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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...
SPOILERS: A Sneak Peak at Zach Bryan’s Philadelphia Setlist for Lincoln Financial Field
After months of waiting, the big event is finally approaching. And its sure to be two of the biggest nights of the summer in Philadelphia. Zach Bryan’s and The Quittin Time Tour will be in Philly at Lincoln Financial Field for TWO nights on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
Another rash of attacks against food delivery drivers around Germantown
Philadelphia police are once again investigating a string of robberies targeting food delivery drivers in and around the city's Germantown neighborhood.There have been at least four such cases in recent weeks, including the following: July 15 (120 W. Ashmead Street), June 29 (290 Collum Street), June 28 (5300 Wakefield Street) and June 25 (5100 Marion Street).Detectives are looking into whether these robberies are connected to a string of similar incidents earlier this year.Action News spoke with Abu Hassan who was with his son, Akbar, making a delivery for the Trio Delight Café four weeks ago when two armed men surrounded...
Fuel issue at Bucks County Wawa possibly linked to cars breaking down
Multiple car owners who recently filled up their tanks at a Wawa in Richboro have had their cars break down not long after getting back on the road. The issue has prompted an investigation by the Bucks County Consumer Protection office as drivers affected face expensive repairs. If the problems...
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
New Bill Aims to Improve Federal Subcontracting for Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Ensuring Efficiency and Fairness in Federal Subcontracting Act to enhance opportunities for small businesses in federal subcontracting. This legislation targets the removal of barriers that hinder small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses from securing federal subcontracts. These barriers include unclear subcontracting guidelines, inadequate regulatory oversight ensuring equal opportunities, and limited exposure to subcontracting opportunities.
Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris this week and Pennsylvania has a ton of elite athletes representing Team USA in multiple events. Check out the list below to see where each Olympic athlete is from and what events they will be competing in. Did we miss a Pa. athlete? Email eepler@pennlive.com and PennLive will update.
PA sees growing numbers of voters for upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the lead-up to the historic presidential election, 28/22 News is taking a look at voter registration in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As of July 22, there are more registered Democratic voters than Republicans in Pennsylvania with a 360,982 difference. With the presidential election just around the corner, a […]
Philadelphia-area Amazon "zombie stores" show signs of life
Amazon is inching closer to opening several supermarkets in Philadelphia and the suburbs, per reports.Why it matters: The so-called "zombie stores" have sat vacant for years.Driving the news: The retail giant is opening a store in Northern Liberties, but has been coy about whether it'll be an Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market.A liquor license notice only identifies Amazon Retail LLC as the applicant, per the Inquirer.An Amazon Fresh store originally slated to open in 2022 appears closer to greeting customers in neighboring Bensalem after the company recently completed a round of hiring.What they're saying: An Amazon spokesperson told Axios the company will "continue to open new Whole Foods Market stores, and will do so selectively with Amazon Fresh as we see results we like."Zoom in: There are Amazon Fresh stores in Warrington, Bucks County, and Broomall, Delaware County.Amazon obtained a liquor license for another Bucks County location in Middletown Township but hasn't shared details about that store's opening.
Plymouth Meeting author Steve Silbiger has released fifth edition of The Ten-Day MBA
Plymouth Meeting author Steve Silbiger has released on July 2nd the fifth edition of The Ten-Day MBA (buy on Amazon). The latest edition updates and revises the book “incorporating the latest theories and topics taught at America’s top business schools.”. New and updated topics in the fifth edition...
Beat summer heat at PA Horticultural Society’s pop up and public gardens
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Pop Up Gardens and other PHS Public Gardens and Landscapes are now in full bloom across the region, offering the perfect “Heatwave Haven” for those looking to escape the heat this summer. The PHS Pop Up Gardens on South Street and in...
Driver accused of killing CHOP doctor had BAC nearly twice legal limit, DA says
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Just over a week after Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor Barbara Friedes was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Wednesday that the driver officials believe is responsible has turned himself in to authorities.According to Krasner, Michael Vahey was driving the car that struck Friedes, a chief resident at CHOP, as she was riding in the designated westbound bike lane on Spruce Street near 18th Street on July 17.During a press conference Thursday with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and bike safety advocates, Krasner said Vahey turned himself...
Media Evolution: How Philadelphia-Area Businesses Are Leveraging Paid Media to Stay Ahead
Philadelphia’s media and advertising landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, opening up innovative ways for local businesses to shape and share their stories. As earned media channels become increasingly crowded and unpredictable, savvy companies are leveraging paid media strategies to amplify their voice and forge deeper connections with their target audience.
Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within...
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...
Watchdog: Unresolved Philly police misconduct allegations
Philadelphia's police watchdog found that more than 130 allegations of officer misconduct went unaddressed by police investigators in cases it audited.Why it matters: The agency says the rate of unresolved allegations is a "cause of concern," impacting public trust and the Police Department's ability to track officer discipline.Driving the news: The Citizens Police Oversight Commission found PPD's internal affairs investigators failed to address some misconduct allegations in about a fifth of the 250 cases it received from March-June 2022.More than two-thirds of those allegations involved complaints of officers violating department regulations or failing to provide service, per the audit.How it...
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