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Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Group’s global chief strategy officer Alex Wong recently said the company’s Philly Shipyard is capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, writes Heejin Kim for Reuters. “The U.S. government’s commitment to nuclear-powered submarine capability, its own and of the allies is very strong,” said Wong during Hanwha’s recent media day at…
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A Huntingdon Valley Couple With Asthma Built an Air Duct Cleaning Company Because They Had To
Most people don’t often think about the air inside their home. They clean their floors. They wipe down surfaces. They open windows when they can. But the air moving through their house every day tells a different story. For Avi Fish and Rebecca Dadi of Huntingdon Valley, this is personal. They both lived with asthma…
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Skyler Searfoss Earns Valedictorian Honors with Perfect GPA, Basketball Success at Holy Family
On most mornings, Holy Family University senior Skyler Searfoss is awake hours before classes begin. There is an intentional, disciplined rhythm to her days. They start earlier than most, not out of preference alone but necessity. Balancing academics, basketball, and a lifelong metabolic condition that requires careful control of her diet demands constant planning. “I…
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RKL Announces Leadership Transitions for Senior Living Services Consulting Group
As senior living and post-acute care providers navigate increasing operational, reimbursement, and regulatory complexity, RKL’s Senior Living Services Consulting Group is entering its next chapter of leadership in step with the industry’s evolution. The firm announced that Stephanie Kessler will now lead the group, succeeding Jeffrey Boland, whose leadership helped establish the practice as a…
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Manor College Student Leads Efforts to Build Autism Kits for Abington Police Department
During a class on Policing last Fall, Abington Township Police Officer Michael Jones spoke about the different aspects of being a Law Enforcement Officer. Within his conversation, Jones talked about working with children who may have been victims or witnesses of a crime, and specialized training involving interactions with neurodiverse adults and children. Jones mentioned…
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This Delaware County Woman Helped Artemis II Get to the Moon and Back
When Kristin Houston was still in high school, a chemistry teacher noticed her fondness for math and science and suggested she might want to study engineering. That conversation started her down a career path that would fuel her passion for the space industry and place her in a prominent role in the Artemis II mission…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, a leasing surge brought 13 tenants to the popular open-air retail center. The growth aligns with the completion of Coulter Place, a 131-unit residential development that added 20,000 square feet…
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Cost of Living Outpaces Wage Growth As Philly Living Wage Shrinks
Full-time workers in the Philadelphia area are finding it increasingly difficult to get a living wage as the cost of living continues to outpace wage growth, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Dayforce report shows that 44.3 percent of full-time workers in the 11-county region earned a living wage last year, which…
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Please Touch Museum’s Old Marble Floors Are Now Reappearing Inside Philly Restaurants
For nearly a decade, the Please Touch Museum has been raising money to replace its old marble floors. The marble slabs date back to the late 19th century, when they built for the Centennial Exposition and were laid down in Memorial Hall in 1876. However, after decades and decades of foot traffic, the floor expectedly…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad seeds. Each application has to…
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From Sourdough to Pound Cake: Two Philly Bakeries Make the List of Pennsylvania’s Best
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the 13 best bakeries in Pennsylvania. In addition to the bakery selections, The Keystone staff also made recommendations on what to order and a Yelp review that highlights what makes…
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USA Today Names Philadelphia Restaurant and Bar One of the Best in the Nation
USA TODAY has released its second annual “Restaurants of the Year” and “Bars of the Year” lists and a Philadelphia bar and restaurant is among those on the list, according to an article published by USA TODAY NETWORK. The restaurant and bar to make the list is Poison Heart on Spring Garden. While it’s not…
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Philadelphia Poet Spins Verse for Passersby on Manual Typewriter in Parks Here and Nationwide
West Philadelphia man Marshall James Kavanaugh is a self-described “dream poet for hire,” writes Phaedra Trethan for USA Today. He likes to set up shop in one of the city’s parks where people can “Pick a topic, get a poem,” he explained. Thursdays through Sundays, he packs up his Smith Corona typewriter into the suitcase…
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With Deadline Fast-Approaching, PECO Issues Last Call for LIHEAP Applicants
Get up to $1,000 toward your energy bill through LIHEAP, available to qualifying customers. This cash grant does not need to be repaid and can be applied directly to your PECO energy bill. Eligibility is based on household income, and residents must reapply each year. Apply now to see if you qualify. The deadline to…
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Why Virginia Retirees Are Choosing Freedom Village Over Northern Virginia’s High Cost of Living
For decades, Northern Virginia has been a powerhouse for technology, government contracting, and data centers. It’s an ideal location for ambitious professionals and workers in Virginia who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments. But when it’s time to slow down, prioritize wellness, and enjoy the fruits of long careers, many older adults in Virginia are looking…
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Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis to Keynote Rutgers–Camden Commencement in Landmark Centennial Year
Rutgers University–Camden Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis will deliver the keynote address Tuesday, May 19 at this year’s Rutgers University–Camden and Graduate School commencement as the institution celebrates its Centennial year. Commencement exercises to be held at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion coincide with the university’s Centennial, recognizing Rutgers–Camden’s founding in 1926 as the South Jersey Law School and…
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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A Look at the Rise and Fall of Bucks County’s Favorite Malls
The era of bustling malls and overflowing food courts is drawing to an end. A trip through history reveals the rise and fall of Bucks County’s beloved shopping destinations, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the 1960s, five malls graced the Philly region, including Bensalem’s Neshaminy, and within just a few years, the mall scene doubled. Langhorne’s Oxford Valley opened as existing malls…
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