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In Philly Metro, Baby Boomers Lead Home-Buying Trends, Surpassing Millennials
Baby boomers overtook millennials last year as the largest segment of the home-buying population as they continue to downsize by buying smaller homes, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Several trends are driving this rise in home purchases. The older half of the generation has mostly left the workforce and is now looking for…
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Find Out How Philadelphia’s Growing Housing Crisis Could Be Solved
While there are plenty of market-rate apartments available, there is currently a major affordable housing and workforce housing deficit in the nation, including Philadelphia, write Bruce Katz and Andrew Gibbs for The Philadelphia Citizen. However, there is a quick and affordable way to improve the situation that could be hidden in plain sight: government subsidies…
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4 Ways Digital Signage Can Empower Workplace Culture with Haverford Systems
As the modern workplace continues to evolve, so do the tools and technologies available to foster a positive corporate culture. Digital signage stands out as a transformative asset, providing organizations with the means to build greater transparency, recognition, and engagement among employees. Haverford Systems, a Downingtown-based audiovisual integration company, offers insights into the innovative ways…
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David M. Capuzzi Remembered as a Medical Research Pioneer
David Capuzzi, of Wayne, known for pioneering cholesterol research, creating training programs for cardiologists, and internships for high school students in his lab, died Feb. 15 at 85. Dr. David M. Capuzzi, a physician and a retired professor of medicine and biochemistry, championed continuing education for doctors and healthcare providers while participating in public wellness…
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The Only Way to Change Your Results Is to Change Your Thinking
If you have goals that you’ve been struggling to achieve, the missing piece may be in your thinking. Your attitude is essentially a habitual pattern of thinking. When you transform the way you think, it can change your behavior, which in turn can lead to better outcomes. Marcus Aurelius said: “Throughout all history, wise men,…
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Philadelphia-based Disease Research Nonprofit Awarded $48M to Use AI to Help Doctors Find New Uses For Approved Medications
Philadelphia-based disease research nonprofit, Every Cure, has received a $48.3 million federal contract to help doctors find new uses for already approved medications with the help of artificial intelligence, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company is developing an AI-powered matchmaking program that will scan both tens of thousands of approved medications and…
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Two Cheeses From Chester County Farm Listed as Highest Quality Cheeses in America
The Farm at Doe Run in Chester County has two cheeses that made the ‘15 Highest Quality Cheeses in America’ List, writes Minal Zaheer for Insider Monkey. The Farm at Doe Run, located in Unionville, is an award-winning creamery that sets its focus on simple, sustainable farming. Their cows, goats, and sheep are raised humanely…
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Hillel Ziskind Takes Delaware County Spelling Bee Win, Heads to Nationals
With the word “P-E-N-D-U-L-O-U-S” safely behind him, Grayson School eighth-grader Hillel Ziskind will represent Delaware County proudly as he heads off to Washington D.C. in May for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Ziskind won the Delaware County Spelling Bee this year with the correct spelling of “pendulous,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.…
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Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Launches New Publication Highlighting Latino Entrepreneurship
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has launched Exito, a new publication to help champion and empower Philadelphia’s growing Latino business community, writes Jennifer Rodriguez for Metro Philadelphia. The publication provides a platform dedicated to sharing the stories, experiences, and triumphs of Hispanic entrepreneurs while addressing the unique challenges they face. The name ‘Exito’…
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Saint John’s Hospice To Celebrate 60 Years of Serving Philadelphia’s Homeless
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is celebrating 60 years of serving the community. The celebration will culminate in a special 60th anniversary gala on Thursday, Apr. 18, at…
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Ransomware Readiness: Steps to Boost Resilience for Your Business
In today’s interconnected digital world, the ransomware threat looms large, with cybercriminals becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attacks. These financially motivated crimes often leave attack victims facing the difficult decision of paying ransom to retrieve data or refusing to pay and risk losing their data. Unfortunately, it’s not a matter of if but when your…
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Chester County Mothers Join Forces to Fight Racial Bias Hurting Black Mothers, Their Babies
Several groups and advocates gathered at Lincoln University to work on finding ways to fight racial bias that is hurting Black birthing mothers and their babies, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Talonda Rogers, a Black mother and founder of nonprofit The 4th Trimester MAHMEE (Maternal Advocates Helping Magnify Education and Empowerment), recalled the…
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Vietnam Restaurant in Chinatown Wins James Beard Award
Vietnam Restaurant, the Chinatown eatery in Philadelphia, was named one of six winners of the 2024 James Beard Foundation Award for America’s Classics, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The America’s Classics Awards category within the foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards recognizes local restaurants that showcase the character of their surrounding communities and…
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Center City Housing Units Have Reached A 5-Year High
More new housing units have been built in the Center City area over the past year than in the previous four years, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Data from a new Center City District housing report indicates that residential construction could continue to rebound from its pandemic lows in 2020 and 2021. The report focuses…
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Teen From Northeast Philadelphia Helps Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Through His Nonprofit
A few years back, Declan Cassidy would often accompany his mother, Jennifer Malazita, on trips from Northeast Philadelphia to Kensington to see his sister who was suffering from substance use disorder and living on the streets. Seeing the people and environment in Kensington struck a cord for the young Cassidy, then 10 years old, and…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Lays Out Plans, Vision For Making Philadelphia ‘An Attractive and Equitable Place To Do Business’
As more than 2,000 people sat in attendance inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Mayoral Luncheon, Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her bold, transformative plans for the region’s business community. Her first major point during her address was that all the work done during her first 58 days…
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You Can Now Rent Philly Rapper Tierra Whack’s Wardrobe Items, Thanks to Partnership With Nuuly
Nuuly, the clothing rental brand out of URBN, has partnered with Philadelphia native and rapper Tierra Whack, allowing subscribers to rent out 41 items of clothing from her closet, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This marks the first time the company has rented out a celebrity’s clothing. “Tierra Whack is just kind of…
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‘Dream and Achieve’: Trailblazing Wilmington University Nursing Grad Inspires Others
Frightened, anxious, worried — these are just some of the normal emotions patients may feel before surgery. Still, there’s an ally in their corner: Dr. Johnny Gayden, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) whose warm personality and calming presence help put patients at ease. “A big part of being a nurse anesthetist is to advocate on…
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