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Uber Launching Cheaper Commuting Options for Riders in Philadelphia, 6 Other U.S. Cities
Uber recently announced its plans to launch a new car-pool like option for riders looking to save money in Philadelphia and 6 other major U.S. cities, writes Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata for CNN. The new option, called Route Share, will work like a commuter shuttle with consistent and frequent pickup options along direct routes. During peak commute…
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Academy at Palumbo’s Class of 2025 Enjoys Three Gates Scholars, Record College Acceptances
The Academy at Palumbo, is celebrating its most successful academic year as it has produced three Gates Scholars, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With it, the three students will be free tuition for undergraduate and graduate school. Of the school’s 304 seniors, 115 have a 4.0 grade point average. The school also…
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Jefferson Health Unveils Plans to Modernize Projects at Hospitals in Center City and North Philadelphia
Earlier this week, Jefferson Health unveiled a multiyear capital spending plan, highlighting the initiatives to modernize its two Level 1 trauma centers, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The largest health system in the region said the projects at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital will be a multimillion-dollar investment,…
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Seasoned Leader in Banking and Investments Returns to Eastern University’s Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed E. Shepard Farrar, a seasoned leader in the banking and investment space and a passionate advocate for giving back through community service, to its Board of Trustees. A graduate of Eastern’s MBA in Economic Development program, Farrar earned her degree in 1995 while working as Vice President at CoreStates (now Wells…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Bureau of Laboratory Sciences to Host Open House, Career Fair on June 7
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s Bureau of Laboratory Sciences will be hosting an open house and career fair event on Saturday, June 7. The open house will allow guests to meet the scientists who do water testing before and after the water treatment process. This process ensures customers receive the highest quality tap water in…
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Philadelphia Region Homes for Sale Among Oldest in Nation Last Year
Philadelphia ranks among the ten metropolitan areas with the oldest median homes sold in 2024, according to a recent analysis by Redfin, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The median age of homes sold in the region last year was 61, dating back to 1963. Only six percent of homes sold were under five…
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Residents Push Back Against Mega Warehouse Plan in Middletown
About 100 Middletown residents showed up Tuesday night before the planning commission to protest a proposed 330,000 square-foot logistics warehouse in the 1400 block of West Baltimore Pike, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 News. “I’m just trying to figure out why there. Why such a big warehouse?” asked resident Ray Perillo. “It will be…
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Four Philly Nonprofits Awarded Grants to Improve Access to Fresh, Affordable Food
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced a $3.4 million investment in businesses across 23 counties, including Philadelphia. The funding’s aim is to connect low-income communities with fresh, healthy, and affordable food produced by local farms. Four Philadelphia County nonprofits received Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants for this very cause. Weavers Way Co-Op received…
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Flight Club Opens New High-Tech Darts Bar in Rittenhouse Square
Flight Club recently celebrated the grand opening of its new establishment in Rittenhouse Square, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The new darts bar isn’t just your typical darts bar with smoke-filled rooms, sticky floors, and dark corners. This one is a 7,000-square-foot facility with technology, flash, and innovation that makes it a…
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Holy Family University Celebrates 68th Commencement: A Community Bound by Purpose, Lifted by Education
Holy Family University recently celebrated its 68th Commencement, awarding degrees to 828 graduates whose diverse backgrounds, determination, and achievements reflect the university’s strength as a beacon of opportunity and workforce-ready education. The Class of 2025 includes 20 associate’s degrees, 565 bachelor’s degrees, 219 master’s degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees awarded across Holy Family’s four schools:…
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Broadway Talent Meets Lancaster Hospitality: Why the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Is Worth the Trip
Dinner and a show: it’s a classic pairing that feeds both the appetite and the imagination. But if you’re looking to turn off the television, enjoy a delicious meal out, and discover the talent and charm of Lancaster County, this is your cue to book a table at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Now in…
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A Riverfront Revival: Conshohocken’s Evolution from Steel Town to Creative Hub
Conshohocken is balancing its industrial past with a vibrant, community-driven future, writes Regan Fletcher Stephens for Philadelphia Magazine. From its roots as a Lenape settlement to a booming steel town and now a rising hub for young professionals and creative entrepreneurs, this riverside borough is embracing transformation without losing its soul. At the heart of…
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Paoli Resident’s Clothing Brand Offers One-of-a-Kind Upcycled Fashion
A Paoli resident’s clothing brand, Soleil et Amis, offers a unique and sustainable take on fashion, writes Diane Oliva for Main Line Tonight. Started by Fiona Duffy, Soleil et Amis—French for “the sun and friends”—sells a wide range of womenswear products made exclusively from upcycled textiles and discarded fabrics. Items for sale include dresses made…
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Historic Wycombe Inn Revived by New Owners, Rebranding Ahead of Late-May Opening
After sitting shuttered for over a year, the historic Wycombe Inn has now been revived by its new owners and will soon welcome guests as The Wycombe Tavern & Grille, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Diaz-Albertini Family, owners of Casa Toro Mexican restaurants including one in Doylestown, purchased the iconic building earlier this…
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Haverford’s Brett Mezrow Highlights Specialty Cars at Main Line Cars & Coffee
Main Line Cars & Coffee keeps outgrowing its space as more and more car junkies show up for the unique show, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The next gathering takes place May 18, 7:30 AM to noon, at 1300 Morris Drive in Wayne. The free gatherings in outdoor parking lots bring car junkies…
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Urban Outfitters Launches New Retail Concept Amid Nike Partnership
Urban Outfitters, as part of an ongoing effort to reposition its company, is partnering with Nike amid other popular brands, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new retail experience is called On Rotation, and is an immersive lounge and shopping concept. Through its Nike partnership, the local Urban Outfitters will sell more…
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CHOP, Penn Doctors Perform World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment on Local Infant
Shortly after being born during the summer of 2024, KJ Muldoon was diagnosed with severe Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder. While the only effective long-term treatment for the ailment had been a liver transplant, doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine decided to take a different approach with…
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Today’s Primary Election
Philadelphia voters, mark your calendars: the municipal primary election is set for today, May 20, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This primary is crucial, as it determines party nominees for several key positions. On the ballot, you’ll find races for District Attorney, with incumbent Larry Krasner seeking a third…
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