-
Wall Street Journal: Local Couple Transitions from Living Off the Land to Traversing It in an RV
The Rutherfords of Perkasie — Claudia and Jack — did what many retirees did and downsized their living quarters, leaving behind a five-bedroom farmhouse on 39 acres. They replaced it with a four-wheeled, 600-horsepower recreational vehicle (RV) that they now use to travel the U.S. Robyn A. Friedman caught up with them for the Wall…
-
Three Signs of Recent Pennsylvania Grad: Framed Diplomas, Ready Resumes, Mountainous Student Debt
The Class of 2020 at Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities carried the third-highest level of student debt nationwide, according to the recently released 16th annual report by The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS). Patty Tascarella peered into that financial hole for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The TICAS report provides an overview of debt for…
-
At Valley Forge Casino Resort and Some PA Casinos, PA Gaming Control Board Sees Record Month in Revenue
According to newly released PGCB (Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board data, Pennsylvania set a new monthly gaming revenue record in October. The nearly $426 million was covered by Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The revenue total is a 33 percent increase compared with last October, PGCB reports. It also exceeded the Keystone State’s previous…
-
State House Halts PennDOT Toll Proposed to Fund Nine PA Bridges Desperately in Need of Repairs
A PennDOT plan to add tolls on nine bridges to finance their repairs was halted on Tuesday by the State House, which passed a bill to void the proposal, writes Mark Scolforo for WHYY. The legislation, however, currently requires one more vote in the state Senate. And it currently faces opposition from Gov. Tom Wolf.…
-
WSFS Bank Sets Up Collection Sites to Fight Food Insecurity in the Philadelphia Region
WSFS Bank has launched its 18th Annual Fall Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking office locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties (as well Burlington and Camden Counties in NJ) will serve as convenient food deposit centers. Donations are being sought from customers, members of…
-
National Dog Show Holds Press Preview Event at Pet-Friendly Audubon Hotel
One of the highlights of National Dog Show week is its annual press preview, a harbinger of a one-of-a-kind local event. At this year’s preview, a total of 11 dogs were on hand at the Tru by Hilton hotel in Audubon to the delight of TV cameras and reporters from multiple outlets throughout the Delaware…
-
See How Pennsylvania Ranks Nationally in Crude Oil Production
Pennsylvania ranks seventeenth in the nation based on annual crude oil production, according to a recently released report from Commodity.com. The COVID-19 pandemic made for a troublesome time for oil and other utilities, as well as factoring in the economy. To determine the states that produce the most oil, Commodity.com used U.S. Energy Information Administration…
-
Ambler Savings Bank Elects Montu Patel to Board of Trustees
Ambler Savings Bank is pleased to announce the election of Montu Patel to its board of trustees. Patel serves as the President of Innovative Hospitality Management (IHM), in Newtown and is also the Principal at Lotus Park Senior Living in Marietta, Ga. He grew up in the hotel industry, taking interest in the hotel management…
-
Penn Community Bank Wins HR Department of the Year Award
Penn Community Bank is pleased to announce its Human Resources Department has been named a HR Department of the Year by a panel of business leaders throughout the region. The award, part of the Delaware Valley HR Department of the Year program, recognizes the important contributions of human resources and training departments in businesses of all sizes.…
-
Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Inject Billions Into Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which passed the House on Friday with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans, will inject billions of dollars into Pennsylvania, write Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. The Keystone State is slated to receive $11.3 billion for highway projects along with $1.6 billion for bridge…
-
OldStone Opens in Former New Hope Church Occupied by Restaurateur Marsha Brown
First, it was a Methodist Church. Then it was a restaurant. And now, it’s a new restaurant: OldStone. Jenn Frederick picked through that series of transformations for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Methodists left the site on South Main Street, New Hope, to move to Souderton more than 20 years ago. In 2003, restaurateur Martha Brown…
-
Professional Collaboration Between Two Local Businesses and the Philadelphia Eagles Gives Players a Reason to Smile
Philadelphia Eagles fans hear the phrase repeatedly during game coverage: “Business X is the official [car dealer, airline, power drink, etc.] of the Philadelphia Eagles. But does anyone have a clear idea of what that means? Two local businesses do. Firstrust Bank is the team’s official bank. And Advanced Dental Esthetics in Montgomery County is…
-
West Chester-based StreamGeeks Announce Third Annual Summit for Video Professionals
The StreamGeeks Summit 3.0 is the third annual educational gathering focused on live streaming and video production. It is scheduled for Dec. 15. The StreamGeeks are a West Chester-based video production company that has helped pioneer new methods of live video streaming since its start in 2017. Live streaming has become a crucial tool for…
-
Harry Potter Exhibit, Coming to the Franklin Institute, Conjures Much Fan Interest
The upcoming world premiere of the Harry Potter exhibit at the Franklin Institute is drawing huge interest from fans of the popular book and movie series, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The tickets for Harry Potter: The Exhibition went on sale to the public last week. And as if by magic, close to…
-
Popular Pennsylvania Baby Boy Names: Less ‘Maverick’ and ‘Hudson,’ More ‘Noah’ and ‘Liam’
One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy is choosing a baby name. When it comes to boys, Pennsylvanians seem to be more traditional than trendy. A new Stacker ranking of baby boy names reveals current favorites. Stacker compiled its top Keystone State boy-name list from 2020 Social Security Administration data. Number one is Noah,…
-
A Look Back at How Ambler Savings Bank PPP Loans Became a ‘Life Raft to the Business Community’
Much of the press surrounding the COVID-19 effect on public-facing careers rightfully centered on the healthcare industry. However, medical personnel weren’t the only ones stretched personally and professionally by its fury. I can personally and professionally attest to the fact that financial institution employees, too, logged long hours, faced desperate customers, and did their best…
-
Philadelphia is Among Top Clean Technology Innovation Hubs in Nation
Despite low-scoring state support, Philadelphia ranks as one of the top clean technology innovation hubs in the nation. The distinction comes from a new Saoradh Enterprise Partners report, reported by Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report defines cleantech innovation hubs as functioning geographic ecosystems that are based on metrics that include research…
-
Five Philadelphia-area Companies Rank Among Most Female-Friendly Companies in World
Five companies from the Philadelphia area have ranked among the most female-friendly companies in the world, according to Forbes’ inaugural rankings. Ryan Mulligan covered the list for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking includes 300 entities and was compiled using a Statista survey of 85,000 women across 40 countries. Women were asked to rate employers…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
