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Tony Laguda Formal Wear in Ambler Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Tony Laguda Formal Wear, the family-owned business in Ambler, celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The business was started by Caterina Laguda and her late husband, Tony, who immigrated to the United States over half a century ago. Tony was a masterful tailor, so the couple decided to open a…
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Enjoy Watching Your Favorite Movies Outdoors Throughout Philly This Summer
Fans of free outdoor movies will have plenty of options this summer to enjoy their favorites with lots of family-friendly films all around Philadelphia, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. Libertee Grounds are having free showings of retro movies each Wednesday. They also have their full menu available throughout the movie. You can even…
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Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities
Newman’s Own, a company known for its high-quality food products and charitable efforts, recently stopped in Philadelphia for its recently-debuted “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative. The “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative invites customers to set their own price for a slice of pizza. As part of the initiative, Newman’s Own will…
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Stove & Co. Restaurant Group, Jasper’s Backyard Join Forces to Open Rooster’s in Glenside
Stove & Co. Restaurant Group and Jasper’s Backyard are joining forces to open Rooster’s, a classic American pub, in Glenside, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The restaurant groups are combining the powers of their two teams to make a powerful local bar, restaurant, and community space in the former Keswick Tavern home. The new…
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Heather McCarron: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Heather McCarron is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Certificate of Proficiency in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) program at Peirce College. McCarron also received the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Student Leadership Award. “I began my educational journey in February 2021, after pondering the idea of going to college…
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Philly Has Some of the Worst Traffic in the World, According to New Report
While Bangkok has often been regarded with having among the worst traffic in the world, Philadelphia has the Thai city beat, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This is based off a new traffic report published by the company INRIX, which specializes in such things. The new Global Traffic Scorecard by INRIX includes data from…
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For Norristown Comedian, 6ABC Action News Theme Evokes Pride and Patriotism
For many Philadelphia region residents, including Norristown comedian Chip Chantry, the sound of the 6ABC Action News theme is so iconic and omnipresent over the last 52 years that it evokes pride and unlocks memories, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Move Closer to Your World” is regarded with the same patriotism many others…
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Bucks-Mont Pride Festival Brings People Together to Celebrate Each Other
The Abington community once again showed its pride during the Bucks-Mont Pride Festival, organized by The Welcome Project PA, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The organization is a Montgomery County-based nonprofit that serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties. “This event is a celebration of inclusion and diversity, and it’s also an entry point to experience…
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Philly Entrepreneurs Are Advocating for Lower Taxes
Philadelphia business owners were gathered in droves when Philadelphia’s revived Tax Reform Commission recently held its first public hearing, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The business owners were pushing for various tax cuts. Jeff DuVuono, has spent decades in the local real estate industry, and has seen suburban office space almost double while Philly’s…
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Philadelphia is the Most Walkable City in the United States
USA Today has compiled a list of the 10 best walkable cities for tourists in the United States, and Philadelphia was atop the list for the second consecutive year. The 10 cities were selected by a panel of travel experts and voted by readers as the best for their walkability during a visit. Each of…
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Conshohocken Woman Who Started As a SEPTA Traffic Checker Now Runs Its Merchandise Store
Al’Lee Floyd, who grew up in Conshohocken, joined SEPTA part-time in 2017 as a traffic checker, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the next few years, she moved up to the positions of testing coordinator and customer experience manager. When SEPTA decided it was time to open its reimagined store in 2021, Floyd…
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Retired Teacher Volunteers at Upper Merion Township Library As ‘English as a Second Language’ Class Instructor
Jean Olexy is an Upper Merion Township woman who volunteers her time to teach “English as a Second Language” courses, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. After retiring from her regular teaching job, she began volunteering as an ESL instructor over 12 years ago. “I love learning and I love people,” said Olexy. “And I feel…
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Michelle Hall: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Michelle Hall is a graduate of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management program at Peirce College and recipient of the Alumni Association’s Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award. Her journey has been an experience! “Peirce College has changed my life. I am grateful to have worked with the fantastic staff, faculty,…
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Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity
Once a tourist hotspot due to its political history, Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures, and creativity, writes Zoey Goto for National Geographic. The city has the second-largest Italian and Irish communities in the country, as well as the fourth-largest African-American community, so it is…
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute Survived the Pandemic and Continues Thriving Through Innovation
Bryn Mawr Film Institute relies on innovation to set itself apart from many other movie theaters which helped it survived COVID, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. In 2021, BMFI launched a “VacCinema” program requiring attendants to show proof of COVID vaccination before entering, becoming the first Philadelphia-area movie theater to provide a fully…
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During Hot Summer Nights, Visit These Beer Gardens in Philadelphia
Hot weather is the perfect time to enjoy a few drinks with your friends at a beer garden, and Philadelphia has plenty of good ones, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Pentridge Station Pop-up is a true West Philly oasis. It is made by locals, for locals and is open from May through October. This…
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Six King of Prussia Eateries Among Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards Winners
Wine Spectator has published its 2024 Restaurant Awards list and six King of Prussia eateries have found their place among over 3,700 establishments from around the globe, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual awards are presented in three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence, and Grand Award. The…
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Delaware River Port Authority May Soon Increase Toll Prices
The Delaware River Port Authority is expected to soon vote on a toll increase that would be the first hike since 2011, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. If approved, tolls to cross the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry bridges would each rise from $5 to $6. James Schultz, DRPA board chair,…
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