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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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Rising Star Alto Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin Performs One Night Only on November 17 at Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown
The Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College is presenting a unique evening of jazz music with rising star, alto saxophonist, and arranger Lakecia Benjamin on Friday, November 17 at 7:30 PM. Benjamin was voted “Rising Star Alto Saxophonist in the 2020 DownBeat Critics Poll and, “Up and Coming Artist of the Year,”…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Photo Still in Existence
Philadelphia is notable for being a city of firsts, but one “first” distinction it has that may not be known by many is being the first city where someone took a photo, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. The photo was taken in 1839 by Joseph Saxton, an engineer and watchmaker with an…
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Learn ‘Teachings from the Turtle Clan’ from a Lenape Chief on November 8 at Bucks County Community College
To commemorate Native American Heritage Month, Bucks County Community College invites the public to “Teachings from the Turtle Clan” at 12:30 PM Wednesday, November 8, on the Newtown Campus and online. Chief Chuck Gentlemoon DeMund will lead a discussion of the history, current issues, and cultural practices of the descendants of the original inhabitants of…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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Northeast Philadelphia’s Budd Company Pioneered Modern Transit with Innovative Steel Use
Despite Pittsburgh having the official nickname “The Steel City,” it’s Philadelphia that is responsible for the steel that is used in modern transit nationwide, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Budd Company, a Philadelphia-based firm founded by Edward Gowen Budd, played a critical role in the incorporation of steel used in trains,…
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GQ: How Does Jalen Hurts Stay at the Top of His Game? It’s in His Mind and Body
Coming out on the losing end of the Super Bowl after an MVP-caliber season can be tough to get over, but Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts has his ways, writes Christopher Cason for GQ. While Hurts didn’t achieve his ultimate goal last season, he has stayed true to himself and his preparation. “It’s all about…
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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia’s popular Italian restaurant Vetri Cucina is among their favorite restaurants. Wheeler is also a fan of the Asian-inspired bar restaurant Cheu…
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In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective
Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes William Kashatus for Pennsylvania Heritage. His career accomplishments after his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1963 include winning the NL Rookie of the Year, being named to…
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Owner of Mount Airy Candle Co. Introduces New, Fall-Inspired Scents
Marques Davis’ business venture was not intentional, but once people started to like the DIY candles he made, it set him on the path of entrepreneurship, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. The journey began during the 2018 holiday season when he decided to make candles for his friends, family, and colleagues instead of purchasing…
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Five of the Top 10 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic are Located in Center City
About 500,000 people have made their voices heard for the 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, released by Condé Nast Traveler. Philadelphia was nicely represented in one particular list — the Top 15 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic region — with five mentions on the list. Not only was Philadelphia well-represented in the Top 15, but…
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Daly’s: The Northeast Philadelphia Pub Engaging Customers in a Myriad of Ways
The way in which wife and husband duo Mairead Daly-Nekkab and Johnnie Nekkab met was key in their journey to becoming business owners, writes Fionnuala Boyle for The Irish Star. Originally from Ireland, Daly-Nekkab first came to the United States in 2002 after obtaining a work visa to work as a bartender in Wildwood. Upon…
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Forbes: These Billionaires All Have Ties to Philadelphia
The nation’s richest individuals collectively lost about $500 billion last year, but the elite are worth $4.5 trillion, writes Rob LaFranco and Chase Peterson-Withorn for Forbes. Forbes recently released its “400 Richest People In America” list. Pennsylvania was represented throughout the list with 10 entries on the list; some of which have ties to Philadelphia.…
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6 New Sprouts Farmers Market Locations are Coming to the Philadelphia Area
In 2018, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first Philadelphia store and five years later is continuing to expand its presence, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sprouts recently announced its plans to open at least six new stores over the next two years. Four of the six new stores will be in the…
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After Mayoral Run, Allan Domb Still Eyes Bettering the City By Investing in Its Future
Despite losing the mayoral primaries in May, former City Councilman Allan Domb hasn’t lost sight of why he decided to run for office in the first place, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Domb still wants to make Philadelphia a better city, and for him, the best way to do that is to…
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Philadelphia Rapper Strives to Serve His Community, Opens Daycare
When Anthony “Dappa” Samuels resigned from his accounting job in 2017, it coincided with a new career endeavor, writes Abigail Adams for People. A rapper and musician, leaving his former job set the table for him to become the co-founder of Young With Options Academic Center, a daycare center with facilities in West Philadelphia…
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Temple University is Planning to Construct a New Media and Performing Arts Building
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts will soon be housed in a single new structure, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new facility will be located at 1830 North Broad Street, on the west side, which currently holds primarily athletic and recreational…
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Washington Post: Formerly Incarcerated, A Philadelphia Man Is Now Among the Top Pizza Chefs in the Country
Improvisation and creativity are among the key ingredients of Mike Carter’s journey to becoming a pizza maker, writes Sydney Page for The Washington Post. While spending a total of 12 years behind bars, pizza making was Carter’s specialty. With limited ingredients available at the prison commissary, Carter experimented with ingredients like ramen noodles, Cheez-It crackers,…
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