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Philadelphia Leadership: Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs, Penn State Great Valley
Raghu Sangwan, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs at Penn State Great Valley, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his childhood in India as the eighth of nine siblings in a military family. Frequent moves made him introspective and academically driven, eventually leading him to pursue computer science in the U.S. after an…
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Child Care Costs Continue Rising Across Pennsylvania and United States
The cost of child care nationwide continues to climb, with prices climbing by 29 percent between 2020 and 2024, a rate that outpaces overall inflation, writes Emily Peck for AXIOS. According to data from Child Care Aware, in Pennsylvania, the average annual cost of daycare for one toddler and one infant rose to $27,400 over…
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New Owner Sells Fairless Hills Wawa Site for $6.5M, Eyes Future of Former Big Lots Space
Four months after purchasing the Fairless Hills Shopping Center, discount retail chain Ocean State Job Lot has sold the property’s Wawa site for $6.5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Rhode Island-based retailer sold the parcel at 530 Lincoln Highway in Fairless Hills in an off-market deal to a private buyer.…
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Doylestown Borough to Welcome Three New Eateries
Doylestown’s dining scene is set to become even more dynamic, with three new eateries expected to open in the coming months, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Snarky Tea House, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea house cafe and retail space, has put up its sign at 24 North Main Street, marking this as its…
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Pennsylvania Launches ‘Turnpike TV’ to Demystify Turnpike Construction, Projects, and Planning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is pulling back the curtain on how—and why—it makes decisions that impact drivers, neighbors, and businesses across the Commonwealth. With the launch of Turnpike TV, a new video series now streaming on its website, the agency hopes to answer big questions in plain English. Whether it’s how noise walls are designed,…
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Amid Worsening Nursing Shortage, Pennsylvania’s ‘Invisible Workforce’ Delivers Billions in Unpaid Care
As the nursing shortage intensifies nationwide, Pennsylvania’s “invisible workforce” of family caregivers continues to provide billions in unpaid care, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. According to a new report from researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, family caregivers provided an estimated 32.5 billion dollars in unpaid care in 2024, up from 22…
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Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word in 2025 Will Surprise You
Just in time for the National Spelling Bee, a new analysis of Google search data reveals the most commonly misspelled word in Pennsylvania this year: scissors. Yep — that tricky little tool we’ve all used since kindergarten is still giving adults spelling headaches in 2025. The data, compiled by WordUnscrambler.pro, looked at over 120 variations…
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Philadelphia Region Homes for Sale Among Oldest in Nation Last Year
Philadelphia ranks among the ten metropolitan areas with the oldest median homes sold in 2024, according to a recent analysis by Redfin, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The median age of homes sold in the region last year was 61, dating back to 1963. Only six percent of homes sold were under five…
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Today’s Primary Election
Philadelphia voters, mark your calendars: the municipal primary election is set for today, May 20, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This primary is crucial, as it determines party nominees for several key positions. On the ballot, you’ll find races for District Attorney, with incumbent Larry Krasner seeking a third…
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Get the Vote411: a Nonpartisan Tool to Empower Voters in the May 20 Primary and Beyond
With Pennsylvania’s May 20 primary election quickly approaching, voters across the Commonwealth will face critical decisions—especially in judicial races that often receive less media attention but carry long-term consequences for our communities, our families, and our rights. Fortunately, there is a powerful, nonpartisan tool offered by the League of Women Voters to help every voter…
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Newtown’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Owner Brings Flavor and Community Support
Roxanne Fitzgerald owns and operates two Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises, including in Newtown, the chain’s first in Pennsylvania, established in 2017, writes Madeline Marriott for Newtown City Lifestyle. Fitzgerald, a former pharmaceutical sales representative who left the workforce to spend time raising her three children, decided to open the Newtown store after discovering Nothing Bundt…
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Facing Population Declines, Two Western Pennsylvania Towns Lure New Residents with Cash
Western Pennsylvania, anticipating steep population declines over the next 25 years, is attracting new residents with cash offers through the MakeMyMove program, writes Abigail Hakas for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Several towns in Mercer County, including Sharon and Hermitage, are offering $5,000 to families who relocate there, along with benefits like YMCA memberships and access to…
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Yardley Couple’s Carved Owl Stump Could Become New Town Landmark
In Yardley, a wise-looking owl sculpture carved from a tree stump has recently appeared, catching the eye of many passing drivers, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Herald. Cindy and Lampros Fatsis, who commissioned Ukrainian-born sculptor Viacheslav Kuzema to transform the nine-foot stump in their front yard into a work of art, will be…
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United Way’s Marissa Christie Is Leading With Heart—and Making a Big Impact in Bucks County
Marissa Christie always believed in the power of unity, and now she puts this into action as president and CEO of United Way of Bucks County, writes Julie Brown Patton for City Lifestyle. The organization solves urgent community challenges and ensuring local families have access to the resources they need. “A great example of unification…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about her childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a large family of Nigerian immigrants and how she, growing up in a family of avid readers, cultivated an appreciation for learning at a very…
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NASCAR Eyes Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles and now host to the Penn Relays as well as Penn’s football, track and field, and lacrosse teams, is being eyed by NASCAR as a potential race venue. Last year,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing sports, and why he is excited about his role at Mid Penn. Norcross was an ambitious and hardworking teenager whose first job was as a page in the U.S. Senate…
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Bucks County Medical Center Named Among Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2025
Four Philadelphia-area medical centers have earned spots on Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, including one in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual program determined the top hospitals in the nation based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health. This year, researchers evaluated 2,599 short-term,…
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