TALK OF THE TOWN
Jon Ritchie :
FROM THE FIELD TO THE AIRWAVES
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Jon Ritchie is a familiar name in Philadelphia. As a standout fullback for the Eagles, he brought grit and determination to the field — qualities that have carried over to his second career behind the microphone. Today, he co-hosts the morning show on SportsRadio 94 WIP, where his sharp perspective and dry humor make him a trusted voice for passionate listeners and fans. Off the air, Ritchie stays deeply connected to his hometown. He can often be found at local sports events, mentoring young athletes, or using his WIP platform to shine a light on charities and causes that make a difference, right here in our local area. It’s this commitment to his community that reflects the authenticity, loyalty, and tradition he values — and one reason he enjoys supporting local, family-owned businesses like Benari Jewelers. We were thrilled to bring Jon’s vision to life, creating the engagement ring he used to propose. We caught up with Jon to get some insight on his love story. Where did you meet? Ruben Amaro Jr. actually told me about my now-fiancée about a year and half before we met. I reached out through a mutual contact who told me she wasn’t on the market. Bummer. Then last July, fate stepped in. She was at Training Camp covering the Eagles at the same time we were doing our show from NovaCare. So after practice that day I tapped her on the shoulder…and the rest is history. How was your experience at Benari? It’s funny because I met the team at Benari shortly before I met my fiancée. As soon as I realized she was the one, it was such a relief knowing I was in good hands with Benari as I started the process of ring shopping. Right from the start, Yoni and Rachel made the process easy. I made several visits after work in the morning to Benari to get ideas, pick our stone and finalize our style. Every step of the way, Rachel and Yoni made me feel comfortable, safe, and so confident in my decision. The ring came out even better than expected. They really nailed it. What made you pick your ring style? Our ring was inspired by one my fiancée saw on Instagram but I wanted it to stand alone so that’s when I went to work customizing it — making the side stones a bit larger for scale and adding personal touches on the inside of the band (our secret). It’s one-of-a-kind which is really the best part and tells our story forever.
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