Philadelphia
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Grant Money Could Be On the Way To Hundreds of Philadelphia Small Businesses
As COVID-19 relief money runs out, hundreds of small business owners in Philadelphia could be getting some grant money, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Minority-owned businesses operating in lower-income communities will be prioritized to get grants between $2,500 and $10,000 each. The Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance grant program, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of…
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Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven
Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while giving birth. Since forming the nonprofit, she has worked to address the concerns of Black mothers in Philadelphia, writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. As someone who has worked at an emergency intake shelter, Robinson…
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Legendary Philly Basketball Coach Speedy Morris Remains Involved In the Sport, Despite Battle With Parkinson’s
Speedy Morris is one of the greatest basketball coaches in Philadelphia history, but in 2017, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After racking up 1,035 combined collegiate and high school wins, eight Catholic League titles, and four MAAC titles, the ailment has brought about significant changes to Morris’ life.…
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Philadelphia Marketer Janesha Moore To Launch Program To Help Diverse Creators Make Their Mark
Janesha Moore, who has earned more than $100,000 through affiliate marketing programs on Amazon and LTK, is preparing to launch a program that will help other diverse, BIPOC creators do the same, writes Shriya Bhattacharya for the Business Insider. Moore was laid off in January 2023 from the position of global marketing project manager at…
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These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently
Many new dining and drinking establishments opened in Philadelphia in the last three months, some of them costing upward of $10 million, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here is a rundown of some of the new local restaurant openings. For example, Mr. Rabbit recently opened in Fitler Square. It is owned by Cary…
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Philadelphia is One of the 50 Most Coveted Cities For Renters, New Study Finds
RentCafe has released its first rental activity report of the year, ranking the top 150 U.S. cities based on renters’ intent to move. Philadelphia found itself among the top 50 of the list, finishing at No. 49, due to its high rental activity in January. Views of available Philadelphia rent listings increased by 71 percent…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already the largest public company headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast is also one of the biggest employers and occupiers of real estate, most notably at its two namesake skyscrapers in Center City. “Philadelphia is home,…
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Forbes Gives a Philadelphia Luxury Hotel, Restaurant and Spa 5-Star Ratings
A Philadelphia luxury hotel and a fine dining restaurant have received a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for the second year in a row, while a local spa also received a five-star designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Rittenhouse Hotel and Jean-Georges Philadelphia were the respective luxury hotel and restaurant,…
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City Council President Kenyatta Johnson Aims To Turn Philadelphia Around
When Kenyatta Johnson was sworn in as Philadelphia City Council’s new president, he officially began his second act in politics, writes Harrison Cann for City & State Pennsylvania. His rise to the head of City Council was both the culmination of decades of political achievement and a final triumph in a years-long journey that put…
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Chase Bank Plans to Open 40 New Branches, Create Hundreds of New Jobs in Philadelphia
To reach its goal of reaching 100 local branches by 2027, Chase Bank is planning to almost double its retail employee headcount and open more than 40 new branches in the Philadelphia market over the next three years, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chase entered the Philadelphia retail banking market in 2019,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Susan Larkin, EVP and President of Core Commercial Markets, Independence Blue Cross
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad was both the school principal and the mayor. She recalled working part-time at Veterans Stadium and JFK Stadium, where she got to see Phillies games and Live Aid. Larkin discussed…
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WSJ: Meet the Philly Native, Temple Law Grad Who Led the Case That Brought Down Elon Musk’s $55.8B Tesla Pay Package
Philadelphia native and Temple Law School grad Greg Varallo was the lead lawyer in the case that brought down Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar compensation package at Tesla, write Ryan Felton and James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. The suit with a single shareholder plaintiff, Richard Tornetta, was filed in 2018. It alleged that Musk, as…
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See Which Philly Eateries Earned Their Spot on the Prestigious ‘Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’
Philadelphia Magazine has published its latest 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia list that highlights the most intriguing, clever, unconventional, and groundbreaking local dining experiences, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the publication. Here are some of the selections. Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square features a downstairs bar…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among ‘Gen Z Homebuying Havens’ in the U.S.
For many Gen Zers, the goal of homeownership can seem out of reach due to having grown up facing a global pandemic, two-decade-high mortgage rates, skyrocketing inflation, and an overall challenging economy. However, a new study by Point2 ranks the country’s 100 largest cities in terms of which gives them the best fighting chance, and…
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See Which Philly Eateries Earned Their Spot on the Prestigious ‘Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine has published its latest 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia list that highlights the most intriguing, clever, unconventional, and groundbreaking local dining experiences, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the publication. Here are some of the selections. Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square features a downstairs bar…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort To Teach High School Students Skills To Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The collaboration is part of a new $250 million initiative in Philadelphia and nine other communities. Through it, CHOP and Mastery Charter Schools will be working to create a specialized healthcare…
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Video of Fun Father-Daughter Getaway in Philadelphia Goes Viral On Instagram
Licensed therapist Kier Gaines and his 6-year-old daughter, Emery, recently traveled from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia for a father-daughter two-day getaway. Gaines documented the moment he shared the news with his young daughter, and their subsequent adventures, in a now-viral Instagram Reel, writes Zoey Lyttle for People. The video starts with Gaines asking his daughter…
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Grab a Slice at One of These 10 Must-Try Pizza Places in Philadelphia
There are dozens upon dozens of great pizza places in Philadelphia, but some truly stand out, including these 10 must-try spots, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. For classic red pies and unique twists on white pies head to Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia. Alex’s Pizza in Roxborough serves up thin and crispy classic pizza…
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