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Kat Dennings’ ‘Shifting Gears’ is the Family-Friendly Sitcom Modern Television Has Been Missing
ABC’s new sitcom, ‘Shifting Gears’ is a nostalgic throwback to the family sitcom, writes Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal for Parents. The show blends humor with hear in an intergenerational family story. About ‘Shifting Gears’ Tim Allen stars as Matt Parker, a widowed auto shop owner whose estranged daughter Riley, played by Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings, unexpectedly…
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Norristown Area School District Stands Firm on Protecting Students from Immigration Actions
The Norristown Area School District reaffirmed its commitment to student safety and inclusion amid growing immigration concerns, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Superintendent Christopher Dormer addressed the issue during a recent school board meeting, emphasizing that Norristown schools remain a safe space for all students, regardless of background. “The Norristown Area School District is…
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Jeffrey Lurie Wants to Host a Super Bowl in Philadelphia, But There’s an Expensive Snag
Jeffrey Lurie has built the Philadelphia Eagles into a premier NFL franchise, but his next challenge may be even bigger—bringing a Super Bowl to Philadelphia, writes Jeff Karr for CBS Sports. The longtime owner and Wynnewood resident is committed to making it happen. Whether it becomes a reality depends on the future of Lincoln Financial…
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What Makes Eagles Fandom So Crazy?
Conshohocken’s Dr. Liselle Milazzo, an assistant professor at Penn State Abington, spent the past NFL season observing Eagles fans at local sports bars, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. As she prepares to launch a formal study, she sheds light on what makes this fanbase unique. Fandom, she explains, is driven by three factors: internal…
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The charming home was purchased by the 50-year-old A-lister’s parents, Gloria and Charles, in 1970 for just $38,000. Today, the house is estimated to be worth…
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Lower Makefield’s Ameena Soliman Headed to Super Bowl as Eagles’ Director of Football Operations
Lower Makefield native Ameena Soliman is heading to her first Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team’s director of football operations, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Soliman joined the Birds as an intern seven years ago, and has since become an integral part of the team off the field.…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as surrounding states profit from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to buy cannabis. Shapiro’s administration estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis could generate $14.8 million in tax revenue in its first year, climbing…
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Two Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Will Represent Montco at the Super Bowl
When the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders take the field in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on February 9, two of them will represent Montgomery County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Cassie Boone of Horsham is a fourth-grade teacher and has been on the squad for four years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St.…
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Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics Shuts Down After Losing Amazon Contract
Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics has had to close its doors after its contract with Amazon was abruptly terminated, affecting 110 workers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor notes that the January 10 closure was due to “unforeseeable business circumstances.”…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Advances DEI Mission Despite Trump Cuts
Despite the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives at the federal level, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners continues to advance its mission of fostering inclusion and belonging in the workplace, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. To help achieve this the county will add four new positions to its Office of Diversity, Equity, and…
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The Schuylkill River Trail Gets Funding for Safer, Longer Upgrades
Over $13 million in funding has been awarded for two significant Schuylkill River Trail expansion projects, reports John McDevitt for KYW NewsRadio. The projects will improve accessibility and safety for bikers, runners, and walkers. The first project, the Passyunk Connection in Southwest Philadelphia, will extend the trail by 3,400 feet to connect to Passyunk Avenue.…
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The Montgomery County Prison in Norristown is a Monument to Architectural History
Norristown is home to the castle-like Montgomery County Prison. Pamela W. Reilly reflects on the historic structure in Pennsylvania Heritage. The prison was built in 1851 and stood as a symbol of historical significance on Airy Street. Prominent Philadelphia architect Napoleon LeBrun designed the Gothic Revival structure. LeBrun is also known for the Schuylkill County…
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Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is best known for leading the Philadelphia team to its most recent NBA championship during the 1982-83 season. He owned the Sixers for nearly 15 years,…
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Glenside’s Bredenbeck’s Bakery Has You Covered for Game Day with Eagles-Themed Treats
Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Glenside has you covered for game day with delicious Eagles-themed treats, ranging from trading-card cookies to Kelly green-frosted cakes, reports Jan Carabeo for CBS News Philadelphia. “We have a little bit of everything for everyone, starting at classic individual cupcakes for swoop, game day trays, which is great for larger gatherings,” said…
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Lower Merion Skater Among Elite Group Representing Philadelphia at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Lower Merion’s Blake Gilman and his partner Julia Epps are part of the small but elite group of local skaters who are representing Philadelphia at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, writes Ellen Dunkel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nineteen-year-old Gilman and 15-year-old Epps have been ice dancing together for a decade. “I can take…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeffrey Yass Advocates to Keep TikTok in the US
Jeffrey Yass, the Bala Cynwyd billionaire investor and megadonor for the Republican party, plays a crucial role in the ongoing TikTok saga, writes Dan Milmo for The Guardian. Yass has a substantial stake in ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. His trading firm, Susquehanna International Group reportedly owns 15% of the Chinese company. A staunch libertarian, Yass…
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Hatboro-Horsham Students Create Beautiful Black History Mural
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School students have merged art and technology to create a beautiful Black history mural aimed at teaching diversity and inclusion, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News. Black artists featured on the nine-foot-tall mural include woman guitarist and 1940s hitmaker Rosetta Tharpe, late actor Chadwick Boseman, and visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The piece…
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Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left
The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do not have a REAL ID, you will need either a valid U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the country or enter a military base or federal building. The…
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