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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister of Washington, D.C. and a professor of theology at Villanova University, will be recognized at the undergraduate ceremony and will serve as its keynote speaker. The Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, former President…
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Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food
USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo! news. Delaware County-based Wawa, Altoona-based Sheetz, and York-based Rutter’s are all in the running, It’s Wawa’s first time on the Top 10, according to USA Today’s prior lists of top…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Set across 140,000 square feet of greenhouse space, the company sells wholesale plants to garden centers and landscapers. The team grows a wide range of seasonal plants and flowers, from Easter lilies…
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West Rockhill Considers Rules for Data Centers, Including Solar Power Requirement
West Rockhill officials are considering a new ordinance regulating data centers, even though no formal applications have been submitted to the township, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Under a proposed zoning ordinance, data centers would become a new land use category in the “PI – Planned Industrial” district, along with formal…
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Fort Mifflin, One of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Sites, Finally Getting New Tide Gate
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overlooking the Delaware River, the site on Mud Island endured intense bombardment during the American Revolution, with nearly 1,000 cannonballs an hour hitting it over a…
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Why Travel + Leisure Lists Philadelphia As Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has more than a few affordable cities, great outdoor recreation spots, and family-friendly suburbs. However, according to real estate experts, the best place to live in the state is Philadelphia, writes Lydia Mansel for Travel + Leisure. Why? It’s relative affordability is among the main reasons. “The city is highly affordable compared to other…
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This Bella Vista Eatery is the Oldest Italian Restaurant in the Nation
Opened in 1900 in South Philadelphia, Ralph’s is the oldest Italian restaurant in the nation, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The restaurant is now being run by fourth and fifth generations of the same family that opened the restaurant 125 years ago. “I sure wish my father could see this,” said Elaine Dodaro, the daughter…
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Inside Honeysuckle: The Michelin-Recognized North Philly Restaurant Serving a $65 Gold-Flaked McDonald’s Burger
During last month’s Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony in Philadelphia, Honeysuckle was one of several local restaurants to earn honors. Just recently opening at its new location at Broad and Spring Garden streets in North Philadelphia, Honeysuckle highlights and celebrates Black food and Black culture, Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton learned at FOX 29. One…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting at Hildacy Preserve
Aqua Pennsylvania partnered with Natural Lands for an important floodplain restoration project along Crum Creek at Hildacy Preserve in Media, Delaware County. The event was part of Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations, and employee education opportunities in line with the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources…
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Crozer-Chester to Get Primary Practice in 9 Months; Long-Term Plans Outlined
The new owners of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center talked with residents April 14 at a standing-room-only meeting at Widener University about the future of the campus. That future, phased in over three years, includes a smaller campus better tuned to modern healthcare practices, with an expansion of outpatient services and behavioral healthcare facilities, writes Kathleen…
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138-Year-Old Ryerss Farm in Chesco Offers Safe Haven for Retiree Horses
For 138 years, Ryerss Farm has provided a peaceful retirement home for aging horses, first in Philadelphia, and since 1987 on 388 acres of Chester County pasture, writes Art Petrosemolo for Lancaster Farming. The farm stands as a living legacy of Ann Wain-Ryerss, a Philadelphia native, humanitarian, and early advocate for horse welfare before organizations like the American Society for…
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Bala Cynwyd’s City Avenue Transformation Continues with The Blayr
The Blayr, a 217-unit apartment building at the former Lord & Taylor location, has officially opened, bringing new residents and retail space to Bala Cynwyd, according to Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Federal Realty project adds not only housing but nearly 19,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. Amenities include a pool, golf simulator,…
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Stateside Live! Unveiling New $20M Expansion With Rooftop Bar, Beer Garden, and Concert Stage
Stateside Live! in South Philadelphia will be debuting its multimillion dollar expansion, featuring several new bars, with a free concert on May 29, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Comcast Spectacor and the Cordish Companies, owners of the entertainment venue at the Sports Complex, invested more than $20 million to renovate the space, adding a rooftop…
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Philadelphia Would Really Like to See the DNC Return to City in 2028
Philadelphia City Council has advanced a $35 million line of credit in the event that the Democratic National Committee were to bring the convention to the city in 2028, write Anna Orso and Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This line of credit serves to address the possibility of the host committee, Pick Pennsylvania, can’t…
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Thena Hotel in Center City Goes Up for Sale
Thena Hotel, a boutique property in Center City, has been put up for sale with an asking price listed at $2.62 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently owned by RTE Properties, this is the first time the hotel has been put up for sale since the Philadelphia-based firm acquired it for…
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Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books Expanding to Larger Germantown Space This Fall
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, owned and founded by Philadelphia native Marc Lamont Hill, is preparing to move into a new space in the fall, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new, larger space is just a few blocks west of its current location and will allow the Germantown bookstore to expand its…
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This Philly Organization is Helping Ensure Local Public Schools Are Adequately Funded
Philadelphia, like many major cities across the nation, is seeing an underfunding of public schools, and one organization is hard at work as it aims to help fill that gap, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, led by its president and CEO Kathryn Epps, works to make…
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Angelo’s Pizzeria Expanding to Former Federal Donuts Space, Allowing It to Get Back to Roots
Seeking relief from long lines and cramped quarters, Angelo’s Pizzeria will convert the closed Federal Donuts & Chicken space in South Philadelphia into a production hub for delivery and takeout, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Angelo’s owner Danny DiGiampietro, the new location will address major challenges for the Michelin-honored pizza and…
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