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Jazz Bridge To Celebrate 20 Years With Annual Fundraiser on June 2
Jazz Bridge, a nonprofit in the Greater Philadelphia area will celebrate 20 years of helping musicians at their annual fundraiser on Sunday, June 2 from 2-4 PM in the Carriage House at Cliveden of the National Trust. This year, the fundraiser is to support the Musician Assistance Fund. This fund helps with rental assistance, car…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced that 120 dogs and puppies, mostly Great Danes, had been seized from the Florida property. Eight of those dogs were transported…
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Westtown Home to New Shop Directly Dedicated to Kids Toys, Clothes, Accessories, and More
Design Life Kids, a new shop in Westtown, directly caters to kids’ fashion, toys and games, furniture, and more, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Opened on April 5 by owner Kim Wardell and her 10 employees, Design Life Kids focuses on choosing high-quality and sustainable brands that she often brings from around…
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Federal Donuts & Chicken Continues Expansion With Plans to Open 3 New PA Locations
Federal Donuts & Chicken, a fast-casual franchise from James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, is continuing to expand in Pennsylvania with 3 new locations, writes Gary Stern for Forbes. Solomonov started Federal Donuts & Chicken with Steve Cook, a former investment banker turned restaurateur, in 2011. Since then, they have opened 10 locations around the…
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A 572-Unit Logan Square High-Rise Apartment Is Going Up For Sale
NorthXNorthwest, a 572-unit, high-rise apartment development in Logan Square is going up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development features two towers and 16 townhouses with studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. About 95% of the development is leased. The 17-story northwest tower was built in 1987 and has 286…
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CHOP Gene Therapy Spinout, Latus Bio, Emerges From Stealth Mode With $54M Investment
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia spinoff Latus Bio managed to raise $54 million and has now emerged from stealth mode, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia-based company closed the Series A financing round led by 8VC of Austin and DCVC Bio of San Francisco. Samsung Life Science Fund, Children’s Hospital of…
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Amtrak’s Future Looks Bright Thanks to $66 Billion Transformative Commitment in Federal Funding
After decades of being underfunded, Amtrak can finally afford to keep its current fleet of trains running and also invest in essential infrastructure upgrades, writes Paolo Confino for Fortune. The newfound prosperity arrived when Amtrak got a transformative commitment of $66 billion as part of Congress’ $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in late 2021. This…
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A New Sushi Speakeasy Opens in Fishtown, Replacing a Former Sushi Bar
Sushi By Bou, the Omakase sushi restaurant that first made a name for itself in New York City, is opening its first Philadelphia location in Fishtown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. SimpleVenue and Glu Hospitality are joining forces to open the brand-new omakase sushi speakeasy in the same location they previously opened another sushi…
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House of the Week: Lovely Dutch in East Falls
A lovely Dutch home on an attractive lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in East Falls. This beautiful and spacious residence has a lot to offer, including a ton of charm. . . The home is entered from a large side driveway into a spacious foyer. The living room features…
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PECO’s Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Bucks County Enhances Natural Gas Infrastructure
PECO is making a multimillion-dollar investment in Lower Makefield and Newtown townships as part of its proactive efforts to upgrade its local natural gas distribution system. The project is critical to meeting the growing need and demand for safe, reliable, affordable natural gas for customers in Lower Makefield and Newtown townships and across Bucks County.…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, supports healthy eating habits and future careers in agriculture. To date, more than $2.6 million has been awarded to 237 projects across 50 counties.…
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Rilling’s Bakery in Warminster Closes Its Doors for Good After 88 Years
After 88 years of operation, Rilling’s Bakery at the Davisville Shopping Center in Warminster closed its doors for good earlier this month, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The owners said it was time to retire and pursue other interests. “Today we closed another chapter,” the bakery wrote in a Facebook post. “It’s bittersweet, rewarding,…
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Widener Engineering Professor Awarded Nearly $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ali Hamza, PhD, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University, has been awarded approximately $200,000 in grant funding from the prestigious Engineering Research Initiation program from the National Science Foundation, or NSF. The grant will support Hamza’s research, which aims to revolutionize cognitive sensing technologies for radar and wireless communication systems. By enhancing…
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Philadelphia AI Retail Startup, Invent Analytics, Raises $17M and Doubles 2023 Revenue
Invent Analytics, a Philadelphia artificial intelligence retail startup, has raised $17 million and is seeking to double its revenue this year after doing so last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the PHL Inno. The company’s platform uses data and AI to help retailers forecast, inform pricing, manage their supply chain and their inventory. The overall…
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Thomas Jefferson University Removes ‘Interim’ Tag, Makes Susan Aldridge School’s First Woman President
Thomas Jefferson University has promoted Susan C. Aldridge as the university’s permanent president 10 months after she began her tenure in an interim role, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In doing so, Aldridge has made history as the university’s first woman president just in time to celebrate its bicentennial. She replaces former president…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded its distribution to 48 states. To put it into perspective, the brand was available in only seven states at the beginning of 2023. To commemorate the upcoming summer season, Surfside…
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This South Philly Jeweler is Creating New Ways to Promote Heritage and Combat AAPI Hate
With May being Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the owner of a South Philadelphia jewelry store is promoting Asian heritage by supporting the work of talented Asian artists, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. Ruben Luna, who runs Workshop Underground on South Street, is hosting the work of artists of all specialties and backgrounds. …
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Balancing Access and Atmosphere: Longwood Gardens Announces New Photography Policy and Fees
Longwood Gardens, one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the United States and one of the top ten tourist attractions in the Delaware Valley, has always been a favorite spot for photographers, capturing the vibrant beauty and serene landscapes. However, with increasing popularity, Longwood has updated its photography policy to ensure a pleasant experience…
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