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University of Pennsylvania is One the Best Marketing Colleges to Help Advance Your Career
Digital marketing agency Hennessey Digital analyzed more than 1,300 U.S. universities for a new study to find the best schools in the United States for a career in marketing. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked as the second-best school in the nation for a future career in marketing. Hennessey Digital looked at 11 factors, including…
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Upper Darby High Grad Jayden Alston Has 20 College Offers, $1.4M in Grants
When Jayden Alston graduates Upper Darby High School June 10, he will have acceptance letters from at least 20 colleges and access to $1.4 million in merit scholarships, reports KYW via CNN Newsource. The high school track star has pushed himself to turn his life around after once struggling academically. Track gave the Upper Darby…
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Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was the one mostly eating the…
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Culinary Program at WCU Bakes Confidence Into Adults with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
The culinary program Ram Chefs at West Chester University has been helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn self-confidence and how to be independent through cooking, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. Every Wednesday, 13 adults from the community learn skills such as culinary instruction, nutrition, and food safety. The program’s mission is…
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Developer Switches Gears With Former Rite Aid Site in Center City from Apartment to Retail Project
Plans to construct a mid-rise apartment building on the western border of Center City have been scrapped and instead, the owner of the site is looking for a retail tenant for the existing single-story building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building on Walnut Street originally housed a Rite Aid that closed…
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Temple University Explores Potential Merger To Save University of the Arts From Closure
With students, staff, and faculty still reeling from the announcement that the University of the Arts will close on June 7, Temple University is looking into potentially merging with the school to help save it, write Susan Snyder and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m working with their chair to see if we…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in love with the ocean and art. She took art lessons from a young age and discovered a competitive streak when she entered her paintings in competitions. Golden also recalled living…
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Philadelphia Begins Search for Best New Location for Intercity Bus Station
Philadelphia is currently searching for a location to place an intercity bus station near 30th Street, which is something many residents have long been hoping and advocating for, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Philadelphia was recently awarded a $90,000 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission grant “to evaluate three pre-identified potential locations for…
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House of the Week: Attractive Colonial in Pine Valley
An attractive colonial home set on a lovely 0.52-acre lot with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pine Valley. This lovely residence is just seven years old and boasts around 5,000 square feet of living space and an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. . .…
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Bread & Butter Specialty Sandwiches Opens Brick-and-Mortar Location in Morrisville
Bread & Butter Specialty Sandwiches, a beloved women-owned food truck in Bucks County, is launching a new brick-and-mortar shop in Morrisville on June 2, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Founded by Angela Brachelli and Missy Bodine, the business has been a community favorite for seven years, serving comfort food with a…
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New Boutique Hotel with Original Art Installations in All Rooms Coming to Kennett Square
Artelo, a new boutique hotel with an “immersive art experience,” will open its doors in Kennett Square on July 11, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-room establishment will open in the space that was previously home to the Birch Inn, which closed in 2017. Square Roots Community Initiative, also known as…
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Sports Radio Icon John Kincade Urges Fans to Support Cancer Research After Third Victory
After beating cancer for the third time, Bala Cynwyd sports radio icon John Kincade of 97.5 The Fanatic is encouraging his fans to support cancer research, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Less than two years after recovering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the Kincade and Salciunas show host was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The…
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Guests Can Enjoy Coffee and Cats While Visiting These 3 Cat Cafés in Philly
Since the first cat café opened in Taiwan in 1998, the concept has evolved around the globe including at least 20 in Pennsylvania, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Philadelphia has three of them. In South Philadelphia, there’s Get a Gato Cat Cafe. The coffee shop is a Colombian-inspired café with specialty coffee drinks and…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Vacation Scams as Summer Travel Season Begins
With the arrival of travel season, AARP Pennsylvania reminds travelers to remain vigilant against scams that could turn dream vacations into disappointing ordeals. Travelers looking forward to relaxing and exploring new destinations should be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals on vacation rentals and car hires. “Nothing ruins a vacation faster than realizing your booking was a…
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Quick PHILADELPHIA Today 3-Question Survey
As a hyperlocal news journal that always strives to give you more of the kinds of stories you want to read, your feedback is critical. That’s why we’re launching a reader survey designed to better understand the content that resonates with you the most. Whether you’re passionate about hard-hitting news, uplifting human interest stories, or…
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SEPTA to Start Charging Commuters for Parking At Its Stations Once Again
Due to ridership recovery and a budget crunch, SEPTA will start charging commuters for parking at its 146 stations once again, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The transportation system made the roughly 25,000 parking spots across its network free to use for commuters in March 2020, when the pandemic started and ridership fell dramatically. Four…
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9 Reasons Your Employee Handbook Deserves an Annual Review
As a human resources or organizational leader, you know that your employee handbook is the cornerstone of your company’s HR framework, serving as a vital tool for communicating company policies and expectations to your team. Your handbook is essential for ensuring that staff and management are aligned on company and legal guidelines, which in turn…
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Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M
Joseph Ambler Inn, a historic property once owned by William Penn, has gone onto the market for $7 million, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The property has roots that trace all the way back to the pre-Revolutionary War colonial era. The Inn, which has a hotel, tavern, restaurant, and other operations, is not shutting down.…
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