• Tech Talk: Psychologist discusses role of black women in technology sector

    Tech Talk: Psychologist discusses role of black women in technology sector

    Cognitive psychologist Dr. Jamie Bracey, director of the new Center for Inclusive Competitiveness at Temple University’s College of Engineering, believes there is a key sector from which black women are largely absent: the business of maintaining the Earth. Bracey spoke May 2 at “Sisters in the Struggle: The Marginalized Power of Black Women Tech Founders” panel, hosted by Mogulette founder Brigitte Daniel at…

  • Virtual  reality arcades opening around Philly region

    Virtual reality arcades opening around Philly region

    At least nine virtual reality locations have opened in the greater Philadelphia region, from Langhorne and Glenside to Philadelphia and, soon, Ocean City, N.J. Entrepreneurs are investing in high-end equipment and renting out their arcades to families, employers, and anyone else who wants to experience the cutting edge of virtual immersion, writes Connor Smith at philly.com.…

  • What is “full tort” and “limited tort” and what is the difference between the two?

    What is “full tort” and “limited tort” and what is the difference between the two?

    Answer provided by Jimmy C. Chong, Esq. from the Chong Law Firm: As a personal injury attorney, when I ask a potential client who has been in a car accident if he or she has full tort or limited tort coverage, the response I receive most often is: “I have full coverage.” There is a huge difference between full tort and full…

  • Tech Talk: ‘Esports’ taking over public places, powered by ‘Fortnite’

    Tech Talk: ‘Esports’ taking over public places, powered by ‘Fortnite’

    All across America,  companies are turning malls, movie theaters, storefronts and parking garages into neighborhood esports arenas. And much of the growth is being  powered by the obsession with “Fortnite, ” writes Nellie Bowles at bizjounrals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″]   “Fortnite” content received 2.4 billion views on YouTube in February alone, according to Tubular Insights. People…

  • Tech Talk: Zuckerberg promises to ‘keep building’

    Tech Talk: Zuckerberg promises to ‘keep building’

    In an unapologetic address delivered May 1 in San Jose, California, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised that his company will build its way out of its worst-ever privacy debacle. Zuckerberg sought to project a “we’re all in this together” mood that was markedly different from his demeanor during 10 hours of congressional testimony just a few…

  • Amazon’s got just the thing to foil ‘porch pirates’

    Amazon’s got just the thing to foil ‘porch pirates’

     Amazon announced a new service in 37 cities – including Philadelphia – that allows packages to be delivered to the trunk of your car. Amazon Key In-Car service allows customers with compatible vehicles to order online using Amazon Prime, according to a news release, writes Stacey Federoff  – Digital Producer, Pittsburgh Business Times in the Philadelphia Business Journal. [uam_ad…

  • Jalsa, West Norriton, fuses tastes, grandeur and relaxation

    Jalsa, West Norriton, fuses tastes, grandeur and relaxation

    By Katie Kohler When taking over the longstanding grand location of the Chateau Granieri, Jalsa’s owners took the responsibility not only to match its grandeur, but also to elevate all aspects of hospitality. The changes are evident from heavily traveled West Main Street, where passersby would have to be heavily distracted not to notice the major…

  • 5 Mother’s Day Presents to Woo Your Mom

    5 Mother’s Day Presents to Woo Your Mom

    Mother’s day is quickly approaching and we could all use a little extra input into what to get the extra special lady in your life. Below are 5 great Mother’s Day gift ideas your mother is sure to appreciate!   5. Lindt LINDOR Stracciatella White Chocolate Truffles: Chocolates, classic and delicious! You can really never go…

  • Tech Talk: Companies invest millions in blockchain

    Tech Talk: Companies invest millions in blockchain

    Blockchain technology is drawing millions of dollars of venture capital into the Philadelphia region, with corporate giants like Comcast and SAP pouring resources into development initiatives and universities  hustling to meet student demand for insight into a technology that was largely unknown to the general public just a year ago. The increased interest in blockchain in…

  • West Conshohocken ‘vetera-preneurs’ target worker engagement

    West Conshohocken ‘vetera-preneurs’ target worker engagement

    ­Never ask a veteran how many people he or she has killed in the line of duty. Never assume, either, that a veteran suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is likely to be emotionally unstable in civilian life. Such insensitivity can lead to problems in the workplace. Indeed, forty-two percent of veterans will leave their…

  • New York Times: More Top Students Starting Their Higher-Ed Journey at Community Colleges

    New York Times: More Top Students Starting Their Higher-Ed Journey at Community Colleges

    With tuition to most four-year colleges now priced in the six figures, an increasing number of students are starting their higher-education journey closer to home, at the local community college, writes Kyle Spencer for The New York Times. “My parents don’t want to just throw money around now,” said Annie Shahverdian, an 18-year-old California resident.…

  • Sheetz to add 1,200 employees in Pa.

    Sheetz to add 1,200 employees in Pa.

    The Sheetz convenience store chain is looking to hire more than 1,200 employees in Pennsylvania. Currently, Berks County is the easternmost county in the tri-county region with Sheetz locations, and the company is not planning to expand eastward, writes Donna Rovins at pottsmerc.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The convenience store chain will be adding a mix of…

  • 76ers marketing looks to score a big win with Liberty Bell and snake

    76ers marketing looks to score a big win with Liberty Bell and snake

    For five years, the Philadelphia 76ers’ marketing department held the faith. It had a lousy team to sell, and just like the team’s fans, the marketers had to #trusttheprocess. The Sixers are now back in the hunt, and more important, in the playoffs for the first time since 2012. They’ll host the first game of their…

  • MONTCO.Today announces winner of NCAA Tournament Challenge Presented by BB&T

    MONTCO.Today announces winner of NCAA Tournament Challenge Presented by BB&T

    Jeffrey Gottwald, a 46-year-old lawyer for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, has won MONTCO Today’s free NCAA Tournament Challenge presented by BB&T. As such, he will receive four tickets in the pit and parking passes (valued at $1,100) for the Dave Matthews Band concert on June 15 at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, N.J. The…

  • Tech Talk: App-based car leasing service expands to Philly

    Tech Talk: App-based car leasing service expands to Philly

    Honcker, a Brooklyn-based maker of an app-based car leasing service, is expanding to the Philly area. The company conducted a market test in the area last summer, and demand from users and dealerships called for a bigger roll-out, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Honcker has five dealership groups signed up for the app,…

  • Moove In Self Storage acquires two Lower Pottsgrove properties

    Moove In Self Storage acquires two Lower Pottsgrove properties

    Moove In Self Storage has acquired two properties in Lower Pottsgove, as well as a third in Douglassville. The York-based company has plans to convert or restore the former TriCounty Chrysler dealership, 2148 East High Street, B&S Self Storage, 175 S. Pleasantview Road, both in Lower Pottgrove; and 604 Benjamin Franklin Highway, in Douglassville, writes…

  • Tech Talk: Wearable devices and industry data

    Tech Talk: Wearable devices and industry data

    From improving fitness to monitoring our exposure to radiation, wearable devices are becoming a part of our lives and will continue to do so, but at what cost? As wearable devices evolve, they will take on more functionality, especially within the workplace, potentially affecting the data within a wide range of industries, writes itbusinessedge.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…

  • Your extended forecast

    Your extended forecast

    We really don’t have a story, we just thought you might like to look at a nice photo from a much, much warmer climate. If you really would like to see your extended forecast, click here, at your own risk.