Benjamin Franklin conducted his kite-flying experiment to test lightning conduction on this day in 1752.
Photo by Alex Avram on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
An old summer favorite, orange creamsicle, is having a moment; and so is mustard ice cream. Whether you’re looking for traditional flavors or innovations, Philadelphia ice cream shops have you covered.
Travel + Leisure ranked Philadelphia as the top destination for July 4th celebrations.
Philadelphia’s Almanac was named one of America’s best new bars for 2025.
Jersey peaches will be in season starting later this month. There are many local NJ Farmer’s Markets where you can find fresh peaches, and so many great recipes to try for a taste of summer.
Where did the money go?
There’s trouble in Margaritaville. Jimmy Buffet’s widow has filed suit against a co-trustee of her late husband’s assets. Closer to home, there’s trouble in central Pennsylvania, where a Gregg Township employee has allegedly embezzled more than half a million dollars. Much of it may have been spent to make DraftKing bets. The township is suing news site Spotlight, PA to prevent release of records until the insurance company decides whether and how much to pay on the township’s claim.
If you need assistance with a forensic accounting issue, Asterion can help.
FYI
NOAA predicts 2025 will be an above-average hurricane season.
Trends We’re Watching
Art appraisers are increasingly issuing conditional authenticity reports.
What’s Puzzling Us
Pennsylvania’s Ice Cream Trail is back for 2025 with points and prizes. We thought the great ice cream was the prize.
Why is anyone even asking this question? Of course people are falling behind on payments for their buy now pay later purchases.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
An unrelated fraud investigation in France led to the recovery of the bust of Jim Morrison, which was stolen from his grave 37 years ago.
The Musk Foundation may not be meeting minimum charitable donation requirements.
Once again, Camden County’s Pine Valley Golf Club, in Pine Hill, NJ, is ranked one of the top golf courses in the world.
Thread Recommendations
NASA doesn’t make them like they used to. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 continues to be successfully revived.
Physics can help you make the biggest splash in the pool this summer.
Hybrid termites are poised to cause even more damage, starting in South Florida.
The latest gallery of World Food Photography winners and finalists is on view.
It’s been 100 years since the Scopes trial.
The beaks of Anna’s hummingbirds have evolved to take better advantage of hummingbird feeders.
A new bacteria was discovered on the Chinese Space Station.
Atlantic sturgeon are making a resurgence.
Watch List
Denali has a sled dog puppy cam. Watch the newest litter, born in May 2025.
Audio Files
On this day in 1966, The Mamas and Papas received a gold record for Monday, Monday, a song they didn’t even like.
Asterion Out & About
Howard Cohen and Gregory Harris will represent Asterion at the TMA Atlantic Regional Symposium at the Ocean Resort in Atlantic City on June 11-12, 2025.
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