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Local Auctioneer with ‘a Beat Like Shakespeare’ Wins Statewide Bid-Calling Competition
Brian Oberholtzer, who makes sure to get the highest bids at H&R Auctions in New Holland, in Lancaster County, is Pennsylvania’s auctioneer of the year, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After finishing in the Top 10 for several years, Oberholtzer won the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) bid-calling competition held in Harrisburg in May.…
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Post-Pandemic SEPTA: Regional Rail Needs a Kick in the Caboose
As Philadelphia and its suburbs reawaken after a pandemic-induced slumber, SEPTA continues to lag behind. The regional rail system is specifically behind in its return to normalcy, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. While the transportation agency has brought back a bulk of its services, some notable gaps remain. They includes the rail options, which…
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Disparate Guidelines on Medical Marijuana Funding Prove Fatal for Bensalem Resident
Opioid withdrawal held Tyler Cordiero in its tight grasp. Despite a lack of health insurance, his treatment provider had authorized him for medical marijuana usage. But a federal-state disconnect ultimately led to his death, reports Ed Mahon for The Daily Item. Cordiero, a Bensalem 24-year-old, accessed treatment for his addiction from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Federal funding for this local…
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New Langhorne Brewery Takes Its Name from Greek Mythology, Hoping for Legendary Results
All hail Aristaeus! A craft brewery bearing the Greek god’s name is opening in Langhorne. Kate Fishman heralded the news for the Levittown Patch. Harry Arnold, the brewery’s founder, recently held a successful soft-opening. “We appreciate your help in testing out how the taproom operates, and we had a great time meeting so many new people.” Arnold said afterward. One significant asset…
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Pennsylvania Teen Drivers: How Worried Do Parents Need to Be When They Ask, ‘Keys, Please?’
Pennsylvania landed in the middle of the pack among the best and worst states for teen drivers, according to a new report recently published by WalletHub. To determine which states are safer for young drivers, WalletHub analyzed the teen-driving environment in each of the 50 states across three key dimensions: safety, economic environment, and driving…
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As Coronavirus Delta Variant Spreads Nationally, Pennsylvania’s High Vax Rate Offers Protection
The COVID-19 Delta variant — the highly transmissible strain — continues to spread throughout the country. Pennsylvania, however, remains one of the most protected states, given its high vaccination rate. Erika Fry and Nicolas Rapp for reported the statewide level of protection for Fortune. So far, studies have shown that vaccines are effective against this…
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Newsweek: Doggondest Coincidence Leads to Tearful Reunion After Three-Year Separation
After a three-year absence from her home, Aisha Nieves of Allentown knew that her Pitbull-Rottweiler mix, Kovu, was gone for good. The one-in-a-million coincidence that proved her wrong was covered by Daniel Villarreal for Newsweek. Kovu was a happy member of the Nieves family from his puppyhood in 2014 until an unusual accident in 2019. A car hit the Nieves’ fenced-in yard, and…
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Pandemic Gap Year: Montco Students Reluctant to Advance a Grade Gain Legislative Permission to Stay Put
Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved legislation that lets parents opt for a pandemic-related scholastic repeat year for their children. The arrangement was described in a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal also allows special education students to return to school for an additional year, even if they have reached the cut-off age of 21. …
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FBI Investigators: Pennsylvania’s Legend of Buried Civil War Treasure May Well Be a Tale of Fool’s Gold
An alleged cache of Civil War gold buried somewhere in Pennsylstroke of genuiusvania caused many to catch a serious case of gold fever. But its location remains unknown, even after an FBI search, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In March 2018, the Philadelphia FBI spent several days digging for gold in Dents Run,…
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Quakertown’s Distillery Drama: Bankruptcy Filing Yields Betrayals, Tantrums, and Threats
A recent Bucks County bankruptcy has taken on all the intrigue of a prime-time soap opera. Quakertown’s Midnight Madness Distilling LLC, producer of the popular Faber liquor line, filed for Chapter 11. Laura Smythe describes the aftermath for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midnight Madness Distilling was founded in 2012 by two Carnegie Mellon students, Anthony Lorubbio and Casey Parzych. It produces its own liquor and provides co-op canning, bottling, and…
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Montgomery County Employees at Center City Businesses: Get Ready to Start Shelling Out for City Wage Tax Again
Uncle Sam is about to start dipping into your paycheck again. Or, rather, Mayor Jim Kenney is. The moratorium on Philadelphia businesses collection of city wage tax from remote workers is ending, reports Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. With business offices in the city reopening, commuters from Montco will again notice a 3.5 percent drop in earnings. The withholding will occur even if employees…
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Help Fund Local Nonprofits with Penn Community Bank Social Media Contest
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce “Click for a Cause,” a social media and online community giving contest that invites the public to vote for nonprofits to receive donations from the bank. Three nonprofits will participate in the contest: Bucks County SPCA, Livengrin Foundation, and NOVA (Network…
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Barn-to-Brewery Renovation Means Out With the Livestock, in With the Live Performances
Having gained approval to move forward, a proposed overhaul of Willows Barn will replace the fodder it once held with malt for crafting beer, reports Stephen Althouse for WFMZ 69 News. East Texas Barn Co. LLC submitted a plan to renovate the 114-year-old East Texas structure into a craft brewery, taproom, and entertainment venue. The blueprints also include two…
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Oaks’ 2021 National Dog Show Tickets Will Be Scarfed Up Faster Than a Puppy Eats His Breakfast
Pent-up demand for tickets to the 2021 National Dog Show is expected to cause a run of early ticket sales. Fans of the show who want to ensure their place onsite for the annual convention of classy canines are advised to act now. The current weather may be all summer, shore, and hot dogs, but…
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Building a Local Public Relations Campaign Requires Using the Right Tool for the Right Job
My dad was an engineer for the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia; he was part of a team that designed aircraft carriers. As such, his brain worked in a very methodical, precise way, even at home. When he would embark on a home improvement or car repair, a go-to mantra to his sons was: “The…
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Permanent Reduction in Number of Montgomery County Commuters Could Significantly Affect Center City
A permanent reduction in the number of suburban residents commuting could have a significant impact on Center City and its many businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for Philadelphia Magazine. In 2019, close to 120,000 suburbanites commuted to Center City for their jobs. But after COVID-19 hit, that changed. Work from home arrangements became the norm. At the height of…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Rewards High School Seniors for Being Money Management Savvy
Answer: TruMark Financial Credit Union’s 2021 Financial Jeopardy Competition. Question: What annual event, held virtually this year, put $11,000 in scholarships funds into the pockets of area students heading to college? Eight local students participated in the Jeopardy-style game show organized and hosted by TruMark Financial. The initiative, aimed at instilling financial literacy in high…
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Amtrak Proposal: New Round Trips That Montco Commuters May Find Convenient
In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes, some of which could be a boon to Montgomery County. Ryan Deto tracked the rail system’s plans for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Amtrak’s proposal includes: Any new service connection between two disparate destinations requires intricate planning and cooperation among all stakeholders. Amtrak…
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