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Broadcaster Audacy Agrees to Pay Lower Merion Township $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes Settlement
Audacy has agreed to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in a settlement over unpaid taxes during the time the broadcaster was based in Bala Cynwyd, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The settlement comes as Audacy, formerly known as Entercom, continues to work through bankruptcy proceedings, which started in January. Lower Merion was…
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The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The 108-room hotel will have features for both visitors and locals, including a seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1,100 square feet…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia in Middle of Pack When It Comes to Weather Forecast Accuracy
When it comes to weather forecast accuracy, a new report shows that Philadelphia lands in the middle of the pack nationwide, write Niko Kommenda and Harry Stevens for The Washington Post. The Washington Post performed an analysis of government-provided data to determine the accuracy of the National Weather Service’s official forecast across the country. The…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History
Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic. Sullivan, with 14 years and 293 days, beat the long-standing record that had been held by former U.S. international Freddy…
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While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County’s population increased from 856,541 to 868,742 from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023. That represents a change…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia in Middle of Pack When It Comes to Weather Forecast Accuracy
When it comes to weather forecast accuracy, a new report shows that Philadelphia lands in the middle of the pack nationwide, write Niko Kommenda and Harry Stevens for The Washington Post. The Washington Post performed an analysis of government-provided data to determine the accuracy of the National Weather Service’s official forecast across the country. The…
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Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual
Chester County farmers who produce the majority of the mushrooms eaten in the United States are ensuring business continues as usual despite the suffocating heat wave, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Mushrooms require strict environmental conditions to continue thriving. “We check humidity every day,” said Brian Guest with Kennett Square Specialties. “If it gets…
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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie Is ‘Very Scary and Hitchcockian’ Ride
The upcoming thriller Trap by Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan is a “very scary and Hitchcockian” ride, according to the popular director, writes Chris Compendio for the Philly Voice. Shyamalan said his pitch for the movie was simple: “What if The Silence Of The Lambs happened at a Taylor Swift concert?” In the film, Josh…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport them into a fantasy of a better future, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Ellisha Caplan is a 47-year-old consultant in Delaware who has been searching various real-estate…
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Prepare for Day Filled with New Sights and Adventures When Visiting Malvern
If you are considering visiting Malvern, prepare for a day filled with new sights and adventures, from museums to delicious dining to axe-throwing fun and more, write Tori Bissonette and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Start your day by grabbing breakfast at Julie Anne’s Place. This popular eatery boasts quaint diner charm and serves…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Through five featured stops at historic landmarks, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center revealed stories of struggle and liberation. The immersive and historical experience was led by…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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Nearby Chester County Neighbors Raise Concerns About Wawa and Sheetz Wrecking ‘Suburban Oasis’
Both Wawa and Sheetz aim to build their convenience stores at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors aren’t having it as they raise concerns about what the builds would bring to their “suburban oasis,” writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Members of Protecting Schuylkill Township, which seeks to protect the quality of life for…
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Malvern-Based Annovis Bio to Focus Future Development of Its Experimental Drug on Early Alzheimer’s Patients
Malvern-based Annovis Bio plans to focus on patients who have the early form of Alzheimer’s disease in the future development of its experimental treatment for the neurodegenerative disorder, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move is based on the analysis of the mixed results from the biopharmaceutical company’s most recent study. Annovis…
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New Film by West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor Is Art, Documentary, and Social Commentary All in One
Pre-Existing Freedom, a new short film by West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor, is art, documentary, and social commentary, all perfectly encapsulated in 15 minutes, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The title of the film is a mash-up of “pre-existing conditions” and “freedom.” These issues collide in 2020, which is the year the movie takes…
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Bear-Free Bucks County: Tips to Keep Bears Off Your Property
Late spring and early summer is the time when bears usually start wandering into various neighborhoods looking for food, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. This means that even more densely populated suburbs like Bucks County can find bears getting onto people’s properties. However, there are ways to limit the chance of bears choosing your…
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Neshaminy High School Senior to Represent Philadelphia Region at National Musical Theater Awards
Cameron Krauss, a senior at Neshaminy High School, is one of two students from the Philadelphia region who are heading to the upcoming Jimmy Awards, reports Gray Hall for 6abc. The national-level awards highlight the best of high school musical theater talent. Nominees from more than 50 regions across the country are featured this year.…
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