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William Penn Foundation Instituting Broad Set of Changes on Its Funding Amid Generational Leadership Shift
The William Penn Foundation, the largest foundation devoted solely to giving in the Philadelphia region, is implementing a wide array of changes over the kind of projects and organizations it wants to fund and how groups can apply for funding, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shifts are being influenced in part by…
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Carisma Therapeutics Selects First Drug Candidate Under Moderna Partnership, Triggers $2M Payment
Philadelphia-based Carisma Therapeutics has chosen an experimental cell therapy that targets the most prevalent type of liver cancer as the first drug development candidate under its Moderna partnership, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move has triggered a $2 million payment to the immunotherapy company from Moderna and boosted its stock price…
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NextFab To Close Its South Philadelphia Location At the End of the Year
NextFab has announced plans to close its South Philadelphia location and consolidate resources into its North Philadelphia location by the end of the year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. According to NextFab’s director of marketing Rebecca Ledbetter, the goal is to better serve the artists and community in that neighborhood. “After the pandemic and seeing…
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Philadelphia Youth Commission Relaunches With 21 New Members
For the first time in eight years, the Philadelphia Youth Commission is fully staffed as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Commission on Youth Engagement. On Monday, July 8, 21 young people were appointed to the Commission during a ceremony at City Hall. During her remarks, Parker highlighted that Philadelphia is home to an estimated 345,000…
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House of the Week: Lovely Cape Cod in Torresdale
A lovely Cape Cod home set on an attractive 9,750-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Torresdale. This beautiful stone-front residence boasts a sun-drenched first floor with a large living room that features hardwood floors and a fireplace. The dining area has a charming eat-in kitchen with an island…
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Independence Blue Cross Again Recognized as One of Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers
For the fourth consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. This recognition — in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, as well as the Philadelphia Foundation as lead partner — celebrates companies that exemplify civic leadership. Modeled…
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Stella Eke-Okoro Reaps Fruits of Righteousness through Holy Family University School of Nursing
Stella Eke-Okoro was destined to become a nurse. Maybe it is because her very name, “Stella,” is associated with the guiding light that leads individuals toward their true path and purpose in life. Maybe it is because, from her childhood, with four siblings in Nigeria, to her arrival in America via a Visa lottery in…
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I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That
Typically people begin worrying about taxes as their W-2s start to come in. But, to better prepare for next year’s taxes, now is the time to begin planning, and there is one type of alternative investment that comes into favor. If you want to reduce your taxes, you have a few choices. You could reduce…
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Using His Social Media Experience, Wyndmoor Teen Starts Successful Business
Asher Dahlgren, a junior at Springfield Township High School, decided to turn his social media prowess into a successful business, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. The 16-year-old started Dahlgren Social Media Services in 2023. Today, he has a team of seven students and ten paying clients. He first got the idea for…
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Secret Indian Kitchen in Doylestown Serves ‘Rich Tapestry of Indian Cuisine’
Secret Indian Kitchen, the latest addition to the Doylestown dining scene, opened at the end of May in a corner of the Mercer Square Shopping Center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Once inside, patrons quickly find themselves embraced by a “rich tapestry of Indian cuisine, meticulously crafted with love and tradition,” according to the…
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Wawa as a Phillies Corporate Sponsor? Sounds Like a Good Fit
Will a recent deal to have a Sheetz corporate sponsor patch on the Pittsburgh Pirates uniform spur a similar deal between Wawa and the Philadelphia Phillies? The Phillies are looking for a corporate sponsor to pay a lot to have its name on the team uniform, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A Wawa…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College
Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Rockledge, where he filled the role of class clown both in his family and at school. He also recalled how he learned his work ethic from a job at a convenience store and why he chose Temple…
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Walter D’Alessio, Longtime Civic Leader Who Helped Shape Modern Philadelphia, Remembered
Walter D’Alessio, one of the most influential people in Philadelphia history despite never having held elected office, died on July 1 at the age of 90, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. D’Alessio was the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. in the 1960s and 1970s. During that…
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North Philly Entrepreneur Inspires Children Through Luxury Apparel Brand, IVAT
Taliah Mateen is the founder of luxury children’s-wear brand IVAT, which serves as an inspiration for many, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. While she studied subjects like international business law, communication, advertising, and more, fashion was always a passion of hers. In 2015, she started a company called uneeKidz, where she sold kids’ leather…
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Flakely Gluten Free Bakery Unveils New Vending Machine in Italian Market
Manayunk bakery Flakely Gluten Free recently unveiled its first vending machine at the Salt & Vinegar store in the Italian Market, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The “pastry ATM” will dispense the bakery’s frozen croissants, bagels, cakes, and baguettes. For the vending machine, customers can use their credit card to open the door and…
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Philadelphia Pastry Chef Wins ‘Next Baking Master: Paris on Food Network’ Competition
Philadelphia pastry chef Robert Toland won the title of “Next Baking Master: Paris on Food Network,” writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Toland is the executive pastry chef at Garces Group. He was one of 10 chefs to compete on “Next Baking Master.” Contestants were required to demonstrate their baking and pastry chops through various…
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Discover Philadelphia’s Unique Hotel Options
Philadelphia is a city known for its vast history and surplus of art, and that presence extends into the city’s hotels. From historic accommodations to unique experiences, these hotels transform visits into memorable highlights of any trip. Historic Hotels As a city of the Revolution, Philadelphia is home to many storied buildings now housing historic…
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Pennsylvania Bucks Nationwide Trend, Sees Increase in Pedestrian Deaths
While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend, writes Anthony Hennen for the New York Post. Drivers in the Keystone State killed 192 pedestrians last year. According to an analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, that is eight more than in 2022 and 25 percent more than in…
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