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Philadelphia Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due to his dad’s job, learning handyman work from his mom, and the moment in high school he realized he wanted to work harder so he could go to college. Dobin…
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Mastering the Exit Interview: Unlocking Valuable Insights for Organizational Growth
It’s often said that feedback is a gift, and this adage certainly holds true if your organization is seeking candid perspectives and insights on your employee experience. An exit interview or survey can provide just that — the opportunity to uncover a non-biased view of your working environment company culture and recurring themes and trends…
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Phillies Name Independence Blue Cross as Team’s First Official Jersey Patch Partner
Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia’s hometown health insurer for more than 85 years, has been named the Philadelphia Phillies’ Official Jersey Patch Partner. The news was revealed during a press event at Citizens Bank Park, with Phillies and IBX leaders unveiling the inaugural jersey patch before its on-field debut at that day’s Phillies-Yankees game. “The Philadelphia…
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Longtime Manor College Professor Virginia Saunders Set To Retire
In 1995, Dr. Virginia Saunders was asked to start and develop Manor College’s Dental Hygiene Program. She jumped at the opportunity. “At the time, I never dreamed I would one day have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually build a Dental Hygiene Program from the ground up,” Saunders said. After 32 years at Manor College, including 29 leading…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th state where its setting down roots. A groundbreaking for the new store in Inwood, West Virginia, is planned for Aug.…
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‘Today Show’ Hosts Give Newtown’s Alex Cooper ‘Call Her Daddy’ Treatment
Newtown native Alex Cooper was a guest at NBC’s Today with Hoda & Jenna, where the two hosts asked her some of the candid questions she has asked celebrities on her popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. Cooper became famous by being able to get her guests to open up and those conversations often go viral.…
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Effie’s, the Greek Restaurant and BYOB in Center City, to Close After 27 Years
Effie’s, which has been a staple in Center City for 27 years, will soon close, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Effie Bouikidis, the restaurant’s owner, explains her decision to close due to being tired. She weathered the pandemic, but is tired of rising costs and low margins. She is also responsible for raising…
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Hotel Anna & Bel Preparing for August Opening in Fishtown
The 50-room Hotel Anna & Bel, Philadelphia’s newest boutique hotel brought to life by Foyer Project and operated by Life House, is slated to open in Fishtown in August, writes Regan Stephens for Travel + Leisure. The building has historic roots and was once a communal living home called the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport. Holy Family University (HFU) will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in Spring 2025. Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field…
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This 401(k) Rollover Mistake Could Cost You Money
Workers who pull their retirement savings out of the stock market after changing jobs miss out on billions in investment gains, usually without meaning to, writes Anne Tergesen for The Wall Street Journal. When individuals transfer their 401(k) balances from their previous employer’s plan into an individual retirement account, these funds are often held as…
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Market-Frankford El Getting Brand New Cars Starting in 2029
The first new cars for the Market Frankford El will arrive in the spring of 2029, with the last added to the fleet in 2031, according to SEPTA officials. The transit agency’s board voted July 25 to approve a $848 million contract for up to 240 new cars, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes
Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost carrier based in Houston will start flying biweekly to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport outside Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lakeland Linder International…
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Chip City Cookies Set to Open First Philadelphia Location in Rittenhouse Square on Aug. 2
Chip City Cookies, the New York-based gourmet cookie chain, will be opening its first Philadelphia location in Rittenhouse Square on Friday, August 2, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The cookie chain, which has more than 40 locations across the nation, specializes in chunky, gooey treats. Chip City offers more than 40 varieties in its rotation…
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Vision Zero is Making a Difference in Reducing Traffic Fatalities in Philadelphia, But Remains Work in Progress
Pedestrians and cyclists in Philadelphia continue to die in traffic collisions, causing many to question why, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Local residents and road safety advocates have made renewed calls for more robust traffic safety measures throughout the city. Mayor Cherelle Parker administration has remained committed to the Vision Zero program…
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‘Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn’ Documentary Highlighting Pa. State Representative Now Available on Tubi
“Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn” is now available to watch on Tubi. The feature-length documentary follows Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta’s quest to become the first openly gay person of color in the U.S. Senate. For the upcoming November election, Kenyatta is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania auditor general. In the film, Kenyatta, a…
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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the…
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IBX’s Clinical Care Innovation Program Wins Top Honors from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Independence Blue Cross was honored recently with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Brand Innovation Award. IBX won the award for its Clinical Care Innovation Program, which supports the efforts of hospitals and doctors to develop and test rapid, safe, and structured approaches to improve healthcare. Every year, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans compete for the prestigious…
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Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia region since May 2022, with six…
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