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King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
Alan Miller, the billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, has sold his vacation home in Florida for millions. The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
$2 Million William Penn Foundation Grant Moves Rail Park Expansion Closer to Reality
The expansion of the Rail Park is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a new $2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation. Thanks to a new $2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, the expansion of the Rail Park has moved one step closer to becoming a reality, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Coal Miners Heritage Festival held in Pennsylvania
LANSFORD, Pa. — One festival brought all kinds of coal mining fun to Carbon County on Sunday. The 17th annual Coal Miners' Heritage Festival was held at the No.9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford. Folks could tour the No.9 Coal Mine, visit the museum, and stop by historical...
Troy football topples Dover in out of state clash, Canton outlasts South Williamsport
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Troy and Canton football each improved to (2-0) on the season. (Photo Courtesy: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic Facebook) Troy and Canton football each delivered impressive road wins, on Saturday. The Warriors defeated South Williamsport 17-8, in a rare 10 a.m. matchup. Canton’s Ben Fitch connected with Zach Colton, for the games 1st score […]
'Remember Anchor fondly': Shark fans mourn the passing of an Adventure Aquarium staple
CAMDEN — Adventure Aquarium has announced the death of Anchor, a beloved and well-known hammerhead shark at the venue. "Anchor was a tremendous ambassador for his species for 20 years," Adventure Aquarium posted on Facebook. ...
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here's why.
Sep. 1—As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the "mathematics behind" the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O'Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat at Shop 'n Save in Greensburg. Jennifer Vislosky of Verona wondered aloud how ...
These Five Chester County High Schools Made the Top 20 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in PA, according to the Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report. Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania state agencies were encouraged to spend more taxpayer money with minority-owned and veteran-owned small businesses over the past two years and did just that, government contracting data shows.
WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad...
NJ’s cheating employers: 19 more added to public list
🔴 NJ's WALL has 19 businesses that owe $1.4 million total. 🔴 Officials say they've failed to follow rules related to wages, taxes and benefits. 🔴 The public database now has close to 200 entries. New Jersey's list of cheating employers has grown again, and not one...
Drexel Rallies From Four Goals Down to Draw with Lehigh in Historic Comeback, 4-4
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Drexel women's soccer team rallied from a four-goal deficit to draw with Lehigh, 4-4, Sunday night at Vidas Field. The comeback was the biggest in program history. The Mountain Hawks picked up their first goal within the first minute of the game. Ester Brossard earned the...
Bucks County held $800K in property owner funds for years. Who is getting that cash now?
The Bucks County treasurer is cutting checks to every municipality and school district in the county, after she learned of two bank accounts that had been holding money owed to residents for nearly 20 years. The accounts, first opened in 2003, held proceeds from tax sales. The tax claim bureau, which is the...
Bucks County Italian Market Launches Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster
Inside of Altomonte's, the Italian grocery store in Warminster and Doylestown that will be soon launching Alto Bakery & Caffe. Altomonte’s, the iconic Italian market and delicatessen operating in Doylestown and Warminster, is launching a bakery and cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Alto Bakery & Caffè, which...
Find out where Jason Kelce and his wife are planning to live following his retirement
Jason Kelce and wife Kylie Kelce are sticking to Philadelphia like glue. The couple revealed they’d like to remain there even after his retirement from the NFL, as he embarks on his new career as a commentator on “Monday Night Countdown.”. Jason Kelce shared the news during ESPN’s...
Sixers Rookie Jared McCain Speaks About The Hate And Criticism He’s Facing For His TikTok Videos And Painted Nails
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Jared McCain as the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, even before his NBA career officially begins, the young rookie has already found himself in the spotlight for reasons unrelated to basketball. McCain has been the subject of criticism due to his...
Women's Soccer Falls at Marywood
The Muhlenberg women's soccer team suffered its second straight one-goal road loss to open the season, falling 1-0 at Marywood. The Pacers scored off a corner kick in the 19th minute for the lone tally of the game. That was the only thing that got past sophomore Megan Stairs, who recorded 13 saves - the most by a Mule goalie since 2019.
This Delaware doughnut shop inspires lines at the door and sells out within 2 hours
The first customer arrived before 7 a.m. Bleary eyed, nearly sleepwalking, she pushed at the door. No dice. Sleeping Bird Doughnuts wouldn't be open for another hour. But...
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