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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes Kris Maher for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s definitely a major coverup,” said Dennis Parada, who has been chasing the gold for over 40 years. The gold Parada was looking…
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Temple University Unveils Brand New Athletics Logo with New-look Version of Its Iconic Owl
Temple University has unveiled its new athletics logo which boasts a more stylized version of its iconic owl with its wings outstretched enveloping the famous “T,” according to a staff report from 6abc. The image is surrounded by a diamond shape in recognition of a famous speech by Temple’s founder Russell Conwell. The logo was…
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New Mural Will Help Increase Visibility of Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia
The extensive Holocaust memorial at 16th and Arch in Center City tells the story of one of the worst chapters in human history, those who perished during that horrific time, and those who survived, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn. The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza is managed by the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and maintained…
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Philadelphia Solar Project in Gettysburg to Power City Buildings, Nears Completion
Work on a large solar project on farmland 100 miles away from Philadelphia began five years ago under Mayor Jim Kenney is around halfway done and could start producing power by the end of 2023, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 80-megawatt project known as Adams Solar is expected to provide around 22…
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Rare Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Jersey From NBA Finals Up For Auction
A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA finals is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia experience began with his standout performance at Overbrook High School, continued with his professional career with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won an NBA championship in 1967,…
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After Landing Retired NFL Superstar Randy Moss as Investor, Owners of Chick-A-Boom Make Big Plans for Future
With retired NFL superstar Randy Moss on board as an investor, the local fast-casual chicken eatery Chick-A-Boom has major plans for the future, writes Mikyhial Clarke for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I was sold on its potential to not only be the next big food franchise, but a disruptive cultural property that can integrate with…
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Saga of Tiffany Windows Found in Philly Church Continues with Bank Claiming Profits of Sale for Itself
The saga of two Tiffany windows found at a historic church at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia continues with another stakeholder entering the picture, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The windows were about to be destroyed when they were acquired by Paul Brown, an architectural salvager based in Lancaster. When he discovered…
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Philadelphia Avoids Making Top 15 Worst Run Cities in America
Philadelphia narrowly avoided ranking among the top fifteen worst-run cities in America, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of 50 worst-run cities in the country using June 2023 data from WalletHub’s Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America. The factors used to evaluate the quality of city services include financial…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board, Ambler Savings Bank
Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Syracuse, New York, punctuated by frequent visits to Queens and Colombia, where her mother is from. She shared how cheerleading and her first job at Kmart taught her about speaking up for herself and the value of…
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Future of Sixers’ Arena Project Remains Uncertain Year After First Mentioned
Billionaire developer and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers David Adelman first proposed building a new arena for the team at Market East in July last year, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. A year later, the future of the $1.3 billion 76 Place is as unknown now as it was then. Adelman envisioned an…
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WHYY’s VP Sarah Glover Helps Public Media Platform Engage Its Listeners Every Day
WHYY, the public media organization, is truly embedded in the Philadelphia region, with many of its parts working hard to engage its listeners every single day, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC10 Philadelphia. Sarah Glover joined WHYY in June 2022 as the organization’s Vice President of News and Civic Dialogue. She brought with her over two…
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Bonds Among North Catholic Alumni Remain Strong More Than Decade After School Closed Its Doors
North Catholic High School closed nearly fifteen years ago, but the bonds that formed among its alumni, especially among the boys’ soccer team members, remain strong to this day, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Graduates of the all-boys school on Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia still wear North shirts and have Falcons license…
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Philadelphia Teacher Rebuilds Her Childhood Collection of Barbies During Pandemic
When the pandemic started and she found herself bored and lonely, Ilana Volain, a first-grade teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, turned to her old friend Barbie for help, writes Wendy Grossman Kantor for People. Volain had always felt a connection with the classic toy that is currently going through a renaissance of sorts…
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Following Supreme Court’s Ruling, Center City Nonprofit That Works with Minority Students Seeing Increased Interest from Colleges
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action that dramatically limited how institutions of higher education can consider race when selecting students, Heights Philadelphia, a nonprofit that works with minority students across the city, has noticed the increased interest in its activities from various colleges and universities nationwide, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street…
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Point Breeze’s Chaz Franklin Landed His Job in WNBA Thanks to His Philly Connections
Chaz Franklin, who grew up in Point Breeze, landed his director of player development for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky job thanks to his Philadelphia connections, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Franklin was one of the big-time players in Philadelphia when he was a kid, but in “turnovers and missed shots,” he joked. However,…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Posts Positive Quarterly Gains Despite Continued Peacock Losses
Center City-based Comcast reported positive quarterly results thanks to its studio and theme-park units even as Peacock continued to post steep losses, writes Patience Haggin for The Wall Street Journal. The company that owns NBCUniversal, the Sky TV business, and Xfinity-branded cable services reported a loss of 19,000 domestic broadband subscribers. However, the losses were…
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House of the Week: Avira at Schuylkill Yards Offers Studio to Three-Bedroom Luxury Schuylkill Yards Apartments
Brandywine Realty Trust is ready to welcome first renters to its second “vertical neighborhood,” Avira at Schuylkill Yards, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The residential/office/commercial building at 3025 JFK Boulevard in the University City section offers great amenities in a convenient location. The lower floors of the building are offices, while the upper…
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Pixar Putt at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Combines Joys of Movies with Mini Golf
Pixar Putt at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing in the city’s Old City neighborhood is a new pop-up course that combines movie magic and miniature golf with 18 holes themed on different Disney Pixar movies, writes Timothy Walton for the WHYY. Each hole is a representation of an iconic moment from one of the…
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