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West Philly Pastry Chef Leaves Restaurant Business to Launch Solo Baked Goods Enterprise
Pastry chef Emily Wilson left the demanding restaurant business to go it alone, and she is now building a community in West Philadelphia in the process, write Emily Rizzo, Sabrina Iglesias, and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wilson prepares her delicious baked goods in a professional-quality kitchen in the basement of a Wayne church.…
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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest union, said education is at stake in the upcoming election, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. “Kamala Harris and teacher Tim Walz understand that when our public schools are…
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Here Are Some of the Best Places to Eat Outside Lincoln Financial Field
With football season nearly upon us, those who will be traveling to Lincoln Financial Field to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles will inevitably get hungry. The Linc has a variety of food vendors to choose from not only inside the stadium, but around and outside it, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia…
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After Beating Various Health Issues, Philadelphia Singer Launches New Bra Business From Her Bucks County Garage
Jessy Kyle, a Philadelphia singer is a three-time cancer survivor and is now venturing into the business world, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. After fighting off so many different health complications, including a heart attack and kidney transplant, and she is now focused on helping other women. Kyle recently created…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-inspired Moorestown Home Hits Auction Block with Reserve Price of $10M
A Philadelphia-inspired Moorestown home that cost roughly $27 million to build is now hitting the auction block with a reserve price of just $10 million, writes Katherine Clarke for The Wall Street Journal. Pharmacological entrepreneurs Calvin and Orsula Knowlton used Philadelphia’s famed Second Empire-style city hall as inspiration for the exterior of one of the…
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Philadelphia Has Some of the Rudest Residents in the Nation, According to New Study
Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 cities in the United States when it comes to rude residents, writes FOX 29 staff. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers at Clever Real Estate, who surveyed 1,000 adult Americans in June to determine where Americans want to live in 2024. Each individual surveyed answered…
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Bucks County Community College Kicks Off Fall 2024 Wordsmiths Reading Series
The Wordsmiths Reading Series, one of the longest-running cultural events at Newtown-based Bucks County Community College, continues its proud tradition of live readings with three exciting gatherings for the fall 2024 season. Thursday, September 12, 12:15 PM, Hicks Art Center Gallery | Nathan Spoon The Language and Literature and the Arts and Communication Departments at Bucks County Community College…
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Formula One Racing Arcade Coming to Philadelphia in 2025
After spending months without a tenant, the Chestnut Street building that previously housed West Elm until early this year will become home to a new Formula One (F1) racing simulator arcade, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Formula One is a brand of international single-seat auto racing that has become a sensation in recent…
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Philadelphia Will Host Historic First Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
Philadelphia will be at the center of the political universe when the National Constitution Center hosts the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The debate is set to take place on Sept. 10, as announced by ABC News. It will be…
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Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chujo runs the eatery with his wife, Tomomi, out of his parents’ former printing house. The two-story space is adorned in Philadelphia sports mascot plushies,…
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University of Pennsylvania Receives $10 Million Gift to Boost Climate and Sustainability Initiatives
The University of Pennsylvania recently received a $10 million donation that will help the university advance its climate and sustainability initiatives, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Penn received the gift from 1995 graduate Alp Ercil, founder and chief investment officer of hedge fund, Asia Research and Capital Management. With the newfound funding,…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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Temple University’s Innovation Nest is Transforming Research into Real-World Solutions
Temple University celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Nest (iNest) in March, and its creation is to help support research-based initiatives at the university and help commercialize them, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center’s 8,000-square-foot space includes wet labs, a facility for gene sequencing, meeting rooms, and an event space. “One…
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney…
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Philadelphia is the Safest U.S. City for Pedestrians, According to New Forbes Study
Philadelphia is the least dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians, according to a new study by Forbes Advisors, writes Christy Bieber for the publication. To determine the safest cities for pedestrians, Forbes Advisors examined four key metrics: fatal crashes involving pedestrians; persons involved in fatal crashes involving a pedestrian; deaths from crashes involving a pedestrian, and…
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Start Now and Save Money! Finish Your Degree For Less
If you have been looking for the perfect time to continue your education, look no further. Peirce College has launched new incentives to lower costs for our academic programs that prepare you for in-demand jobs in a wide range of fields. New students can earn their Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership or Professional Studies for only $9,900, which is…
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These Spots Offer Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Philadelphia
If you want to start your day right, a tasty breakfast sandwich is always a good choice — and there are plenty of spots in Philadelphia where you can get a great one, write Alexandra Jones, Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, and Owen Spaloss for Philadelphia Magazine. Rowhome Coffee in Fitler Square and Kensington offers killer breakfast sandwiches…
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Philadelphia Mother Helps Families, Individuals Embrace Transgender Loved Ones
Philadelphia mother nadeen “mothasistah” herring is the mom of a transgender son, Z. While first learning of that fact wasn’t easy to navigate, she has embraced it and is now helping others do the same, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When she first learned of it, she started looking for resources to help…
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