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Several Bucks County Schools Make List of the Best High Schools in the State
Six Bucks County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Schools were ranked on six key factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. The first Bucks County school on the list, ranked fourth, is New Hope-Solebury. The school…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer, C&N | Banking, Lending, Wealth Management
Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer at C&N, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his globe-hopping childhood as the son of an economist and an electrical engineer from what was then Soviet Ukraine. Balagour immigrated to the U.S. with his parents when he was 16 and spent his youth exploring the offerings of his local…
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New Jersey-Based Developer Obtains $46M Loan for New Industrial Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia
Greek Real Estate Partners, a New Jersey-based development firm, recently obtained a $46 million loan for a new industrial warehouse building in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedeslon for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer completed the 287,000-square-foot building earlier this year. Back in 2021, Greek Real Estate acquired the 21-acre property for $31.5 million. From…
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See Which Philadelphia ZIP Code is Most Educated, According to New Census Data
A new analysis that looked at over 12,000 ZIP codes nationwide found that the Philadelphia area is home to some of the most educated communities in the United States. A Philadelphia ZIP code ranked second in the region, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 19102 ZIP code in Center…
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JSC Real Estate Acquires Northern Liberties Property, Plans New Retail Site
JSC Real Estate has purchased a Northern Liberties corner property for $2.7 million and is planning to pursue a new retail site there, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to JSC Real Estate President Jordan Claffey, the firm and a group of undisclosed partners plan to invest between $2 million to $3…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Fully Renovated Stone Colonial in Wynnefield
A beautiful fully renovated stone colonial with 9 individual rooms and 9 private full bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnefield. Each room of this beautiful house features a mini split AC system and a wall unit heater. . . Among the highlights includes a kitcheonette with kitchen cabinets, a sink, granite countertops, microwave, and…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 14th Annual Golf Outing on May 19
Penn State Great Valley will host its 14th Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, May 19 at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. Corporate partners, Penn Staters, and golf lovers are invited to enjoy a day out on the green, delicious food and cocktails, a silent auction, and plenty of fun. All proceeds support student scholarships at…
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GMercyU’s Sport Business Association to Turn Movement into Meaning at Inaugural 5K Run on April 26
This spring, the Sport Business Association at Gwynedd Mercy University is turning movement into meaning for the rare disease community. The Sport Business Association will host its inaugural Run for Rare — a 100-percent-student-run 5K Run & One-Mile Walk — on Sunday, April 26 at GMercyU. The event will benefit Uplifting Athletes, a national nonprofit…
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As Data Centers Expand, Montco Communities Face Big Decisions
A growing wave of data center proposals is forcing Montco communities to confront a new and complex type of development, according to Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. These facilities, which house thousands of servers powering everything from websites to artificial intelligence, are expanding rapidly across the country. Pennsylvania is emerging as a key hotspot.…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. TSA staffing shortages have persisted as a result of the current partial government shutdown, resulting in longer wait times for flyers. According to Sam Weiss, deputy director of communication for Mercer…
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Malvern-Based Vanguard Shifts Away from Sponsoring Visas, Plans 2,000 Tech Hires in India
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has shifted away from sponsoring visas and plans to directly hire 2,000 technology workers at its new office in Hyderabad, India, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having already brought on over 200 staff, Vanguard India aims on hiring another 2,000 more over the next three to four years. The office, which opened last fall, is located in a…
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Two Philadelphia High Schools Rank Among Top Three Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
Two School District of Philadelphia schools have ranked among the top three best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from the U.S. News and World Report. According to the publication, this year’s rankings “showcase the schools whose students demonstrate outstanding outcomes, surpassing the anticipated benchmarks, including achieving high graduation rates.” Julia R.…
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Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Robb Report Ranking Says
50 Top Pizza has published its newest list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, and a Philadelphia pizza shop found its way onto the list, writes Jeremy Repanich for Robb Report. That Philly shop is Pizzeria Beddia, which ranked No. 13 on the list of the best pizzerias in the world. It trails…
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This Industry Has Fueled Over 70 Percent of Philadelphia-Area Job Growth Over Last Decade
More than 70 percent of job growth in the Philadelphia area over the last decade has been fueled by the healthcare industry, write Lizzie Mulvey and Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the past decade, the region has gained about 184,000 jobs, with healthcare accounting for more than 132,000. The largest increase came in…
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Val’s Lesbian Bar Opening in Queen Village Fills 5-Year-Long Void in Philadelphia
Val’s Lesbian Bar just opened its doors in Queen Village, helping fill a void as Philadelphia’s first lesbian bar since Toasted Walnut closed in 2021, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. For co-owners and girlfriends Clover Gilfor and Julia Harris, this venture was personal to them. “We just wanted this space to exist,”…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in AI Business Strategy
Eastern University has launched a new online Master of Science in AI Business Strategy, an innovative program designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the skills to harness artificial intelligence for strategic growth, operational efficiency, and ethical innovation. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program is built for working professionals and can be completed…
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Harcum College Welcomes Paul Tomczak as IT Planning Executive Director
Paul Tomczak recently joined Harcum College as Enterprise Resource Planning Executive Director, effective Mar. 23. Tomczak brings more than two decades of leadership experience in enterprise software development and project management, most recently serving with Ellucian, where he directed large-scale software initiatives supporting colleges and universities worldwide. During his tenure, he led global development teams,…
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