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Philadelphia’s First Hawaiian Restaurant Will Transport You To the Aloha State
Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ, Philadelphia’s first Hawaiian restaurant, will make you feel like you are in the Aloha State, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The new spot is located at 250 South Street. The owner, Ivy Cheng, has been living with her family in the South Philadelphia neighborhood for eight years. “We love this community,”…
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Eagles Autism Foundation To Hold Art Exhibit and Fundraising Auction in Old City
From April 11 to April 14, the Eagles Autism Foundation will be holding an art exhibit and auction to raise funds for autism research, writes Caron LeNoir-Kelly for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The three-day event will be held at the award-winning Arch Enemy Arts gallery in Old City. The exhibit will display the work of 35…
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WSJ: Pennsylvania Sees Influx of Trade Workers Since Pandemic As Many Gen Zers Choose This Over the College Path
More members of Gen Z are choosing to leave the college path and instead turning to skilled trades, writes Te-Ping Chen for The Wall Street Journal. According to Michael McGraw, executive director of the Pennsylvania Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, the trades in Pennsylvania have recorded a significant influx of workers since the pandemic. Among the reasons…
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To Honor Her Mother, Perkasie Woman Turns Phillies Triumphs into Animal Welfare
A group of Phillies fans are finding a fun way to raise money in honor of a longtime fan and animal welfare advocate who passed away from cancer last year, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Perkasie’s Beth Overmier has been a member of the Phandemic Krew, a robust baseball fan community. She is…
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Taylor Swift in Haverford for Easter? So Sorry We Missed You
Taylor Swift got to meet Travis Kelce’s nieces for the first time Easter Sunday when she stopped by Jason and Kylie Kelce’s Haverford home, writes Laura Colins for the Daily Mail. Swift and boyfriend Travis, who plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, spent Easter at the home of his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles…
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Incentives Are Drawing Film and TV Crews to Delaware County
Delaware County is benefitting from incentives offered to film and television producers, generating award-winning projects here like Silver Linings Playbook and Mare of Easttown. That’s the consensus of discussion March 22 at Sun Center Studios in Aston between elected officials and stakeholders in the film and television industry. The Delaware County Commerce Center and Visit…
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WSJ: Rite Aid Strikes Deal To Transfer Control Over To Creditors, Settle Opioid Claims
Rite Aid has struck a preliminary deal to transfer ownership of the bankrupt drugstore operator to senior bondholders while also settling lawsuits over its alleged role in overprescribing opioids, writes Alexander Gladstone for The Wall Street Journal. Under the agreed plan, Rite Aid’s senior bondholders would swap their claims for 90 percent of the stock…
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This Penn Bioengineer Strives To Deliver Cutting-edge mRNA-based Treatments Against Cancer To Specific Organs
Michael J. Mitchell, an associate professor of bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania, is at the forefront of efforts to deliver cutting-edge, mRNA-based treatments against cancer affecting specific organs such as the lungs and brain, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. mRNA was used as the backbone of the first COVID-19 vaccines. But the…
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A Restaurant in Tokyo Goes Viral For Owners’ Quest To Create the Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
Nihonbashi Philly, a restaurant and sports bar in Tokyo could make some tourists and Philadelphia residents feel like they are right at home due to its Philly-themed mementos and menu items, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, husband-and-wife duo Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, have long admired Philadelphia’s culture and history from afar.…
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U.S. Women’s Soccer Goalie Casey Murphy Gets Married At Classic Themed Wedding in Center City Philadelphia
Casey Murphy, goalie for the United States National Women’s Soccer League, officially tied the knot with fiancé Chris Mirabelli, at a wedding ceremony in Center City Philadelphia, writes Emily Strohm for People. The ceremony took place at the Crystal Tea Room on South Broad Street on December 15. The couple decided to go with a…
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A New Cafe in Fishtown is Also a Sneaker and Apparel Store
A new cafe in Fishtown, Encanto Kicks & Coffee, offers its customers a convenient combination of caffeinated beverages and footwear, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The reasoning behind the combination can be boiled down to Louis Quiles’ love for sneakers, and his wife, Aiyana’s love for coffee. Louis’ passion and entrepreneurial flair…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Craftsman in Chestnut Hill
A gorgeous craftsman home set on 0.71 attractive acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. This beautiful residence boasts many stunning details, including big windows, numerous exterior doors, and natural finishes. . . Highlights include a light-filled reception hall with access to the back…
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Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Reopens
The pandemic may be less disruptive in 2024, but many residents are still feeling financial stress. As a result, the Philadelphia Water Department continues to help individuals and families access financial relief at the local, state, or federal levels. For example, thousands of eligible Philadelphians received over $13 million in water bill help through the…
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Bryn Mawr College Graduate Runs Barbetta, Manhattan’s Oldest Family-Owned Italian Restaurant
Laura Maioglio, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, is at the helm of Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest family-owned Italian restaurant, writes Denice Flores Almendares for W42ST. Barbetta was started in 1906 by Maioglio’s father, Sebastian, and to this day it still stands as a timeless testament to both culinary excellence and enduring tradition. When she took over…
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Glen Mills’ Taste & Sea Brings Old-School Hospitality to Fine Dining
A new fine dining experience with old fashioned hospitality is available now in Glen Mills, with the opening of John and Christina Talbot ‘s Taste & Sea Seafood Steaks & Libations, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Glen Mills couple opened the restaurant at the former Pescatores on Wilmington Pike. “We call it…
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How To Create an Attrition Proof Culture
Drive performance. Foster growth. Meet performance expectations. The days of a command-and-control managerial style is long gone and new ways of working have been ushered in. Hybrid work is becoming normalized and as the younger generation enters the workforce, they are demanding new types of leadership and workplaces that pay attention to mental health and…
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Cathryn’s Cake Salon in West Oak Lane is About Family As Much As Desserts
In West Oak Lane, customers can indulge in fresh cakes, pastries, and desserts, but one element that shines just as bright is the power of family, writes PIDC. The family-owned bakery is powered by mother Cheryl Foat and her daughters Judeah and Vaniah Foat. Cheryl learned to bake from her mother, Cathryn, the family matriarch,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University
Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a young age. He started playing piano at age 4 and got his first job playing organ at a local church at 14. In addition to practicing his various musical instruments,…
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