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Can Abington’s Josh Shapiro Turn Grit into Presidential Gold?
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native, Josh Shapiro, is now being talked about as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, writes Tom McGrath for Philadelphia Magazine. After two years marked by both high-profile wins and public tragedy, Shapiro has emerged as one of the party’s most visible and calculated figures. Shapiro’s pragmatic, policy-first…
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North Wales Man Invents the Game-Changing Gummi Cone
North Wales resident Joseph Osborne created Mojoz Gummi Cone, a gummy cone for water ice that is vegan, halal, and gluten-free, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osborne created the cone in 2015 while working as a sales representative for Comcast. A loyal patron of Jimmy’s Water Ice in South Philly, he would come…
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Saint Joseph’s Partners with Nonprofit to Explore How AI Robots Can Support Aging Adults with Autism
Researchers at Haub Innovation Center at Saint Joseph’s University are developing ways for AI-powered robots to support aging adults with autism, writes Nicole Leonard for the WHYY. They have partnered with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot the technology with individuals living in assisted care communities. For the project, researchers programmed Pepper – a…
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See Which Montco Places Are Among 25 Best Small Towns to Live on East Coast
Montgomery County is home to two places that are among the best small towns to live in on the East Coast, write Aine Givens and Andrew Jose for Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used Niche’s 2022 Best Places to Live rankings, which considered factors such as living expenses, safety, weather quality, as well as…
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Lankenau Medical Center Receives Anonymous Donation to Relieve Nurses’ Student Loan Debt
After years of balancing patient care with the weight of student loan debt, registered nurse Emmy McManus from Wynnewood, finally caught a break, writes Aubrey Whelan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thanks to an anonymous $1 million donation made to Lankenau Medical Center, where McManus has worked for 30 years, she’s one of 179 nurses receiving…
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SEPTA Eyes 170-Unit Housing Development at Ambler Station
SEPTA has officially put out a call for developers to reimagine 3.4 acres next to Ambler train station for residential development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The parking lot on Butler Pike is now being eyed for a transit-oriented development, blending housing, retail, and pedestrian-friendly features. The proposed Al is the result…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Built Fanatics into a Billion-Dollar Sports Brand
Michael Rubin may rub shoulders with celebrities and pro athletes, but his true obsession is with Fanatics, the global sports platform he’s spent more than a decade building. He spoke with Rich Kleiman of Yahoo! Sports about the historic rise of the enterprise. The Bryn Mawr native has transformed what began as an e-commerce spin-off…
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King of Prussia’s Highly Anticipated Netflix House: What to Expect
The highly anticipated Netflix House in King of Prussia Mall is set to open later this year, and the first wave of attractions has been revealed, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The immersive venue will launch with two major experiences based on popular Netflix series: Wednesday and One Piece. Visitors can step…
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Philadelphia Phillies Owner John Middleton Shares His Other Great Passion
Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton is known as the Phillies owner with World Series-sized ambitions, but he and his wife have another passion, writes Peter Dobrin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Middletons have quietly spent decades assembling one of the finest private collections of American art in existence. The long-guarded trove is finally stepping into…
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A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon rule on whether Lower Merion can regulate where guns are sold, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision could impact local government authority across the state. While state law prohibits municipalities from regulating firearms, Lower Merion officials argue zoning laws pertain to land use, not gun control.…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular Swedish retailer is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt with two types of new stores: smaller locations from 50,000 to 100,000 square feet and plan and order…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Opens Autism Institute with Colossal Donation
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has made a landmark $50 million donation to create the Lurie Autism Institute, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Announced last week, the institute is a joint initiative between the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine aimed at advancing autism research. It will focus on studying causes and…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery for The Reading Eagle. In his budget address, Josh Shapiro highlighted the need for clear legal guidance on these machines, which have expanded across the state. Berks County District Attorney…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in the country, the mall is set to welcome a wave of new tenants this year. Several of these are making their debut in the Philadelphia area. Among the newcomers is…
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Doylestown Native Pink’s Stage Name Originates from More X-Rated Roots Than Many Fans Knew
Many fans of Doylestown-native singer Pink assume her stage name stems from the hair color she wore early in her career, but its origin is more X-rated than most realize, according to a staff report from the EMEA Tribune. For her first album, the award-winning artist, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore-Hart, received double…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Growing Pennsylvania Footprint with Montgomeryville Location
Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a new Montgomeryville location, which marks its second store in Montgomery County – joining its existing Upper Dublin site – and the seventh in the state, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The grocer is aiming for a July 25 opening of the new store at…
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Colleen Wolfe Talks NFL Stardom, Hoagies, and Her Montco Roots
Colleen Wolfe may be thriving in Los Angeles with her NFL Network position and a new spot on Roku, but the Montco native is still a hometown girl at heart, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In an interview with PBJ, the Hatboro-Horsham High School alum shares what she misses about home. “The…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Unveils $800 Limited-Edition Phillie Phanatic Bats
Victus Sports in King of Prussia recently unveiled limited-edition Phillie Phanatic bats, each priced at $799.99, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has produced only 25 handcrafted “Phuzzy” Phanatic Trophy Bats featuring the mascot’s face, which will be available for purchase at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank…
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