Commerce
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Comcast Promotes Mike Cavanagh to Co-CEO With Brian Roberts
For the first time since becoming CEO of Comcast in 2002, Brian Roberts will be sharing his executive leadership role, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tech and media conglomerate has announced that Mike Cavanagh will be promoted as Comcast’s new co-CEO starting in January 2026. Cavanagh currently serves as president of…
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Ben Franklin Parkway Redesign May Finally Be on Its Way
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia, but its long-planned redesign may finally be on its way, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. The city selected Design Workshop in 2021 to reimagine the Parkway. This fall, the 55-page Parkway to Park document is expected to feature colorful renderings of…
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Cradles to Crayons Provides Essentials for Children, Helping Them Feel Safe, Confident, and Ready to Learn
Cradles to Crayons, an East Falls nonprofit serving children from birth to age 18, provides essentials such as school supplies, winter coats, hygiene items, and more to help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn, writes Chandler Lutz for CBS News Philadelphia. The organization’s work is vital in Philadelphia, frequently ranked among the nation’s…
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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sells Beverly Hills Mansion for $20.1M in Off-Market Deal
Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts sold his Beverly Hills, California, property in an off-market deal to art collectors Bill and Maria Bell for $20.1 million, writes E.B. Solomont for The Wall Street Journal. The buyers recently sold their Malibu mansion for around $200 million to Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Roberts and his wife, Aileen, bought…
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State’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits DelVal to Highlight Center for Plant Excellence Grant
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding recently visited Delaware Valley University to share updates on the Commonwealth’s new Center for Plant Excellence and the Center’s first grant opportunity. The new grant program marks the Center’s first investment in advancing research, workforce development, and industry resilience. Dr. Carla Garzon, holder of the K.H. Littlefield Endowed Professorship…
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Kamala Harris Opens Up on Why She Snubbed Josh Shapiro for VP Nod
Many consider Kamala Harris’s decision to bypass Governor Josh Shapiro for the vice presidency last year a head-scratcher, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Shapiro had just won praise for leading the rapid reopening of I-95 in Philadelphia, and his national profile was soaring. Now, in her new memoir 107 Days, Harris explains her reasoning.…
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Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs
The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 75-acre property was originally owned by PREIT, which sold a smaller section of it to Hanover, leading to the development of a 350-unit apartment…
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Exclusive Dining Event Featuring Anthony Bourdain’s Fixer to be Held in Lahaska
On Oct. 10, Zamir Gotta, the famed fixer and friend of the late Anthony Bourdain, will be hosting a special event at Caleb’s American Kitchen in Lahaska, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Table Talk with Zamir Gotta” will take place from 6 to 9 PM, giving guests the chance to enjoy an elaborate four-course…
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Black-Owned Coleman’s Funeral Services Aims to Help Families Navigate Challenges of Being Unprepared
Coleman’s Funeral Services is a Black-owned funeral services company in Philadelphia that aims to help families deal with being unprepared, writes Kylan Watson for The Philadelphia Tribune. Blaine Coleman, who owns the company, said he has noticed that Black families are often more unprepared than their white counterpart. This is especially true when it comes…
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This Fishtown Organization Gives Seniors Sense of Purpose and Fulfillment Through Volunteer Opportunities
Lutheran Settlement House has occupied the same building in Fishtown since 1902. Known for providing a variety of social services — including food assistance, education programs, activities — to people of all ages, the organization has especially brought solace to the region’s older residents, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. More than half of the volunteer…
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The Ripple Effect of the Central Question
In the past few weeks, we’ve explored the Central Question of self-leadership: “What choice can I make and what action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value?” It’s a question that helps leaders shift from autopilot to intentional action. But the impact of this question doesn’t stop with you —…
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‘A Model for How to Deliver Healthcare Education’: GMercyU Unveils New Healthcare Innovation Center
Gwynedd Mercy University has marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of its Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic building that will transform the preparation of healthcare professionals. The unveiling comes at a critical time as nearly one in five nursing positions in Pennsylvania remain vacant, with similar shortages affecting other…
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S&T Bancorp, Inc. Shares Board of Directors Leadership Transition
S&T Bancorp, Inc. (the holding company for S&T Bank), recently shared that Christine J. Toretti, Chair of the Board of Directors of both S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank since 2018, and a Director since 1984, intends to resign (effective Sept. 28) with respect to her appointment as ambassador to Sweden by the United States…
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Source Water Protection Week: Your Community’s Water Future Starts at the Source
When you turn on your kitchen faucet, you expect safe water, but you might not think about the distant watershed that supplies it, the agricultural runoff that can pollute it, or the broader environmental factors that can affect its quality. As your water and wastewater provider, we think about these challenges every day, around the…
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New Sandwich Shop with Tasty Ingredients and Fresh Rolls Opens in Doylestown
Carve 52, a new eatery created by Bobby Simone, has recently opened at 52 East State Street in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The sandwich shop offers hot and cold pork, roast beef, and turkey sandwiches bursting with bold, savory flavor. Each sandwich is packed with fresh, off-the-bone meat and comes topped with…
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The Lincoln Center: Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
While it’s common for children to take cues from movies or shows they watch, learning how to process grief in this way usually backfires. Films tend to portray grief in dramatic, oversimplified ways—a somber funeral, a tearful goodbye, or a young person burdened by loss. Yet, there’s a reason we connect with these stories: losing…
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Wawa Prototype Store in New Jersey a Sign of Things to Come
A new prototype design for a Wawa store debuts for the first time in New Jersey on Thursday, reports silive.com. The Salem County store redesign, at 245 S. Broadway in Pennsville, has made appearances in other states since it was first unveiled two years ago. The Wawa exterior has a V-shaped steel column and asymmetric…
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West Chester-Based Verrica Gets Medication Approval in Japan, Triggering $10M Milestone Payment
The regulatory approval of Verrica Pharmaceuticals‘ Ycanth in Japan has triggered a $10 million milestone payment to the West Chester-based company by its overseas partner, Torii Pharmaceutical, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Verrica CEO Jayson Rieger said that the dermatology therapeutics company expects to receive the payment within the next several weeks…
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