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This Germantown Animal Care Center Was Founded By One of Pennsylvania’s First Black Veterinarians
Greene Street Animal Care was founded nearly a half-century ago and is still going strong, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The Germantown animal care was founded in 1976 by Orville R. Walls, one of the first Black veterinarians in Pennsylvania’s history. Today, Greene Street Animal Care is run by his daughter Kathleen Walls, who serves…
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Da’Right’Taste Soul Food & Catering Serves Authentic Soul Food With a Family Touch
Da’Right’Taste Soul Food & Catering in Philadelphia serves authentic soul food cuisine that focuses on the traditional flavors and homemade dishes, reports Kathy Orr for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The eatery is truly a family affair, with the owner, Shakeya Hicks, working with her daughter, cousin, and niece. “I’ve been cooking for so long,” said Shakeya.…
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Here Are the Highest-Ranked Pizza Restaurants in Philadelphia
Pizza is a universal language that Americans from all over the country enjoy, write Kristen Hickman and Karim Noorani for Stacker. The publication has compiled a list of the top 30 highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Philadelphia. The ranking is aided by Yelp data and its ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes…
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The Leader’s Pause Button: Lead Better Under Pressure
Leadership isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you choose to respond in the moments that matter most. When things go off course — plans fall apart, clients push back, or your team misses the mark — it’s tempting to react immediately. But real leadership is often found in the brief moment…
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A Vital Safety Reminder from PECO: Call 811 Before You Dig
Aug. 11 was National Call Before You Dig Day (8/11), an annual reminder for all residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and to keep communities safe. Before taking on any project that involves digging, 811 (PA One Call) must be called at…
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Destroyed Levittown Lanes Bowling Alley Set to Become Apartment Building
Levittown Lanes, a family-run bowling alley destroyed three years ago in a three-alarm fire, is now set to become an apartment complex, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Falls Township supervisors gave the green light for a three-story, 24-unit apartment complex to be constructed at 8815 New Falls Road. The one- and…
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Conshohocken’s Idle Steel Mill Property Draws a Bidding War for ‘Generational’ Opportunity
Cleveland-Cliffs, Conshohocken’s former steel mill, is up for grabs and drawing a lot of attention, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The riverfront property has tapped real estate brokerage Binswanger to sell the idled 66-acre plant tucked between I-76 and the Blue Route. Though currently zoned for industrial use, the site could transform into…
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Delta’s Lounges Are Getting Too Crowded So It’s Upping the Game
Delta Airlines is a victim of its own success, and its airport lounges are getting crowded, writes Nick Lichtenberg for Fortune. Its concept of the premium traveler has been broadened over the years, allowing more and more people access to its Sky Clubs, including one operating out of Philadelphia International Airport. Now it’s trying to…
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Philadelphia Couple Turns 40 Years of Incarceration Into New Form of Activism As Filmmakers
After spending 40 years in incarceration, Philadelphia couple Mike and Debbie Davis are turning their lives around as filmmakers, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While watching a news broadcast one day, the couple saw a story that framed formerly incarcerated individuals as unworthy of getting second chances. “That just wasn’t true,” Mike Davis…
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A Philadelphia Summer Camp is Showing Kids How to Make, Enjoy Healthy Foods
Healthy cooking and eating at an early age can pay huge dividends for children as they become adults, and a Philadelphia summer camp is helping kids do just that, writes Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. At Vetri Cooking Lab at Mastery Charter School in South Philadelphia, students are getting the opportunity…
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New Cafe in Kensington is Like a ‘Living Room for the Neighborhood’
Kensington is home to a new cafe, BUBS, that its owner hopes will also serve as a notable community space for the neighborhood, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. BUBS is short for ‘B* under Berks Station.’ Owner Simon Joseph moved to Philadelphia in 2009 and commutes through Berks Station. “Bringing people together…
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Firstrust Financial Resources Hosts Panel Discussion, as Top Investors Share Market Outlook
Amidst the shine of two Lombardi Trophies, Firstrust Financial Resources recently brought together current and prospective clients and some of the financial industry’s leading minds for a night of insight, strategy, and connection. Held in the exclusive Firstrust Bank Club inside the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium, the event welcomed approximately 150 attendees for cocktails, a seated…
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Comfortable Living Becomes a Dream as Bucks County Rents Skyrocket
In Bucks County, renters must earn $34.65 an hour to comfortably afford a two-bedroom apartment, more than double the average renter’s wage of $16.53 an hour, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 2025 Out of Reach Report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau,…
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IKEA and Best Buy Join Forces with Innovative Store-in-Store Partnership
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, and Best Buy have launched a first-of-its-kind in-store partnership, according to Best Buy. The partnership will blend high-tech appliances with smart, stylish home furnishings, all in one seamless shopping experience, While the pilot is starting in 10 stores across Florida and Texas, the concept sets the stage for expansion. The new…
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ChristianaCare Expands Presence on Delaware County’s Medical Landscape
ChristianaCare has completed its bankruptcy deal for five Delaware County Crozer locations and will be bringing primary care, imaging, surgery and behavioral health treatment services to the county. The nonprofit estimated it preserved more than 200 jobs in the $50 million bankruptcy deal by acquiring five Crozer leases in Broomall, Glen Mills, Havertown and Media,…
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Why Being Strong and Wrong Outperforms Being Right and Weak
Back in 2002, Bill Clinton told the Democratic Leadership Council something that’s stuck with me since I heard it for the first time on a The Bulwark podcast a couple of weeks ago: “When people feel uncertain, they’d rather have someone strong and wrong than someone weak and right.” Clinton’s observation has been shortened over…
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Philadelphia is Among America’s Top Travel Destinations, Here’s Why
Philadelphia is one of the greatest cities in America and among the top travel destinations for a variety of reasons, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. With a rich history, numerous landmarks, and great culture, the city has something to offer just about everyone. Philly’s history is on full display in the city’s Historic District.…
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MSC Launches Marketing Push for Reimagined Retail Space in Wanamaker Building
MSC has begun its marketing effort to promote 300,000 square feet of reimagined retail space within the historic Wanamaker Building to prospective tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Macy’s vacated the first three levels of the building earlier this year, which was a major setback to the struggling Market East commercial corridor.…
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