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Inside Federal Donuts & Chicken’s Newest and Largest Location in South Philadelphia
Federal Donuts & Chicken recently opened its newest location in South Philadelphia, and it’s the largest to date, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The location in the Whitman neighborhood, on the corner of Wolf and Swanson Streets near Columbus Boulevard, essentially replaces its original location a mile away in Pennsport, which closed in…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and music and enjoyed small-town life, but her family also dealt with hardship when her dad was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a teenager. Kelly discussed how she came…
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WSJ: How North Philly Native Kevin Hart Has Found Success in Comedy and Entrepreneurship
Kevin Hart has a long list of business ventures, from movies and TV shows of his flagship entertainment company, Hartbeat, to his venture-capital firm, tequila brand, restaurant chain, and much more. Hart has set a new precedent for his evolution from comedy to entrepreneurism and dealmaking, writes John Jurgensen for The Wall Street Journal. This…
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Bidens Visit Restaurant Owners in Rose Valley on Way to Strath Haven Rally
President Joe Biden kicked off his re-election campaign with a rally Friday evening at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, but first, he and the First Lady made an unscheduled stop to visit a family in Rose Valley, writes Julia Terruso and Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bidens greeted Jack Cunicelli, his wife…
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Video Store Cold Case: Two 20-Year-Olds’ 1993 Fatal Attack on the Job Remains Unsolved
As an indicator of just how cold an ongoing Bucks County cold case has gotten, its victims were two 20-year-old workers at a Warminster West Coast Video store — a chain that went defunct back in 2009. Joe Holden, CBS3, reported this tragedy’s decades-long investigation. Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell were closing the West Coast…
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Great Leaders Serve a Purpose That Reaches Much Further Than Their Own Self-Interest
Personal Leadership Mastery is essential on the path to success, but what does it really mean in the present moment? Peter Drucker said that “real leadership is the lifting of a man’s vision to higher sights, the raising of a man’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a man’s personality beyond its normal…
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Penn Researchers Develop Tool To Help Legal Professionals Determine Accuracy of Eyewitnesses Using AI
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created an AI-based tool to help prosecutors and legal professionals determine the accuracy of eyewitness suspect identifications, writes Kristen Johanson for KYW Newsradio. Paul Heaton, academic director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at Penn’s Carey Law School, and his team developed the tool…
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Drexel University Alumnus Lands ‘Shark Tank’ Investment For His Sauce Brand, Fila Manila
Jake Deleon, a Drexel University alumnus, recently appeared on ‘Shark Tank’ and secured an investment deal, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Deleon is the founder of Fila Manila, a condiment brand that celebrates flavors and ingredients popular in Filipino cuisine. Born in the Philippines and grew up in Camden County, Deleon pitched his condiment brand…
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Manayunk Chambers Named Top Bed and Breakfast Spot in Philadelphia
Manayunk Chambers Guest House has been ranked as the top bed and breakfast in Philadelphia by TripAdvisor for the fourth consecutive year, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The owner, Mark Jerde, considers the boutique hotel his pride and joy. He turned a former church into a bed and breakfast, and now resides in…
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Philly’s Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wins Oscar For Her Role in ‘The Holdovers’
Da’Vine Joy Randolph has been racking up awards in the past year, and on Sunday, she picked up yet another with an Oscar win, writes Brendan Le and Benjamin VanHoose for People. Randolph won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “The Holdovers.” The award was presented by five of the category’s…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Fights Back Against Sneaky Toll Evasion with Public’s Help
As a growing number of sneaky motorists are finding ways to conceal their license plates from toll cameras, so Pennsylvania Turnpike is turning to other drivers to catch them, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal. Cheating the system has become easier thanks to mechanical devices that can hide a car’s tag at the…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Helping Create a Booming Business in Philadelphia. A Local Business Owner Details How
Bees in the Philadelphia region are taking the sticky secretion left behind by spotted lanternflies and turning it into honey — and local beekeepers are taking full advantage of it, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. One of them is Don Shump, founder and owner of Philadelphia Bee Co., which has nine hive locations throughout…
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Code Differently and Wilmington University Secure Groundbreaking Partnership
Embarking on an exciting collaboration, Code Differently and Wilmington University unveiled their trailblazing partnership to propel aspiring tech enthusiasts into future career success. Under their agreement, Code Differently participants can earn up to 18 credits toward coveted undergraduate degrees in cutting-edge concentrations like Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Analysis. New students enrolling from Code Differently…
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Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne Closing March 19 After 22 Years
Warren and Margaret Kuo wanted to build something unique that would last, so they took family recipes and brought upscale Asian dining to the Main Line with Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne. The restaurant opened in 2002 and became a popular spot for high-end Chinese and Japanese cuisine, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Now,…
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Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars
Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…
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Latinas in Tech Launches Its Newest Chapter in Philadelphia
On International Women’s Day, March 8, Latinas in Tech launched a new chapter in Philadelphia. The prominent nonprofit organization aims to create a tech industry in which Latinas are well-represented throughout all levels of the ecosystem by providing resources, opportunities, and community so that Latinas are empowered to be innovators and leaders within the tech…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place. That fact, long understood by residents of the Delaware Valley, if not the rest of America, was recently recognized on an international level, as our nation’s first capital was selected…
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Philly’s Black Nurses Association Chapter Organizes Mini Nurse Academy at Elementary School to Diversify Nursing
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association, a local chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, has organized an after-school program called the Mini Nurse Academy for elementary school students in an effort to diversify nursing, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two-month course at General George Meade Elementary School in North Philadelphia…
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