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Philadelphia Film Society CEO Appointed To Lead New Division at Philly-based Media Company
Andrew Greenblatt, CEO and executive director of Philadelphia Film Society, has been hired to lead a vision at Philadelphia-based media company Alkemy X, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Greenblatt will lead the Independent Film Services division at Alkemy X. The division focuses on providing the company’s services to movies produced outside of…
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Fat Jack’s Comicrypt, Philly’s Oldest Comic Book Store in Center City, is Closing May 29
Fat Jack’s Comicrypt in Center City, Philadelphia’s oldest comic book store, is set to close its doors for the final time on May 29, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. During its last weekend in business, many customers came to the shop to make some final memories. “We’re running a sale right now, 70% off…
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Recent Episode of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Featured Smith Memorial Playground
The penultimate episode of season three of ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary” heavily featured Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. In the episode, the principal and teachers chaperone a field trip to the playground. However, in reality, viewers were instead seeing a set that was created on the soundstages of…
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Philadelphia is One of the 50 Most Coveted Cities For Renters, New Study Finds
RentCafe has released its first rental activity report of the year, ranking the top 150 U.S. cities based on renters’ intent to move. Philadelphia found itself among the top 50 of the list, finishing at No. 49, due to its high rental activity in January. Views of available Philadelphia rent listings increased by 71 percent…
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The Definitive Guide to Visiting Winterthur in 2024
Welcome to the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library in Winterthur, Delaware—a hidden gem nestled in the Brandywine Valley, rich with history and beauty, just a short drive from Philadelphia, Wilmington, or Longwood Gardens. From 1839 to 1969, Winterthur was home to four generations of the same family. Jacques Antoine and Evelina du Pont Bidermann set…
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Frustrated Norristown Residents Looking for Solution to Dangerous Intersection
Norristown residents are frustrated with an intersection that has been the site of many accidents – some with fatalities – in recent years, writes Alex George for FOX 29 Philadelphia. People living near the problematic intersection constantly have to deal with drivers who fly past the posted 25 mph zone, often causing crashes and costly…
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Prime Healthcare to Convert Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol to Nonprofit
Prime Healthcare announced plans to convert Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol Township and Philadelphia’s Roxborough Memorial Hospital to nonprofit status by this summer, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move will place these hospitals under the ownership of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, which already manages 14 hospitals nationwide, including Suburban Community Hospital…
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Family Sues Delaware County in 1931 Wrongful Execution
Alexander McClay Williams was only 16 when the Black student was put to death in the electric chair after being convicted in Delaware County of murdering a 34-year-old white woman. His conviction was overturned in 2022, writes Sopan Deb for The New York Times. On Friday, Alexander’s family filed a federal lawsuit in the District…
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Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America
Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the best mushroom dishes in America, writes Mary K. Cahill for Mashed. Out of a list of 11 dishes in the nation, this Kennett Square restaurant landed at No. 4 for…
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6 Steps to Help You Slow Down to Go Faster
In last week’s article, we discussed the importance of “slowing down to go faster” and how this can create more opportunities to embrace what you already have in life and focus on your priorities. Now let’s walk through a few practical ways to put this practice into action. 1. Dedicate Time to Slow Down:…
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PHA Has Developed Several New Business Owners in Philly, Thanks To Its Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has been able to help over 40 residents start or grow businesses in the Philadelphia area, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2021, the PHA launched a six-month entrepreneurial fellowship program where residents are able to learn budgeting, cash flow management, marketing, and other skills. They also get help…
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West Philly’s AQUA Waterproof Headwear Revolutionizes Haircare for Black Women
AQUA Waterproof Headwear offers headgear for Black women that is the perfect fusion of flair and practicality allowing them to be active without worrying about ruining their hairstyles, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS Philadelphia. The inventive headwraps and turbans were created by West Philly native Khadijah Robinson, who wanted to make sure Black women could…
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Eastern University Celebrates Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall
This past Friday, May 10, Eastern University hosted a ceremony to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall (formerly Workman Hall). Over 100 attendees gathered on the St. Davids campus to witness the beginning of this exciting new renovation and expansion project at Eastern. “The groundbreaking ceremony was an exciting and significant moment for our community,”…
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Reflections on Margaret Kuo’s, a Main Line Dining Legacy
Margaret Kuo’s Wayne location closed in March after 22 years of culinary excellence, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The restaurant debuted in 2002 and it was tough going for a while to get local patrons used to a more sophisticated version of Asian cuisine. Today, the restaurant is praised for everything from spring…
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How Immigrants and Newcomers Have Linguistically Transformed Three Philadelphia Neighborhoods
In 2021, Temple University Ph.D. student Daniel Guarin, who is originally from Colombia, launched a linguistic landscape study, investigating how written language is used in public spaces. For his study, he chose three heavily Latino neighborhoods — El Centro de Oro, Olney, and the Italian Market — and made frequent visits to each in which…
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Blue Sole Shoes on Chestnut Street is a Manifestation of Owner Steve Jamison’s Lifelong Dream
Blue Sole Shoes, located on Chestnut Street in Center City, is a premier destination that celebrates the art of men’s style, writes Lindsey Nolen for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The boutique is the manifestation of the owner Steve Jamison’s lifelong dream. It showcases an extensive curation of high-end shoes, as well as clothing and accessories…
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French BioTech Testing Company BioMérieux is Coming to the Navy Yard
BioMérieux, the French biotechnology testing company, is relocating to a new facility at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The multipurpose site will function as the company’s molecular innovation center, the home of its xPRO program for development and manufacturing of custom testing kits and its predictive diagnostics innovation center. In the…
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South Philly Entertainment Complex’s Proposed Music Hall Aims For ‘Different Type of Music Experience’
As part of the proposed South Philadelphia entertainment complex, Comcast Spectacor and the Phillies intend to build a concert hall, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Phil Laws, chief operating officer of Comcast Spectacor, said the goal is to make it “a different type of music experience.” Its proposed 5,500- to 6,000-seat arena will…
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