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New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. Up until this Monday, ready-to-drink cocktails were only available to purchase in Pennsylvania liquor stores. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by…
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Centuries-Old Stockton Inn in New Jersey Reopens as Hotel and Restaurant
The Stockton Inn, a more than 300-year-old property in Hunterdon County in Stockton, New Jersey has served many purposes over the years and it has now reopened as a chic hotel and restaurant, writes Judi Franco for New Jersey 101.5. The property has been around since 1710, becoming an important historical structure in The Garden…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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WSJ: Four Philadelphia Colleges Make List of Top Schools for Helping Graduates Become Financially Successful
The Wall Street Journal has released its 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for best salaries, graduate earnings, and returns on investments, writes Kevin McAllister for the publication. Four Philadelphia colleges were ranked in the top 200 for helping make their graduates rich. The top Philadelphia college is University of Pennsylvania, which ranked 13th overall…
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Here Are the Best Bucks County Spots to Go if You’re Looking to Celebrate Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest is fast approaching and Bucks County has some German beer-centric events coming up where you can grab a giant stein and soft pretzel as big as your face, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon has an Oktoberfest celebration that can be branded as a mini German-themed…
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Carnival Cruise Line Open to Potential Expansion in Philadelphia, Says President Christine Duffy
With Norwegian Cruise Line scheduled to start bringing ships to Philadelphia in 2026, another major operator might be eyeing the city for a potential expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carnival Cruise Line President and Philadelphia native Christine Duffy said the company sees a chance to add the city to its destinations.…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gives Out-of-This-World Performance at VMAs, Wins Song of Year Award
After giving an out-of-this-world performance at the 40th VMAs, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter won the award for the Song of the Year for her mega-hit Espresso, write Brendan Morrow and Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve literally never won one of these,” said Carpenter, before thanking her fans and her “cats and…
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Three Popular Former Eagles Named Among Senior Nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 183 players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 seniors category and three popular former Philadelphia Eagles made it, writes John McMullen for Sports Illustrated. Former quarterback Ron Jaworski, former wide receiver Mike Quick, and former linebacker Seth Joyner were each named…
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Bucks County Community College and Thomas Jefferson University’s School of Business Sign Enrollment Partnership Agreement
Officials from Bucks County Community College and Thomas Jefferson University have announced a new enrollment partnership agreement providing students at the public, two-year college several pathways for guaranteed admission to the baccalaureate degree-granting institution. The agreement allows Bucks’ Business Administration associate degree graduates to transfer seamlessly into the Jefferson School of Business with junior status…
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1962 Cold Case Murder of 9-Year-Old Girl in Bristol Reexamined in Mike Missanelli’s New Podcast
Mike Missanelli is re-examining the brutal 1962 murder of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty in Bristol, in the newest episode of his “The Coldest Murder” podcast, writes FOX 29. For Missanelli, the case was personal to him. “I lived right around the corner, my uncle was the police chief trying to solve this case,” Missanelli said.…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was out of control, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Almost every person in the audience at the Convention Hall at the Philadelphia Civic Center believed that one of the Fab…
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Southwest Philly Native, Hip-Hop Humanitarian Mont Brown Prioritizes Promoting Peace and Prosperity
Southwest Philadelphia native Mont Brown grew up under the musical influence of Bad Boy Records, Jay-Z, and Mase, as well as the fashion styles of Ralph Lauren and Pharrell Williams, which stoked his creative fire to become a rap artist and fashion creative, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With his understanding that millions…
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Wall Street Journal: How Philadelphia is Helping Renters Combat Nationwide Eviction Surge
The city of Philadelphia has helped thousands of renters get spared from eviction through its eviction diversion program, writes Will Parker for The Wall Street Journal. The relatively new process requires landlords to go through out-of-court negotiations with tenants before they can sue to remove them. It has helped eviction filings in Philadelphia to remain…
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Remembering the Sears Tower on Roosevelt Boulevard Nearly Three Decades After its Demise
Almost three decades after the Sears Eastern Regional Catalogue Headquarters on Roosevelt Boulevard was demolished, the complex and its 14-story clock tower continues to live on in the memory of many Philadelphians who worked and shopped there, writes Edward W. Duffy for the Hidden City. Not everything is gone, however. The power plant’s chimney still…
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Penn Jersey Packaging Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia Among 3 Area Properties Acquired By KKR
Investment giant KKR recently acquired three Philadelphia-area warehouses as part of a larger $377 million acquisition, including the Penn Jersey Packaging warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia-region properties sold for $198 million total, according to data from real estate research firm CoStar Group. It’s part of a…
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Philadelphia Schools Make Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges List
Niche has released its new 2025 Best Colleges list, and Philadelphia and its surrounding area had some representation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania ranked No. 6 overall on the list, moving up one spot from last year’s ranking. Penn was also listed as the top institution for business…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin to Bring Philly Eatery to Washington D.C.
Ellen Yin, the Philadelphia-based, James Beard Award winner and restaurateur is soon to open an eatery at one of the newest hotels in Washington, D.C., writes Daniel J. Sernovitz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Yin and High Street Hospitality are aiming to open a.kitchen+bar dc off the main lobby of the new 151-room Hotel AKA…
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