The Hindenburg went down in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey on this day in 1937.
Photo source: the New York Public Library Digital Archive.
On the Lighter Side
If the spring weather finds you out on any of the Philadelphia-area trails, here are some places you might want to stop by for refreshments.
Star Wars Day (May 4th) may be over, but you can still enjoy a meal from the new Hen Solo location in Manayunk.
Here’s a list of Philadelphia’s best hoagies, according to Food and Wine.
Do any Philadelphia restaurants offer a fine dining experience like Le Bec Fin once did?
Safeguarding IP
Warner Music Group has sued Crumbl, alleging the cookie maker is using the plaintiff’s music on various social media platforms. The value of copyright violations claimed is $24 million. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has given another chance to a lawsuit claiming Sam Smith and Normani’s Dancing With Myself violates the copyright of an earlier song with the same name.
If you have a financial question concerning your intellectual property, the professionals at Asterion can help.
FYI
The Pew Charitable Trusts issued their 2025 State of the City Report, and the Center City District has issued its’ 2025 State of Center City Report.
Trends We’re Watching
As digital transactions have become the norm, partners who are splitting are getting more creative in how they hide assets.
Neurotech companies are selling users’ brain data.
What’s Puzzling Us
Chipotle is expanding to Mexico next year.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado, where The Shining was filmed, is undertaking extensive renovations. The goal is to transform the hotel into a destination for film fans when the Sundance Film Festival moves to Boulder in 2027.
A British man was determined to replace his stolen car with the same model. The car he tracked down and purchased turned out to be his own stolen vehicle.
Whiskey fraud has hit Ireland and Britain.
Thread Recommendations
Recently, a note was discovered inside a “Violin of Hope” when the instrument underwent repairs. The message revealed that the instrument was built by a skilled violin-maker while he was imprisoned at Dachau. The concentration camp recently marked the 80th anniversary of its’ liberation.
A photographer was able to capture the aerial clash between an owl and a hawk.
Careful management has allowed the number of Atlantic mackerel to increase after years of over-fishing.
This year marks the centennial of Art Deco architecture.
Watch List
It’s all happening at the zoo! Watch footage of the Philadelphia Zoo’s Galapagos tortoise hatchlings making their debut on national TV.
Tonight, the Fitler Club Ballroom is screening the documentary, Philly on Fire, about the bombing of the MOVE compound that occurred on May 13, 1985.
Audio Files
Johnny Cash released Live at Folsom Prison on this day in 1968.
The Hustle has been popular since 1975.
Asterion Out & About
Several of Asterion’s professionals will be attending the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention from May 14 to May 16 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. If you’re attending, we hope you’ll have a chance to catch up with Mark Bradford, Tammy Hersh, Stephanie Hyland, and Alexandra (Ally) Mastroianni.
Spotlight on Intellectual Property
Asterion has extensive experience in the provision of expert and commercial advice related to the financial and economic issues surrounding Intellectual Property (“IP”).