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Some Philly Companies Are Embracing A Four-Day Workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to 32 hours over four days as opposed to 40 hours over five days. While the idea is gaining some traction now due to Sanders’ proposal, some companies within pockets of the corporate world have already implemented the move, writes Lizzy McLellan…
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For Center City District CEO Prema Katari Gupta, Bringing More Commuters Back is the Main Goal
Prema Katari Gupta has been CEO of the Center City District for two months now and if she had to point to one major goal of her tenure, it’s to bring more commuters back to Center City, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Currently, about 100,000 people commute to Center City during an average workweek, with…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has a proposal for its long-term preservation, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Phillyvoice. The latest proposal would see the retired ocean liner into a hotel and public destination near the Hudson River in Manhattan. In revealing its…
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Heights Philadelphia Unveils New Plan To Transform Education and Empower Local Communities
Heights Philadelphia, a local education nonprofit that helps students prepare for life after high school, is expanding its reach and programming, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Earlier this week, the nonprofit released a strategic plan to expand its programming to 5,000 students by 2029. “It’s a 10-year vision for impact where we’re really mobilizing…
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Cloud Cups Offers 36 Different Gelato and Sorbet Flavors At New Shop in Kensington
Cloud Cups recently opened its new flagship store in Kensington, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The new store offers 36 gelato and sorbet flavors, grab-and-go options, and merchandise. According to owner Galen Thomas, the new 3,300-square-foot space will also include an event venue and serve as Cloud Cups’ production facility. While Cloud Cups already had…
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Jean-Georges Philadelphia Hires Colin Henderson As New Chef de Cuisine
Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant, Jean-Georges Philadelphia has hired a new chef de cuisine, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new chef is Colin Henderson, who is an acolyte of the multi-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud. After being born and raised in Canada, Henderson eventually gained culinary experience in the United States. This includes…
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House of the Week: Exquisite Dutch Colonial in East Oak Lane
An exquisite Dutch colonial home set on 0.24 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in East Oak Lane. This magnificent, fully restored residence offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern living. . . Highlights include a welcoming wrap-around porch, a newly added elevated back…
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Politico: Pennsylvania Is Hoping New Policies Will Encourage Younger Generations to Turn to Farming
Pennsylvania has been working hard on encouraging young people to farm, and these efforts are slowly showing results, writes Marcia Brown for Politico. In the Keystone State, members of the new generation are trading in their desk jobs for farm life at higher rates than the rest of the nation. State lawmakers have long prioritized…
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Could Changing Weather Patterns and Rising Costs Curb Our Chocolate Cravings?
Each year, Americans consume the equivalent of 20 pounds of chocolate per person. Couple this with the rising global demand projected to reach 7.5 million metric tons or 16.8 billion pounds in 2023, and you could say that our appetite for chocolate has never been healthier. However, as demand has risen, so has cost. Part of this…
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Wilmington University Plays a Key Role in Climate Change Research
Researchers at Wilmington University (WilmU) are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change. Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing. She is working under…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Forbes: Clemens Food Group Went From Humble Hatfield Beginnings to Fifth-Largest Pork Producer in U.S.
Clemens Food Group is one of the largest pork producers in the United States, and throughout its 129-year history, the company has always led with humane practices, writes Chloe Sorvino for Forbes. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, its current president, 41-year-old Brad Clemens is a former mergers and acquisitions lawyer who, like…
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June Robins, a World War II ‘Rosie,’ Is Looking for a Mural
One Delaware County woman, June Robins, knows all about Rosie the Riveter because she was one. June Robins, 97-1/2, is a resident of Wesley Enhanced Living in Media, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia. She’s been a mom, a grandmom, a collector, and, of course, a Rosie. At 17, June Robins joined the World…
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RKL Again Recognized by Accounting Today as Pennsylvania’s Leading Accounting Firm
CPA and advisory firm RKL, which has an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest firms from industry publication Accounting Today. RKL’s 2024 national ranking is based on the previous year’s revenue of $126.23 million, up 11.5 percent from last year’s total. The firm held…
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WSJ: Shapiro’s PAyback Initiative Halves Permit Wait Times in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro launched a new policy last year aptly named PAyback to speed up the process of permit issuance in Pennsylvania, writes the Editorial Board for The Wall Street Journal. In his efforts to whip the state’s bureaucracy into shape, Shapiro ordered all state agencies to adopt a strict timeline for issuing permits. He…
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Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents
As part of its mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, Eastern University offers an award covering the total tuition of qualifying students in Pennsylvania. Awareness of the award is especially relevant as FAFSA delays have caused mounting uncertainty for students and families. Eastern’s Total Tuition Award aims to help alleviate the financial strain…
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Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul
Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air talent, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starting this week, the Beasley Media Group station has paired Andrew Salciunas and morning show host John Kincade and reassigned Kincade’s…
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Philadelphia-Based Tech Company Stuzo Seeks Out Wawa
Stuzo, a software company that powers convenience store transactions, has been sold to Par Technology and hopes to eventually sign a deal with a major Delaware County retailer. “Next, we want Wawa!” said a laughing Gunter Pfau, founder of Stuzo Holdings LLC. The Philadelphia-based company was sold for $190 million in cash and stock to…
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