Philadelphia Region
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Bobbleheads mean business when it comes to Philadelphia Eagles keepsakes
Amid the t-shirts, banners, magnets and flags that will commemorate the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic Super Bowl victory — one slice of memorabilia will stand tall. And bouncy. The bobblehead. For the first time, the Philadelphia Eagles are being commemorated with a series of Super Bowl LII Champion bobbleheads — figures wearing the official Super Bowl…
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SEPTA offers the inside track on getting to the Philadelphia Eagles’ parade
By train, trolley, bus or car — parade goers ready to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles should have up-to-the-minute info before venturing into the masses. The Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines will be free Thursday, one of several changes SEPTA said would happen to its services Thursday to accommodate the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory parade through the…
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Super Bowl parade plans to include free rides from SEPTA
It you’re hoping to join the masses in celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles and their historic Super Bowl victory, SEPTA has made doing so just a bit easier, and cheaper for some. SEPTA announced rides on the Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines will be free all day, thanks to Independence Blue Cross. Trains will be running…
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Shark Tank’s Daymond John wants you to ‘Rise and Grind’
If you have even an inkling of entrepreneurial spirit you don’t want to miss Daymond John when he comes to the Prince Theater to tout his new book and talk a little business. Entrepreneur and investor Daymond John, a “shark” on ABC’s Shark Tank who once stood up for Philly-based Scholly, is coming to Philly for a chat on entrepreneurship lessons.,…
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Main Line’s LiquidHub acquired by Paris tech firm for estimated $496 million
LiquidHub, based out of Wayne and one of the largest tech employers in the region, has been acquired by Capgemini, based in Paris, in a deal worth about $496 million, according to both companies. Capgemini, a global consulting tech firm, looking to expand its presence in North America as well as its digital consulting work…
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Philadelphia Eagles pep rally set for courthouse steps
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, Montgomery County Commissioners, Join Philadelphia Eagles Mascot, Montgomery County Mascots, NAHS Students are ready to help you get your game face on! WHO: Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Staff & Monty (Montgomery County Mascot) Montgomery County Commissioners – Dr. Val Arkoosh, Ken Lawrence, Jr., and Joe Gale Montgomery…
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From DELCO: Remains of WWII Pilot from Chester Finally Discovered, Buried with Honors
Stanley Stegnerski, a fighter pilot from Chester who was reported missing in action over Germany during World War II, was finally laid to rest in Millsboro, Del., after decades of searching, writes Rae Tyson for the Wilmington News Journal. Stegnerski, whose remains had recently been discovered in a field in central Germany, was buried with…
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Fly Eagles, fly, right out of the vault
Many people are aware that the Pennsylvania treasury department is sitting on a ton of unclaimed cash. Every once in a while the state treasurer will issue a press release to remind residents that they could be entitled to a nice little wad of unclaimed cash. Who knew that was true for Eagles memorabilia? Not…
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PhillyWisper gearing up to take on giants Verizon and Comcast
PhillyWisper, a small internet service provider, is ready to play David to the Goliaths of Verizon and Comcast by distributing broadband over rooftop antennas in Philadelphia. Wisps — small wireless internet service providers — are utilizing a combination of unlicensed and licensed spectrum, stitched together with antenna networks, to compete with incumbent broadband providers such…
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Wayne-based firm places wager on the big game with Boston counterpart
Chris Molineaux, president and CEO of Wayne-based Life Sciences Pennsylvania, is putting his money — rather a jersey, beer and food — where his mouth is when it comes to the big game Sunday. Molineaux sent a letter to to Robert K. Coughlin, president and CEO of MassBio, left no doubt who he believes will be…
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Millennials not getting much choice when it comes to home ownership
A new generation of homeowners is on the rise, but they’re not getting much to chose from when they’re looking to the Philadelphia suburbs as a place to settle down. Starter homes have felt the largest squeeze for a number of reasons: Many entry-level homeowners remain underwater, meaning they owe more on their mortgages than…
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Could retail branch of JPMorgan Chase be headed for Philadelphia?
There’s nothing official and nothing written in stone, but there were strong hints that JPMorgan Chase is looking at the City of Brotherly Love as a location for a retail branch. The largest U.S. bank announced that it plans to spend $20 billion over the next five years to raise employee wages, increase its small…
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Two Montco Superfund sites ripe for redevelopment
There are plots of land across the country that have been devastated by hazardous waste of one form or another. Sometimes the waste was not disposed of properly, sometimes it was just how a particular product was manufactured at the time. Two such sites in Montgomery County were identified long ago, and now they’re ever…
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Colonial Theatre throws down fundraising challenge
Two local movie-lovers just keep on giving to Association for the Colonial Theatre – and challenging the newly expanded nonprofit. The anonymous members recently announced a $100,000 matching challenge grant to benefit the historic movie theatre and concert venue. If the Colonial raises $100,000 by May 31, 2018 for its Bank on the Arts capital…
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Archbishop Chaput launches 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal – Giving Hope to All
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., launched the 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) during a press conference at St. Katherine Day School in Wynnewood. The 2018 appeal, titled “60 Years of Giving Hope to All,” has set a goal of $12.5 million, according to a press release issued by the archdiocese. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “For 60…
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Residents offer views of Amazon’s HQ2 list and the Philadelphia region
So, Philadelphia made the top 20 hot list as a location for Seattle-based Amazon’s new headquarters, and the region is reflecting a mix of reactions. Just as the e-commerce giant’s call for bids for its so-called HQ2 set off a frenzy among local municipalities around the country last year, the shortlist has also garnered a…
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Montco Leaders: Lynne Williams, Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group
By Katie Kohler “Something magical happens when you hit 500,” Lynne Williams says when she hears a LinkedIn is approaching the milestone mark. Williams, right, understands the power of the business and employment social networking service. For close to twenty-five years, she has written cover letters, resumes, value proposition letters and LinkedIn profiles as Chief Wow Office of Around the…
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Comcast makes home automation tech available to all Xfinity customers
In a major move in the home automation space, Comcast is launching a connected home platform to all of its Xfinity customers for no additional cost. The Philadelphia-based media giant announced the news at CES in Las Vegas on Wednesday, saying that it will allow more than 15 millions customers to be able to connect Internet of Things, or…
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