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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national attention over the last several years, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead, he wants to focus on education. “Conversations about teaching and learning and student achievement have been missing, not just in Central…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-use building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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Wife of Asplundh Tree Expert Heir Announces Pregnancy Months After Instagram Scandal
Katherine Asplundh, wife of Cabot Asplundh, one of the heirs of the Asplundh Tree Expert in Willow Grove, announced her pregnancy months after the Instagram account handle scandal, writes Richard Pollina for the New York Post. Asplundh, who was accused of bullying an Instagram user with her name in an attempt to buy her account,…
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The Kibitz Room: Jewish Deli on Steroids Coming to King of Prussia
The Kibitz Room from Cherry Hill is expanding to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will occupy the space of the former Michael’s Deli in the town center. Among all the national food chains, the new deli will fill the need for a mom-and-pop experience. Owner Brandon…
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GoodBoy Dog Recovery Helps Capture Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotted in Bristol
GoodBoy Dog Recovery captured a wolf-dog hybrid spotted in Bristol after it managed to evade both animal control and the Pennsylvania game warden, according to a staff report from 6abc. Colleen Bell runs the nonprofit which specializes in capturing lost and abandoned dogs, especially those that are hard-to-find and hard-to-catch. This was her first time…
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Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers with the Everywhere Project, a non-profit that helps Philadelphians in need. Working in Kensington, Fletcher often saw children waiting in boredom while their parents received meals. This inspired her to…
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Large Sinkhole Opens Up in King of Prussia Area Behind Walgreens on Route 202
A large sinkhole is currently emerging in the King of Prussia area, near East Dekalb Pike and South Henderson Road, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. According to Upper Merion Township Police, the sinkhole is located behind the Walgreens along Route 202. The sinkhole has prompted the closure of several areas, with police advising drivers to avoid…
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King of Prussia Mall Expands with New Stores and Eateries
The King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania’s largest shopping center, continues to expand with new stores and upcoming openings, reports Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Recent additions include American Eagle, offering trendy apparel; Offline by Aerie, specializing in activewear; Garage, with its expanded casual clothing line for young women; Kizik, a footwear retailer; Oak + Fort,…
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The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The $500,000 grant will help transform the Highland Farm in Doylestown into a museum and education center dedicated to Hammerstein’s life and work. This follows a 2020 RACP grant that contributed to…
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Bottled in Ambler, Art in the Age Spirits Gets Big Win in State Stores
Art in the Age Spirits, bottled in Ambler, is officially hitting stores in Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Hampshire-based distillery’s spirits will be available in 10 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, including Flourtown, Ardmore, and Ambler. The two featured spirits are its Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum and Dunce…
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New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington
Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch. The new convenience store will open on December 20 at the intersection of 611 and Street road, just in time for Christmas. The superstore replaces the former 3,200-square-foot store with a considerably larger footprint. The new Wawa boasts 5,585…
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Volunteering Abroad: WilmU Law Professor Veronica Finkelstein Trains Nigerian Lawyers
While working in Nigeria, more than 5,000 miles from home, attorney Veronica Finkelstein experienced many memorable moments — including power outages. “I was inspired by the way lawyers in Nigeria roll with the punches. The electricity goes out, and they don’t even flinch. They just turn the flashlight on, on their phone, and keep going,” says Professor…
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Perkiomen Creek Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites locals to vote for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year, writes Colleen McDonough for the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers. Among the nominees is the Perkiomen Creek, a 37.7-mile tributary of the Schuylkill River flowing through Montgomery, Berks, and Lehigh counties. Online voting is…
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Toll Brothers Breaks Record with Biggest Year in Company History
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers capped off its 2024 fiscal year with $10.6 billion in home sales revenue, marking the best year in its history, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder ended the year with a robust fourth quarter, seeing gains across nearly all key metrics compared to 2023. CEO Douglas…
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Bryn Mawr Billionaire Michael Rubin Talks Favorite Main Line Memory, Offers Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin started his first business at 12, tuning skis in the basement of his parents’ Lafayette Hill home, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Fanatics, a constantly growing licensed sports merchandise brand. He also launched REFORM Alliance with rap superstars Meek…
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Yardley Refillery: A Beacon for Sustainable Living in Bucks County
Low-waste living is gaining momentum, addressing the growing concern over packaging waste, much of which ends up in landfills, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Enter the Yardley Refillery, Bucks County’s first of its kind, offering a sustainable solution for everyday essentials. Located at 1 South Main Street in Yardley, this eco-friendly shop stocks a…
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St. Joe’s Lists its University of the Sciences Properties for Individual Sale
Saint Joseph’s University has listed five former University of the Sciences (USciences) properties for sale, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Lower Merion university lists the properties individually after struggling for more than two years to sell the contiguous 24-acre University City campus acquired through a 2022 merger. While still seeking a…
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The Third ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Breaks Record
The third installment of the Eagles charity album, A Philly Special Christmas Party, recorded in Conshohocken, is breaking records with its debut, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. The record set a new milestone, by achieving the largest sales in a week for a holiday release on vinyl in the modern era. According…
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