James D. Morrissey Inc.

Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Thu October 30, 2025

James D. Morrissey Jr. Passes Away at Age 85

James D. Morrissey Jr. of Lafayette Hill and Philadelphia, president of James D. Morrissey Inc., Eureka Stone Quarry Inc. and JDM Materials Co. Inc., passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Oct. 15, 2025....

Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu January 09, 2025

PA Turnpike Work Preps for the Future

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, America's first superhighway, opened in October 1940; it served as the standard for America's highways, predating the Interstate Highway System by 16 years. Today, the turnpike stretches 550 mi....

Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon June 03, 2024

New Beginning in South, Southwest Philly

Government officials and community leaders are excited by a once-in-a-generation project happening a short distance from Philadelphia's central core. Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) has reimagined what the future could look like in South and Southwest Philadelphia....

Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu August 10, 2023

Northeast Philadelphia Airport Gets Rebuilt Taxiway

Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) lies 24 mi. from its big brother, Philadelphia International Airport, south of the city. Passengers and cargo travel out of Philadelphia International, while PNE, a general aviation airport, serves clients for flight instruction and airline maintenance....

CEG - Wed May 12, 2021

Pennsylvania Contractor's Son Goes From College Walk-On to NFL Draftee

It was only five years ago that Jimmy Morrissey was a walk-on at the University of Pittsburgh, just hoping to earn a scholarship. Now, due to his tenacity and work ethic, he's in the National Football League....

Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Thu January 28, 2021

Morrissey Companies Family Member to Pursue NFL Dream

The construction industry is filled with multi-generational family businesses. James D. Morrissey Inc. , based in Philadelphia, Pa., is among one of the most respected as well as one of the most successful....

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed December 14, 2016

Pennsylvania Turnpike's $425M Interchange Project on Schedule

There are three construction projects left to complete for Stage 1 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's $425 million I-95 Interchange project in Bensalem and Bristol Townships in Bucks County....