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Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist
Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff and Caroline Goggin. Mason started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station, WHAT. A dozen years later in 1970, she began her talk program,…
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South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World
A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…
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Shannae Taylor: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Shannae Taylor is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Certificate of Proficiency in Client Services & Quality Service Management programs at Peirce College. “I am a former student and alumni of Peirce College, class of 1998. During that time, I lived on campus and had difficulty adjusting to being on my own as a…
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West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election
In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president. That year, they collaborated in an effort to help Nixon win over Black voters and the 1968 presidential election, writes Shaun Assael for Politico. It was April 9, 1968. The two had just attended…
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Philadelphia Businesses Have a Key Role to Play as Pennsylvania Prepares for 2026 Celebrations
As the entire state of Pennsylvania prepares to be the center of attention in 2026 as part of the celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Philadelphia will shine especially bright, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA, noted the organization has a number of goals…
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The Owners of Milk Jawn Are Trying to Build an Ice Cream Empire in Philadelphia
Milk Jawn just recently opened its second brick-and-mortar shop in Northern Liberties to join its first one in East Passyunk. This represents the latest chapter for owners Amy Wilson and Ryan Miller, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Milk Jawn got its start after Wilson began making ice cream as a hobby in her home…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name of the event is “AAMPlifying Black Philly Music: Unveiling the Philadelphia Sound.” The interactive program will explore Philadelphia music history spanning from the 1800s to the present-day with a focus…
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Family Members Hope Remains Uncovered in Old City Will Solve Mystery of Former Philly Mayor Samuel Miles’ Grave
Andrea Miles and her father, Floyd, had been looking for the grave of their ancestor Col. Samuel Miles, a Revolutionary War officer and former Mayor of Philadelphia, for years when they heard about the remains uncovered in a 310-year-old cemetery in Old City in 2017, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Almost 400 people…
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Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write Gillian Tan and Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. “Wells Fargo regularly reviews and adjusts our overall sponsorship strategy,” the bank said in a statement. “As such, we have made the business…
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King of Prussia Mom Reunites with Man Who Assisted Her During Roadside Delivery
King of Prussia mom Andrenna Reid reunited with the Pennsylvania Turnpike employee who assisted her during a roadside delivery last month, according to a staff report from 6abc. Reid started having contractions and attempted to first drop off her one-year-old son with family before going to hospital. However, baby Santana had other plans. Reid had…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books on real-life art heists in The Wall Street Journal. One of the books is about an art heist that took place in Philadelphia: “Priceless” by Robert K. Wittman and John…
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South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is for it to open to the public on August 3. The winery will share a building with East Coast Tropicals, the…
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Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award Winner. While attending…
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New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool. However, with inflation, the cost of ice cream has gone way up, and one city has the distinction as the most expensive to buy a scoop, writes Brooke Steinberg for the New…
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New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. “I think, if you’re a really good umpire, I think you should get paid more and that you should umpire more…
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The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27
When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it will celebrate 100 years of legendary composer George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The performance on Wednesday, July 24, will also feature American jazz artists, the Marcus Roberts Trio – and…
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Pocono Palace, Once One of the Favorite Honeymoon Spots in Pennsylvania, To Close Its Doors in May
Pocono Palace in East Stroudsburg, best known for its plastic hot tubs shaped like a champagne glass, will be closing its doors for good on May 2, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hotel was once synonymous with newlywed bliss in both the Philadelphia and New York City regions. It was founded by…
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Speaker Joanna McClinton Spearheads New Portrait Project Celebrating Women in Pa. Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton is the mastermind behind a new portrait project initiative that highlights the contributions and journeys of trailblazing women throughout the history of Pennsylvania politics, writes Melissa Noel for Essence. The “Dear Girl” Project celebrates the record number of women serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and aims to inspire…
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