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New Study at Willow Grove Naval Air Station Looks At Potential ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Disease Link
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed toxic chemicals were in the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove’s groundwater and eventually in the drinking water supply for the base and surrounding neighborhoods. Those chemicals – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because…
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Penn’s Landing Development Project Remains on Hold More Than Three Years After Bid
It has been over three years since the Durst Organization submitted its winning bid to develop a 12-acre site at Penn’s Landing, but the project is still on hold, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York-based real estate company has not made much progress on the $2.2 billion plan as it…
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Iron Hill Launches 31 Unique Burgers for an Unforgettable May
This May, burger lovers rejoice as Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant rolls out a spectacular month-long celebration in honor of National Burger Month. For the 16th year, Iron Hill offers a dizzying array of 31 unique burgers at all 20 of its Delaware Valley locations, each unveiling a new creation that promises to delight. From the…
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First-Generation Graduate Kaitlyn Cross Earns Validation as Holy Family University’s Class of 2024 Valedictorian
If you happened to be in the working-class, safe-haven Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Bridesburg on Apr. 25, you might have heard the shouts of sheer delight bellowing from Kaitlyn Cross’s house. The community is close-quartered and close-knit, adept at deciphering an exclamation of excitement from one of distress, so the commotion beckoned more anticipation…
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Startup Run By Lower Merion Native Helps Hollywood Studios Improve Efficiency of Their Sets
RABS, a startup run by Lower Merion native Josh Weinberg, is helping movie and television sets run more efficiently, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since it launched in 2018, RABS — short for Run a Better Set — has managed to land deals with “every single major studio,” said Weinberg, including Netflix,…
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Continues To Thrive Under Madeline Bell’s Leadership
Madeline Bell became the first woman to hold the position of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia chief executive nearly a decade ago, and the hospital has been thriving under her leadership since, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. Her one regret is that she did not sell herself harder prior to getting the…
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4 Philadelphia-area Law Schools Among the Top in U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the top law schools, and Philadelphia is well-represented, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School ranked No. 4 in the list for the second consecutive year. It is tied at 4th with Duke University, Harvard University,…
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South Philly Apparel Company AmorSui Unveils Enhanced Line of PPE
AmorSui, a South Philadelphia apparel company founded in 2020 by Beau Wangtrakuldee, has unveiled its enhanced line of personal protective equipment in hopes of setting higher standards in health care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wangtrakuldee is a scientist and entrepreneur who launched the company after a chemical spill in a lab…
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Temple’s Beasley School of Law Receives $5 Million Gift, Will Create Endowed Deanship
Temple University’s Beasley School of Law recently received its second-largest gift ever, a $5 million donation, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Joyce Kean, a former Philadelphia Common Pleas judge and Temple alumna, along with her husband, Dr. Herbert Kean, gave the school the donation, which will be used to create an endowed…
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Black Tech Entrepreneurs Say That AI is Here To Stay, and Should Be Leveraged For Good
During a panel discussion as part of Philly Tech Week, a group of Black tech entrepreneurs spoke on the widespread emergence of artificial intelligence. It’s something they agreed should be embraced rather than feared, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sulaiman Rahman, founder and CEO of human capital solutions firm DiverseForce, highlighted that AI…
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House of the Week: Charming Bungalow in Fishtown
A charming bungalow home on a lovely 2,614-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Fishtown. This attractive residence exudes charm and is perfect for city dwellers who cherish green space. . . Perfectly nestled on a quiet tree-lined street, the home boasts highly-coveted gated parking. Highlights…
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Class of 2024 Graduate Alana Tinsley Solidified Career Choice through Transfer To Holy Family University
In the Holy Family University Stevenson Lane dorm room of Alana Tinsley, there is decorative ivy adorning the walls and ceiling. Amazon ivy that she purchased and positioned, but ivy nonetheless. It is the only greenery you will see around the senior Criminal Justice Major because there is certainly no grass growing under her feet.…
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Philadelphia Metro Ranks in Middle Among Best Places for Home Buyers
Philadelphia metro ranked in the middle of the pack among the best places for home buyers in Zillow’s new market heat index. Zillow’s new market heat index represents buyers’ urgency or sellers’ confidence in an area. It considers the share of homes that sell quickly, the share of homes that get a price cut, and…
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Get Familiar with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Construction Timelines
You may have noticed the Water Department was recently in your neighborhood, building green stormwater systems along sidewalks and intersections to soak up stormwater and beautify the community. Once these systems are built, there is often a gap of time between infrastructure installation and planting of trees and flowers. Have you ever wondered why there…
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Eastern University Launches Fully Online PhD in Professional Practice
Eastern University is now offering a PhD in Professional Practice, designed to provide experienced professionals from diverse career paths an opportunity to carefully examine and thoughtfully assess the outcomes and professional contributions of their careers. The degree program is 100 percent online and can be completed in three to five years at the affordable cost of…
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After Successful Stint at Disney, Manor College Grad Set To Work with Amazon
Keith Donofrio remembered being the scared high school senior sitting in a metal folding chair for Accepted Students’ Day. Back then, he didn’t know what was in store for him — part of his own belief that life has its own plan for him. As he walked into the gym for graduation rehearsal in April,…
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Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley
After two decades of being owned and operated by David Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center is being turned over to someone new, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Strippoli announced on the Penndel Bowling Center’s Facebook page that the 24-lane bowling alley on West Lincoln Highway has new owners as of May 8.…
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Quakertown Native and Pop Sensation Sabrina Carpenter to Make SNL Debut May 18
Quakertown native and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for her debut on Saturday Night Live on May 18, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. Carpenter’s recent single, “Espresso,” has been a significant hit, quickly climbing the chart, becoming her first to hit the Billboard Top 10. The singer, who just had her…
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