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Lower Makefield’s Ameena Soliman Headed to Super Bowl as Eagles’ Director of Football Operations
Lower Makefield native Ameena Soliman is heading to her first Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team’s director of football operations, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Soliman joined the Birds as an intern seven years ago, and has since become an integral part of the team off the field.…
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Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics Shuts Down After Losing Amazon Contract
Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics has had to close its doors after its contract with Amazon was abruptly terminated, affecting 110 workers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor notes that the January 10 closure was due to “unforeseeable business circumstances.”…
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Bucks County’s Ringing Rocks Among Pennsylvania’s Must-See Landmarks
Pennsylvania has many tourist attractions, but some are so unique they must be seen and heard to be believed, including one in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Ringing Rocks County Park in Upper Black Eddy features a seven-acre field of large boulders that emit mysterious sounds when struck with a hammer. Different…
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Wawa Closes Its First Drive-Thru in Falls Township
The first Wawa drive-thru closed location earlier this week, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. The site opened three years ago at West Trenton Avenue and Pine Grove Road in Falls Township, next to an existing Wawa store. It was introduced during the pandemic as the Delaware County-based company’s new concept. Wawa’s other drive-thru…
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Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is best known for leading the Philadelphia team to its most recent NBA championship during the 1982-83 season. He owned the Sixers for nearly 15 years,…
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Quakertown’s Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza to Launch Insieme Event Venue
Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, located in Quakertown’s Trainer’s Corner shopping center, will launch Insieme Event Venue, a new event space at the same location later this year, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. The venue, positioned to the left of Mercatino Italiano, will accommodate up to 100 people and feature a lounge and…
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The Montgomery County Prison in Norristown is a Monument to Architectural History
Norristown is home to the castle-like Montgomery County Prison. Pamela W. Reilly reflects on the historic structure in Pennsylvania Heritage. The prison was built in 1851 and stood as a symbol of historical significance on Airy Street. Prominent Philadelphia architect Napoleon LeBrun designed the Gothic Revival structure. LeBrun is also known for the Schuylkill County…
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Jeffrey Yass Nearly Doubled His Net Worth Last Year – Now You Can Track How He Spends It
Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeffrey Yass, Pennsylvania’s richest person, nearly doubled his net worth to $50 billion last year thanks to his investment in ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. The recently launched website, All Eyes on Yass, highlights Yass’ wealth and his influence in the Keystone State. “Jeffrey Yass is the…
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Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley Recovers from Terrorist Attack, Mourns Fallen Friend
The Lansdale native and football star Ryan Quigley who was injured in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack, is out of the hospital but still facing emotional wounds, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Quigley was a standout athlete at Lansdale Catholic and later Princeton University. He suffered a broken fibula, torn ACL, and torn…
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Lower Merion Skater Among Elite Group Representing Philadelphia at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Lower Merion’s Blake Gilman and his partner Julia Epps are part of the small but elite group of local skaters who are representing Philadelphia at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, writes Ellen Dunkel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nineteen-year-old Gilman and 15-year-old Epps have been ice dancing together for a decade. “I can take…
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Rhode Island-based Discount Retailer Buys Fairless Hills Shopping Center for $23.6M
Fairless Hills Shopping Center has found a new owner in a Rhode Island-based discount retailer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ocean State Job Lot acquired the 190,000-square-foot shopping center from New Jersey-based The Klein Group for $23.6 million as one of its major tenants is finalizing a bankruptcy process. Ocean State Job…
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Ten-year-old Girl Celebrates Trump at Newtown Inauguration Party
Ten-year-old Sienna, a Donald Trump supporter since the age of two, chose to celebrate his second term’s inauguration at a party at the Newtown Sports and Events Center rather than join her sister sledding, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She wore a black T-shirt with “PRO-LIFE PRO-GUN PRO-GOD PRO-TRUMP” emblazoned on the front.…
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Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left
The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do not have a REAL ID, you will need either a valid U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the country or enter a military base or federal building. The…
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Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate
Ursinus College in Collegeville received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arlene Andrews McLean promised $4 million to her alma mater to be realized at the time of her passing. McLean is a former statistician and researcher for Merck and later held leadership…
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King of Prussia Mall Expands with New Stores and Eateries
The King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania’s largest shopping center, continues to expand with new stores and upcoming openings, reports Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Recent additions include American Eagle, offering trendy apparel; Offline by Aerie, specializing in activewear; Garage, with its expanded casual clothing line for young women; Kizik, a footwear retailer; Oak + Fort,…
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‘Antiques Capital of New Jersey’ Lies Just Minutes from New Hope
Lambertville, known as the Antiques Capital of New Jersey, is located on the Delaware River, minutes away from New Hope, writes Leslie Veliz for the Islands. The small town, founded in 1705 and recognized as one of the best in the Northeast for 2024 by USA TODAY 10Best, is the perfect place for treasure hunters…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid PMF Industries, the 63-year-old Pennsylvania company, expand into the clean hydrogen market. The $7 million project will create 20 new full-time jobs, retain 78 positions, and strengthen Pennylvania’s clean energy…
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with New Hope’s Bradley Cooper
Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about New Hope resident Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, writes Jovita Trujillo for Hola!. During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, the 59-year-old actress and model recounted a health scare that led to an unforgettable encounter…
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