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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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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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South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is for it to open to the public on August 3. The winery will share a building with East Coast Tropicals, the…
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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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