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How a Chance Encounter with Jimmy Carter Set the Path for Temple Health Physician’s Career Trajectory
Maura Sammon was just a little girl when then-presidential candidate Jimmy Carter visited the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in 1976. She was there alongside her grandparents and a crowd of campaign supporters. “My grandparents wanted to introduce me to the American political system,” Sammon recalled. “He was there kissing babies, picking up kids and he picked…
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families for advancing their education while…
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Three Philadelphia Museums Named Among Pennsylvania’s Quirkiest
Pennsylvania has no shortage of strange and fun museums, and there are three in Philadelphia that qualify as among the state’s quirkiest, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. The Mütter Museum has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1863. Over these 160-plus years, the museum has documented the advances in medicine and the sometimes-disturbing procedures…
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Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain Helped Cultivate Region’s Thriving Bluegrass Community
Family-owned Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Britain has helped cultivate a thriving bluegrass community across the region over the years, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. When the shop first opened its doors in 1966, it was not easy to find a banjo in Bucks County. However, Karl and Jackie Dieterichs had a vision…
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Philadelphia Flyers Great Brian Propp Releases New, Inspirational Memoir
Brian Propp, a Philadelphia Flyers great, has released a new memoir highlighting his resilience amid his stroke recovery, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The book is titled, Angel on My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage. “My story is about faith and a little bit hockey and my stroke and how I…
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Finkles, ‘The World’s Most Unusual Supply House,’ Closes in Lambertville After Over Century in Business
Finkles in Lambertville, also known among the locals as “the world’s most unusual supply house,” closed its doors for good on January 4 after 107 years in business, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “It’s very sad to me that this beautiful, special, incredible place that’s so unique and so valuable is coming to an…
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Here Are Some of the Most Delicious, Popular Dishes Reading Terminal Market Has to Offer
Reading Terminal Market is known for its onslaught of food options at its several dozen eateries, and some of the market’s most delicious dishes are Philly classics, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. If you’re up to try pupusas from El Merkury, you can get the cheesesteak pupusa or the classic bean and cheese as…
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This South Philadelphia Museum’s New Sauna Provides Immersive History Lesson on Swedish Culture
The American Swedish Historical Museum is offering a special new way to experience Swedish culture with a new sauna pop-up, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “The museum currently has an exhibit on view all about sauna culture, specifically in Finland,” said Kelley Garrard with Scout, the company hosting the pop-up. “So to celebrate that,…
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This Historic South Philadelphia Church Will Be Repurposed Into Apartments, Event Space
The Historical Commission recently approved a plan to preserve and redevelop the historic True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church in South Philadelphia, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Atlis Real Estate Partners has proposed 33 residential units with a rentable event space in the sanctuary of the former church. This proposal would preserve the complex,…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Celebrates the Season with Community Giving and Team Spirit
This holiday season, Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC embodied the spirit of giving by supporting their community and celebrating their team. The firm adopted a family from Drexel Neumann Academy and two families from Home of the Sparrow, providing gifts and essentials to make their holidays brighter. Drexel Neumann Academy is a Catholic elementary…
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West Philly’s Calvary United Methodist Church Gains Historic Status Amid Owner’s Fight to Stop It
Calvary United Methodist Church in West Philadelphia recently received historic protections despite the protestations of the building’s owner, write Zoe Greenberg and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Historic designation restricts an owner from demolishing or significantly altering a building’s exterior. Church leadership opposed the nomination, citing concerns that increased regulation would impose additional financial…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to Open New Location on Temple University Campus
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is planning to open its newest Philadelphia location on Temple University’s campus, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new Iron Hill Brewery will be next to the Liacouras Center at the location that formerly housed one of the university’s bookstores. “The opening of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant…
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Levittown Native Turns Childhood Memories Into Original Christmas Musical
Levittown native Righteous Jolly has transformed his season surname and turned it into a bonafide original musical theater production, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Called “A Levittown Christmas Carol,” the musical is about feel-good nostalgia associated with the 41 Levittown neighborhoods. Some of the references include Egan school dances, swimming at the…
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Washington D.C.-Based Hospitality Group Set to Debut Mi Vida in Philadelphia, Eyes Further Expansion
Knead Hospitality + Design is gearing up to open its first Philadelphia restaurant next year, with plans already underway for further expansion in the region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Washington D.C.-based restaurant group plans on debuting its pan-Mexican concept, Mi Vida, in mid-2025. The eatery will be located in East…
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Philadelphia Phillies Offer $10K for New Mural at Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies recently announced that for the second year, it is offering $10,000 to a local artist to create a new mural above Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative, in partnership with the Phillies and financial services company SEI, invites artists from across the region…
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For Bucks County Community College Grad, Allman Brothers Band Concert Was Life-Altering Experience
Concert photographer Kathy Hurley, a Bucks County Community College student during the fall of 1970, found the Allman Brothers Band concert to be a truly life-altering experience, writes Dean Budnick for the Relix. Hurley, an avid live-music enthusiast, joined the Student Activities Committee back then. In that role, she helped plan a concert with the…
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South Philadelphia’s Hawthornes Cafe to Close After 15 Years, But Likely Not Forever
Hawthornes Cafe, the popular South Philadelphia brunch spot, will be closing in January after 15 years in business, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the owners said it isn’t a forever goodbye. “We will find a new home for Hawthornes when the circumstances are perfect while imminently resurrecting Sonny’s & Wine Dive along…
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