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Union League to Add Sleek New Ballroom at Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill
The Union League of Philadelphia is planning a major addition to its Liberty Hill golf course in Lafayette Hill, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new Liberty Ballroom will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, two levels of event space, and room for up to 450 guests. Designed for weddings, galas, and corporate events, it…
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King of Prussia Adds Three New Restaurants to Its Dining Lineup
King of Prussia’s already diverse dining scene just got tastier, with three new eateries opening their doors in recent weeks, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Kpot opened at 160 N. Gulph Road. The restaurant offers a lively Korean barbecue and hot pot experience, where guests grill meats or simmer ingredients right at their table.…
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Olney High School’s New Cell Phone Policy Sparks Debate
Olney High School has announced a new cell phone policy that it plans to implement upon the start of the new school year, which is causing controversy and debate, writes JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The new policy requires students to lock up their cell phones in outdoor lockers. Locks will cost $1 initially,…
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Minaris Advanced Therapies CEO Talks Navy Yard Life Sciences Firm’s Long-Term Vision
Orla Cloak, Ph.D., the newly-appointed CEO of Minaris Advanced Therapies at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, recently discussed the firm’s plans to refine its long-term strategy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Cloak joins the company with 20 years of commercial leadership experiences within the life sciences industry. Minaris Advanced Therapies was established…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Extended Philadelphia Stay for Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line, which made its Philadelphia return in 2024, has announced that it is extending the Norwegian Pearl’s stay in the city, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cruise line will be lengthening the Norwegian Pearl’s Philadelphia stay through October 2027, which offers a glimmer of hope behind the city’s prospects…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according to recent rankings by Niche.com. Niche.com, renowned for its comprehensive methodology in evaluating campus safety, analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education alongside student and alumni feedback to determine…
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Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) Releases Latest Drinking Water Quality Report
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s latest Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. This free annual report compiles a year of data detailing the city’s drinking water quality. PWD delivers high quality water to nearly 1.6 million Philadelphians daily. According to data collected by the Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2024, the annual report’s results…
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Iconic ‘Rocky’ Statue Coming to Philadelphia International Airport
The iconic Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is getting a sequel, mirroring the film that inspired it, with a second casting planned for installation inside Philadelphia International Airport, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The artwork is one of three originals created by A. Thomas Schomberg. The Philadelphia Department of Aviation…
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Bucks County Farmers Navigating Challenging, Unpredictable Season
A soggy spring and dry mid-summer was the opening to an unpredictable growing season for Bucks County farmers, writes Elisabeth Seidel for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Weather has been a big challenge this year,” said farmer Andrew Frankenfield. Frankenfield is also a teacher at Penn State Extension, a Penn State University program offering education…
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Tinicum’s Urban Winery John Robert Cellars Opens New Media Location
John Robert Cellars, an urban winery in Tinicum Township, has expanded its Delaware County footprint with a new location in Media, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Co-owners John Irving and Robert Goodwin opened the new tasting room on the ground floor of the Phoenix Building on Aug. 8. The longtime friends hope the…
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Head of Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab Believes Pennsylvania Has Potential to Lead AI Revolution
As the race to lead the AI revolution heats up among various states, Pennsylvania could emerge as a frontrunner if it seizes the opportunity, write Bruce Katz, Founding Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, and Joanna Doven, Founder and CEO of the Pittsburgh AI Strike Team for The Philadelphia Citizen. By…
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WSJ: Nuuly Steals Spotlight in Online Clothing Rental From Original Pioneer
Nuuly, a unit of Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters, has stolen the show from Rent the Runway, the online clothing rental pioneer, writes Meg Tanaka for The Wall Street Journal. While Rent the Runway was first to introduce clothing rentals to young consumers, it is Nuuly that is making the concept work. Renting clothes is a complex…
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Comcast and 76ers Team Up to Purchase Market East Buildings, Eyes Revitalizing Struggling Corridor
Comcast and the Philadelphia 76ers are no strangers to working together, and their latest partnership is part of an effort to revitalize the struggling Market East corridor in Center City, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The two entities recently got together to acquire the 920-938 Market Street and 1000-1024 Market Street properties, respectively. According to…
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The Next Chapter Starts with a New Way of Thinking
Success can be a great teacher — but it can also be a trap. The very mindset, habits, and strategies that brought you to your current level of success might be the exact things holding you back from what’s next. It’s not that they were wrong — they just weren’t built for the future you’re…
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Home Sellers Cut Prices on Roughly Quarter of June Listings in Philadelphia Region
Home sellers in the Philadelphia region lowered prices on about 24 percent of listings in June, during a time when the market is typically busy in the spring, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Zillow, that is an increase from about 21 percent compared to the same time last year. While more…
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‘Fresh Air,’ WHYY’s Long-Running Interview Program, to Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary in September
In 1975, Terry Gross was hired at WHYY to take over an afternoon talk show that had been launched two years prior. At the time, the talk show — “Fresh Air” — had little listenership and was loosely structured. From there, Gross took it upon herself to bring more structure to the show. Fast forward…
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Manayunk Retail Shop Braces for Likely Business Boom Amid New Taylor Swift Album Announcement
At Minor Details, a retail shop in Manayunk, Taylor Swift-related merchandise is a staple and with news that a new album is on the way, there is an air of excitement, write Nikki DeMentri and Adam Fox for CBS News Philadelphia. As more details get released about Swift’s new album, which she revealed is titled,…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its exceptional value, strong outcomes, and affordability. Holy Family is one of just 22 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to earn four or more stars — out of the state’s 147…
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