Commerce
-
Havertown’s Nick Howley Donates $112.6M to Drexel, Largest in University’s History
A Havertown kid who studied mechanical engineering at Drexel in the 1970s just made the biggest philanthropic statement in the university’s history. W. Nicholas “Nick” Howley is giving Drexel University a historic $112.6 million gift, the largest the school has ever received and more than double its previous record, reports Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation from…
-
Brad Ingelsby Talks ‘Task,’ ‘Mare of Easttown,’ and Possible Crossover
In a recent interview, critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby spoke about the future of the Delco-centered hit shows Task and Mare of Easttown, writes Kevin P. Sullivan for Gold Derby. Competing with Sunday night football and lacking the murder mystery that Mare brought to the table, it took some time for Task to find its footing when it first released. While its debut had lower ratings…
-
Business Class Seating at Philadelphia International Airport Soars Past Pre-Pandemic Levels
The suits are flying again at Philadelphia International Airport, and they want the expensive seats. Corporate travel has roared back at PHL, with business class seating climbing well above pre-pandemic levels, write Ethan Nelson and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. From May 1 through Aug. 31, airlines have completed or scheduled 469,978 business class seats at PHL. …
-
Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Scores Season Three Renewal for Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’
Tina Fey’s Netflix comedy-drama The Four Seasons has been renewed for a third season, giving viewers another round of getaways with its funny, complicated friend group, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fey created the series with fellow 30 Rock writers Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher. Inspired by Alan Alda’s 1981 film, the show follows a close-knit group of…
-
‘Trained and Willing to Act’: IBX’s Matthew Lynch Recognized for Lifesaving CPR Response
When a driver became unresponsive in traffic last year, Matthew Lynch, Issues Resolution Manager at Independence Blue Cross, didn’t hesitate. He quickly began CPR, a skill he learned just months earlier, and saved the person’s life. “Bystander CPR can double or triple survival rates,” Lynch said. “You don’t need to be certified; you just need to…
-
Summer Mental Health for College Students: Taking Care of Yourself When School Is Out
The exams, papers, deadlines, and late nights are behind you, and summer’s long days of freedom stretch out ahead. But summer isn’t always the uncomplicated break some college students expect it to be. Leaving campus and returning home is a transition, and transitions take energy. Going home can be complicated. An open schedule can feel…
-
GMercyU Leader Earns One of Occupational Therapy’s Most Prestigious Honors
For more than two decades, Dr. Thomas Mernar has dedicated his career to helping people regain independence and find meaning in their daily lives. Now, that commitment has earned him one of occupational therapy’s most prestigious honors. Mernar, the founding director of Gwynedd Mercy University’s Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy programs, has been named to…
-
Red, White, and Drive-Thru: Celebrate America’s 250th at Freedom Village at Brandywine
Take a Semiquincentennial Red, White, and Drive-Thru tour of the Freedom Village at Brandywine campus located in historic Brandywine Valley. On Tuesday, June 30, from 12 to 2 PM, Freedom Village invites you to experience a snapshot of this luxury senior living community set in a region that has been part of the American story…
-
Historic Trumbauer-Designed Mansion Near Rittenhouse Square Hits the Auction Block
A rare slice of Gilded Age Philadelphia is about to change hands, and possibly its purpose entirely. The Edward C. Knight Mansion, tucked just off Rittenhouse Square at 1629 Locust St., is heading to auction this month, Ryan Mulligan writes for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Designed by Horace Trumbauer — the architect behind some of…
-
Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
-
Pennsylvania Turnpike Fights Back Against Sneaky Toll Evasion with Public’s Help
As a growing number of sneaky motorists are finding ways to conceal their license plates from toll cameras, so Pennsylvania Turnpike is turning to other drivers to catch them, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal. Cheating the system has become easier thanks to mechanical devices that can hide a car’s tag at the…
-
Five Delaware County Homes Hitting the Market Next Week, From a $340K Condo to a $2.3M Estate
The Delaware County housing market refuses to pick a lane. In a single week, the same county can offer a low-maintenance condo steps from shopping, a stone colonial with a finished basement and a fenced yard, a backyard rigged for summer, a garage big enough to swallow a small fleet, and a private resort with a grotto…
-
Wawa’s Blueberry Cobbler Coffee Is a Fan Favorite. Here’s How to Customize It
Wawa fans have spoken, and one limited-time flavored coffee sits at the top of the list: Blueberry Cobbler drip coffee, writes Jessica Riggio for The Takeout. The seasonal brew shows up in spring and summer, then disappears, and that scarcity has only deepened its cult following. Regulars have repeatedly called for it to be added to the chain’s…
-
Philly’s World Cup Moment Sparks Statewide Tourism Surge in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is riding the wave of the 2026 FIFA World Cup straight into a global tourism push, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios Philadelphia. The state has poured more than $50 million into tourism promotion tied to the summer’s marquee events, funding everything from influencer partnerships to FIFA fan zones to a targeted $1.2 million ad…
-
Montgomery County’s Colleges Are Quietly Driving a Major Transformation
Montgomery County’s colleges are no longer just places where students attend class. Across the county, campuses are becoming construction hubs, workforce pipelines, healthcare training grounds, environmental classrooms, and regional anchors that help define the communities around them. Penn State Abington’s Building Boom That shift can be seen most visibly at Penn State Abington, where the…
-
McGillin’s: New Documentary Tells the Story of Philly’s Oldest Bar
Philadelphia’s oldest operating tavern just became the star of its own streaming documentary, and the result is less a film about a bar than a film about the city itself. McGillin’s: Philadelphia’s Oldest Bar, a 42-minute documentary from South Philadelphia filmmaker Eric Carosella, debuted on WHYY and is now streaming on PBS Passport, writes Mike…
-
How Opposition from Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges Shaped the Blue Route
Every day, thousands of drivers cross Delaware County on Interstate 476, known locally as the Blue Route. The highway links Interstate 95 with the Pennsylvania Turnpike and serves as one of the region’s most important north-south corridors. Few drivers realize the long fight that shaped the highway they use today. During the 1960s and 1970s,…
-
From West Chester to the Tower Theater and The Spectrum: How the Delaware Valley Helped Make Bruce Springsteen Famous
In October 1972, a little-known 23-years old musician from New Jersey took the stage at what was then known as West Chester State College and got four words from a stranger that summed up exactly where his career stood. “That’s enough. That was it.” Six songs in, Bruce Springsteen was tapped on the shoulder and…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
