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Amazon Fresh Supermarket One Step Closer to Opening in Northern Liberties
Amazon has a pending liquor license to potentially open a new Amazon Fresh supermarket in Northern Liberties, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The grocery store would be located inside The Carson, a 12-story apartment building on the northeast corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets that opened over a year ago. The…
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Comcast Believes 2024 Olympics Presents Great Opportunity for Peacock Streaming Service
As the 2024 Olympics in Paris approaches, Comcast has great confidence that it will help elevate Peacock’s standing within the streaming landscape, write Lucas Shaw and Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Peacock did a lot in preparation for the Olympic games. In January, Peacock President Kelly Campbell assembled two task forces to plan for the Olympics.…
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How John Chin Became Chinatown’s Biggest Champion
John Chin is the executive director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, a nonprofit whose mission is to preserve, protect, and promote Chinatown, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Before falling into the role leading PCDC in 2000, Chin was born and raised in Chinatown, years after his parents arrived to Philadelphia from Hong Kong…
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Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call. The plazas are being replaced starting Jan. 5 in the eastern part of Pennsylvania with an…
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USA TODAY Names Philadelphia ‘Most Walkable City to Visit’ for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia has been voted the “Most Walkable City to Visit” in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. Walkability is a key factor for travelers when choosing a destination and offers significant benefits for city residents. In Philadelphia, visitors and residents can explore the city’s neighborhoods on foot, enjoying sights ranging…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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Horsham-Based Penn Mutual Life Sells Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Securities Brokerage
Horsham-based Penn Mutual Life Insurance has sold Philadelphia’s largest and oldest securities brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott to the private equity investment firm KKR, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Janney was founded in 1832 and has been owned by Penn Mutual Life since 1982. After the deal closes, Janney “will continue to operate…
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Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within weeks, as announced by the leaders of both organizations. Since signing a letter of intent in January, Doylestown Health and…
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CrepeBerry Brings Fresh Smoothies and Crepes to Yardley’s Main Street
CrepeBerry, a new café offering an array of smoothies, crepes, and more, celebrated its grand opening in Yardley. Owned by local couple Sammy and Jasmine Khan, CrepeBerry aims to provide healthy and delicious options to the community, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “There’s a lot of people here who love…
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Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with over 15 years of experience in Catholic higher education as both a Chemistry Professor and an Administrator, Alappat assumed her new leadership role on Jul. 1. “Our national search yielded…
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Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia Storefront Gains New Owner in Schmear It
Lil Pop Shop’s storefront in West Philadelphia has recently been acquired by Schmear It, writes Theo Greenfield for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The breakfast establishment plans to sell bagels, Lil Pop Shop’s popsicles, and more at the store starting this fall. The joint operation comes after a round of acquisitions and partnerships by Schmear It co-owners…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Stone Colonial in Chestnut Hill
A gorgeous stone colonial home set on a lovely 0.68 acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. This lovely 1908 residence has been meticulously restored to offer a perfect blend of historical charm and contemporary luxury. It stands out immediately thanks to its wrought-iron gates…
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Finding Your Voice: Tips for a Memorable College Essay
Despite the discussions around AI, the college essay isn’t going anywhere anytime soon; nothing can replace the authenticity and humanity of an honest student voice. The essay is the primary way for applicants to speak directly to admissions officers, showcase their distinctive qualities and experiences, and make a case for why they belong at a…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the rehab of the Fussell House and its future use as an education center, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The grant is being awarded through the trust’s…
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Saint Joseph’s University President Charts Long-Term Path of Rapid Growth and Change
Saint Joseph’s University will soon have the longest-tenure president of the Philadelphia area’s five largest colleges. As a result, St. Joe’s is charting a long-term path guided by its sense of stability, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cheryl McConnell was named the university’s president over a year ago. During her relatively brief…
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University City-based Madis Coffee Roasters to Expand With Two Center City Locations
Madis Coffee Roasters, the University City coffee shop is set to expand by bringing two new locations to Center City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two new coffee shops are planned to open in Rittenhouse Square and Old City, respectively, in early September. The Rittenhouse shop will be located in the…
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These Popular Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘Best of Philly’ Fun and Games List
Philadelphia has much to offer when it comes to entertainment, and these popular spots have made their way onto the 50th iteration of the Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” list. Anna C. Verna Playground at FDR Park was awarded the title of the Best Playground, in large part due to having the largest swing set…
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Recent Furness High School Grad Uses Temporary Clinic Position as Pathway Toward Full-time Nursing Career
Sylvain Farrel, a recent Horace H. Furness High School graduate, is hoping to turn his temporary position at a local clinic into a pathway to a full-time nursing career, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Farrel’s primary responsibility at Unity Clinic, which is part of Villanova in South Philadelphia, includes registering patients. “It kind…
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