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Study Finds Some ESG Investors Have More Than Just Ethical Motives
A new study found that while ESG investors are motivated by ethical concerns, some of them also expect those investments to outperform the U.S. stock market, writes Daisy Maxey for The Wall Street Journal. The paper that examines attitudes and expectations about environmental, social, and corporate-governance investing was written by researchers at Yale University, Stanford…
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PECO: With Halloween Right Around the Corner, Be on the Lookout for Energy Vampires Lurking in Your Home
With scary and spooky creatures roaming the streets this Halloween, remember to always be on the lookout for energy vampires that may be lurking around your home. Vampire energy, also known as standby energy, is the energy drawn from outlets when equipment is turned off but still plugged in. Take a look around your home…
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Jensen Toussaint Takes Helm as Editor of PHILADELPHIA Today
American Community Journals has hired Jensen Toussaint as Editor of PHILADELPHIA Today. Toussaint, who grew up in Philadelphia and possesses a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Temple University, brings a wealth of experience to his new position. He spent the last five years in various roles at AL DÍA, a multi-platform media company based in…
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The Evolution of Conferencing: How Zoom Rooms Have Transformed Meeting Spaces
In a world where every minute counts, professionals can’t afford to be bogged down by technical complexities. Remember the era before online meetings? Those days are long gone. But constant fumbling with wires, the battle with outdated technology, and the never-ending search for that one elusive remote should also be in the past. Enter Zoom…
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Get to Know WilmU at an Open House, Either Online or In Person, on Oct. 18
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at an Open House, either online or in person at the Pratt Student Center, on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 11 AM-7 PM. WilmU’s Pratt Student Center is located at 320 North Dupont Highway in New Castle. In addition to having the application fee waived at…
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‘I Just Swore by Ginger’: Society Hill-Based Ginger Beverage Company Enjoys Breakthrough Year
Ginja Snap, a Philadelphia ginger beverage company formed by Shaakira DeLoatch in October 2020, is among the latest cohort of Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Program held at Temple University, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. DeLoatch first got the idea of making ginger drinks when she had a sore throat. She accidentally created…
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Citadel Credit Union Finds Its New President, CEO
Citadel Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania with more than $5.7 billion in assets, has named Bill Brown its President and Chief Executive Officer. Brown succeeds Jeff March, the company’s longtime leader of 22 years, who will remain on the leadership team at Citadel during a transition period. With more than…
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Vietnam Documentary ‘Jimmy in Saigon’ to Screen at Neumann University on Oct. 20
Neumann University is hosting a free screening of Jimmy in Saigon, an award-winning documentary about the mysterious death of a Vietnam veteran, on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The film explores the tragic death, radical life, and forbidden romance of Jimmy McDowell, a 24-year-old Vietnam veteran who died in…
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Litigation Funding Now a Rapidly Growing Market for Alternative Investors
According to a new report from RationalStat, the global litigation funding investment market, which is estimated at $15.8 billion in 2022, is expected to witness a growth rate of about nine percent between 2023 and 2028. The Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2028, assesses the global market based on type, enterprise size,…
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Your Local Government Has Started Livestreaming. Is Anyone Tuning In?
Livestreaming is no longer just a trend; it’s become a key technology bridging the gap between governments and their communities. Governments, regardless of their size, are embracing streaming for city council meetings to relay their messages more transparently and efficiently. Several forward-thinking organizations in Pennsylvania, including the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, have started official YouTube…
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Green Development Coming to Kingsessing After Community Members Provide Stamp of Approval
A collection of environmental organizations has joined forces to build new green stormwater infrastructure in Kingsessing, all with approval from community members, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project is part of the Resilient Communities Stormwater Initiative. It is funded by the William Penn Foundation and will be implemented in several neighborhoods throughout…
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Philadelphia Fringe Festival Proves Our City Is a Hub for … Clowns
Philadelphia is a national center for clowns, along with Los Angeles and New York City, as evidenced by this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival, which featured more than 300 performances in dance, music, theater, and film, writes Jane Von Bergen for Billy Penn at WHYY. “The amount of circus is notable and important,” said Shana Kennedy,…
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Philadelphia Skincare Brand, ‘Like an Esthetician in Your Medicine Cabinet,’ Hits Milestone in Sales
Before a full year in business, Philadelphia skincare brand Danucera has managed to hit $1 million in sales and snag a deal with Bergdorf Goodman to put its products on the shelves of the high-end department store, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Danuta Mieloch launched the company in November after years of…
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Owner of Historic Office Building in Center City Mulls Converting It to Apartments
Baycrest Properties & Management, which owns the western side of the Public Ledger building, is considering converting the office space into multifamily rental housing, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ground floor, occupied by the Center City District, is the only part of the building that is owned by the New York-based company…
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House of the Week: 7,700 Square Feet in Chestnut Hill with Amazing Views of Wissahickon Valley Park
A beautiful traditional home on one lovely acre with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms that spans 7,700 square feet is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. . . This truly magical property was originally designed by Brockie and Hastings and later expanded by Tilden and Pepper, two of the city’s most…
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Basketball Courts in Overbrook Receive Facelift in Memory of the Lower Merion Icon They Produced
Having received a spectacular reboot last year, the pair of basketball courts at Tustin Playground, now known as the Kobe and Gianna Bryant Dream Court, recently welcomed several special guests on Mamba Day, including the NBA legend’s uncle, Chubby Cox, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea to renovate the courts in Overbrook…
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In Honor of National Drive Electric Week, PECO Continues Its Commitment to Cleaner Energy Solutions
Did you know that the average cost to charge an electric vehicle is three times less than fueling an internal combustion engine equivalent? With the rising cost of gasoline prices and numerous electric models available to drive, EVs are becoming a more affordable option. This week is National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 22 to Oct. 1), and…
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Fashion District’s Precarious Finances May Be Influencing 76ers’ Push for Speedy Green Light on New Arena
The 76ers’ development company has spent the last year pushing for City Council to give the green light for the team to build a new arena in Center City as soon as possible, write Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While the development team behind the proposal has not specified why…
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