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End of Summer Metro Esports Camp at Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is offering a four-week Esports & Gaming Summer Camp in partnership with Metro Esports this summer for students in grades three to seven. The camp will focus on Fortnite and Roblox and offered on the following weeks, with the option to register for one, two, three, or all four weeks: The…
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Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences Enters Exclusive Licensing Deal for Potential New Narcolepsy Therapy
Harmony Biosciences, a Plymouth Meeting-based pharmaceutical company, has entered into an exclusive licensing deal for the rights to develop and commercialize a new potential narcolepsy therapy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Under the terms of the deal, valued at up to $393 million, the pharmaceutical company will pay $25.5 million to Bioprojet…
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Wawa Pulled Out All the Stops for a 60 Anniversary Celebration Tuesday
Wawa celebrated the 60th anniversary of opening its first store (in Folsom, if you’re curious) on Tuesday, in style writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company honored its “Day Brighteners,” customers chosen by Wawa staff for their positive contributions to the Wawa experience. One of those was Pastor Marlon Jones who visits…
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Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’
Kat Dennings, a Bryn Mawr native, is teaming up with Tim Allen in a new ABC sitcom pilot titled “Shifting Gears,” writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice. In this family comedy, Dennings will play Riley, an estranged daughter who moves back in with her father after her divorce, bringing her two teenagers along. Allen…
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Freedom Village: What Is a Person-Centered Approach to Dementia Care?
When you’re searching for senior care for a loved one with memory loss, look for person-centered dementia care, a place where that person will be empowered to live each day as fully as possible. As the name implies, person-centered care is an approach that sees the person before anything else, drawing focus to the individual…
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The Power of Inner Speech and How It Can Enhance Our Decision-Making
In the fast-paced world of business, making sound decisions is crucial for success. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, we often overlook a potent tool right within ourselves: our inner speech. Understanding and observing this internal dialogue can significantly enhance our decision-making abilities and overall well-being as small business owners. Research suggests that inner speech,…
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Philadelphia News Leaders Join Forces To Boost Business, Bring Exposure To Local Asian Communities
A group of Philadelphia-area newspaper and news site leaders are banding together to boost their businesses and public profiles of the region’s East and Central Asian communities, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The coalition is called the United Asian American News Media Organization. According to Dan Tsao, who owns New Mainstream Media…
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PECO Rewards Local Elementary Schools for Their Creativity with Natural Gas Safety
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to life. Part of PECO’s Natural Gas Safety Challenge, these winning videos highlighted important steps to take when smelling the distinctive rotten-egg odor of a potential natural gas leak. PECO piloted the safety video…
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Brumbaugh Wealth Management Enhances Operational Efficiency with West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
For small business owners like Kim Brumbaugh, the CEO of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, every second spent on administrative tasks like bookkeeping and payroll is time that can’t be spent in the trenches, doing the critical work that drives revenue for her Exton-based firm. “Running a business can be daunting and requires a lot of work…
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Montgomery County Now Has the Most Generous Paid Parental Leave Policy in PA
A new policy is in effect in Montgomery County in which employees are now eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Birthing parents may be eligible for an additional four weeks of paid leave to address medical needs, bringing it to a total of 16…
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Dateline NBC Uncovers Decades-Old Cold Case Surrounding Bristol Township Mother Joy Hibbs
After remaining unsolved for over three decades, the murder of Joy Hibbs is now featured on “Dateline NBC,” writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Hibbs, a married mother of two, was killed in her Bristol Township home on a Friday afternoon in 1991, and the crime scene was subsequently set ablaze to…
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Yardley Raised Richard Kind Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Cast for Season 4
Yardley-native Richard Kind is set to grace the screen in the upcoming fourth season of Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building,” writes Franki Rudnesky for The Philly Voice. The Trenton-born, Yardley-raised actor joins an impressive lineup that includes Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, and Meryl Streep, promising another captivating season of mystery and intrigue.…
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What Hot Dog Buns Teach Us About Change
When I read recently that the Heinz Ketchup Canada organization has started to gather petition names to end the hot dog packaging mismatch, I laughed out loud. And the scene in this video came immediately to mind. >>> >>> Steve Martin (aka as George Banks) in The Father of the Bride going crazy in a…
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A New Restaurant and Speakeasy is Coming to Northern Liberties in the Next Few Months
A new speakeasy and restaurant is coming to Northern Liberties as New York-based Rose Hospitality plans to enter the Philadelphia market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rose Hospitality is planning to open its second location of The Newsroom in Philly after debuting the concept in Long Island last fall. Michael Kanevsky, managing…
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Has Repaired and Upgraded Over 2,000 Homes in the Region
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit that partners with grassroots organizations to identify blocks and residents who would be likely participants in the free home-improvement program. Since it was founded in 1989, RTP has assisted 2,100 homeowners throughout the region, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit seeks out owner-occupied homes in economically…
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House of the Week: Charming Split Level Home in Northeast Philadelphia
A charming split level home on 0.56 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Northeast Philadelphia. This attractive and recently renovated home boasts around 2,200 square feet of living space. The exterior features brand new concrete and stone work, which is highlighted by the new exterior lighting. . .…
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Eastern University Launches New BS in Health and Physical Education
Eastern University now offers a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and resources they need for careers teaching lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living to students from preschool to 12th grade. The degree program offers theory courses merged with hands-on teaching assistant experience in various settings.…
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SEPTA Lays Out $75M Improvement Plan for 69th Street Terminal
SEPTA plans to do an extensive remodeling of the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby, which it described as its second busiest transit hub in the SEPTA system. Ryan Judge, SEPTA’s deputy chief planning officer, presented a $75 million master plan this week to modernize the 1907 facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.…
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