Writer Michael Jacobs - an alum of AOL's hyperlocal news website experiment, Patch, took a deep dive into Pennsylvania's gaming industry. Specifically, he took a look at the economic impact in the Philadelphia area. Find out why slot machines are credited with not only saving Pennsylvania's horse racing industry, but allowing to thrive to the point where it is considered one of the top spots in the nation.
We also have our first installment of Where Are They Now? Karen Fratti, who wrote about choosing New York City over Philadelphia in our initial issue, caught up with five people who were once regulars in the region's news. Although you don't hear about Jim Greenwood, Lynne Yeakel, Tom Ridge, Mark Schweiker and Faith Whittlesey very often, each one of them is quite active. Take a moment to catch up with them.
This week's Q&A was a lot of fun. Sarah Lockard, the ePublisher of AroundMainLine.com, is about to embark on the Fall edition of her twice-yearly Main Line Restaurant Week. It's become the largest dining event in the region and she has a great story to share.
Some great commentary this week. Bill Gunderson offers guidance on how to get to the truth behind the headlines. Rob Wonderling, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, provides strategies for job growth in Philadelphia. Andrejs Penikis, Social Media Manager for Stream Companies, explains what businesses can learn about social media marketing from both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Finally, political columnist Charlie Gerow explains why, despite polls, Romney has an advantage.
That's just a glimpse of what's in store, so you can see that there is a lot of great stuff packed in there. So take some time to read and enjoy. If you're so inclined, drop an e-mail and let us know what you think.
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