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Jason and Travis Kelce Pitching $100M Deal for New Heights Podcast
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Kelce brothers are seeking a $100 million deal for New Heights and have been in discussion with the podcasting network Wondery, writes Ingrid Vasquez for People Magazine. “They will absolutely get that much. These aren’t vanity deals, these shows are cash machines,” said a podcast industry executive.…
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At Havertown’s Rare Bird Handmade, Jewelry Is a Mix of Old and New
Courtney Jacob is no stranger to flea markets, yard sales and thrift shops. It’s part of her family history, which includes a long line of artists, junk pickers and antique dealers, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. “I’d always make a beeline for the vintage costume jewelry and clothes,” she said. So began her…
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Philadelphia Has Plenty of Electric Vehicles, But Not Enough Chargers
The number of electric vehicles in Philadelphia continues to climb, but electric chargers are not following along, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. “These chargers are few and far between outside of Center City,” said Councilmember Nina Ahmad, author of a city law mandating maintenance of charging stations. As of January, Philadelphia had…
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Fox Chase Woman Launches Running Club That Has Forged Friendships and Support Between Women
The ‘Philly Slow Girl Run Club’ is a running club in Philadelphia that has created a community of support for women in the region, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The club was launched in 2021 by Fox Chase native, Paige Black. “I didn’t know there was such a need for slow running until I started…
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Discovering Hidden Gems: Premium Prep’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Colleges
Finding the right college is about more than just rankings and name recognition. It’s about discovering a place where you can thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Premium Prep College Counseling, our mission is to help students find the best college fit for them. While Ivy League schools and other high-profile universities often dominate the…
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Firstrust Bank to Once Again Support Annual Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day
Firstrust Bank is excited to once again support the Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day in the neighborhood where the bank was founded 90 years ago. The theme of this year’s event, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 12-8 PM in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia, is Education Matters 2024. Point…
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Bucks County Raises Over $12,000 for Buckingham Wellness Center in One Week
The Bucks County community recently exceeded a fundraising challenge from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation, raising over $12,000 in just one week for the Kin Wellness and Support Center, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The community surpassed the original $5,000 goal by collecting an additional $7,298. With the Epstein Foundation’s match, the…
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Montco’s Madeleine Dean Joins Taskforce Investigating Assassination Attempt Against Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appoint Montco’s Madeleine Dean to the probe into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, write Katie Bernard and Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Democratic Congresswoman and Glenside native Dean has joined the task force along with 13 other lawmakers, including two more from…
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Trainer Rob Rabena Asks Clients to Do Their Best Delco Accent
Rob Rabena wanted to find out who had the best Delco accent so he posted an Instagram video asking his clients to read the sentence “I’m walking home from Wawa and I got a hoagie, water, and a bagel,” in their best Delco accents. Rabena is the director of Strength and Conditioning at Ivy Rehab…
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New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok
A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Listed on Zillow for $500,000, the Hamilton house at 835 Hughes Drive stands out with bubblegum pink shutters and salmon-pink walls, kitchen cabinets, and floors, all complemented…
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Shannae Taylor: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Shannae Taylor is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Certificate of Proficiency in Client Services & Quality Service Management programs at Peirce College. “I am a former student and alumni of Peirce College, class of 1998. During that time, I lived on campus and had difficulty adjusting to being on my own as a…
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‘Nurses Are the Heart and Soul of Healthcare’: IBX Honors Trio of Nurses Through Its Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of heartfelt nominations submitted by patients, colleagues, family members, and community members, these three nurses go above and beyond to exemplify dedication, compassion, and excellence in their field. Their stories reflect the profound…
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New Target in Doylestown Sparks Mixed Reactions from Local Business Owners
The new Target store in Doylestown, open for just over a week, is causing mixed feelings among local business owners. Many are cautiously optimistic but wary of the potential impact on their businesses, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Nerice Kendter of Busy Bee Toys is concerned about overlapping merchandise categories but believes her store’s…
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Bridgett Battles of Drexel Hill Knows How to Make You Look Good
Bridgett Battles is an executive presence strategist, a person who shows you how to present yourself so that you inspire confidence in others. Dressing for the part is a critical aspect of that and this Drexel Hill fashion expert was first inspired by her grandmother, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. She came…
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Center City Office Buildings Keep Selling at Steep Discounts
Five Center City office buildings that changed hands in the last two months have sold for a combined total of $151 million less than their assessed value, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the buildings sold at a steep discount, bringing into focus the current value of lower-quality office buildings with…
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Jalen Hurts Foundation Donates $200K to Install New Air Conditioners at 10 Philadelphia Schools
The Jalen Hurts Foundation has donated $200,000 to give back to the community and help fund air conditioning at several Philadelphia schools in need, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. With the new donation, more than 300 air conditioning units will be added to 10 schools across the School District of Philadelphia. “I believe…
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The Owners of Milk Jawn Are Trying to Build an Ice Cream Empire in Philadelphia
Milk Jawn just recently opened its second brick-and-mortar shop in Northern Liberties to join its first one in East Passyunk. This represents the latest chapter for owners Amy Wilson and Ryan Miller, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Milk Jawn got its start after Wilson began making ice cream as a hobby in her home…
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Brandywine Realty Trust On Verge of Securing Lab Tenant at Cira Centre, Growing Life Sciences Space
Brandywine Realty Trust is building momentum on finalizing a life sciences tenant to take up a full floor of lab space at Cira Centre in University City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While it is not yet known for the prospective tenant is, CEO Jerry Sweeney said it would take up the…
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