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Philadelphia Leadership: Peggy Lee-Clark, Executive Director, Pottstown Area Economic Development
Peggy Lee-Clark, Executive Director of Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED), spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in King of Prussia, singing and acting in school plays, and exploring the fields of retail, restaurants, and hospitality. Although Lee-Clark did not take to higher education easily as a new high school graduate, she continued pursuing formal…
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Martin Luther King Drive Bridge to Reopen This Month After $20.1M Rehabilitation Project
Martin Luther King Drive Bridge is set to reopen this month for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists after years of being closed, write Laura Fay, Joe Holden, and Ed Specht for CBS News Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Streets Department and Mayor Cherelle Parker will reopen the bridge at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19, during a ribbon…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward the end of another semester for Drexel University student Evan Ehlers. The junior was faced with a dilemma familiar to many college students: an excess of dining hall swipes that…
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Turning a Powerful Question into Daily Leadership Practice
In last week’s article, we explored the one question every leader should be asking: “What choice can I make and what action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value?” The Central Question wakes us up, grounds us in the present, and helps us lead with clarity and purpose. But how…
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Wealthiest ZIP Codes Cluster in Chester County, Philadelphia Region
Wealth in the Philadelphia region is still concentrated around Center City, though several Chester County ZIP codes earning top ten spots in specific categories, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings, poverty rates, and…
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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Tavern in Quakertown, Standing Since Before Nation’s Founding, Set for Auction
A building in Quakertown, currently home to The Raven’s Nest and once housing a tavern that predates the nation, is headed to the auction block on Sept. 23, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. The stone and stucco structure, built in 1710, has served as a tavern since 1750. The current owner, Albert Pray,…
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Meet the South Philly Woman Who Operates America’s Oldest Family-Owned Irish Tavern Alongside Her Brother
South Philadelphia resident Joanna Kelly and her brother Patrick operate Kelly’s Logan House, the oldest family-owned Irish tavern in the nation, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. The siblings inherited the bar that has been in their family since their great-great-grandfather, John Kelly, purchased the Wilmington, Delaware, property in 1889. Originally a resort hotel, the…
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Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund’s Scholarship Program Supports, Empowers Local High School Students
The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund offers a scholarship that supports high schoolers planning to pursue higher education degrees at two- or four-year institutions, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. All of the awards are granted based on academic achievement, test scores, coursework, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial needs. Scholars may receive up to…
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RKL Webinar Provides Economic Update and Crash Course on Cryptocurrency Post-GENIUS Act
Get the latest economic updates from RKL’s in-house investment team to help you navigate business decisions and opportunities. Learn more about cryptocurrency and the passing of the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) Act. Explore the tax complexities of holding or trading digital assets and get practical knowledge to confidently meet reporting…
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TLC: Fostering a Child’s Love for Reading in the Digital Age
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the newest novel by the author we loved or about our latest faddish obsession we were fascinated with. Today, as we look around at the students in our lives, we would feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming a new board of friends, advisors, and political leaders to select the site to best serve the future library and start raising the millions required for the project. Planning for…
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Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?
Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin might not be a household name, but the billionaire behind Fanatics is one of the most influential figures in sports, writes William Cohan for Town & Country. His company, Fanatics, is valued at more than $35 billion, and powers everything from sports jerseys and collectibles to online betting. Now, Rubin has…
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Former St. Gabriel’s Hall Site in Lower Providence Sells for $14.5M
A landmark Montgomery County property has changed hands, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 60-acre campus once home to St. Gabriel’s Hall in Lower Providence, has been sold to Audubon Land Development for $14.5 million, according to county records. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia closed St. Gabriel’s in 2020, ending more than 120…
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Rutgers-Camden Professor Earns National Legal Writing Grant for Her Research on Qualified Immunity
Sarah E. Ricks, distinguished clinical professor of law, earned a nationally competitive grant to further her legal research, which will appear in the UCLA Law Review next year. Ricks’s research won the Legal Writing Scholarship Grant, co-sponsored by the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD), Legal Writing Institute (LWI), and LexisNexis, a data and analytics company. Open…
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How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction
Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways with NBC10 and has since transitioned into the construction sector, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Connors recently created Rosette Specialty Trades, a new scaffolding company, carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy…
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Haverford Passes Law Requiring E-Scooter, E-Bike Helmets
Haverford Township now has an ordinance requiring children under 16 to wear helmets on e-bikes or electric scooters, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. A final unanimous vote authorizing the new ordinance was taken Sept. 8 after a second reading. Townships in Delaware County have been experiencing a series of crashes that involve e-bikes…
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