Tomorrow is National Homemade Cookie Day. Try the recipe for one of our favorites, oatmeal cookies (not pictured).
Photo by K8 on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
Kennett Square is home to one of America’s great pie shops.
Looking ahead, Reading Terminal is hosting the Scrapple & Apple Festival on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Zahav and South Philly Barbacoa made a list of Eater’s all-time favorite restaurants.
If you need a few suggestions for where to eat on Taco Tuesday, this list might help.
The Cheesemonger World Cup in France was won by an American for the first time. Of course, she’s from Philadelphia.
Solid Business Performance is Essential
In this economy, improving financial performance is critical. Better results can be achieved through layoffs and closures, like the decisions recently made by Starbucks and German auto parts business Bosch. Iron Hill Brewery decided to close all locations ahead of its’ bankruptcy. There may also be some less drastic measures that can be taken.
If you want to discuss your firm’s financial performance, please contact Asterion.
FYI
A new report from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia looks at a decade of household income trends in Philadelphia and several other American cities.
Trends We’re Watching
Private equity funds may not be the best owners for hospitals.
A record deal for AI-generated music was just signed. Questions remain about how IP will be protected.
What’s Puzzling Us
Why is anyone surprised that AI trained on flawed materials will produce flawed results?
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Several contestants tried to cheat in this year’s stone-skimming championship in Scotland.
Thread Recommendations
You can vote for the public’s choice award as part of the 2025 Weather Photographer of the Year Awards sponsored by the U.K. Royal Meteorological Society.
The Battery, which features the conversion of a PECO power station along the Delaware River into a mixed-use development, has won a national preservation award.
Will scientists be able to bring back the Dodo?
The McCausland Arena at Chamounix Equestrian Center in Fairmount Park is finally open.
Archaeologists confirmed the location of a “lost” castle in Scotlan
Watch List
Robert Redford performed in two Bucks County Playhouse productions before he became a star, including the Neil Simon play Barefoot in the Park. Redford went on to star in the play on Broadway, and then in the film a few years later.
An examination of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 50.
Audio Files
Queen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody, which appeared on A Night at the Opera.
Spotlight on Distressed Business Services
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting services to businesses that are in financial distress.