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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC Announces Merger with William E. Howe & Co.
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F), a full-service accounting and advisory firm, has announced its merger with William E. Howe & Co., effective December 2, 2024. This merger brings together two highly respected firms based in Delaware County. William E. Howe & Co. has served the Delaware County community for over 100 years, building…
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Philadelphia Eagles To Sell Two Minority Stakes, Team’s Valuation Rises to $8.1 Billion
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to sell two minority stakes in the team with deals that value the franchise at over $8.1 billion, writes Ben Fischer for Sports Business Journal. Assuming NFL owners approved the transactions, the new investors will hold 8 percent of the club. Specifically, the family trust of Ed Peskowitz, founder of…
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Meet Jenna Edeline: Class of 2024 MBA Peirce College Graduate, Full-Time Administrative Trainee, and Mother
To celebrate our MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to continue highlighting and sharing their journeys at Peirce College. Today’s feature is Jenna Edeline, a two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2019 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Edeline’s journey at Peirce began in the…
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Jacquin’s in Kensington is America’s Oldest Producer of Cordials
Charles Jacquin et Cie., better known as Jacquin’s, founded in 1884, has been bottling liquor in Kensington since 1941 and prides itself on being America’s oldest producer of cordials, write Jenn Ladd and Lauren Schneiderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During its peak production season, which lasts from May to September, the company churns out at…
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Duck Donuts to Open Its Third Bucks County Location in Lower Makefield
Duck Donuts, the national donut chain, is preparing to open its third location in Bucks County in Prickett Preserve, a mixed-use development in Lower Makefield, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new shop will be located next to the recently opened Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Duck Donuts signed a lease for a 1,025-square-foot space…
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten Tate for Billy Penn at WHYY. In 2020, when owner Matthew Addonizio lost his job as a woodworker, he decided to deepen his pursuit of a personal passion and started…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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German Shepherd Trained at Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Grays Ferry is Subject of New Children’s Book
Lucky, the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, is the subject of the new children’s book, Lucky and the Spotted Lanternfly. The new book was released by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and is designed to educate youngsters about the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has wreaked havoc across Pennsylvania…
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Overbrook Home Previously Owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant’s Grandparents Goes Up for Sale
A home in the Overbrook neighborhood that has ties to two of the world’s greatest athletes — Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant — is looking for a new buyer, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ali first purchased the home for about $70,000 in 1970 and used it as a personal retreat and…
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Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names
Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods. Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled a list of those stories. Bartram Village is named in honor of famous botanist, John Bartram, who lived in the nearby area. Bella Vista is Italian for “Beautiful Sight,” and…
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Nifty Fifty’s, the Philadelphia-Based Retro Restaurant Chain, Coming to Bristol
Philadelphia-based restaurant chain Nifty Fifty’s is planning to open one of its 1950s-themed eateries in Bristol Township, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The venture by Retro Eats took a step forward last week as franchisee owner Anthony Carotenuto secured a zoning adjustment for the shuttered Bank of America building at the…
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Penn Alums, ChompShop Founders, Present New Product on ‘Shark Tank’ After Last-Minute Name Change
University of Pennsylvania alums and ChompShop founders Kausi Raman and Max Liechty presented their new product to Shark Tank investors in the latest episode of the popular business reality show, after being forced to come up with a new name for their company at the last minute, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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SS United States to Soon Embark on Journey Toward Becoming World’s Largest Artificial Reef
The SS United States has a historic legacy, but despite it being unable to be saved, it won’t be scrapped as it will become the world’s largest artificial reef, write George Petras and Jennifer Borresen for USA Today. From 1952 to 1969, a number of celebrities sailed abroad the SS United States. However, since 1978,…
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Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More
The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to pastries to fresh meats and so much more, writes Danielle Robles for the Islands. This iconic 20-block market has been a staple of the city’s culture since the 1880s. With its…
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Set to Open First Bucks County Location
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening its first Bucks County restaurant location on Monday, November 18, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant will open at Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield near the Wegmans supermarket. The new location will be the casual American restaurant and steakhouse’s 5th in the Philadelphia area. Signature menu items…
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Make Philadelphia Its New Homeport in 2026
In 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will become the first cruise line to sail from Philadelphia in years, writes Alison Fox for Travel + Leisure. That year, the cruise line will sail to Bermuda, Canada, and New England. The Norwegian Jewel kicks off its voyages on April 16, 2026, offering seven- to nine-day trips to Bermuda.…
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Community Conversation Series Continues, Highlights Philly’s Small Businesses
A community conversation series hosted by WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia recently highlighted the impact of Philadelphia’s small businesses, write Sandra Jones and Liv Barry for WHYY. The November 7 Bridging Blocks event brought together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Fred Sutherland, former EVP and CFO of Aramark, expressed that the…
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Giant to Close Center City Heirloom Market Store in December After 3 Years
Giant has announced that it will close its Heirloom Market store in Center City by the end of the year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The closure will come just over 3 years after it opened, citing poor performance and other problems at the location. “This is simply a business decision, only made after a…
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