Author: News Room

A small-business mecca in Philadelphia is leaning into World Cup fandom

Two miles north of Philadelphia’s World Cup games sits a small but mighty mecca of small businesses attempting to reap the benefits of international soccer fandom.In East Passyunk, dozens of independently owned businesses — trinket shops, dive bars, cafés, pizza joints, breweries, and more — line the main thoroughfare of…

Warren Buffett’s message to investors: Be careful

Warren Buffett is worried.The legendary investor called out reckless speculation in markets and the massive cost of the AI buildout during a rare interview with CNBC on Wednesday.”It’s tough to find values when everybody is preferring gambling,” the famously disciplined bargain hunter said.Berkshire Hathaway’s 95-year-old chairman, who stepped down as CEO at…

The most iconic Italian restaurant in every state

Established in 1918, The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia specializes in Italian food, offering customers ravioli, risotto, and steak.However, the restaurant isn’t known only for its food. Victor Cafe’s claim to fame is its appearances in the “Rocky” franchise: The restaurant appeared in “Rocky Balboa” in 2006, and its spinoff, “Creed.”…