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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9
Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Foundation invites all donors, philanthropists, corporate givers, and nonprofits to drop in from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM to learn how to make the most of…
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Palestinian Protests Now Spread to Villanova University Campus
The Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held an on-campus protest April 30 supporting Palestine, writes Lauren Armstrong and Finn Courtney for The Villanovan. About 100 students and staff members stood or marched, dressed in black and chanting in support of ending violence in the Gaza strip. They join similar peaceful protests that have…
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Plymouth Township Sergeant Joins Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run After Beating Cancer
After an arduous battle with cancer, Plymouth Township Patrol Sgt. Rocco Wack was overjoyed to take part in the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run with his entire family this weekend, reports CBS News Philadelphia. On Sunday, he joined more than 30,000 runners who arrived from all over the globe to run the ten miles…
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The African Center, A $23M Mixed-Use Project, Expected To Start Construction Soon in Southwest Philly
The first phase of The African Center, a $23 million mixed-use project in Southwest Philadelphia, is expected to begin construction soon after several years in development, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. With the Black immigrant community having grown considerably in the past two decades, the complex is being dubbed “a beacon of cultural pride” in…
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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sees 11% Rise in Compensation in 2023
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts saw his compensation package reach a four-year high in 2023 at nearly $35.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Roberts’ total compensation in 2023 was an 11 percent increase from 2022. The increase is tied to the value of stock awards, options and incentive pay. However, his base…
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Philadelphia School District Planning To Pilot Year-Round Classes At 20 Schools This Fall
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington and Mayor Cherelle Parker are taking the next steps in the vision of having year-round schooling, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Watlington announced during the recent school budget hearings in City Council that 20 schools are being selected for a pilot of year-round classes starting this fall. The…
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This University City Bed & Breakfast is a Gem in More Ways Than One
The Gables Bed & Breakfast in University City is housed inside an opulent mansion that can be considered a hidden gem of hospitality, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. The bed and breakfast is owned and operated by the Gonzales family, who immigrated to the United States from the Philippines. The patriarch, Cesar J. Gonzales Jr.,…
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Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair
Hundreds of community members turned out for a day of discussions and resources centered on substance use disorder at Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery event on May 4 on the University’s Philadelphia campus. “We know that substance use disorder and mental health challenges affect families and communities nationwide,” said University President Anne Prisco…
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Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Tourism Success
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA), has unveiled its joint 2023 Annual Report, spotlighting key achievements showcasing the successes of Philadelphia’s tourism and hospitality sector over the past year on the steady comeback to pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, Philadelphia hosted 264 events booked by the…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024
On May 7, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50 and older. Eighty percent of voters ages 50+ report that candidates’ positions on Social Security are important in deciding whom to vote for in November, followed by Medicare (73 percent),…
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Gen X Leads the Surge in Philadelphia Metro’s Millionaire Homeowners, Outpacing Boomers
The number of millionaire homeowners in the Philadelphia metro area is on the rise, with households that earn $1 million and more now being one of the fastest-growing income groups, according to a recently released study from Point2, an international real estate search website that covers industry trends and news. Nationwide, the number of households…
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One of Wall Street’s Oldest Adages, ‘Sell in May and Go Away,’ Remains Valid … but Not as Much as Before
“Sell in May and go away,” one of Wall Street’s oldest adages, implies it is in the best interest of investors to sell their stocks at the start of May and come back to the market at the beginning of November. The adage is still valid, but not as much as before, writes Derek Horstmeyer…
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WSJ: During His Time in Office, Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed
Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis, writes Salena Zito for The Wall Street Journal. “My job is to keep people safe, and my job every day is to get s— done,” he said in an…
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Exton Native, Former NFL Star Strives to Do His Best On and Off the Field
Exton native Matt Ryan just announced his retirement from professional football, yet he’s far from retiring from his charity and donation work that he has been passionate about throughout his career, writes Alexis Stevens for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Ryan has involved himself in caring for multiple causes, including founding ATL: Advancing The Lives with his wife,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However, as he grew up, the neighborhood rapidly changed due to white flight, leading to it becoming a predominantly Black neighborhood. Consequently, Oh attended a predominantly Black school during his formative…
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Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Celebrates Opening of Its New Base and Participants
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator recently celebrated the opening of a new space in Fabric Row, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for the Women’s Wear Daily. According to the PHI executive director Elissa Bloom, the new location is historically significant as it has long been linked to textiles and garment-related businesses. In the late 1800s, pushcarts were used…
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Liz Grothe’s New Restaurant, Scampi, Will Open in Queen Village This Summer
Liz Grothe has served guests in her Northern Liberties apartment since she founded the popular supper club, Couch Cafe in 2022. But she will soon be welcoming guests to Queen Village upon the opening of her new restaurant, Scampi, this summer, writes Margaret Eby for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new restaurant will take over the…
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Toska Restaurant in Mount Airy Provides Customers With Unique Albanian-Inspired Dishes
Pizza and beers are popular food and beverage options for many, but one Philadelphia restaurant, Toska, is giving those options a unique twist, says Aunyea Lachelle for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Toska Restaurant & Brewery is the latest entrepreneurial venture for brothers Leo, Pep, and Jim Osmanollaj, and is the only Albanian-inspired restaurant currently in the…
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