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Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Sean Penn and Christopher Walken Movie ‘At Close Range’
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama based on a true story of a Chester County crime family described as “one of the most cunning and sly groups of criminals” by a former defense attorney for one of its members, writes Raghvendra Singh Rana for The Cinemaholic. Written by Nicholas Kazan, the film focuses…
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Development Project Set to Add Chipotle, Super Wawa to Kennett Square
A new development project that is set to join Kennett Square’s bustling commercial landscape will include a new Chipotle and a new Super Wawa, according to a press release at Newswires. The project is located on ten acres of commercial property at 804 E. Baltimore Pike and is being developed by Wright Partners. In addition…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Most Popular American Cities to Visit Now
Philadelphia is currently one of the most popular travel destinations among the nation’s cities, writes Teena Apeles for Stacker. Stacker ranked the top 25 most popular cities using 2022 fourth-quarter data from YouGov. To rank cities, Stacker used an overall positive opinion score, or the percentage of positive responses received from the survey. Scores were…
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Barron’s: Bitcoin Surged in 2023, But Is It Due for a Pause?
Bitcoin is on fire once again, having rallied 80 percent this year and spurring calls for a new crypto bull market, writes Jack Denton for Barron’s. However if you are considering investing in crypto, there are several things you need to consider. There is logic to the rise of the most popular cryptocurrency, which has…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among 20 Cities with Lowest Income Limits for Middle Class
It takes much less to be part of the middle class in Philadelphia than for the majority of the 100 largest U.S. cities, writes Patrick Villanova for SmartAsset. The middle class is considered to be a backbone of the American economy, but it has been continuing to shrink. In the past 50 years, the percentage…
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Three Generations of Black Women Educators Talk TV Sitcom Abbott Elementary, Philadelphia Schools
For Philadelphians who come from a family of teachers, the hit workplace TV comedy Abbott Elementary hits very close to home, writes MacKenzie River Foy for the Reckon. Phyllis Byrd (grandmother), Karla Foy (mother), and Seneca Foy (daughter) are three generations of Black women educators who found the show enjoyable but also somewhat unrealistic. “I…
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Black Entrepreneur Opens Local Grocery Outlet in North Philadelphia
Donta Rose, a 28-year-old Black entrepreneur, recently opened a $5 million local Grocery Outlet in North Philadelphia in the Sharswood Ridge Shopping Center, writes How Africa. Rose will manage the new store with the help of his family and friends at the Grocery Outlet, which has more than 400 stores throughout the nation. Most of…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor, Penn State Abington
Margo DelliCarpini, chancellor of Penn State Abington, grew up on Long Island. She had a close bond with her grandmother, who supported her love of learning and inspired her to think about her future. Her summer job as a lifeguard gave her a sense of responsibility that she carried with her throughout her career. DelliCarpini,…
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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce back is still incomplete, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is the third most populated city in the nation, which helps in the recovery as tourists and office…
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Bucks County Estate Incorporates Japanese Design Practices for an Aesthetic Masterpiece
A home in Bucks County features a unique design style that helps it to stick out among other luxury properties in the area. Staff writers at Sotheby’s wrote about the home. Villa Terra, whose name means “country house of the earth”, is located at 2025 Freeh Lane in Springfield Township. The home is a beautiful…
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Philadelphia Principal Encourages Kids to Believe in Themselves, Hopes to Inspire Them Through Art
Alphonso Evans, principal of Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, is being honored with the annual Distinguished Principal Award from the Lindback Foundation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Evans is beloved among his students because he believes in them and also encourages them to believe in themselves. His goal is to use…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high-school assistant principal. He recalled his victories on the track team in the 300-meter hurdles and his summer job on the maintenance crew of an apartment complex, where he learned to…
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Washington Post: Jalen Hurts Secures Latest Megadeal for NFL Quarterback with Eagles
Thanks to his new five-year, $255 million contract extension with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts has become the league’s highest-paid player, wrote Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske for The Washington Post. He also became the first quarterback in the 2020 NFL draft class to lock down an extension deal. The big payout is the result of…
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University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top 5 Colleges for Finance Salaries
A new ranking compiled by the Burning Glass Institute puts University of Pennsylvania among the top five colleges for finance salaries, writes Kailyn Rhone for The Wall Street Journal. The goal of the ranking is to determine what effect someone’s school has on his or her salary, given that the career choice and the number…
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Couple Who Met, Got Engaged at McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Philadelphia Will Tie Knot in Ireland
An Irish American couple who first met and then got engaged at Philadelphia’s McGillin’s Olde Ale House will tie the knot in Ireland, not far from Dublin, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. Brianna Amato and her fiancé Tyler Parisi will fly out 100 guests for a destination wedding on the Emerald Isle in…
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How a Bucks County Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
One of the most popular children’s shows of all time might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released its sixth studio album, “The Mollusk,” in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical mystique, the…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Nicholas Torres, Interim CEO and President, The Alliance for Health Equity
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many part-time jobs starting at age 12, and his passion for soccer. He also recalled how he chose Carleton College and later moved to New York City for Teach for America.…
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Wall Street Journal: University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Nation’s Top Five Law Schools
The preview for this year’s U.S. News & World Report law school rankings is out, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has found its place in the top five, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal. This year, Penn Carey Law shares fourth place with Harvard University’s law school, which is two…
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