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Taylor Swift Rumor Sends Hundreds to Wayne Restaurant
The rumor mill was working overtime Thursday when a story circulated that Taylor Swift was having dinner Thursday evening in Delaware County. According to WMMR’s Preston & Steve, hundreds of Swifties of all ages hung out outside Autograph Brasserie at 503 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Eagle Village Shops hoping to get a glimpse of…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Martha Sharkey, Executive Director, TODAY is a Good Day
Flourtown resident Martha Sharkey, Founder & CEO of TODAY is a Good Day, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Lancaster County near farmland, her first job at a museum store that she continued into adulthood, and why she chose to go to Penn State, despite her initial reluctance. Sharkey, whose career centered around…
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Philadelphia Flight Attendant Gets Extra Perk: Access to High-end Dallas Hotel That Only Serves Her New Company’s Employees
Ellie Boothe, a Philadelphia-based flight attendant, got an extra perk when she joined American Airlines last year: access to Skyview 6, a high-end hotel that only serves her new company’s employees, writes Dawn Gilbertson for The Wall Street Journal. The hotel that opened in late January boasts a tavern with a relaxing patio, huge gym,…
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50 Years After Playing His Last Game, Overbrook’s Wilt Chamberlain Remains One of Best NBA Players of All Time
Half a century after playing his final NBA game, Overbrook High School alumnus Wilt Chamberlain is still one of the best and most accomplished players, writes Erin Clark for the Report Door. His career — which came to an end on May 10, 1973 — encompassed: Throughout his years with the NBA, he scored 31,419…
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Pros and Cons of Investing in REITs vs. Direct Real Estate
While the housing market has been volatile and uncertain over the last three years, real estate is still a valuable part of an investor’s portfolio, writes Jeremy Pagan for the Morning Star. Each investor should ideally allocate anywhere between five and 20 percent of their portfolio to real estate. REITs are a very popular investment…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Eagles’ Performance in Super Bowl LVII Watched by Record Number of Viewers
The Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by 115.1 million households, more than two million over what had previously been reported, writes Isabella Simonetti for The Wall Street Journal. The viewership for the February 12 game was under-reported, owing to errors experienced by Nielsen, according to FOX, the…
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Bucks County History: Doylestown Restaurant’s Building Dates Back to 1864
In an area replete with deep roots in American history, one building in Bucks County has seen the times change with its various owners. The Doylestown Historical Society recently wrote about the Flat Iron Building, located at one of the “Five Points” in downtown Doylestown. Having housed the popular Paganini Ristorante since 1990, the building’s…
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Celebration Marks Start of Transformation of North Broad Street PECO Showroom Into Youth Trade School
A groundbreaking celebration last month marked the start of a $25 million redevelopment project that will turn the old PECO appliance showroom on Broad Street in North Philadelphia into a youth trade school, writes Kyle Bagenstose for the Hidden City. The three-story structure was constructed in 1930 and designed by John T. Windrim. It is…
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Sommelier at Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Hotel Restaurant Publishes Book for Wine Lovers
Michele Gargiulo, a sommelier at Jean-Georges, the award-winning restaurant in Philadelphia, has published a new book filled with advice for wine lovers, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Gargiulo returned to the restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel recently. She was its sommelier before it had to close temporarily due to the city’s COVID-19…
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How Anyone Can Start Building Wealth Through Real Estate
While there are some risks associated with investing in real estate, the many benefits make this something any investor should consider doing, writes GeekWire. Benefits of Investing in Real Estate When you buy or hold real estate or decide to invest in a property’s equity through a REIT, you may earn cash flow. If you…
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Metro Philadelphia Ranked One of World’s Top Beer Destinations for 2023
Beer, especially craft beer, continues to grow in popularity, and many people are starting to plan their vacations around finding the best destinations where they can fully enjoy a good pint, writes Olivia White for the Vine Pair. Thanks to its continuously expanding brewing scene, this year Philadelphia has found its place on the list…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs, Manor College
Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs at Manor College in Jenkintown, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, playing piano, xylophone and bassoon in her high school band and her first job bussing dishes at weddings. She also recalled playing catcher for her softball team as a teenager,…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Starts #Blackphillygradwishlist to Help Soon-to-be Black Doctors
To help Black medical student transition into residency and take some of the financial burdens off of them, the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania has started #blackphillygradwishlist. “It’s a financially taxing career and when you’re going from med school to residency you have to think about moving costs, vaccination costs, fingerprinting,” said Demetrius Woodard, a…
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Southwest Philadelphia ‘CEO Big Duke’ Creates Opportunity, Gives Back to His Community
Saul Landers, better known as “CEO Big Duke”, creates opportunities in his native Philadelphia to give back to the community that raised him, reports Mike Jerrick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. He buys properties in Southwest Philadelphia to build up the area. He also often hosts community events that provide various resources to those in need.…
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Popular Bar, Music Venue in New Hope to Celebrate the Life and Memory of its Late Founder
A popular music venue in Bucks County will be celebrating the life of their late founder with stories and music. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful venue in the early 1970s with John Larsen, the…
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Philadelphia Sister of WSJ Journalist Captured by Russia Finds Ways to Cope During His Imprisonment
Philadelphia’s Danielle Gershkovich — sister of journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested by Russian security services on espionage charges — is finding ways to cope with the uncertainty as she waits for news of her brother, reported Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Evan Gershkovich, whose parents are Russian immigrants, was on a reporting…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston and Connecticut in a tight-knit family with two siblings. He was drawn to the team mentality of sports and had a strong work ethic at a young age, getting his…
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Stephen Starr Opening New Restaurant in Miami with New York City Restaurateur
Philadelphia-based restaurateur Stephen Starr has formed an unlikely partnership with famed New York City restaurateur Keith McNally, and the pair are currently preparing to open their second joint establishment in Miami, called Pastis, writes Jay Cheshes for The Wall Street Journal. The restaurant is named the same as their first project together, Pastis in New…
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