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Xfinity Live! to Undergo Name Change This Fall
Xfinity Live!, the popular South Philadelphia sporting dining and entertainment destination, will soon go by a new name, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. This fall, Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! This is the result of a new partnership with Stateside Brands, the Philadelphia-born craft distillery headquartered in Kensington. Stateside Brands CEO Matt Quigley…
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Meet the North Philadelphia Native, Temple University Freshman Aiming to Change Lives
George Lane is one of the representatives of Temple University’s largest freshman class ever. As a North Philadelphia native, he is eager to stay in the community he calls home and aims to change lives for the better, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “It’s common to see people say they want to fight…
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Tired of the Uphill Battle? Shift This First
Do you ever feel like you’re working harder than ever — but not really getting anywhere? Like you’re pushing a boulder uphill, only to find yourself back at the same place tomorrow, tired and stuck? That boulder is real. But it’s not just your workload or responsibilities — it’s the weight of unexamined habits, outdated…
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Abrams Realty Updates Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
Abrams Realty & Development has updated its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plan to include more open space as well as a central main street, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer spent the past month reevaluating its plans after receiving feedback from West Whiteland Township during a July planning commission meeting, which…
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West Chester Food Cooperative Gets Ready for Grand Store Opening
West Chester Cooperative is taking steps to finally open an in-person grocery store, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The cooperative currently collects funds from over 70 member-owners as well as community donations. Both sources of income support the construction of a new storefront, where shoppers will be able to buy fresh, local groceries…
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Parent Company of King of Prussia-Based CSL Behring to Eliminate 3,000 Jobs Globally
CSL, the Australian biotechnology company behind CSL Behring in King of Prussia, plans to cut up to 15 percent of its global workforce, or about 3,000 jobs worldwide, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cost-cutting initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes spinning off its vaccine business. It is still…
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Fashion District Owner Macerich Partners with CBRE to Fill Vacant Storefronts at Mall
California-based Macerich has partnered with real estate services firm CBRE to fill vacant storefronts at the Fashion District, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There has been plenty of uncertainty regarding the future of the Fashion District after debuting just months before the pandemic, which drastically reduced foot traffic. The property’s then-owner, Philadelphia-based PREIT,…
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Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 11th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown. VFTCB staff and Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello served more than 60 people a meal, including food donated by HUNGRY Catering, and ice cream donated…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute state funding to cover a $213 million deficit. Fares will increase an average of 21.5 percent starting Sept. 1. On Monday, bus…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Biotech Center Recruits Hepatitis C Cure Inventor
Michael J. Sofia, the inventor of the Hepatitis C cure, has joined the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, working towards a cure for Hepatitis B, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sofia will be the distinguished professor and principal investigator at the Bucks County biotech center, a life sciences incubator and educational hub…
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Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Eyeing Several Montco Locations
Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a popular New Jersey fast-casual Mexican chain, is considering several Montgomery County locations for its next expansion, writes Jason Sheehan for the Philadelphia Magazine. Since opening in New Brunswick in 2016, the eatery has drawn big crowds thanks to its choose-your-own-adventure tacos, burritos, and Nutella nachos. All food is made fresh,…
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Philadelphia High School Among Top Ten in the Nation
A Philadelphia high school is in the top ten of the latest U.S. News and World Report “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School ranked No. 8 overall on the national list. The magnet school on Spring Garden Street is known for its highly…
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What a Decade of Surveying Residents Taught Philadelphia Water Department About Water, Trust in Philly
For nearly a decade, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has been asking a simple but essential question: What do residents think about their water service? Every year since 2016, in partnership with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania, PWD has surveyed thousands of Philadelphians — from every ZIP code and neighborhood — to learn how people experience the city’s water…
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North Philadelphia Gaining New Hospital Built Exclusively for Mothers and Babies
Temple Women and Families Hospital, a brand-new hospital built just for mothers and babies, is set to open in North Philadelphia next month, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The facility’s main goal is to reduce both maternal and infant mortality rates. “We need to drive those mortality rates down, particularly in communities with a…
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Philadelphia-Born Insomnia Cookies Surpasses 300 Location Threshold Worldwide
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie brand, now has more than 300 locations worldwide, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. What started as Seth Berkowitz’s “midnight munchies” when he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania is now a globally successful business. Currently, Insomnia Cookies has locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.…
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This Philly Doctor is Throwing His Name in Race for Pennsylvania Congressional Seat
Dr. Dave Oxman, an intensive-care physician and a medical school professor at Thomas Jefferson University, is running for Congress, wrties Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While he doesn’t have a background in politics, he is the newest candidate for Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District. He joins State Rep. Chris Rabb and State Sen. Sharif Street…
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For the 4th Year, Brandywine Alumni Society Sponsors ‘Dining Under the Stars’
The Brandywine Alumni Society will be a sponsor for “Dining Under the Stars” – a weekly outdoor dining event held on Wednesday evenings on State Street in Media throughout September, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. As part of the Media community, the Brandywine Alumni Society is an event sponsor for the fourth consecutive…
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Upper Darby School District Closes on Shuttered Hospital Purchase
The Upper Darby School District closed a deal Friday with Prospect Medical Holdings to purchase the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and two other structures on the Drexel Hill property for $600,000, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Crozer Health hospital has been closed since November 2022. Prospect Medical, owner of Crozer…
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