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How This Philadelphia Educator Became One of the City’s Top Principals
While in college, Torrence Rothmiller believed his dream job was working in sports journalism as a radio producer at WIP. He earned that very job a few years after graduating college; however, he came to learn that it was actually the stopgap position as a teacher that he earned immediately after graduating from Temple University…
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Mamajuana Cafe, the New York-based Dominican Restaurant, Makes Philly Debut in Fishtown
The Dominican and Latino communities in Philadelphia have a new addition to its restaurant scene with the opening of Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown. This marks the cafe’s 12th location overall and its first in Pennsylvania. Mamajuana Cafe’s new location in Philly can be credited in large part to two leaders of the local Latino community,…
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Brings New Pizzeria To Midtown Village With Opening of Sister Location
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has opened a new sister location in Midtown Village in Center City to join its original location in Fishtown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Called Mulherin’s Pizzeria, the eatery replicates much of the menu and casual ambiance of its original location. However, there is a greater emphasis on the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza…
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Since Leaving Her Financial Services Job to Attend Culinary School, Tanesha Trippett Now Owns A Restaurant
Tanesha Trippett has lived in West Oak Lane her whole life, but spent her summers as a girl with her mother’s family in Savannah, Georgia, where all women pride themselves on their cooking, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trippett graduated from Martin Luther King Jr. High School and started building her career in…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Resident Finds Selling Gold Bought at Costco is Much More Complicated Than Expected
One Philadelphia resident recently learned that, while buying gold at Costco is as simple as putting it into a shopping cart, the process of selling it is much more complicated and takes more time and money than stocks and bonds, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. Adam Xi had to call five different…
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This Bowling Alley Was Voted the Best in Philadelphia
The Keystone recently did a voter’s choice survey on the top bowling alleys in Pennsylvania, and Harp & Crown was selected as the top one in Philadelphia, writes The Keystone staff. The Center City bowling alley embraces elegance, transcending the traditional alley experience and entering the realm of luxury. The historical building combines the fun…
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House of the Week: Lovely Colonial in Greenhill Farms
A lovely colonial home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Greenhill Farms. This attractive residence is tucked away on a picturesque street and offers pristine curb appeal. It combines the calm, quiet, and the ample space of suburban living with the convenient location of the city and…
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council, First Responders Unions, PennDOT, USDOT, and SEPTA for an appreciation luncheon on Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 AM-2 PM in the Campus Center Gymnasium on the University’s Philadelphia campus. Sweet…
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Tower Health’s Phoenixville Hospital Under New Leadership
Tower Health-owned Phoenixville Hospital has new leadership, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. Dr. Richard McLaughlin took over as the new president and CEO of both the Chester County medical facility and Pottstown Hospital on April 8. “I am excited to be stepping into the role of president and CEO,” said McLaughlin. “I…
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Langhorne Hospital Embraces High-Quality Food, Opens Borscht Belt Deli Inside Medical Center
The Borscht Belt Deli, a popular New York-style Jewish deli, is expanding in Bucks County with a new location at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Suzette Cunicelli, VP of professional and support services at St. Mary Medical Center, emphasized the importance of high-quality food in…
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Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics Acquires Boston Biotechnology Firm, Clade Therapeutics
Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics recently raised $60 million in a private placement of almost 16 million shares of its stock and acquired Boston-based Clade Therapeutics, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Both moves were made to support the biotechnology company’s operations and expand its product pipeline. Century is working on induced pluripotent stem cell-derived…
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Hardy Williams Academy Joins Forces with CHOP to Help Ensure Graduates Get Jobs
Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School in Southwest Philadelphia and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently joined forces to help the school’s graduates secure full-time positions at the hospital, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The two institutions recently received a $19.6 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies that will be used to facilitate the development of…
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Visit Some of Philadelphia’s Essential Restaurants For a Variety of Standout Meals
There are a plethora of great dining options in Philadelphia, including a number of essential restaurants that should not be missed if you would like to try a variety of standout meals, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philly. Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion offers delicious Detroit-style square pies, spicy chicken wings, and flavored lemonades.…
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New Initiative Aims To Crack Down On North Broad Street Traffic Violations
The Philadelphia Police Department has launched a new 30-day traffic enforcement initiative along North Broad Street, reports Jeff Keeley for FOX 29. The initiative was launched as a result of an increase in traffic violations over the past several months. Violations range from disregarding traffic signals, double-parking, and driving in the wrong direction, among others.…
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Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrates 60 years of service in 2024. To celebrate its milestone anniversary, Saint John’s Hospice hosted a 60th Anniversary Gala at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia. At the event five organizations were recognized with the…
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Temple University Ranked Second Best Public College in Pennsylvania
Stacker has reviewed data from Niche to put together a list of the 10 best public colleges in Pennsylvania, and Temple University ranks second in the state. The most important component it looks at is academic quality. More specifically, this includes the quality of professors, the college’s acceptance and graduation rates, and how much they…
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What to Know About PECO’s Default Service Plan
As an electric distribution company, PECO is focused on the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to area homes and businesses. While we are focused on the poles and wires, we do not own power plants or generate electricity, so we need to purchase energy for our customers through competitive market-based contracts. Specifically, we do…
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Diversify Your Portfolio: The Art Of Selecting Alternative Investments
Let’s face it, the world of alternative investments is big and getting bigger. So what should you look for when selecting an alternative investment? The fact is that there are four basic ways to invest in assets other than stocks and bonds: If you can invest directly into the underlying asset (like a $30M distribution…
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