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SS United States Conservancy Launches $500K Fundraising Campaign As it Continues Relocation Search
The SS United States Conservancy, which oversees the historic SS United States ship, has launched a new $500,000 fundraising campaign to help cover costs as it looks to relocate, writes Bruce Shipkowski for AP News. The conservancy was recently given a deadline to move from its location on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia by…
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New Polish Restaurant and Bar, Little Walter’s, Opens in East Kensington
Little Walter’s, a new Polish restaurant and bar, has officially opened its doors in East Kensington, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new eatery is the brainchild of Chef Michael Brenfleck, who has spent years working his way through Philadelphia kitchens. He most recently served as executive chef at Spice Finch in Center City.…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa while a school of five, 11-foot-long female copper sharks swim five inches from your face. For Holy Family University sociology professor Dr. Jenai Grigg, who found herself wide-eyed in that…
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Crozer Health Loses Radiology Services but Finds Another Partner
Crozer Health is losing its longtime radiology partner, Southeast Radiology Limited, after it terminated its agreement with the Delaware County hospital system, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Southeast Radiology Limited has been a 40-year partner but notified Crozer Health in March it would terminate its agreement at the end of June. Southeast’s Vein Center at…
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Retired Teacher Volunteers at Upper Merion Township Library As ‘English as a Second Language’ Class Instructor
Jean Olexy is an Upper Merion Township woman who volunteers her time to teach “English as a Second Language” courses, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. After retiring from her regular teaching job, she began volunteering as an ESL instructor over 12 years ago. “I love learning and I love people,” said Olexy. “And I feel…
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Mid-Year Check-In: Refocus and Achieve Your Business Goals
As we reach the six-month mark of 2024 and the beginning of the third quarter, it’s the perfect time to review and refocus on your goals for this year. A mid-year check-in is essential for staying on track and making necessary adjustments to ensure your success. Paul J. Meyer famously said, “If you keep doing…
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Drexel’s John Fry to Be Named New President of Temple University
John Fry, who has led Drexel University as its president for 14 years, will be stepping down to become the next president of Temple University, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This marks an unprecedented jump between the top leadership positions at two of Philadelphia’s largest universities. Fry will be taking over for…
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Philadelphia is the Most Walkable City in the United States
USA Today has compiled a list of the 10 best walkable cities for tourists in the United States, and Philadelphia was atop the list for the second consecutive year. The 10 cities were selected by a panel of travel experts and voted by readers as the best for their walkability during a visit. Each of…
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Michelle Hall: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Michelle Hall is a graduate of the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management program at Peirce College and recipient of the Alumni Association’s Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic Leadership Award. Her journey has been an experience! “Peirce College has changed my life. I am grateful to have worked with the fantastic staff, faculty,…
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AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on…
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute Survived the Pandemic and Continues Thriving Through Innovation
Bryn Mawr Film Institute relies on innovation to set itself apart from many other movie theaters which helped it survived COVID, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. In 2021, BMFI launched a “VacCinema” program requiring attendants to show proof of COVID vaccination before entering, becoming the first Philadelphia-area movie theater to provide a fully…
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There’s Some New Sexy Trolleys Coming Our Way From SEPTA
Those vintage 1940s-era green and cream PCC trolleys running on Route 15 along Girard Avenue that were newly restored and recently rolled out by SEPTA are getting all the attention these days, but there’s also some next-generation trolleys coming that look pretty sexy, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. They’re only renderings at the moment…
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Council Rock to Approve Full-Day Kindergarten Starting 2025
Council Rock school board is set to approve full-day kindergarten this week, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. The district received strong support earlier this year for replacing the currently available half-day option with a longer program at all of its elementary schools. If approved, the move to a kindergarten day that…
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Get the Soup Dumpling Experience Now in King of Prussia
Now visitors to the King of Prussia Mall can sample some soup dumplings at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, located at the former Outback Steakhouse, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives for Fox 29. Nan Xian Soup Dumplings, owned by Nan Xian Xiao Long Bao, started with a small shop in New York back in 2006.…
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Philadelphia Software Startup Crossbeam Merges With Paris-based Reveal
Philadelphia-based software-as-a-service startup Crossbeam has merged with its Paris-based competitor, Reveal, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The combined company will maintain its Philadelphia headquarters. It will be helmed by Crossbeam co-founder and CEO Bob Moore and operate under the Crossbeam name. Co-founder and CEO Simon Bouchez will take on the role of…
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Davis was joined by Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, legislators, local elected officials, law enforcement officials, and community groups. “Delaware County embodies the spirit of our…
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Narberth Native, Lower Merion High School Grad Lizzy McAlpine Talks Life, Music Career, and Future
Lizzy McAlpine is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Her new album, Older, is getting rave reviews and she will soon play two sets at The Met Philadelphia right after a stint at Radio City Music Hall. The Narberth native started writing music at 12 years old. “Back then, I wanted…
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Apartments in Philly Are Shrinking, Which Can Have a Major Impact on the City’s Demographics
The average size of Philadelphia apartments are among the smallest in the nation, and are projected to become even smaller with the current pipeline of multifamily construction, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a report from RentCafe, Philadelphia’s average new apartment size is 764 square feet. This is the ninth-smallest in…
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