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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great way to start your career in health information management. The college’s Online Medical Billing Certificate is an ideal credential for those interested in entering the healthcare and health information management field, especially…
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. Last month, Comcast Spectacor unveiled plans to make the sports complex a “world-class, live-work-play sports and entertainment district” by upgrading Xfinity Live!, adding a mid-sized concert venue,…
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Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City
Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rollins and Matt DeLima are looking to open an American cuisine restaurant, called Eleven Social. It will be located in the former space of 2nd Story…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Forbes: Clemens Food Group Went From Humble Hatfield Beginnings to Fifth-Largest Pork Producer in U.S.
Clemens Food Group is one of the largest pork producers in the United States, and throughout its 129-year history, the company has always led with humane practices, writes Chloe Sorvino for Forbes. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, its current president, 41-year-old Brad Clemens is a former mergers and acquisitions lawyer who, like…
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6 Multimillion-dollar 19th-century Homes Are on Sale Along One of Philadelphia’s Most Coveted Blocks
In a rare occurrence, six multimillion-dollar 19th-century homes are currently on the market on the same block of 18th and Delancey Place, one of the most exclusive and coveted addresses in Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Three of the six properties are listed for over $5 million and span over 6,000…
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Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees Announces New President
The Bucks County Community College’s Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Patrick M. Jones will take the helm as the sixth president of Bucks County Community College, effective July 1, 2024. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Jones home to Bucks County,” said Board Chair Thomas J. Jennings. “We are confident that he…
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Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City
Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rollins and Matt DeLima are looking to open an American cuisine restaurant, called Eleven Social. It will be located in the former space of 2nd Story…
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The Centurion Student Newspaper Wins Record 22 Keystone Media Awards
Bucks County Community College’s student newspaper, The Centurion, won a record 22 awards in the statewide 2024 Student Keystone Media Awards competition, including firsts in categories like general news, public service/enterprise reporting, sportswriting, and video news. Since 2010, The Centurion has won more than 180 awards, making it one of the most-honored student newspapers in Pennsylvania. This year’s…
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Comcast President Puts His Chestnut Hill Estate For Sale For $8.495 Million
Comcast President Michael Cavanagh has listed his 13,000-square-foot Chestnut Hill estate on the market for $8.495 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cavanagh and his wife, Emily, purchased the four-acre home in 2016 for $4.32 million, property records show. His estate comes with an adjacent property that can be used to build…
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West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Gets $4 Million Grant From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently surprised the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative with a $4 million gift, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This is the largest grant the Philadelphia workforce development organization has received. The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative prepares unemployed residents to apply for an entry-level job in a local high-wage industry. Graduates of the…
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Five Philadelphia Companies Place Among Fastest-growing Northeast Firms
Five Philadelphia companies have made Inc.’s 2024 list of the 198 fastest-growing firms in the Northeast, with two of them cracking the top 25, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking is based on the companies’ revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. Overall, 32 companies from the Philadelphia region are on the…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Gets Approval
Less than a month after Nike submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to propose the first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia, it has received unanimous approval, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after the project received pushback from the Historical Commission’s Architectural Committee. Nike made some…
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A New Cafe and Co-Working Space is Coming Soon to Old City
Sunday Girl, a new relaxing and cozy cafe and co-working space, will soon open its doors in Old City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new space is the brainchild of Becca Grites, who has years of experience managing and working in small establishments and has always loved working Sunday shifts for its slower,…
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‘You Gotta Know Philly – My Hometown Edition,’ New Trivia Game Tests Folks’ Knowledge of the City
A new game has hit the market that tests individuals’ knowledge of Philadelphia, reports Brian Taff for 6abc. The game is called, You Gotta Know Philly Trivia Game – My Hometown Edition. According to ‘You Gotta Know Games’ president Tony Hoffman, the company has written 35 different versions of the game, geared at major markets…
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Darts Are Once Again Growing in Popularity in Philadelphia, with City’s Dart Leagues Currently Thriving
Darts are becoming increasingly more popular in Philadelphia once again, with the city’s dart leagues currently thriving, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bonnie Situation is a member of the Olde English Dart League. The team of servers, bartenders, and a trucking logistics supervisor gather each week for four-hour battles that result in…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Helping Create a Booming Business in Philadelphia. A Local Business Owner Details How
Bees in the Philadelphia region are taking the sticky secretion left behind by spotted lanternflies and turning it into honey — and local beekeepers are taking full advantage of it, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. One of them is Don Shump, founder and owner of Philadelphia Bee Co., which has nine hive locations throughout…
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