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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, from pizza shops to breweries, and more. Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Up 8.7 Percent From a Year Ago
May was a good month for Pennsylvania casinos, which overall saw an increase in revenue compared to last year. Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to $521 million in May, according to Rege Behe for CDC Gaming Reports. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported an 8.7 percent overall increase in revenue compared...
Montco Man Selling Poconos Home with Heated, Olympic-Length Pool and Home Theater for $3.5M
Steven A. Saslow, a Montgomery County native, is selling his home near the Pocono Mountains with a heated indoor Olympic-length pool for $3.5 million, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Saslow built the nearly 14,000-square-foot home in 1991. The CEO of Mail Tribune/Rosebud Media attended a summer camp...
Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Seeks Applicants for $5,000 Award
Guardian Nurses, a nurse-owned patient advocacy services company in Flourtown, is facing a surprising challenge. Guardian Nurses, a nurse-owned patient advocacy services company in Flourtown, is facing a surprising challenge: the lack of applicants for its $5,000 Entrepreneurial Award, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This award, aimed...
Harmony Biosciences in Plymouth Meeting OK’d for Sleep Disorder Drug Use
Harmony Biosciences in Plymouth Meeting has been given a green light by the FDA to use Wakix, a narcolepsy drug, with pediatric patients. Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences received a green light from the Food and Drug Administration to widen the use of Wakix, its flagship narcolepsy drug, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Lola’s Garden in Ardmore Serves Delicious Food and Creative Drinks in Lovely Ambiance
Lola’s Garden in Ardmore is a perfect spot to enjoy delicious dishes and creative drinks while taking in the lovely ambiance. is a perfect spot in Suburban Square to enjoy delicious dishes and creative drinks while taking in the lovely ambiance, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The...
Megan Boni, Bryn Mawr Native and Popular TikToker, Talks Her Success
Megan Boni, a Bryn Mawr native and TikToker known as Girl On Couch, did not realize how much her life would change after posting on TikTok. Megan Boni, a Bryn Mawr native and famous TikToker known as Girl On Couch, did not realize how much her life would change after she posted a silly video on the popular platform, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine.
Former Governor: The Legislature Should Reject Any Attempt to Create a Different Tax Rate for So-Called ‘Skill Game’ Devices
Edward Rendell, who served as Pennsylvania's 45th Governor, believes the secret to maintaining the state’s gaming tax juggernaut over the last 20 years has been the General Assembly’s disciplined and consistent approach with respect to setting tax rates. Twenty years ago this week, I was in my second...
Philadelphia Mayor Taps into Entrepreneurial Wisdom of Firstrust Bank’s Richard J. Green
Firstrust Bank’s Richard J. Green has been named Chairman of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Sports and Entertainment Roundtable. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker recently launched a new business-roundtable initiative that leverages the expertise and influence of prominent local leaders in order to capture the voice of the business community and ultimately improve the ease of doing business in Philadelphia.
Haverford Systems Shares the Eight Biggest A/V Trends from InfoComm 2024
Haverford Systems shares the insight it gathered from InfoComm 2024 about the latest technology shaping the audiovisual industry. InfoComm 2024 was nothing short of a spectacular showcase of the latest and greatest in audiovisual technology. As one of the premier events in the A/V industry, InfoComm brings together innovators, experts, and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore cutting-edge technologies and trends.
First Bank Launches Digital Account Opening Solution
First Bank launches a Digital Account Opening solution powered by Narmi, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. First Bank has launched a new Digital Business and Consumer Account Opening experience powered by Narmi, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. The new experience will allow prospects and customers to...
Four Dischell Bartle Dooley Attorneys Named 2024 Super Lawyers
(From left) Mark Dischell, Jack Dooley, Elizabeth Billies, George Saba Jr. Partners Mark Dischell, John Dooley and Elizabeth Billies have been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers list. Additionally, George Saba Jr., of counsel to the firm, was also named a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than five percent...
What Can the Philadelphia Phillies’ Record as the National League’s Best Be Attributed To?
The Philadelphia Phillies hit the ground running the moment the MLB season started, pacing the National League with the best record. From the moment the Philadelphia Phillies reported for spring training, the club has been intent on completing their mission to win a World Series and that intent has led them to the best record in the National League, writes Gabe Lacques for USA Today.
Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit
Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display more than 20 prints by this local artist and teacher. The show is on view now until Oct. 13. While Paone is known...
Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
One of the buildings still left in the village is the Locktender's House. Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten...
J-Town Market Brings Iconic Empanadas and More to Jenkintown
J-Town Market and Eatery is a charming new establishment in Jenkintown that serves empanadas, fresh produce, and breakfast sandwiches. J-Town Market and Eatery is a charming new establishment in Jenkintown that serves empanadas, fresh produce, and breakfast sandwiches, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The Montgomery County corner store...
Valley Forge Cyclists Undeterred by Heat, Embark on 60-mile Ride
A group of five Montgomery County bicyclists braved a 60-mile bike ride from Valley Forge during the weekend heat. Despite the rising heat, some resilient Valley Forge cyclists residents are determined not to let high temperatures ruin their plans, writes Jon Hurdle for The New York Times. Last week, when...
N.Y. Times: Life Time Ardmore is ‘Country Club’ Version of a Health Club
High-end gyms, like Life Time in Ardmore, are on the rise and they now offer much more than state-of-the-art equipment and exercise classes. — are expanding their range and are now offering much more than the usual state-of-the-art equipment and exercise classes, writes Megan Willett-Wei for The New York Times.
Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss
Pennsylvania's dramatic rural population decline spotlights the national debate over small-town viability. The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that have long been pillars of the country’s culture, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post.
Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits
Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great at: making amazing biscuits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In just two years, she went from working in her home kitchen to a Wissahickon shared space to her...
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