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Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The brand is expected to hit Pennsylvania liquor stores later this month, while the Philadelphia distillery and tasting room…
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Level Up Philly Teaches At-risk Youth Tech Skills at New STEM Lab
Level Up Philly recently added a new STEM and computer lab where it teaches at-risk youth coding, AI, and game design skills, among much more, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The LIFE LAB — which stands for Locate, Identify, Fortify, Exemplify & Leaps, and, Bounds — is fully equipped with modern technology, including…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write Jacqueline London and Kaleah Mcilwain for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The boulevard is called Champs-Élysées. While the inspiration was clear, it took decades to come to fruition. During the 1890s, Philadelphians…
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Philly Took London as the Phillies and PHLCVB Boost City’s Global Profile
From soccer slides to a Spice Girls walk-out song, the Philadelphia Phillies fully embraced London, while Philadelphia’s global tourism agency worked to ensure that Londoners would embrace Philadelphia as a future travel and convention destination. The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) launched a comprehensive media and marketing blitz in London during the MLB World…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships. Chesko…
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David’s Bridal Relocates Headquarters, Paves Way for New Housing in Conshohocken
David’s Bridal will move its corporate headquarters from 1001 Washington St. to 630 Allendale Road in King of Prussia on August 1, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new 59,000-square-foot facility will enable the wedding dress retailer to consolidate operations and relocate its Atlanta-based photo studio, creating new jobs. The move…
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Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual
Chester County farmers who produce the majority of the mushrooms eaten in the United States are ensuring business continues as usual despite the suffocating heat wave, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Mushrooms require strict environmental conditions to continue thriving. “We check humidity every day,” said Brian Guest with Kennett Square Specialties. “If it gets…
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Post Brothers, Tower Investments Welcome First Residents to New 630-Apartment Building
Post Brothers and Tower Investments began planning for a massive multifamily and retail development back in 2017, and the project is finally a reality, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The One Thousand One building at Broad Street and Washington Avenue welcomed the first residents to its 630-apartment first phase on July 1.…
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Philadelphia Woman Overcomes Her Dyslexia to Become Published Author, Launches Nonprofit
Tracy Johnson Rockmore has been struggling with what she later learned to be dyslexia for several years before officially being diagnosed after high school. Since her diagnosis, however, she has discovered the right resources to help unlock her learning potential and became inspired to also help others, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Going through those…
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Veteran of Sales and Business Development Sets New Standard for Growth at West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
As neighbors and friends for more than a quarter-century, Steve Rickel and Mark Mehok have known each other for quite some time. That personal relationship eventually paved a path for a professional one, with Mehok joining Rickel’s company, MyOfficeOps, in July 2023 as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Founded in 2013 by…
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Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area are expected to see toll increases as soon as next month, according to a staff report from the WHYY. Last week, the Delaware River Port Authority’s Finance Committee moved forward with its new toll schedule. The plan, which will be voted on by the Board of Commissioners on…
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Collecting Luxury Spirits as an Investment
Demand for luxury spirits has skyrocketed in the last several years, creating a great investment opportunity that is not just for the wealthy, writes Debbie Carlson for The Wall Street Journal. The Luxury Brand Index created by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, which determines demand for high-end spirits, increased by an average…
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Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and applied to many…
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Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December 2024. The new construction is the first major facility construction on the Northeast Philadelphia campus since 2005. The facility will…
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Beyond HR: Why HRIS Technology and Outsourced Advisory Needs to Be a Discussion in the C-Suite
With labor and inventory costs rising and the continual pressures from an inflationary economic environment, nearly every business owner can relate to the need to reduce costs and drive greater efficiency in their business operations. One area that could drive significant savings from streamlining and automating that may not be top of mind in the…
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New Target Store to Open in Doylestown Shopping Center
The Doylestown Shopping Center is set to welcome a new Target store, filling the space left vacant since the Bon-Ton Department store closed in 2018, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The new Target will be situated at the western end of the center, on the site formerly occupied by Bon-Ton, the Mercantile, Michelle’s…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia in Middle of Pack When It Comes to Weather Forecast Accuracy
When it comes to weather forecast accuracy, a new report shows that Philadelphia lands in the middle of the pack nationwide, write Niko Kommenda and Harry Stevens for The Washington Post. The Washington Post performed an analysis of government-provided data to determine the accuracy of the National Weather Service’s official forecast across the country. The…
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Nonprofit Second Wind Bicycles Transforms Transportation Access in Gilbertsville
The community-driven efforts of Second Wind Bicycles have resulted in hundreds of refurbished bicycles, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Founded in 2021 by Zac Gery, the nonprofit organization aims to alleviate transportation challenges in Montgomery, Berks, and Bucks counties. Gery launched Second Wind Bicycles after recognizing a significant gap in bicycle access across the region.…
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