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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce back is still incomplete, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is the third most populated city in the nation, which helps in the recovery as tourists and office…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor, Penn State Abington
Margo DelliCarpini, chancellor of Penn State Abington, grew up on Long Island. She had a close bond with her grandmother, who supported her love of learning and inspired her to think about her future. Her summer job as a lifeguard gave her a sense of responsibility that she carried with her throughout her career. Margo…
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Philadelphia Principal Encourages Kids to Believe in Themselves, Hopes to Inspire Them Through Art
Alphonso Evans, principal of Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, is being honored with the annual Distinguished Principal Award from the Lindback Foundation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Evans is beloved among his students because he believes in them and also encourages them to believe in themselves. His goal is to use…
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Washington Post: Jalen Hurts Secures Latest Megadeal for NFL Quarterback with Eagles
Thanks to his new five-year, $255 million contract extension with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts has become the league’s highest-paid player, wrote Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske for The Washington Post. He also became the first quarterback in the 2020 NFL draft class to lock down an extension deal. The big payout is the result of…
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BUCKSCO County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high school assistant principal. He recalled his victories on the track team in the 300-meter hurdles and his summer job on the maintenance crew of an apartment complex, where he learned…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for the USA TODAY 10Best. A great place to start a bicycle excursion is Valley Forge National Historic Park. The park is 24 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City District in nearby…
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Wall Street Journal: University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Nation’s Top Five Law Schools
The preview for this year’s U.S. News & World Report law school rankings is out, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has found its place in the top five, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal. This year, Penn Carey Law shares fourth place with Harvard University’s law school, which is two…
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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Large Cities Based on Downtown Pandemic Recovery
Philadelphia ranked in the lower part of the list among 31 large cities based on how quickly their downtowns surged back after the pandemic shutdowns, writes Amy Larson for PHL 17. Researchers at the Institute of Governmental Studies’ public policy research center looked at various economic health factors for 31 major large cities to determine…
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Bucks County Leadership: Nicholas Torres, Interim CEO and President, The Alliance for Health Equity
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many part-time jobs starting at age 12, and his passion for soccer. He also recalled how he chose Carleton College and later moved to New York City for Teach for America.…
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Part of Evolving East Coast Greenway, Schuylkill River Trail Philadelphia’s ‘Refuge’
The Schuylkill River Trail, which is part of the evolving, 3,000-mile-long East Coast Greenway, is now considered to be Philadelphia’s refuge, writes Ashira Morris for the Reasons To Be Cheerful. But Mid-Atlantic Manager for the East Coast Greenway Alliance Daniel Paschall noted that this was not always the case. When a park along the riverbank…
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If You Have $200K to Invest, Becoming a Millionaire Is Within Reach
If you have $200,000 to invest, then the dream of becoming a millionaire is well within your reach, writes Andrew Lisa for Yahoo!Finance. Money experts recommend everything from financing fintech startups and investing in SPACs to real estate and equity investing. In the end, any success or failure depends fully on you. “People need to…
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Eugene Kohn, Philadelphia Native Who Redrew Skylines Across Country with His Architecture Firm Remembered
Eugene Kohn, a Philadelphia native who redrew skylines across the nation with his architecture firm, Kohn Pedersen Fox, died on March 9 at 92, writes James R. Hagerty for The Wall Street Journal. Kohn, who inherited his artistic talent from his mother, Hannah, took art classes at Philadelphia Museum of Art. After considering studying law,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jill Marsteller, Founder and CEO, CALICO International, LLC
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey. She loved playing in the woods and cornfields and was surrounded by love from her parents, an aunt and uncle, and neighbors who acted as “surrogate grandparents.” In high school,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jared Utz, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near Fairmount Park. He was also drawn to sports, competing in cross country and tennis as well as teaching tennis as a high schooler. Utz also worked for his father’s consumer finance company from a very…
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Alternative Investments and Their Advantages, Disadvantages
Whether your investment strategies focus on short-term or long-term goals, it is always a good idea to diversify and invest some money into alternative assets, writes John Csiszar for AOL Finance. Alternative investments are nontraditional investments that go beyond the stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that are more typical for the world of investing. Putting…
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Gen Z Flocks to Philadelphia as Other Generations Are Leaving
As Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers left Philadelphia and other big cities during the pandemic, Gen Z has rushed to take their place, writes Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy for USA Today. According to the analysis of the Census Bureau 2021 American Community Survey by Today’s Homeowner, the five largest cities in the country, including Philadelphia,…
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How to Find the Right Financial Advisor to Fit Your Needs
Picking a financial advisor who will be right for you is not easy, but being well informed and knowing exactly what you need will make the process much easier, writes Bernice Napach for The Wall Street Journal. “The first question for consumers is: Why are you hiring an advisor?” said Micah Hauptman, director of investor…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School, Center School
Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School at Center School, grew up in a family that prized education. Her father was a math professor, and her mother was a secretary at a public school. Wawrzyniak herself was drawn to teaching and working with kids from a young age. After marrying her husband who was serving in the…
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