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Millstone Spirits Group Plans to Expand to Larger Facility in Northeast Philly, See Seven-Fold Production Increase
Millstone Spirits Group is working on expanding into a larger space in Northeast Philadelphia and increasing its annual spirits production by over 700 percent, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 11-year-old Philadelphia company plans on moving into the new 35,000-square-foot facility before the end of the month. Millstone Spirits Group is the…
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Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen Exhibition and Sale to Be Held at Bucks County Community College
The Arts and Communication Department of Bucks County Community College has announced that the upcoming Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen (BCGC) exhibition and sale, Craftworks, will be held at the Hicks Art Center Gallery from November 21, 2024, through January 25, 2025. After a few years’ pause, the BCGC annual sale returns, and the Hicks Art Center…
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Penn Alums, ChompShop Founders, Present New Product on ‘Shark Tank’ After Last-Minute Name Change
University of Pennsylvania alums and ChompShop founders Kausi Raman and Max Liechty presented their new product to Shark Tank investors in the latest episode of the popular business reality show, after being forced to come up with a new name for their company at the last minute, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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McAlister’s Reopening, Firebirds Opening Highlight This Week’s Bucks County Dining News
Bucks County’s restaurant scene has been buzzing this week, with McAlister’s announcing its reopening and Firebirds gearing up to open its first location in the area, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. McAlister’s Deli Restaurant And Sandwich Shop first opened at Warrington Crossing in March before closing in September. The restaurant is now set to…
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DelVal Football Head Coach Mike Isgro Talks Past, Present, and Future of Successful Program
Delaware Valley University first-year head coach Mike Isgro is drawing inspiration from past successful Aggies coaches while putting his own stamp on the football program, reports Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I think, obviously, the program has been successful for many years,” said Isgro. “Obviously when coach Greco was here, and also…
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Philadelphia School District Expands New Therapeutic Program to 12 Local Schools After Successful Pilot
The Philadelphia School District recently launched a new therapeutic pilot program at Fox Chase Farm for students and thanks to its success, the pilot program is being expanded to 12 schools this academic year, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program, called Equine-Assisted Social Emotional Learning Support, helps students learn about social…
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Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces 2024 Winners
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced the 2024 winners. C.J. Spataro, who directs the MFA program at Rosemont College, and whose novel More Strange Than True was released by Sagging Meniscus Press last June, was the final judge. A celebration was held on Saturday, November 9 in Tyler Hall on Bucks County Community College’s Newtown…
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Make Philadelphia Its New Homeport in 2026
In 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will become the first cruise line to sail from Philadelphia in years, writes Alison Fox for Travel + Leisure. That year, the cruise line will sail to Bermuda, Canada, and New England. The Norwegian Jewel kicks off its voyages on April 16, 2026, offering seven- to nine-day trips to Bermuda.…
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Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More
The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to pastries to fresh meats and so much more, writes Danielle Robles for the Islands. This iconic 20-block market has been a staple of the city’s culture since the 1880s. With its…
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New 85-Unit Apartment Building Proposed For Northeast Philadelphia
A three-story, 85-unit apartment building is likely coming to Northeast Philadelphia if Montgomery County developer, DePaul Group of Flourtown, has its way, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. DePaul Group has proposed building the 105,691-square-foot apartment project on 7.5 acres of undeveloped land at 8400 Roosevelt Boulevard, next to a rehabilitation center on…
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Forum of Executive Women Report: Minimal Progress in Women Leadership at Philadelphia-Area Public Companies
In the last year, there has been minimal progress in the representation of women among leadership and top-earning roles at Philadelphia-area public companies, according to a report from the Forum of Executive Women, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The annual report tracks the number of women CEOs, top earners, executives, and board members…
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Meet the First Woman Pastor in Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church’s 237-Year History
The historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia has made history, naming a woman as its new pastor for the first time in its 237-year history, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The church has appointed Rev. Carolyn Cavaness to serve as the church’s 53rd pastor. “Rev. Cavaness brings a wealth of experience, a…
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Quakertown’s Mercatino Italiano Expanding to Bethlehem in 2025
Mercatino Italiano, the popular Italian market in Quakertown, will expand to Bethlehem early next year, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. “I hope to bring a sense of family to Bethlehem with cooked meals and offerings that feel like home to a new community,” said Mercatino Italiano owner Kristin Randazzo. The new location will…
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This Brewery in Croydon Has One of the Highest-Rated IPAs in Pennsylvania
The craft beer scene has gradually taken shape across the nation and Pennsylvania has a long profile of solid options to choose from when it comes to the popular IPAs, according to Stacker. The publication has put together a list of the best IPAs from Pennsylvania, using data from BeerAdvocate. A popular Bucks County brewery…
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Society Hill Hotel in Old City Gets Historic Makeover After Devastating Fire
After being destroyed by a fire in 2021, the historic Society Hill Hotel in Old City has been meticulously restored by its owners and is now back to its former glory, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The building was originally constructed in 1832 as a longshoremen’s house. It later became a Civil War recruiting…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The iconic ocean liner will first be moving to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama. Okaloosa County, Florida, recently acquired the SS United States in a $10 million transaction and…
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Third Annual ‘Art That Blooms’ Exhibit Coming to Newtown This Weekend
The third annual “Art That Blooms” exhibit will take place inside the Hicks Art Center at Bucks County Community College in Newtown on November 9 and 10, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event is being staged by Bucks County Community College’s Continuing Education Floral Design Department and the Arts and Communication Department. It…
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9 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Named Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Stacker has compiled a list of the 30 best places to live in Pennsylvania, and nearly one-third of the neighborhoods are located in Philadelphia, according to the publication. The ranking was compiled using data from Niche, which ranks places to live based on factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. The…
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