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Temple Health Appoints Next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital
Temple Health has announced that Richard Newell will step in as the next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital, effective April 8, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Newell is currently president and CEO of Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital, both of which are owned and operated by Tower Health. He has led Pottstown…
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Inside Fat Lady Brewing, One of Philly’s Only Women-Owned Breweries
On Main Street in Manayunk sits Fat Lady Brewing, one of the few women-owned breweries in Philadelphia and the entire Delaware Valley, reports Howard Monroe and Scott Hezlep for CBS News Philadelphia. Owner Jane Lipton founded Fat Lady Brewing in 2021, and she did so to create an establishment that is fitting and welcoming for…
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These Are Some of New Spring Additions To Philadelphia’s Restaurant Scene
With the spring season just around the corner, some new restaurants are anticipating their imminent openings, adding to an already-robust food scene in Philadelphia, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philly. Felicia Wilson and her chef partner Darryl Harmon will be launching BlackHen, a fried chicken BYOB, in the same Old City neighborhood where they previously…
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Exclusive Gathering at Firstrust Bank’s Headquarters Discusses How A.I. and Cybersecurity Converge to Redefine Leadership in the Digital Age
Artificial intelligence has always promised a future filled with innovation and progress. This promise, however, is not without its perils. As we stand on the cusp of a new technological dawn, experts are warning of the potential dangers that A.I. poses to society. That was the theme of a Philadelphia Titan 100 event — held…
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Two Historic South Philadelphia Piers Are Starting a New Chapter
Real estate firm Tower Investments acquired Piers 38 and 40 from the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority over a year ago and efforts to preserve them are currently underway, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Tower Investments’ principal Bart Blatstein, one of the city’s most influential developers, has reached out to the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia…
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Research Suggests Fees and Intermediaries Eat Up as Much as Half the Returns on Investments
The investing business is fueled by fees and intermediaries — mutual funds and stockbrokers — that can eat up as much as half of the wealth that could be achieved in a certain period, writes Jason Zweig for The Wall Street Journal. When you invest, there are always associated costs that can kill the returns.…
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Wilmington University Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight
Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state. “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, and individuals are recognizing that is amazing. [It’s] truly incredibly valuable,” said Berke, Director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for Prevention Science, and a…
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Norristown-based Gaudenzia, a Leading Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider, Names First Woman CEO
Deja Gilbert, PhD, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Norristown-based Gaudenzia, making her the first woman to hold that role in the organization’s 55-year history. Gilbert is a change leader and veteran executive in the treatment of substance use disorder. She will run one of the largest nonprofit providers of…
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Temple University Alum Kevin Negandhi, Anchor at ESPN, Keeps Philadelphia Teams Close to His Heart
Phoenixville native Kevin Negandhi is currently one of the most recognizable faces at ESPN, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. But before becoming anchor of the network’s 6 PM edition of its flagship program SportsCenter, he made history as the first Indian American national sports anchor. “In the beginning, I had to work…
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12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block
Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The starting bid is $2.55 million. The online auction will be held from April 8 through April 10 on the real estate platform RI Marketplace. The 12-year-old, 125-room hotel is located…
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Bucks County Launches Road Improvement Projects: Potholes and Utilities in Focus
Bucks County is currently seeing significant roadwork activities, with two main projects underway that are essential for residents to monitor, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County has embarked on pothole repair operations across nine crucial roads, aiming to enhance driving conditions. Concurrently, a utility improvement project on County…
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Kelces Entertain Fans With Guinness and Irish Dancing at Towne House in Media
Jason and Kylie Kelce put a celebrity shine on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities at Media’s Towne House, run by Irishmen from Co Donegal and Co Tyrone, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The couple turned up Saturday to drink pints of Guinness and pose with “adoring” fans. At one point, Kylie did…
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Philadelphia City Council Ranks 9th in Female Representation Among 15 Cities Surveyed in New Analysis
Philadelphia City Council lags behind in terms of female representation compared to its peer cities despite being more tenured and better compensated than most of their counterparts, writes Harrison Cann for City & State Pennsylvania. The new analysis, which examined representation, tenure, and salaries of City Councils, found that the overall share of female council…
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A Temple University Senior Plans To Visit, Then Rank Every SEPTA Station in the Region
There are more than 280 SEPTA stations throughout the region, and Temple University senior Rose Cohen has made it her mission to visit and rank each one of them, writes Nathaly Suquinagua for Billy Penn at WHYY. Since moving from Northern Virginia to Philadelphia, Cohen has decided to better familiarize herself with the city’s buses…
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Philadelphia Magazine’s Best New, Not-to-be-Missed Philadelphia Restaurants
If you are looking to try something new and delicious, Philadelphia’s dining scene has several excellent fresh options that stand out among the throng of newcomers to the city, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Jason Sheehan, and Hannah Albertine for Philadelphia Magazine. Gilda on E Girard Avenue in Fishtown offers a casual vibe with amazing sandwiches…
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PECO’s Energy Force Ambassador Program Illuminates the Path to Energy Efficiency While Empowering Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Through a unique program that fosters inclusivity and environmental stewardship, PECO is promoting energy efficiency while empowering adults with developmental disabilities. Launched in 2018 as an expansion of the company’s education outreach efforts, PECO Energy Force is a program that partners with local nonprofits to train adults with developmental disabilities to serve as ambassadors for…
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How A/V Equipment Can Transform Learning and Development with Haverford Systems
In both corporate and educational environments, training rooms serve as a hub for learning and development. These spaces facilitate knowledge transfer, skill building, and collaboration, making them integral to the growth and success of organizations. A/V equipment plays an essential role in making training sessions interactive, engaging, and conducive to the learning process. The right…
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Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series To Welcome Critically Acclaimed Novelist Liz Moore on Apr. 2
Holy Family University will welcome critically acclaimed fiction and creative nonfiction novelist Liz Moore in its Distinguished Writers Series on Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 6:30 PM at Holy Family University’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). Please note the event date has changed from Apr. 3 to Apr. 2. If you have already registered for the…
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