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Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Investment Bank to Shift Focus to Wealth Management, Stock Broking
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, the largest and oldest investment bank in Philadelphia, will soon exit this realm in favor of focusing exclusively on its wealth advisory business, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision to maneuver against its nearly 200-year history as an investment bank and place its emphasis on stock broking comes…
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Meet the Philadelphia Scientists Who Won a 2025 Ig Nobel Prize, and The Study That Led to It
In 1991, the Ig Nobel Prize honors were founded by mathematician Marc Abrahams as a satirical counterpart to the prestigious Nobel Prize. According to organization’s website, the Ig Nobel Prize honors “achievements so surprising that they make people LAUGH, then THINK.” This year, two Philadelphia scientists — Julie Mennella and Gary Beauchamp — took home…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, certain automated plate-reading systems are having difficulty telling the redesigned zero apart from the number eight. “This is an…
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Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids About the News
There is so much information constantly flowing into families’ lives about the state of the world, with daily news headlines that have the potential to create distress. Children hear about what’s going on in the world through social media, friends, or adult conversations. But news headlines aren’t always about news; they’re often about what will get…
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Ursinus Students Share What They Learned During Experiential Learning Week
If Ursinus College’s first Experiential Learning Week proved anything, it’s that real-world exposure hits differently when you’re the one in the room. For first-year student Lola MacRae, that room was Negotiation 101 — an on-campus intensive that challenged students to think strategically before speaking. Early exercises showed how easily assumptions can derail outcomes. In one…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Josh Shapiro and Neighbors Face Off Over Backyard Boundary
A narrow strip of land in an Abington neighborhood has become the focus of an unusual property dispute involving the PA Governor, writes The Washington Post. At issue is a roughly 10-foot-wide section of backyard between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors. The contested area sits near a driveway and stretches into what one side considers…
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Phoenixville’s The Clubhouse Redefines Child Development by Filling the Support Gap
When options for child education are all at once plentiful and scarce, it can be difficult to make the right choice for your family. In Phoenixville, Nicole and Alex Weirich are working to make that stress disappear. Born just six months ago, The Clubhouse Wellness Center at 1288 Valley Forge Rd. is not your average…
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Enjoy a Tea Party on a Cold Day at One of These Bucks County Tearooms
On cold days, when a chill lingers in the air, one of the best remedies can be a simple cup of tea. Luckily, there are tearooms around Bucks County that make teatime an unforgettable, soothing experience. The Talking Teacup – Chalfont Reopened by Patti Fitzpatrick in 2021, this tea house and gift shop is a welcoming spot with a cozy atmosphere. Guests can choose…
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Philadelphia Again Named Best U.S. City for Street Art By USA Today
Street art means different things to different people in different cities, and Philadelphia has the best street art in the country, according to a panel and readers of USA Today. Philadelphia is home to more than 4,000 murals. Since being founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has strived to empower both professional and young, up-and-coming…
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Philly Gives Wraps Up Second Year, Surpassing $1M in Support for Local Nonprofits
Philly Gives, a community fund campaign was launched in 2024, has surpassed $1.06 million of fundraising for nonprofits providing essential services throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. The Philly Gives initiative aims to connect trusted local journalism with community philanthropy. During a wrap-up event hosted at The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s headquarters on February 26, The Inquirer‘s Senior…
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Fishtown Woman Reunites With Missing Engagement Ring After Outreach from Delaware Pawn Shop
A Fishtown woman has found the engagement ring she had previously lost after someone tried selling it at a pawn shop, according to a 6abc Digital Staff report. Back in September 2025, Casey Corradin’s fiancé proposed to her with a black diamond ring. In February, she removed the ring to apply hand sanitizer while sitting…
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New Steakhouse from Atlas Restaurant Group Coming to The Rittenhouse Hotel
Atlas Restaurant Group is set to open its second Philadelphia restaurant, introducing its steakhouse concept The Ruxton at The Rittenhouse Hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Ruxton will replace Italian restaurant Scarpetta, which is scheduled to close on January 31. Construction is expected to begin in the fall, with the two-story…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Startup Cities in Nation as Funding Freeze Shows Signs of Thawing
Philadelphia ranks among the top ten best startup cities that have at least 1 million residents, as the funding freeze that has lasted several years starts to ease, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia innovation ecosystem placed eighth in a recent CommercialCafe ranking, beating out cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles,…
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Wayne-Based Guardian Capital Partners Closes Fourth Fund With $441M
Wayne-based Guardian Capital Partners has closed its fourth fund, marking its largest raise by far since the firm launched in 2008, at $441 million, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Co-founders of the leveraged buyout private equity investor focused on the lower end of the middle market, Peter Haabestad and Scott Evans, believe Guardian Capital Partners Fund IV…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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QNB-Victory Bank Merger Moves Forward After Shareholder Vote
Shareholders of Quakertown-based QNB Corp. and The Victory Bancorp in Limerick have voted in favor of a proposed merger, clearing a major regulatory and corporate hurdle, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. QNB Corp. serves as the holding company for QNB Bank, while The Victory Bancorp performs the same role for The Victory Bank.…
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Montco Trading Giant Steps Into New Betting Frontier
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group is stepping into one of Wall Street’s fastest-growing arenas: prediction markets, writes Samuel O’Brient for Business Insider. Prediction markets have surged in popularity since 2024. The platforms where participants trade contracts tied to the outcome of real-world events began largely as a retail-driven phenomenon. Now, it’s attracting institutional attention, and…
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