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New Kobe Bryant Sneaker Honoring Philly Roots Released by Nike
Over the weekend, Nike introduced a special edition sneaker honoring Kobe Bryant’s Philadelphia roots, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sneaker was released in celebration of “Mamba Day,” April 13, which marked eight years since the legendary hooper’s last NBA game. The new Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” stays true to its original 2009…
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Bucks County Leadership: Marta Yera Cronin, President, Delaware County Community College
Marta Yera Cronin, President of Delaware County Community College, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in New York City and Miami as the child of parents who fled Cuba when Castro came into power. From a young age, Cronin loved the study of language, studying French and Russian in college in addition to speaking…
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New Map Showcases Philadelphia Region’s Rich Computer History
The Compuseum, a nonprofit focused on computer history and education, is working on a map that will showcase the Philadelphia region’s impressively rich computer history, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Philadelphia’s importance in the history of electronic computing cannot be overstated. The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was developed in 1946 at the University…
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Long Summer Turns Into 45-Year Legacy for Richboro Restaurant Owner
Giuseppe’s Pizza and Family Restaurant has been serving delicious pizza, chicken dishes, salads, and much more to Richboro locals and visitors for 45 years, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. For the establishment’s owner Tony Giaimo, the secret to running a successful restaurant is simple. “Just hard work and keep going,” he said. Nearly…
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Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List, published by Forbes. Jeff Yass Bala Cynwyd billionaire and cofounder of Susquehanna International Group, Jeff Yass ranked highest at No. 64. Yass, whose net worth is $27.6 billion, dropped down on the list from last year’s No. 28 ranking. Michael Rubin…
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Bucks County Leadership Profile: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University
Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a young age. He started playing piano at age 4 and got his first job playing organ at a local church at 14. In addition to practicing his various musical instruments,…
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Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List, published by Forbes. Jeff Yass Bala Cynwyd billionaire and cofounder of Susquehanna International Group Jeff Yass ranked highest at No. 64. Yass, whose net worth is $27.6 billion, dropped down on the list from last year’s No. 28 ranking. Michael Rubin…
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Bucks County Leadership: John Kepner, Board Member, Gwynedd Mercy University
John Kepner, a board member at Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in North Jersey, where a chance friendship sparked a lifelong passion for diversity and social justice. He also recalled learning the value of hard work from his summer job at Prudential Life Insurance. Kepner discussed his career in law…
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Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from the federal minimum of $7.25 to $15, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Twelve Democratic and two Republican leaders from Southeastern Pennsylvania are lobbying together to raise the minimum wage. This is one of…
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An Opening-Day Tip of the Cap to Philadelphia’s Mitchell & Ness, an Iconic Brand Synonymous with Sports History
As the Phillies and the rest of Major League Baseball swing into action this afternoon, there’s no better time to tip our caps to the legacy of Philadelphia-based Mitchell & Ness, a name synonymous with vintage sports apparel and a company that’s been as integral to the fabric of sports history as the crack of…
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Local Experts Weigh In on Philly Area Bridge Safety Post-Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area, write Kelly Rule, Jeff Cole, Jennifer Lee, Steve Keeley, and Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority is in charge of the Ben Franklin,…
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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career options, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Risk-mitigation firm Aon started its Philadelphia apprenticeship program three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic. But the risk paid off. Aon’s first Philadelphia trainees…
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Politico: Pennsylvania Is Hoping New Policies Will Encourage Younger Generations to Turn to Farming
Pennsylvania has been working hard on encouraging young people to farm, and these efforts are slowly showing results, writes Marcia Brown for Politico. In the Keystone State, members of the new generation are trading in their desk jobs for farm life at higher rates than the rest of the nation. State lawmakers have long prioritized…
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Sixteen-year-old Pennsylvania Girl Makes Debut in Elite Pro American Racing
Kayla Yaakov, a sixteen-year-old Gettysburg native, recently made her debut in elite pro-American motorcycle racing, writes A.J. Baime for The Wall Street Journal. The teen, who races at 175 MPH, competed in the Daytona 200 on a Ducati Panigale V2 on March 9 against world-level riders. She finished in eleventh place out of 35 riders,…
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Norristown-based Gaudenzia, a Leading Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider, Names First Woman CEO
Deja Gilbert, PhD, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Norristown-based Gaudenzia, making her the first woman to hold that role in the organization’s 55-year history. Gilbert is a change leader and veteran executive in the treatment of substance use disorder. She will run one of the largest nonprofit providers of…
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David Traub’s City of Homes’ Emphasizes Importance of Home Ownership in Philadelphia
A book by architect David S. Traub, Philadelphia: City of Homes, emphasizes the importance of home ownership and this has distinguished the City of Brotherly Love from its peers and contributed to its famous special character, writes Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. In the introduction, Traub set out the thesis of his book: “Philadelphians…
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FBI Raids and Cold Feet: Inside the Disrupted 1942 Nazi Plot to Blow up Pennsylvania Railroad’s Horseshoe Curve
A Nazi plot to blow up a Pennsylvania Railroad, namely Altoona’s famous “Horseshoe Curve,” and a cryolite metals plant in Philadelphia, among other targets, failed thanks to one of the eight saboteurs, writes Jason Nark for The Morning Call. The eight Germans who had all previously lived in the United States were dropped off by…
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Breaking Barriers: Girls’ Wrestling Is Gaining Momentum Across Pennsylvania and Beyond
Girls’ wrestling, which was sanctioned by Pennsylvania under a year ago, is the fastest-growing high school sport nationally, writes Marc Levy for The Morning Call. In addition to being sanctioned by a growing number of states, the sport is being bolstered by a movement of medal-winning female wrestlers, parents, and coaches and administrators who consider…
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