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Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as a burning smell, or a bug spray. Though the specific source of the odor hasn’t been clarified, there is a reason now why the odor was there, writes Chris O’Donnelll…
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Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz
A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it was a friendly competition because they pretty much stayed in their own territories. Now Wawa is moving into Sheetz’ home turf, with 40 stores in central Pennsylvania. Is Wawa now intentionally taking on its rival? Not at all, according…
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Tanner Maddocks and His Villanova Startup Make List of Young Entrepreneurs
Tanner Maddocks, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who founded Athlete Squared, headquartered in Montgomery County, is one of 16 individuals under age 25 recognized by PHL Inno as the Greater Philadelphia area’s next generation of innovative entrepreneurs, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. These imaginative, ambitious, collaborative, and tech-savvy entrepreneurs are focused on social impact. Maddocks,…
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As One of the Worst NBA Teams, New York Knicks Looked to Villanova Basketball to Turn Itself Around
The New York Knickerbockers were once a bad NBA team, never able to find a winning blend, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. Then they looked at the Villanova Wildcats, the college team that cruised to two national titles in three seasons. Now the 2024 Knicks are the No. 2 seed in the…
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JPOrleans Acquires Land for River Trail at Valley Forge Community
JPOrleans, in partnership with the Piazza family, has recently acquired an 18-acre parcel in King of Prussia for the creation of River Trail at Valley Forge, a residential community featuring two-and three-story townhomes. The property is bordered by the Schuylkill River Trail and positioned adjacent to the Schuylkill River, according to a release from News…
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2024 STEELS Expo in King of Prussia Highlights New Science Standards for Teachers
Around 450 educators gathered at Upper Merion Area High School for the 2024 STEELS Expo, a hands-on learning event organized by Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, reports Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. STEELS is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability. These new standards can better prepare students for the continuously changing career…
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Artist Creates Wooden Eagles Stadium Replica for Kylie’s Retirement Gift to Jason
Jason Kelce’s retirement gift from his wife Kylie was not only unique, but planned for two years, writes Ingrid Vasquez for People. Kylie reported on Instagram that she commissioned Dana Theobald, a Georgia-based artist and woodworker, to create a wooden replica of Lincoln Financial Field, where 36-year-old Jason played 13 seasons as center for the…
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Pottstown Native Spearheads Colebrookdale Railroad’s Rebirth
The rebirth of the Colebrookdale Railroad as a successful tourist railroad was sparked by Pottstown native Nathaniel Guest and a supportive community, writes Dale W. Woodland for Trains.com. The Colebrookdale Railroad revitalized a former Reading Company branch in southeastern Pennsylvania. The rebirth process began once Guest learned that the railroad was slated to be officially…
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Richest Man in South Korea, Michael Kim, Gifts Haverford College $25M
One of the richest men in South Korea Michael Kim, has just given Haverford College $25 million to found its Institute for Ethical Inquiry and Leadership, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Michael B. Kim, a Haverford College alumnus and an incoming college board chairman, leads a private South Korean equity firm. He’s been…
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For a Mere $35,000, This Retro Pennsylvania Dining Car Can be Yours
Fans nostalgic for diners have a shot at owning their own retro Pennsylvania dining car, writes Hannah Frishberg for The New York Post. A classic Fodero Dining Car is in need of some repairs after serving as a local eatery in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, for decades. It’s being sold on Facebook for $35,000. “Looking to sell…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of May Biz Webinars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer 15 May business webinars, educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including social media basics; starting and operating a new business;…
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For Villanova’s Liam Murphy, Three Seconds Put Him in the Running
Villanova University track star Liam Murphy recently lowered his personal best running time by three seconds. That’s made all the difference, qualifying him as one of the best runners in Villanova’s history and putting him on track for this summer’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The senior’s personal best…
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New Welcome Center, Veterinary Hospital Arriving to Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo This Summer
A new $41 million welcome center, office complex, and veterinary hospital is coming to Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 100-year-old attraction will open the 39,000-square-foot facility the first week of June before it moves on to the next phase of its master plan. A ribbon-cutting…
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Lucy Olsen Departs Villanova Wildcats for the Iowa Hawkeyes
Villanova woman’s basketball star Lucy Olsen is transferring to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, writes Jonathan Tannenwald and Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Collegeville native and Spring-Ford graduate is replacing departed Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark and will play on a team that reached the national championship game in each of the last…
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Freedom Village: What Is a Person-Centered Approach to Dementia Care?
When you’re searching for senior care for a loved one with memory loss, look for person-centered dementia care, a place where that person will be empowered to live each day as fully as possible. As the name implies, person-centered care is an approach that sees the person before anything else, drawing focus to the individual…
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Pilot of the Year Rob Newman Gave Free Flights to Patients in Need
Rob Newman, a pilot out of Blue Bell’s Wings Field who provided 47 free emergency flights for patients in need of treatment over the past year, will be honored for his heroic efforts at an upcoming gala, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Newman, a Chadds Ford resident, has been named the pilot of the…
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Chadds Ford Native Erin Matson Aims for Olympics but Was Declared Ineligible
Chadds Ford native Erin Matson hasn’t given up her plans to get to the Olympics in field hockey. She just got a little side-tracked taking on a head field hockey coach position at the University of North Carolina at the age of 23. She’s one of the youngest Division I coaches in history. Now 24,…
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Lower Merion Trumpeter Selected by Carnegie Hall for Its National Youth Orchestra
Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious music venues, selected Lower Merion teen Aidan Peterson for its annual National Youth Orchestra, writes Amy Shumoski for the Patch. The free four-week summer program gathers some of the nation’s best young musicians to provide them with exposure to classical musicians by having them perform around the…
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