Philadelphia
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Union League of Philadelphia Seeing Unprecedented Growth, Eyeing Further Potential Acquisitions
The Union League of Philadelphia is experiencing unprecedented growth, marking its most significant expansion in the last decade and more of its 160-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The exclusive members-only private club, long a haunt for top business leaders in the region, launched its expansion in 2014 with the opening…
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Meet Tugboat Captain Mike Vinik, Who Led Relocation of SS United States from Philadelphia to Alabama
Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime home in Philadelphia to Alabama, where it will prepare to become the largest artificial reef in the world, writes Jared Williams for Get the Coast. Following the successful towing of…
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Aluminum Tariffs Could Force Small Philadelphia Breweries to Raise Prices
The Trump administration’s new aluminum tariffs could lead to financial strain for small breweries, resulting in increased costs for customers, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The president announced the 25 percent tariffs back in February with the goal of boosting domestic manufacturing. However, Jake Atkinson, owner of Human Robot Brewery in Kensington, noted…
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Peirce College to Host ‘Women in Leadership: Channel Your Inner She-E-O’ Panel and Networking Event
Peirce College is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by hosting a panel of women leaders who will share their journeys en route to their professional careers. On Thursday, March 27, Peirce College will welcome four prominent local women leaders. They are: The women will each discuss how they tapped into their inner She-E-O to…
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Philadelphia Among Top Cities for Business Executives, New Survey Finds
According to a new survey, Philadelphia is one of the top three cities in Pennsylvania for business executives, writes Kamryn Scrivens for FOX 29. MarketBeat surveyed 3,102 executives and asked them to name which U.S. cities they are most drawn to when it comes to work. Their answers led to a ranking of the top…
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Activate Your Taste Buds At Some of Philadelphia’s Best Brunch Spots
Pennsylvania isn’t short on culinary delights that enrich a vibrant brunch scene, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me. The same can be said about Philadelphia, with a number of top-tier brunch spots with delicious options. At Café La Maude, you can indulge yourself in a mix of French and Lebanese dining options, such as…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability
Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. In the city’s latest effort to help improve bus speed and reliability, the pilot would allow SEPTA buses to get longer green lights or…
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Two Philadelphia Forever 21 Locations to Close As Retailer Seeks Buyer
Forever 21 is set to join the growing list of retail stores that have been closing both in the region and nationwide. The retail apparel brand recently announced the likelihood of closing all of its Pennsylvania stores, including two in Philadelphia, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes as the retailer searches…
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Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia
Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…
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BCCC Floral Design Exhibit in Philadelphia Flower Show
For the first time in the program’s history, an exhibition crafted by floral design students at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) will be featured in this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, marking a significant milestone for the program and its students. The exhibition, titled “Florists of the Future,” will take visitors on a journey to the…
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Find Out How the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club Managed to Watch Super Bowl LIX in South Africa
Long before the Eagles clinched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club already had a trip to South Africa planned. After the way the previous season ended for the Birds, they didn’t anticipate such a fast turnaround. However, amid clinching their way to the Super Bowl, the local rugby team wouldn’t…
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New Book Highlights, Celebrates Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-Winning Season
The Philadelphia Eagles’ historic 2024 season, which saw the team win its second Super Bowl, is being commemorated with a new book, writes Jonathan Zavaleta for Rolling Stone. The book titled, What a Run!: Inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ Unforgettable 2024 Championship Season, will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It features a lot of reporting,…
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Philadelphia Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes has released its tenth annual list of has America’s Best Large Employers and Philadelphia was well-represented, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. The top large employer in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League educational institution, which came in at No. 58. Penn Medicine is next up, coming in at No. 74.…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Smartest Cities in the Nation, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure…
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More New Yorkers Are Moving to Philadelphia Than Any Other City, According to New Report
With New York residents feeling the strain of high housing costs, many are looking to relocate to another city, and Philadelphia is now the most popular destination, writes Mary K. Jacob for New York Post. This is according to a new report from StreetEasy, which reveals that Philadelphia is now the most popular metro area…
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WSJ: The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Journey Can Be Traced Back to This NFL Draft Decision
When the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerbacks in each of their first two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, many criticized the decision. However, those two players — Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean — played key roles on defense throughout the Eagles’ season, en route to a Super Bowl victory, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson…
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Philadelphia Eagles Valuation Likely to Skyrocket After Second Super Bowl Win
During the past NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles valuation was set at $8.3 billion, but that value is set to soar much higher after winning Super Bowl LIX, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to industry experts, winning the Super Bowl is always a boom for NFL teams, as it generates more…
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