
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Overbrook Home Previously Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant’s Grandparents Goes Up for Sale
A home in the Overbrook neighborhood that has ties to two of the world’s greatest athletes — Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant — is looking for a new buyer, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ali first purchased the home for about $70,000 in 1970 and used it as a personal retreat and…
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This Quakertown-Pennridge Thanksgiving Moment Remains Talk of Town After More Than Half-Century
Fifty-four years later, the Quakertown win over Pennridge and the ensuing razzing of the opposing team’s starting quarterback are still the talk of the town, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. The day before the 1970 Thanksgiving Day game, while speaking in the Quakertown gym, Pennridge quarterback Jeff Hollenbach decided to throw…
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Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names
Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods. Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled a list of those stories. Bartram Village is named in honor of famous botanist, John Bartram, who lived in the nearby area. Bella Vista is Italian for “Beautiful Sight,” and…
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See Which Bucks County Towns Have the Highest and Lowest Homeowner Tax Bills
In Bucks County, the average homeowner tax bill is around $503 in 2024, but varies widely across towns, with some paying as little as $35 and others facing bills nearer to $1,600, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The tax bills are determined by the average assessed value of residential properties and…
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