On this day in 1775, the eve of the American Revolution, Paul Revere and William Dawes road from Charlestown to Lexington.
Photo of Minute Man by Donovan Reeves on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
Local eateries are often mentioned in Abbott Elementary, ABC’s hit comedy. Here’s all of them so far, mapped.
Next Thursday, April 27, 2023, is Dining Out for Life. Here is a link to participating restaurants in the Philadelphia area.
If you won’t find yourself in Paris this April, consider dining at one of Philadelphia’s fine French restaurants instead.
Farmers’ Markets in and around Philadelphia are preparing to open.
Commercial Bankruptcies Are Rising Again
Bankruptcy is back in the news. Boxed, once an on-line competitor for chains like Costco, recently filed for Chapter 11 protection. Virgin Orbit filed for bankruptcy and the company is seeking an expedited sale. Monster Energy, Bang’s largest creditor, may purchase the bankrupt rival energy drink company. J&J has increased its offer to settle outstanding talcum powder cases, and may try filing for bankruptcy again. Layoffs weren’t enough to allow David’s Bridal to avoid another bankruptcy filing. Tupperware may not be far behind.
If you are looking for expert bankruptcy advice for your company or to deal with a customer in bankruptcy, Asterion’s financial consultants can help.
FYI
If you are traveling overseas soon, you may want to take this visual international tipping guide with you.
Trends We’re Watching
A “license to print money” is no longer profitable for currency printer De La Rue as demand for cash shrinks.
Lower prices are forecast for commercial real estate.
Tesla is being sued again, this time because employees allegedly shared images from car cameras.
What’s Puzzling Us
Since pitch clocks are shortening games, some MLB teams have extended beer sales beyond the seventh inning.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Findings from a study to establish that ice cream is bad for you came to the opposite conclusion.
Thread Recommendations
Apparently, it isn’t too early to plan for next April’s “Great American” solar eclipse.
California’s wet winter has produced spectacular superblooms of poppies and other wildflowers.
Watch List
The end has come for the creator of “Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.” Mad Magazine cartoonist Al Jafee passed away at age 102. At age 95, he gave a tour of his studio, which you can watch here.
Audio Files
The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress has announced the 2023 inductees. Selections cover a wide range of performances, from Bobbie Gentry’s Ode to Billy Joe, John Lennon’s Imagine, and Queen Latifah’s All Hail the Queen to the original Super Mario theme and Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot. Listen here.
Spotlight on Bankruptcy Services
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