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Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award Winner. While attending…
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Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo Unveils 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Progress on Various Initiatives
Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Report: “Behind our Action,” highlighting its advancements and future goals for 2030 and 2050. Rafael Pamias, CEO of Grupo Bimbo, noted that the company made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 commitments. “For example, we achieved 95% positive nutrition in our daily bread, pastries and breakfast…
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Friends, Former Teammates Remember Joe “Jellybean” Bryant as ‘Likable Guy’ with Otherworldly Talent
Many friends and former teammates were stunned to find out that Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, standout basketball player and the father of late NBA star Kobe Bryant, had died last week at 69, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maurice “Mo” Howard, a fellow Philadelphia basketball legend, said he was shocked by the news. “I…
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The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27
When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it will celebrate 100 years of legendary composer George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The performance on Wednesday, July 24, will also feature American jazz artists, the Marcus Roberts Trio – and…
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New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. “I think, if you’re a really good umpire, I think you should get paid more and that you should umpire more…
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Douglas Yearley, Toll Brothers Chairman and CEO, Named to Barron’s ‘Top CEOs of 2024’ List
Douglas C. Yearley Jr., chairman and CEO of the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, Toll Brothers, has been named one of the Top CEOs of 2024 by Barron’s, the building company wrote in a press release. Barron’s annual list recognized 25 CEOs, as selected by a panel of editors and reporters emphasizing recent management…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The December contribution was the largest single political donation in Texas’ history. The co-founder of Susquehanna International Group made the latest contribution in April. The donation…
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Ardmore’s Benj Pasek Could Join the EGOT Club With an Emmy Award Win This Fall
Ardmore native Benj Pasek is one of the most decorated performers in show business and is one step away from achieving the most coveted accomplishment in the industry, becoming an EGOT winner, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The EGOT club is reserved for individuals to earn each of the four major entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy,…
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Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funding is provided by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and PIDC. To be eligible, businesses have to…
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Joe Bryant, Former La Salle Basketball Star and Father of Lower Merion Legend Kobe, Dies at 69
Joe Bryant, the father of the NBA legend Kobe, and a former basketball star at La Salle University and John Bartram High School, has passed away, writes Danielle Jennings for People. He reportedly had recently suffered a massive stroke. After graduating from La Salle in 1975, Joe Bryant was selected as the No. 14 overall…
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Former Penn Valley Rabbi, Longtime Advocate in Israel, Andrew M. Sacks, Remembered
Andrew M. Sacks, former rabbi at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley and Jewish leader in Israel, passed away in June at the age of 70, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sacks was known as a fierce and tireless activist for religious pluaralism, social justice, and environmental responsbility. He spent three decades…
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Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and applied to many…
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After Pregnant Montco Woman is Killed in Crash, Her Family Gives Back to Families of First Responders
On August 25, 2022, Montgomery County firefighter Jason Adams received what he thought was a routine call about an emergency rescue. However, the situation would change his life forever as it was his wife, Kellie Adams, writes Charles Watson for 6abc. “I did respond and arrive on location to see our vehicle and to realize…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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Flakely Gluten Free Bakery Unveils New Vending Machine in Italian Market
Manayunk bakery Flakely Gluten Free recently unveiled its first vending machine at the Salt & Vinegar store in the Italian Market, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The “pastry ATM” will dispense the bakery’s frozen croissants, bagels, cakes, and baguettes. For the vending machine, customers can use their credit card to open the door and…
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A Philadelphia-area Couple is Turning Louisville Into a Water Ice City
Rodney and Tonya Daisey, a couple with Philadelphia-area roots are the owners of Philly’s Best Frozen Desserts, a water ice and ice cream shop they operate out of Louisville, Kentucky. Since starting the business in 2018, they have worked their way up from renting space from a kitchen incubator project, to a store, a special…
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Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years
Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for thePhiladelphia Business Journal. The store had been open for over 45 years. “While this was a very difficult decision to make, we have determined that this store cannot deliver the experience customers deserve or continue to…
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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not together, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In the 1980s, Hall and Oates enjoyed a massively successful musical marriage with hits such as “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” But four decades later, their relationship is on…
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