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This Philadelphia Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Country by USA Today
Philadelphia wine and vermouth bar Bloomsday has been named and one of the best in the nation, writes Annamarie Dooling for Philly Burbs. Bloomsday was included as one of 27 bars on the 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year list. The list was created by USA TODAY Network food writes from all across the…
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Philadelphia is One of the 100 Best Cities to Live, Work and Visit, New Ranking Says
A new study has ranked the top 100 cities in the world to live, work, and visit, and Philadelphia found itself on the list, writes Laura Begley Bloom for Forbes. An annual report by global consulting firm Resonance has ranked Philadelphia as the 68th most popular city in the world based on quality of life,…
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Center City Office Buildings Keep Selling at Steep Discounts
Five Center City office buildings that changed hands in the last two months have sold for a combined total of $151 million less than their assessed value, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the buildings sold at a steep discount, bringing into focus the current value of lower-quality office buildings with…
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Philadelphia Companies Named Among America’s Best Employers for Women
The Greater Philadelphia area is home to 17 of the country’s best employers for women, including three in Philadelphia, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is according to new rankings from Forbes. Now in its seventh year, Forbes ranked the top 600 companies in the United States by surveying over 150,000 women…
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Jalen Hurts Foundation Donates $200K to Install New Air Conditioners at 10 Philadelphia Schools
The Jalen Hurts Foundation has donated $200,000 to give back to the community and help fund air conditioning at several Philadelphia schools in need, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. With the new donation, more than 300 air conditioning units will be added to 10 schools across the School District of Philadelphia. “I believe…
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Despite Sharp Drop in Residential Property Sales, Philadelphia Remains a City of Homeowners
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust found that Philadelphia home sales have declined nearly 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. In 2023, 15,617 homes were sold, nearly 10,000 fewer than in 2022, which was considered a banner year for home sales in Philadelphia. “It was one of the…
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Shannae Taylor: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Shannae Taylor is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Certificate of Proficiency in Client Services & Quality Service Management programs at Peirce College. “I am a former student and alumni of Peirce College, class of 1998. During that time, I lived on campus and had difficulty adjusting to being on my own as a…
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Mary Mason Remembered as Groundbreaking Philadelphia Talk Radio Star and Civil Rights Activist
Mary Mason, a legendary Philadelphia talk radio veteran, has passed away at 94 after years of living with Alzheimer’s, writes the 6abc digital staff and Caroline Goggin. Mason started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station, WHAT. A dozen years later in 1970, she began her talk program,…
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This Initiative Helps Kids Learn About Health, Be More Active, and Address a Prevalent Ailment
Healthy Hoops, an ongoing initiative is a collaboration between AmeriHealth Caritas and Keystone First to educate kids about their health and encourage them to lead more active lives, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Our mission is to help people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities,” said Joanne McFall, market president of…
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Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates 150th Anniversary This Year and Continues Finding New Ways to Thrive
Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in the nation just celebrated its 150th anniversary in July and continues to find new ways to flourish, writes Phaedra Trethan for USA Today. Philadelphia Zoo — America’s first zoo — opened its doors for the first time on July 1, 1874. It has since survived two world wars, the…
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Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write Gillian Tan and Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. “Wells Fargo regularly reviews and adjusts our overall sponsorship strategy,” the bank said in a statement. “As such, we have made the business…
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Spotted Lanternflies Have Great Hitchhiking Abilities, Making It Harder to Slow Invasive Pest Down
Spotted lanternflies — which are back in the Philadelphia region — have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to rapidly spread around the country and their staying power, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Since the invasive pest was first spotted in Berks County a decade ago, researchers have been…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name of the event is “AAMPlifying Black Philly Music: Unveiling the Philadelphia Sound.” The interactive program will explore Philadelphia music history spanning from the 1800s to the present-day with a focus…
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The Owners of Milk Jawn Are Trying to Build an Ice Cream Empire in Philadelphia
Milk Jawn just recently opened its second brick-and-mortar shop in Northern Liberties to join its first one in East Passyunk. This represents the latest chapter for owners Amy Wilson and Ryan Miller, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Milk Jawn got its start after Wilson began making ice cream as a hobby in her home…
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Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds
New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in the past several years but also over the last two decades, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. “The affordability of the city’s market is changing,” said Octavia Howell, a manager with…
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Friends, Former Teammates Remember Joe “Jellybean” Bryant as ‘Likable Guy’ with Otherworldly Talent
Many friends and former teammates were stunned to find out that Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, standout basketball player and the father of late NBA star Kobe Bryant, had died last week at 69, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maurice “Mo” Howard, a fellow Philadelphia basketball legend, said he was shocked by the news. “I…
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This Philly Construction Camp Teaches Young Girls Various Industry Skills
With a growing need for construction workers nationwide and a major gender disparity in the industry, the Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center of Local Union 19 in South Philadelphia is holding camps aimed at exposing girls to the trades, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is the 15th year of the girls’ camp,…
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New York Times: Would Joel Embiid Have ‘G.O.A.T.’ Potential Without the Injuries? He Believes So
With the 2024 Olympics in Paris right around the corner, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has a chance to reach the mountaintop. Reaching the NBA mountaintop — winning an NBA championship — is something that has continued to elude Embiid 10 years into his NBA career. The Sixers have since signed 9-time All-Star Paul George,…
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