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Pottstown’s Loren Gray Keeps it Real as a TikTok Influencer
Pottstown’s Loren Gray is redefining the influencer world, writes Elizabeth Macbride for Forbes. At 22 years old, she boasts 90 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, earning over $1 million annually. Her role in Netflix’s Incoming, which climbed the platform’s charts last summer, showcases her expanding reach beyond social media. Gray balances her online persona…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid PMF Industries, the 63-year-old Pennsylvania company, expand into the clean hydrogen market. The $7 million project will create 20 new full-time jobs, retain 78 positions, and strengthen Pennylvania’s clean energy…
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New CNN Documentary Explores Kobe Bryant’s Relentless Drive
CNN’s new three-part documentary Kobe: The Making of a Legend will delve deep into Kobe Bryant’s relentless “Black Mamba” mindset, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new film will take an intimate look into what forged his extreme drive and focus that earned him several championships and a spot on…
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Smoking in Pennsylvania Comes with High Cost
Smoking takes a toll on Pennsylvanians’ wallets, with a new report revealing that the habit costs the average smoker thousands each year, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Financial planning website WalletHub has found that a smoker in the state spends around $4,022 per year on smoking, which comes out to $193,070 over their lifetime.…
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After Successful Career as St. Joseph’s Basketball Player, Chloe Welch Starts Coaching Journey
After wrapping up her successful playing career at St. Joseph’s, Chloe Welch stepped into the position of graduate manager for the 2024-25 basketball season, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’ve always been ready and willing to learn, and I think that these opportunities are really awesome,” said Welch. “Even if it’s a task…
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Kat Dennings Says Return to Sitcoms with ‘Shifting Gears’ Is Once-in-Lifetime Opportunity
Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings is thrilled to be back in front of a live studio audience with her new sitcom, Shifting Gears, starring alongside Tim Allen, writes Christina Radish for the Collider. The show follows Matt (Allen), the widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, whose estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) suddenly returns to his…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States to Raise Family in 2025
Pennsylvania ranked third in the country among the best states to raise a family in 2025, according to a recently released report from ConsumerAffairs, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Vermont ranked in first place, ahead of Maine in second. The report ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C. based on five key metrics, including…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Talks Election, Trump, and the Eagles in the Playoffs
Governor Josh Shapiro reflected on his role in the 2024 election, and his thoughts on Trump, Pennsylvania, and the Eagles in a recent interview with Walter Perez for Action News. Speaking from Adare Pharma Solutions in Northeast Philadelphia, the Abington native highlighted Pennsylvania’s efforts to attract businesses. Adare recently relocated from New Jersey, taking advantage…
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King of Prussia’s Westover Buys New York Real Estate Portfolio for $94.5M
King of Prussia-based Westover recently purchased a multifamily real estate portfolio in New York for $94.5 million from Black Spruce Management, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 98,000-square-foot, 147-unit portfolio consists of 13 properties in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, between West 19th and West 29th streets. The properties average five stories. The acquisition…
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New ‘Global Italian Marketplace’ Eataly Set to Open at King of Prussia Mall by Fall 2025
Eataly, the new “global Italian marketplace,” is set to open its doors at King of Prussia Mall by next fall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The work on the latest location of the multi-level Italian dining and shopping experience has been ongoing for over a year. Some of the more recently completed updates include…
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Roslyn’s Patricia O’Donnell Bakes Goods to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Patricia O’Donnell makes and distributes delicious baked goods to people experiencing homelessness, writes Jon Caroulis for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Roslyn resident came up with the idea eight years ago, shortly after losing her job at age 71. While walking along Philadelphia’s Market Street, she noticed people living on the streets and began to think about how she…
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The Public Interest Law Center Fought to Bring More Funding to Norristown and Other School Districts
The Public Interest Law Center sued the state of Pennsylvania and won over an unconstitutional school funding system, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, underfunded school districts received $500 million in new allocations and some Montgomery County towns are making great strides to close the gap. Among the underfunded districts, Norristown…
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Conshohocken Real Estate Firm CenterSquare Has Big Plans for 2025
Conshohocken real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management plans to expand its retail portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm plans to acquire 30 to 40 shopping centers through 2025. Over $300 million is earmarked for investments according to managing director Rob Holuba. CenterSquare specializes in essential service retail including food, fitness,…
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s Major Greater Philadelphia Expansion Kicks Off with Ardmore Location in March
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to at least triple its Greater Philadelphia presence in the coming years, starting with an Ardmore location expected to open in March, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Brooklyn-based ice cream company known for its specialty and vegan ice creams has four stores in the area,…
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Temple University Grad Russell Bryant Sues Alma Mater For His Email Address
Worcester real estate attorney Russell Bryant is suing his alma mater, Temple University over its decision to deactivate alumni email accounts, reports Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple recently announced they would deactivate all alumni email accounts more than a year after graduation and that all would be phased out by May 2025. Bryant…
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New Central Bucks School Superintendent Steven Yanni Shifts Focus from Culture Wars
Steven Yanni, the new Central Bucks School District superintendent, wants to leave behind culture-war battles, an issue that has attracted national attention over the last several years, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead, he wants to focus on education. “Conversations about teaching and learning and student achievement have been missing, not just in Central…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-used building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers with the Everywhere Project, a non-profit that helps Philadelphians in need. Working in Kensington, Fletcher often saw children waiting in boredom while their parents received meals. This inspired her to…
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