According to Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List for 2024, Abigail Johnson, a billionaire, is once again the richest person in Massachusetts. Johnson’s estimated net worth has increased to $29 billion, up from $25 billion last year. According to the list, she is ranked as the 58th wealthiest person in the world. The Johnson family, who own...
Representative Smitty Pignatelli from Massachusetts submitted a change to the House budget that contains many references to Taylor Swift and discusses the impact she has on the economy, known as the “Taylor Swift Effect.” The bill, as described by Pignatelli, is a commission that aims to support Taylor A. Swift and promote economic recovery in...
Billionaire Jeff Yass has been named the richest person in Pennsylvania in 2024, according to The Forbes 400, a yearly list of America’s wealthiest individuals. According to Forbes, there are currently more billionaires in the world than ever before, with a total of 2,781. This is 141 more than last year and 26 more than...
Forecasters said that a springtime storm is expected to hit the Keystone State just before the weekend, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and the possibility of flooding. The National Weather Service predicts that there will be a significant amount of rain from Thursday through Friday night. There will be moderate coastal flooding from Bucks to...
According to new data, home prices in four counties in Pennsylvania increased by about 10 percent this year compared to last year. This information shows which areas in the Keystone State have become more expensive for buying a home. The list was made using Zillow data from February 2024. It showed that the average home...
Pennsylvania might be the next state to make it illegal to use handheld cell phones while driving. The House of Representatives passed a law on Tuesday to help prevent distracted driving. The bill, known as SB 37, was approved by the House with a vote of 124 in favor and 77 against. The legislation, sponsored...
According to the police, three people were shot and five people, including four young people, were arrested after a shooting at an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia on Wednesday. The police said that the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. on Wyalusing Avenue in the Parkside neighborhood. Police say that around 1,000 people were at...
Maggie Rogers, a songwriter, producer, and performer who has been nominated for a Grammy Award, has announced her first-ever arena tour to support her new album. She will be performing two concerts in Philadelphia: one this weekend and another in October. Rogers will have a special show at The Theater of Living Arts on South...
Authorities from the federal and state levels have announced that they have dismantled a cocaine trafficking operation based in Philadelphia. They have confiscated drugs, firearms, and money as part of the operation. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry and the FBI said that they have arrested 17 people who are believed to be involved in drug...
According to the police, three people were shot and a child was hit by a law enforcement vehicle during a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon at a park in Philadelphia. The park was hosting a gathering of around 1,000 people to celebrate the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. During a news conference,...