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Jay Wright’s Not Going Anywhere, Villanova President Says
You can ignore the rumors. It’s highly doubtful that Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright is going anywhere, says Villanova President Peter Donohue, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wright joined Villanova in 2001. Under his guidance, the Wildcats have had three Final Four appearances and won the NCAA title in 2016 and 2018.…
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Although Climate Change Is No Laughing Matter, New Movie from Malvern Native Hopes to Get Giggles from It
While the new movie by Malvern native Adam McKay, Don’t Look Up, focuses on an extinction-level event, his main goal while creating the star-studded feature was to make everybody laugh, writes Gary Thompson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McKay had climate change on his mind when he wrote the script for the movie three years ago,…
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PA Senate Candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz Would Rather Have His First Name Left Off the Ballot
Mehmet Oz, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Senate candidate better known as television personality Dr. Oz, does not want to be referred to by his real first and last name during the campaign, writes Summer Concepcion for the Talking Points Memo. Oz, who is running in the statewide political field with a registered Bryn Athyn address, went…
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The Talking Teacup, Closed Since the 2019 Death of Its Owner, Reopens in Act Steeped in Friendship
Patti Fitzpatrick was a regular at The Talking Teacup, a combination tearoom and gift shop in Chalfont. She visited so often that she and the owner, Kathy Heck, became friends. When Heck was taken by ovarian cancer in 2019, Fitzpatrick not only missed her, but she also missed the spot in which they socialized. TaRhonda…
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With Porch Piracy Incidents Up During Online Holiday Shopping Season, Local Pol Proposes Legislative Solution
Talk about the seasonal things that make consumers go “Arrgh.” Incidents of porch piracy — the swiping of online ordered packages from area doorsteps — increase each holiday season, as thieves see greater opportunities in more active December deliveries. Pa. State Rep. Wendi Thomas, from Richboro, has proposed a no-nonsense solution, reported by Greg Barton…
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Facing a Trio of Growth Strategies, OrthogenRx, Doylestown, Opts to Accept Acquisition Invitation
OrthogenRx Inc., which has been weighing a trio of options for its financial future, decided to accept a buyout offer from a medical equipment manufacturer in Georgia. John George covered the $160M transaction for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 2012, OrthogenRx specializes in therapies used to treat knee osteoarthritis pain. Its injectable treatments act…
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As Head of The Papal Foundation, Phoenixville Man Looks to Raise a Billion Dollars for Charity with ‘Just Four Folks’
In July, Phoenixville resident David Savage became the first executive director of The Papal Foundation, a Chester-based organization pledged to serve the Pope and the Catholic Church worldwide. J.F. Pirro, Main Line Today, covered the challenges Savage faces and the faith with which he intends to meet them. His main goal is to raise the…
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Wayne Couple Provides Support to Impoverished South African Communities
Married couple Amy and Jon Ostroff from Wayne co-founded a nonprofit organization called Love to Langa, which works to support children’s education within impoverished communities in South Africa, writes J.F. Pirro of Main Line Today. First founded in 2010, Love to Langa’s latest project is to construct a Montessori academy for 200 children in Langa.…
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Upper Providence Police Take to Social Media to Reunite Ring With Owner
A wedding ring from the 1940s has unexpectedly found its way into an Upper Providence Wawa store, and police are trying to reunite it with its owner, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Upper Providence Township Police Department posted on social media Friday asking for the public’s help to locate the owner, dubbing…
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Newtown Consultant Rohan Group on Restaurant Survival: ‘COVID Couldn’t Close Boston Market; Too Many People Love the Brand’
Fortune estimates that in 2020, 110,000 food-service business shut down nationwide. Notably absent from those casualties, however, are Boston Market and Corner Bakery Café. The two brands benefited from the moxie of their owner, Jignesh “Jay” Pandya, and consultative services from the Rohan Group of Companies in Newtown. Neil Cote covered the survival for Vanguard,…
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Keeping the Bucks in Bucks County Wallets: Five Ways to Not Overspend This Holiday Season
The holidays are approaching, and with them comes the opportunity to shop-shop-shop. Whether it’s online or in person, December buying can wreak havoc with a budget for months afterward. Caroline Delbert for Stacker listed five methods to avoid the seasonal tendency to overspend. 1. Unsubscribe from promotional emails; decline to sign up for more Whenever…
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Crozer Health Launches Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses, Therapists
Crozer Health has announced it is creating a student loan forgiveness program to help retain and attract nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Crozer Health, like other healthcare providers, is dealing with a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers and wants to make sure there will be enough staff to care for patients. The Crozer Health Student…
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Ambler Physical Therapist Writes Children’s Books to Demonstrate the Value of Acceptance
Hillary Sussman, a physical therapist from Ambler, has managed to bring her career experience as well as her love of animals and use it to create a growing writing career for herself, reports Nicole Borocci for 6abc. Within just six months, Sussman has managed to publish two books: Roxy and Maliboo —I t’s OK to…
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WCU Grad Helps Her Teenage Son’s Clothing Brand Grow from $178 Investment to $1 Million Business
Philadelphian Trey Brown, at a mere 15 years old, is already riding his clothing brand Spergo to a career as an industry titan. His business mentor/distribution partner/mother is West Chester University graduate Sherell Peterson, and together, they’re on their way to building a fashion empire. Bob Fernandez covered the meteoric rise for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Oxford Valley Mall Santa: So Much More Than ‘Here’s Your Picture, Goodbye’
There is the Santa from the film A Christmas Story, a somewhat callous St. Nick who scorned a boy’s wish for a BB gun. And then there’s the Santa at Oxford Valley Mall, who has become a parental favorite for exuding jolliness. Matteo Iadonisi, 6abc, reported the impact of this seasonal ho-ho-host. During a recent…
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90 Percent of the Yield from Carversville Farm Foundation Is Donated to the Hungry
The crop yields of Carversville Farm Foundation are high quality enough to go to some of the most esteemed restaurant kitchens in Bucks County. But instead, they go to its neediest residents. Natasha Brown covered the agricultural altruism for CBS3 Philly. Of the vegetables, beef, poultry, and eggs raised onsite, 90 percent is donated to…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Local Wedding Caterer Specializes in Pinky-Up Dishes and Service
If your 2022 plans include a big event like a marital union or other high-profile gathering, take note: Philadelphia Magazine has compiled a list of the best local onsite food service providers, and one Bucks County wedding caterer made the cut. Jamie Hollander Catering and Events, New Hope, got the nod as the publication’s strongest…
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As Sports Cards Become ‘America’s Hobby Again,’ Business Booms for This Memorabilia Shop in Wayne
The pandemic has ushered in a major comeback of trading cards, making them “America’s hobby again” and providing Wheelhouse Cards in Wayne with a significant bump in business, writes Jan Carabeo for CBS3 Philly. “This is a full-service sports card and collectible shop,” said Wheelhouse Cards owner Jon Spadaford. “There’s been a high demand, and…
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