🛍️ Getting thrifty | Morning Newsletter
A new Goodwill in South Jersey is drawing flocks of Gen Z shoppers looking for deals. Plus: More people in Philly and New Jersey are returning to Catholicism; boozy heist…
Lapstone & Hammer represents Philly as part of World Cup collaboration with U.S. Soccer
The U.S. Soccer Federation gave 11 designers across the World Cup cities an opportunity to design a clothing collection representing their city’s culture. Lapstone & Hammer represents Philly.
Catholicism is growing in Philly and New Jersey. Who’s filling the pews?
Local diocese officials are confirming what’s becoming a global trend: more people are converting or coming back to Catholicism.
At a new Goodwill in South Jersey, customers are flocking for the deals and the resale potential
The massive location opened last month after the chain recorded a record year. The thrifting resurgence is fueled by younger consumers and social-media influencers.
The USMNT has momentum going into the World Cup, even after a loss
More than a few U.S. teams of recent years might have folded up after conceding an early goal against Germany. This one, though, took the game right back to the…
A Conshohocken bridal shop has closed after 45 years
Recently, more customers were browsing in store and then buying elsewhere online, the owner said. “I would start hearing, ‘Oh, I can get this on Amazon’ or ‘Oh, I can…
Before she married Tug, Diane McGraw led Philly’s bid for a World Cup. There was one problem: They wanted the Vet for two months
As Philadelphia hosts its first World Cup this month, McGraw is grateful to have played a small part. "We deserve to have it here," she said. "And I’m just sorry…
Think twice about extended warranties | Expert opinion
The plans are enormously profitable for the companies that sell them but usually terrible deals for consumers, according to research from Consumers’ Checkbook.
How top NHL draft prospects fared at the final day of the NHL combine
Consensus top pick Gavin McKenna was among players who dominated the testing in Buffalo.
West Chester baseball falls short in winner-take-all game vs. Tampa in Division II championship series
The Golden Rams never felt out of it, but they couldn't climb out of an early hole in Saturday's decisive Game 3 as the Spartans won their third straight national…