Philadelphia Region
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They Met at Philadelphia Airport. Now, He’s Running for President of Kenya
She was a flight attendant when she met her future husband, George Wajackoyah, in 2010 at a departure gate at Philadelphia International Airport. Meller Cheatham, an American, thought Wajackoyah was full of himself, but was intrigued that he wanted to be president of Kenya to help the lives of ordinary Kenyans, writes Michael M. Phillips…
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Flush with Infrastructure Funding, Airport Bathrooms Get Renovated
The infrastructure bill is paying for new and renovated bathrooms at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Howard Monroe for CBS Philly. “I’ve always said when you come to the airport you have tons of choices when you’re flying, except two things: TSA security and restrooms,” Philadelphia International Airport interim CEO Keith Brune said. Renovations actually…
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The Lincoln Center: Chief Learning Officer Speaks at Trauma Conference
Amy Yetter-Scroggin, Chief Learning Officer for The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, is speaking at the 5th Annual Jefferson University Trauma Conference, July 14–15. The crux of her presentation will address how to prevent violence and promote healing in today’s trauma-impacted youth by understanding the way trauma shapes families from generation to generation. Yetter-Scroggin,…
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Celebrating Wawa’s Annual Hoagie Day Saluting Montco’s Everyday Heroes in America’s Birthplace
As part of its 13th year as title sponsor of Wawa Welcome America, Wawa Hoagie Day returns with its annual in-person event and celebration connecting the community with delicious hoagies, a salute to our local and national heroes, and FREE admission to the National Constitution Center. Hosted by Preston Elliot and Casey Foster of 93.3 WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show, the 2022…
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Hold My Beer, Montco Residents…Potential Beer Shortage Ends as Union, Beer Distributors Reach Agreement
You won’t have to worry about missing out on your brand favorite beers for the 4th of July holiday. A new agreement between local beer distributors and Teamsters was announced Saturday, reports the Fox 29 staff. “Beer will be flowing during the July 4th holiday, making it a happy one for the people of the…
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Philadelphia in Top 30 Best Ecosystems in World, On Cusp of Entering Top Ten in U.S.
Philadelphia has ranked as the world’s 27th-best startup ecosystem. Better still, at No. 11, it is nearing the top ten in the nation, according to an annual report by Startup Genome. Ryan Mulligan reported the trend of improvement for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia gained one spot both in both international and national rankings after…
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Beer Shortage Could Hit Montco 4th of July Holiday From Labor Dispute
This 4th of July, you may have to watch the fireworks without a brand-name beer companion if a beer distributors labor dispute isn’t resolved. That could keep some beer brands from reaching eight counties in the region, including Montgomery County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Teamster Local 830, representing the region’s three biggest beer…
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St. Joe’s: Looking at a Time When College Varsity Women’s Basketball Was New
When St. Joseph’s University went co-ed, it made sense to have a women’s varsity basketball team, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Title IX was passed in 1972, it became essential. The Philadelphia area was already a hotbed for women’s basketball at the CYO and high school levels. The university turned a women’s…
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Renters Are Facing Bidding Wars With Regional Rental Inventory Also Low
When a licensed practical nurse had her rent raised by $400, she decided to go looking for a three-bedroom house in the Philadelphia area to rent for herself and her two children. But landlords repeatedly turned her down, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nurse could pay up to $1,400 a month, she…
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Iconic Chatterbox Restaurant in Ocean City Bought by Philly Investors
A Philadelphia group behind the Green Eggs Café has purchased the iconic Chatterbox restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The pink building has been a Jersey Shore landmark for decades at the corner of East Ninth Street and Central Avenue, just a few blocks from the bridge. The…
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Philly Airport CEO Chellie Cameron Takes on New Role as City Chamber President
Chellie Cameron, the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport is stepping down June 24 to become the new president and chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, writes Erin Arvedlund and Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rochelle “Chellie” Cameron, 53, is the first woman to head the 221-year-old…
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To the Shore! New OurBus Route to Connect King of Prussia with Jersey Shore
A new bus route, offered by OurBus, will connect King of Prussia and Philadelphia with Jersey Shore hotspots, such as Margate, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The service will launch on Thursday, May 19. The route will start at King of Prussia Park and Ride…
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‘SWOOP’ Shake at Wawa Supports Eagles and the Autism Community
Wawa’s “SWOOP Shake” returns to its stores today along with a $5,000 contribution the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Hec for Wooderice.com. The specialty shake at Wawa is made with vanilla soft serve, mint flavor, whipped cream, and Eagles green jimmies. It will be available through Sunday, May 22. The shake debuted last summer. “Wawa has…
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We’re Flying Domestically Again, Not So Much at Philadelphia Airport
Domestic flight levels are returning to 2019 levels at a quarter of the nation’s busiest airports, writes the staff at Philadelphia Business Journal. The same is not true for Philadelphia International Airport, where flights are still down more than 31%, according to aviation analysis company Cirium. For the first three months of this year, PHL…
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Saint Joseph’s University President Mark Reed Leaving for Same Job Elsewhere
After seven years, Saint Joseph’s University President Mark Reed is leaving his position for the same job at Loyola University Chicago, effective August 15, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move comes as the college nears the completion of its merger with the University of Sciences. Provost Cheryl McConnell will serve as…
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Wawa Still Has Eye on Expansion in City of Philadelphia
There have been some high-profile Wawa store closings in the city of Philadelphia but that doesn’t mean Wawa still doesn’t have a presence there, says CEO Chris Gheysens. Wawa’s landmark location at Broad and Walnut streets closed, along with an outpost at 9th and South Streets, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We have…
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SEPTA Has $1.1B to Spend in Fiscal 2023, Including the Norristown High Speed Line
SEPTA has the opportunity to begin fixing regional rail infrastructure and updating trains and new transit cars and trolleys in fiscal 2023, write Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 1.1 billion dollar capital budget is the biggest in the transportation agency’s 58- year existence. SEPTA is looking to buy new vehicles and improve current…
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Montco Ridership, Revenue Stats for SEPTA Better, But Still a Bumpy Ride
In March, SEPTA’s bus, train and subway ridership was the highest it’s been since the pandemic started, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. But revenue for the month is still short of SEPTA’s budget estimate. There were just slightly over 15 million passenger rides in March, the highest in two years and a 33%…
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