-
Elkins Park-Based Heroic Gardens Helps Veterans Heal Through Horticulture
Collie Turner combined her love of gardening with pride in her grandfather’s military service to create Heroic Gardens, an Elkins Park-based mental health nonprofit that helps veterans heal through horticulture, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. “I was very close to my grandfather, and he served in World War II,” she said. “He was a…
-
Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Singles
Beyond personal qualities, location can significantly influence a person’s chances of finding a romantic partner, and Pennsylvanians are fortunate to reside in one of the states that tries to make dating easier, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. To find the states that provide the best conditions for dating, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 29…
-
Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Reflects on Super Bowl Glory, Revenge Over Chiefs
Standing outside the Eagles’ locker room in the Caesars Superdome, Jeffrey Lurie basked in the moment, writes Ed Kracz for Sports Illustrated. The overpowering cigar smoke and thumping music inside marked the team’s celebration after a dominant 40-22 Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Wynnewood resident describes the Super Bowl win…
-
Doylestown’s Woman Says the Eagles Saved Her Life
A Bucks County woman credits the Philadelphia Eagles with saving her life, writes Michelle Wolf for 69 News. Jo-Ann Furia of Doylestown was unwell on the day of the NFC Championship Game, and her family became concerned when she didn’t contact them. Her daughter, Gina Rubel, noted the unusual silence, especially since Jo-Ann is an…
-
Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery for The Reading Eagle. In his budget address, Shapiro highlighted the need for clear legal guidance on these machines, which have expanded across the state. Berks County District Attorney John…
-
Eagles and NFL Gift Super Bowl Tickets to Ambler Mom Who Donated Her Kidney to Son
Ambler mom Tiffany Williams gave her son Jayden the gift of life for the second time when she donated her kidney to him, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Jayden and I are, I guess we’re bonded for life, really,” said Williams. “He has a piece of me.” Now, the pair have received another gift –…
-
Who is Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie?
Jeffrey Lurie has been the driving force behind the Philadelphia Eagles for over three decades, writes Jack McKessy for USA Today. Since purchasing the team in 1994, the Wynnewood resident has led them to 19 playoff appearances, four NFC championships, and their first Super Bowl victory in 2018. Now, the Eagles are back in the…
-
Eagles Mascots Noah and Reggie Will Watch Super Bowl from Home at Elmwood Park Zoo
The Eagles‘ official mascots, Noah and Reggie, never miss a home game and will be watching the Super Bowl this Sunday from their home at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two eagles, who are also education ambassadors for the Elmwood Park Zoo, are the heart of the…
-
Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Shuts Down Rumors, Says He Has No Intention of Buying Boston Celtics
Philadelphia Eagles owner and Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie recently shut down widespread rumors that he was buying the Boston Celtics, writes Jordie for the Barstool Sports. A report last week claimed Lurie was a potential buyer of the NBA team. He has deep ties to Boston – where he grew up, attended college, and even…
-
Jeffrey Lurie Wants to Host a Super Bowl in Philadelphia, But There’s an Expensive Snag
Jeffrey Lurie has built the Philadelphia Eagles into a premier NFL franchise, but his next challenge may be even bigger—bringing a Super Bowl to Philadelphia, writes Jeff Karr for CBS Sports. The longtime owner and Wynnewood resident is committed to making it happen. Whether it becomes a reality depends on the future of Lincoln Financial…
-
Lower Makefield’s Ameena Soliman Headed to Super Bowl as Eagles’ Director of Football Operations
Lower Makefield native Ameena Soliman is heading to her first Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team’s director of football operations, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Soliman joined the Birds as an intern seven years ago, and has since become an integral part of the team off the field.…
-
Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as surrounding states profit from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to buy cannabis. Shapiro’s administration estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis could generate $14.8 million in tax revenue in its first year, climbing…
-
Conshohocken’s Pitcairn Makes First Acquisition in Their 102-Year History
Conshohocken’s Pitcairn, the ultra-high-net-worth family investment management company completed its first acquisition in its 102-year history, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company purchased purchased Baltimore-based Brightside Partners. Brightside brings six employees and $2.5 billion in client assets, increasing Pitcairn’s total advised assets to $9 billion. CEO Andrew Busser, who took over…
-
Two Eagles Cheerleaders Are From Bucks County
Two of the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders cheering on the Birds in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs hail from Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Squad captain Ashley Hillis of Newtown has cheered for three years. A holder of a bachelor’s degree in professional studies with minors in dance and nutrition…
-
Toll Brothers’ Collegeville Homes to be Among Largest in Philadelphia Region
Toll Brothers, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder, is developing 55 high-end homes on 57 acres in Collegeville, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This upscale community is situated at 4037 MacCormack Way between Evansburg State Park and Ursinus College. It will feature single-family estate homes ranging from 3,500 to over 4,650 square feet.…
-
Lankenau Hospital Ranked Among Top 50 Hospitals in US for Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, Wynnewood’s Lankenau Medical Center has been named one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Healthgrades, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health joined Riddle Hospital and Chester County Hospital in the top 50 list for the second consecutive year. Both…
-
Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is best known for leading the Philadelphia team to its most recent NBA championship during the 1982-83 season. He owned the Sixers for nearly 15 years,…
-
Jeffrey Yass Nearly Doubled His Net Worth Last Year – Now You Can Track How He Spends It
Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeffrey Yass, Pennsylvania’s richest person, nearly doubled his net worth to $50 billion last year thanks to his investment in ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. The recently launched website, All Eyes on Yass, highlights Yass’ wealth and his influence in the Keystone State. “Jeffrey Yass is the…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
