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For Trey Burton, Executing the Philly Special Once, When It Mattered Most, Was Enough
Trey Burton, who threw a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles did not feel comfortable repeating it in the following season for the Chicago Bears, writes Matt Breen for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Burton was prepared to do the Philly Special in the first two 2017 postseason games, but the play was…
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Smart Financial Habits of Wealthy People That Wise Investors Emulate
High-net-worth individuals who grew their wealth strategically from a small nest egg often did so by developing smart financial habits that are wise to be emulated by everybody, no matter their starting level of wealth, writes Forbes Finance Council for Forbes. Not Keeping Money Lying Dormant Building true wealth requires not leaving money sitting idle.…
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Wall Street Journal: Empire State Building Honor Eagles, and New Yorkers are Not Pleased
The top of the Empire State Building shone in green and white lights on Sunday evening to honor the Philadelphia Eagles, and many New Yorkers were not pleased, write Jennifer Calfas and Ginger Adams Otis for The Wall Street Journal. “Fly @Eagles Fly!” posted the Empire State Building on Twitter shortly after the Birds punched…
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Lack of Affordable Childcare a Huge Issue Locally and Across the Nation
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the most catastrophic workforce decline in history, men have returned to work at a higher rate than women. In April 2022, the U.S. Chamber published data citing one million women missing from the labor force compared to pre-pandemic numbers. What can we attribute to the lack…
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Chester County’s BluePearl Pet Hospital One of CBRE Mid-Atlantic Net Lease Team’s 60 Closings in 2022
The BluePearl Pet Hospital in Malvern and a Wawa in Harleysville were among the 60 net lease closings that CBRE’s Mid-Atlantic Net Lease Property Group completed in 12 states throughout the country in 2022. Despite climbing interest rates, the transactions are considered a boon to the net lease market. The CBRE Mid-Atlantic NLPG — which…
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Wealthy People Are Not Immune to Poor Money Decisions; These Are Some of Most Common Mistakes They Make
While wealthy people generally have a reputation for being good with money, even they are not immune to sometimes making poor decisions regarding their finances, writes Cameron Huddleston for GOBankingRates. “I’ve documented some horrific money blunders some smart, wealthy individuals always seem to repeat,” said Tom Corley, author of Rich Habits and Change Your Habits,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Ellen Langas, President and Founder, NouSoma Communications
Ellen Langas, founder and president of NouSoma Communications, Inc., spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in the Pittsburgh suburbs and later living and starting her company in Chester County. Born to Greek parents, her early years were a slice right out of the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. She moved to Chester County…
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Wall Street Journal: Wharton Professor Embraces ChatGPT as Teaching Tool
While many educators are still trying to decide if they should ban ChatGPT or build on it, Ethan Mollick, a professor at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, has already found a way to use it as a teaching tool, writes Douglas Belkin for The Wall Street Journal. ChatGPT uses machine-learning algorithms to produce…
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New York Times: Star Pianist Yuja Wang Preparing with Philadelphia Orchestra for Carnegie Hall Challenge
Star pianist Yuja Wang is preparing for a new challenge with the Philadelphia Orchestra, writes Javier C. Hernández for The New York Times. Wang will do what is virtually unheard-of by playing all four of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos and his “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” in a single concert at Carnegie Hall in New…
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Art Director of Philadelphia Gallery Turns Drawings Found Forgotten in Antique Shop into Next Big Thing
Claire Iltis, associate director at Philadelphia’s Fleisher/Ollman Gallery, turned drawings she found forgotten in an antique shop into the next big thing, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Iltis stumbled onto the drawings that looked like other-worldly collages in dusty storage bins in upstate New York. Since then, the art labeled with a Dorothy…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Stacey Robertson, President, Widener University
Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about her childhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Jose, California, where she played as many sports as possible, including volleyball, softball, soccer, and basketball. In college, she played on the inaugural women’s water polo team and designed her own major called Social History and Social…
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3 Ways to Maximize the $10,000 You Can Buy in Series I Bonds
Series I Bonds soared in popularity last year due to their enticing inflation-adjusted rate that peaked at 9.62 percent, writes Beth Pinsker for Market Watch. Since individuals are limited to purchasing a maximum of $10,000 per year, those who hit that number had to wait for the new year to buy more. Now, the question…
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Bucks County Leadership: Colin Neill, Chancellor, Penn State Great Valley
Colin Neill, Penn State Great Valley new Chancellor, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in a working-class family in Kent, England, where he spent long days playing outside and played every sport he could. He also had a passion for learning and became the first in his family to attend college. Neill also discussed…
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Wall Street Journal: In Philadelphia, Old Christmas Trees are a Delicious Buffet for Local Goats
Philly Goat Project in Philadelphia helps recycle old Christmas trees by offering them as a delicious buffet of pine needles and twigs for local goats, writes Joel Millman for The Wall Street Journal. The Goat Project is busy throughout the year with various goat-centric activities, including nature walks in Philadelphia parks led by goats and…
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Six Ways Wealthy Individuals Earn Passive Income
Earning passive income is not just a privilege of high-net-worth individuals, writes Analytics Insight. Most of us already have some wealth that can be utilized to generate a passive income and make the money work in our favor. Cloud Mining Unlike traditional mining, cloud mining does not require the use of specialized equipment or extensive…
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7 Best Fall Things To Do in Lancaster PA in 2023 | Ultimate Guide
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, Lancaster is rich in history and even richer in activities. If you find yourself searching for fall activities, looking for fall things to do in Lancaster PA has never been easier. From our beautiful fall foliage to our fertile fields, Lancaster has something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re…
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5 Sensible Steps to Protect Your Money in a Year That Promises More Economic Chaos
With the highest inflation in decades, a bear stock market, and fears of recession, the New Year promises to bring more economic chaos, write Imani Moise, Joe Pinsker, Ashlea Ebeling, Veronica Dagher, and Anne Tergesen for The Wall Street Journal. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to protect your money and prepare…
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The Eagles Donate $400k to Area Violence Prevention Nonprofits
The Philadelphia Eagles, through the Eagles Social Justice Fund, have donated $410,350 in grants to local nonprofits that are committed to helping end gun violence in the city, writes www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Gun violence remains a major concern in Philadelphia that has disproportionately affected underserved communities of color. The city experienced 514 homicides in 2022, which is…
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