Tag: The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal, an American daily newspaper, focuses on business and economic news.  Owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., The Wall Street Journal is the second-largest newspaper in the United States (behind only The New York Times), with a print circulation of around 654,000 and 3 million digital subscribers.

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WSJ: Philadelphia Eagles Overtake Lead as NFL's Most Valuable Franchise

The Philadelphia Eagles now have the highest known valuation for any sports franchise in the United States at $8.3 billion, writes Andrew Beaton for…

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Wall Street Journal: Levittown Producer Confident Richard Gere Will Propel Showtime’s Next Big Hit

In a quest for Showtime’s next big hit before the network changes owners, Levittown’s Chris McCarthy is banking on Richard Gere’s star…

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A Narrative History of Philadelphia – Balancing Legacy and Shortcomings in New Book

Philadelphia – A Narrative History is available at Amazon.com. Check the price.

Philadelphia: A Narrative History, a book by Paul Kahan is a trove of…

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Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania

When Cleveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, they thought…

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Wall Street Journal: Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal Cable Channels Into New Company in $7B Venture

Comcast has officially announced plans to move forward on a venture to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks into a new standalone company, writes…

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Constellation Aims to Power Future AI Data Centers by Reopening Three Mile Island

Constellation Energy is planning on restarting the undamaged reactor at Three Mile Island near Harrisburg, site of the most infamous nuclear-power accident nationwide, write…

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Children's Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million

A wealthy couple in the Bucks County area is selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of…

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Wall Street Journal: Doylestown Pastor Uses 'Purple' Gospel Readings to Keep Sermons Non-Political

Pastor Thomas Rusert, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown, uses gospel readings to make relevant points that are not directly political or partisan…

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Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media

After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The…

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Wall Street Journal: Morrisville Waste Management Facility Extracts Up To $1M Worth of Coins from Trash Each Year

With the use of coins lessening, as more businesses accept digital payments, many of them remain hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up…

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Wall Street Journal: The State's Highest-Ranked College is Located in Philadelphia

The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 ranking is officially out now, ranking the top colleges in the nation, writes The Wall Street Journal…

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Wall Street Journal: Former Eagles Head Coach Has a Goal to Reorder Football

Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is aiming to reorder football and win a national title in the process by stepping down the coaching…

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WSJ: This Laundromat in Philadelphia Provides Much More Than Clean Clothes

Hybrid laundromats are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, writes Mariana Trujillo Valdes for The Wall Street Journal.

Brian Holland, chairman of the Coin…

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WSJ: Four Philadelphia Colleges Make List of Top Schools for Helping Graduates Become Financially Successful

The Wall Street Journal has released its 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for best salaries, graduate earnings, and returns on investments, writes Kevin…

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Ursinus College Among Nation's Top to Make New Graduates Rich

Ursinus College is among the top schools in the nation that do the best job at improving the financial futures of their graduates, writes Kevin…

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Wall Street Journal: How Philadelphia is Helping Renters Combat Nationwide Eviction Surge

The city of Philadelphia has helped thousands of renters get spared from eviction through its eviction diversion program, writes Will Parker for The Wall Street…

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Fights Back Against Sneaky Toll Evasion with Public's Help

As a growing number of sneaky motorists are finding ways to conceal their license plates from toll cameras, so Pennsylvania Turnpike is turning to other…

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WSJ: Philadelphia-inspired Moorestown Home Hits Auction Block with Reserve Price of $10M

A Philadelphia-inspired Moorestown home that cost roughly $27 million to build is now hitting the auction block with a reserve price of just $10…