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Norwegian Cruise Line Will Offer Trips from Philadelphia in 2026, Marking Return of Cruise Ships to the City
The Port of Philadelphia has announced it will commence its cruise operations in 2026 with the emergence of the Norwegian Cruise Line, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Norwegian line will dock its Norwegian Jewel in Philadelphia, offering cruises to various places. It has the capacity to accommodate 2,300 guests. “As the first…
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Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award Winner. While attending…
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PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers who work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to keep the lights on and gas…
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Dermatology Pioneer Anthony Benedetto Sells Drexel Hill Practice
Dr. Anthony Benedetto, the first doctor in Pennsylvania to perform Mohs surgery to treat different types of skin cancer, has joined his Drexel Hill practice with Berks County-based Dermatology Partners. Dr. Benedetto had his practice for nearly 40 years, opening the Drexel Hill office in 1992. His practice now joins one of the fastest growing…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Not Confirming Whether He Is in Running for VP Nomination
Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is being touted as the best candidate for the Vice President nomination by top Pennsylvania Democrats, neither confirmed nor denied he is in the running for the position in his first comments regarding the issue, write Gillian McGoldrick and Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro, a former attorney general and…
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Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The beautification project will be led by Avenue of the Arts Inc.,…
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Wharton School Grad Who Founded Harken Sweets is Redefining Indulgence With Her Plant-based Candy Bars
Katie Lefkowitz, a Wharton School graduate and founder and CEO of Harken Sweets, founded her “superfood-infused” candy bar company in 2022 after a cancer scare, writes Amanda Breen for Entrepreneur. The self-proclaimed “Snickers fanatic” started considering food as medicine and experimenting with her concept in the kitchen. “I wanted to recreate those classic candy bars,…
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Residents Keep Warning of Falling Windows at Riverwalk Apartments
Residents of Riverwalk apartments, constructed by PMC Property Group in 2021, have been complaining about falling windows for several years, and claim management has delayed resolving the issue, writes Hannah Nguyen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to court documents, dozens of windows have fallen from the apartment building along the Schuylkill and another PMC high-rise…
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Harcum College’s Social Justice Program and Faculty Empower Students for Community Impact
In today’s society, the launch of Harcum College’s Social Justice Program is both timely and essential, offering students crucial insights into the social equality needed to build thriving communities. The program is perfect for those who are passionate about advocacy and justice in their local areas and provides students with the knowledge and tools to…
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Wawa, Sheetz Collision Coming When Central PA Store Opens
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. “We see Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say everything between and around it,” said Wawa President Brian Schaller. Though Wawa has not given a specific…
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A Thousand Diners to Gather in Newtown for Alfresco Black and White Dinner This September
A thousand black-and-white clad diners will gather on Newtown Borough’s closed-down North State Street for an alfresco dinner on September 7, according to The Reporter. Tickets are now on sale for the 8th annual Newtown Black & White Dinner to benefit the historic Newtown Theatre. The street will be lined with tables draped in…
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After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injuries, Malvern Woman Fulfills Dancing Dreams and Much More
Malvern resident Natanya Sortland was 40 years old when she had a stroke in 2014. Adding to that a year later, she suffered a traumatic brain injury at home when a roof fell on her head. Despite being left with ongoing troubles and symptoms, including blindness, she never gave up, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.…
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Doylestown Dad Ready for Ride of Lifetime to Support Ronald McDonald House
Doylestown father Jeff Bekos is preparing for the ride of a lifetime across the country to support Ronald McDonald House in West Philadelphia, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News. Although daunting, the 4,600-mile journey pales in comparison to the battle he and his family endured eleven years ago, when his daughter, Hailey, was diagnosed with…
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Down North Pizza is One of Ebony Magazine’s Favorite Black-owned Restaurants in the U.S.
Ebony Magazine has compiled a list of its 45 favorite Black-owned restaurants in the United States, and Down North Pizza is one of the entries onto the list. Opening during the pandemic in 2020, Down North Pizza has already made a lot of noise in Philadelphia’s culinary scene, writes Bria Sowell for Ebony. The pizzeria…
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Temple University Engineers Invent Soy-based Bandages As an Alternative to Healing Wounds
Temple University engineers have invented a soy-based material to create natural bandages that can be cheaply produced and help skin heal better from wounds and burns that usually result in scarring, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Following more than a decade of research and experimentation, Philadelphia scientists are seeking approval from the U.S. Food and…
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Complete Dining Guide to Longwood Gardens: Fine Dishes to Scenic Picnic Spots
Grabbing a freshly made sandwich, a quick drink of water, a cold glass of beer, or even a full meal while touring Longwood Gardens is part of the experience for several compelling reasons. With over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows to explore and a visit time of 3 to 4 hours, the convenience…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Details of Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced that the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition will take place on November 21, 2024 in the Life Sciences Building at DelVal’s main campus in Doylestown. Spark Bowl, fashioned after the hit ABC TV show Shark Tank, is a…
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ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Unveils New Autism Care Center in King of Prussia Area
ABA Centers of Pennsylvania hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wayne to unveil its newest autism care center. This clinic will provide diagnostic and autism care services to the King of Prussia community and the greater Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. ABA Centers of Pennsylvania provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with…
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