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Founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square on a Redemptive Quest
Mike Bontrager, the founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, is on a decades-long redemptive quest to achieve restoration through sacrifice, according to a staff report from The Praxis Journal. Bontrager started his career at Chemical Bank (now JPMorgan Chase), where he realized that the imbalance of information on Wall Street encouraged exploitative behaviors.…
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Ardmore’s Benj Pasek Could Join the EGOT Club With an Emmy Award Win This Fall
Ardmore native Benj Pasek is one of the most decorated performers in show business and is one step away from achieving the most coveted accomplishment in the industry, becoming an EGOT winner, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The EGOT club is reserved for individuals to earn each of the four major entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy,…
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Wistar Institute Invests $24M to Open New Center Dedicated to HIV Research
Wistar Institute has invested $24 million, which will be used on a new center on HIV research, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center will be created with the goal of going beyond current lifelong treatments to eradicate the disease. Instead the plan is to marshal…
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This Philly Construction Camp Teaches Young Girls Various Industry Skills
With a growing need for construction workers nationwide and a major gender disparity in the industry, the Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center of Local Union 19 in South Philadelphia is holding camps aimed at exposing girls to the trades, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is the 15th year of the girls’ camp,…
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Philadelphia Native David Corenswet is the Star of New ‘Superman’ Film
Shooting for the upcoming “Superman” film has been taking place in Cleveland over the past couple months, and it features Philadelphia native David Corenswet as the lead actor, writes Chris Compendio for PhillyVoice. The first photos of Corenswet on set with his “Superman” costume were recently spotted, and many people had their critiques. Some online…
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Two West Philadelphia Properties Go On the Market
In West Philadelphia, two properties owned by developer Kfir Binnfield are up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the buildings is an eight-story, 150-unit apartment building, while the other is a development site two blocks away that would turn into a 12-story, 170-unit project. The former, located at 4900…
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National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned for its historical significance, exceptional food, vibrant arts scene, and America’s oldest zoo. Pittsburgh offers world-class museums and the iconic Duquesne Incline.…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Warns About Scam Texts Over Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that the texts claiming to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” are in fact scammers trying to steal their personal financial information, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The commission released information on the latest scam on Saturday, and since then, over 700 people have reported they…
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Plan for New Academic Building at Penn State Abington Advances
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning advanced a proposal today (July 18) to construct the first new academic building at Penn State Abington in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19. The three-story, 85,554-square-foot building will…
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Wall Street Journal: Newtown Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal. In 2021, Cooper inked a groundbreaking three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify. As this agreement nears its end, Cooper is setting…
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Philadelphia Mills Owner in Talks to Surrender Mall to Debtholders
Simon Property Group, the owner of Philadelphia Mills, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall after a loan on the property comes due, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franklin Mills Associates, which is owned by a joint venture between Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Management investment firm, is…
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Wanamaker Building Could Be Purchased By New York City Firm After Acquiring Portion of Its Debt
New York real estate firm TF Cornerstone bought a majority of the debt on the Wanamaker building and is now taking part in negotiations to acquire the building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. TF Cornerstone already opens the Macy’s department store space that occupies the first three floors of the nine-floor Center…
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Drexel University Names Denis O’Brien Interim President
For the first time in nearly a decade-and-a-half, Drexel University is searching for a new president, and recently named Denis P. O’Brien into the role on an interim role, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes after longtime president John Fry revealed he would be exiting the school after 14 years…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases Statement on the 2024/2025 State Budget
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement in response to the recently finalized budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025: “On behalf of our 1.8 million members and all Pennsylvanians 50 and older, we commend the efforts made by our state leaders to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget,…
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Philadelphia is One of the Best Large U.S. Cities for Economic Growth, According to New Study
Certain U.S. cities have emerged as beacons of prosperity and growth as the nation continues to navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, writes Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. Philadelphia is one of those cities, as it has ranked as the 8th best large U.S. city for economic growth. CoworkingCafe recently published a new study highlighting…
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House of the Week: Side-by-side Penthouses in Rittenhouse Square
Two side-by-side penthouses spanning the entire North side of the Murano Condominium with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms are available for sale in Rittenhouse Square. These stunning units can be merged into a single residence with a combined interior space of 4,285 square feet and plenty of balcony space. . . The…
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Indulge in French Pastries and Seasonal Dishes at Bistro Barberet & Bakery
For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine. This dual-concept venue offers both a traditional bakery and a modern bistro. Helmed by Chef Cedric Barberet in partnership with wife Estelle, their passion for French cuisine is evident in every detail. The bakery…
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Here’s Why Philadelphia Airport Businesses Now Have a 3 Percent Surcharge
Airline passengers frequenting businesses at Philadelphia International Airport are paying a bit more for the privilege, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Airport retailers can already charge prices up to 15 percent higher than average. Now there’s a new 3 percent transaction surcharge as well. It’s called an employee wage and benefit fee and it goes…
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