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Discover Bucks County’s Pizza Revolution at Nico’s in New Britain
In Bucks County lies a culinary gem that’s making waves with its innovative approach to pizza. Nico’s Pizza in New Britain, under the guidance of owner Marco Morabito, prides itself on culinary innovation and experimentation. At Nico’s, the mission is clear: to push the boundaries of traditional pizza-making and offer customers an unforgettable dining experience.…
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Comcast is Working On Several New Tech Products. Here They Are.
Comcast is unveiling several new products as part of its mission to keep up with the quickly evolving technology and media landscape, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The explosion of streaming, new technologies in AI, just to name a few, are rapidly converging and will fundamentally transform the way we live,” said…
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Former Senior Associate Counsel Named New Chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority
The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) has named James D. Schultz, the former Senior Associate Counsel for President Donald Trump, as its new chairman, writes Steve Ulrich for Politics PA. As chairman, he will lead the 16-member board and oversee operations of the bi-state Delaware River Port Authority and Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO). “As…
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Doro Bet Named Best Restaurant in Philadelphia By USA Today
USA Today has compiled its inaugural list of the Restaurants of the Year, with 47 entries on the list across the U.S. Doro Bet has earned the distinction of being named the top restaurant in Philadelphia. Owner Mebruka Kane made her first batch of berbere-spiced, wafer-crisp, and juicy Ethiopian fried chicken in spring 2021. “Fried…
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Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven
Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while giving birth. Since forming the nonprofit, she has worked to address the concerns of Black mothers in Philadelphia, writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. As someone who has worked at an emergency intake shelter, Robinson…
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6 New Sprouts Farmers Market Locations are Coming to the Philadelphia Area
In 2018, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first Philadelphia store and five years later is continuing to expand its presence, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sprouts recently announced its plans to open at least six new stores over the next two years. Four of the six new stores will be in the…
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023 study, Economic Impact of the Pennsylvania Grape & Wine Industry. The study, which was funded by the department’s Wine Marketing and Research Program, found that the state grape and wine…
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Cescaphe To Take Over Operations For Ballroom at Bellevue Hotel
Cescaphe, the Philadelphia wedding and events company, will be renovating and transforming the event venue at the Bellevue Hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The first-floor ballroom will soon become The Grand Belle, as part of a complete reimaging of the Bellevue. “The restoration of The Grand Belle will mark a new…
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Four Philadelphians Make List of 58 Black Investors Who Are Changing Venture Capital Industry
Four Philadelphians have made the list of 58 Black investors who are changing the venture capital industry by focusing on funding diverse startup founders, writes Vishal Persaud for Business Insider. William Crowder, co-founder and managing partner of Aperture Venture Capital, has spent more than 10 years investing in diverse founders before co-founding his firm in…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Victorian in Roxborough
A beautiful Victorian home set on a cozy 0.28 acres with five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Roxborough. This gorgeous residence dates back to circa 1895. It features a large covered front porch, a side yard with a patio, and a sizable backyard. There is also a detached…
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Ensuring Election Integrity: KYW Newsradio Explains Pennsylvania’s Voting Machine Testing
Pennsylvania’s voting machines go through several layers of testing – both on federal and state levels – to make sure the results they produce are accurate, writes Carter Walker for KYW Newsradio. All voting machines are tested before every election to ensure they are working properly. Each machine produces paper ballots that can be audited.…
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It’s Electric! PECO Wraps Up 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show with E-Bike Giveaway
Avid cyclist Lou Thompson didn’t think much about it when he entered the E-Bike drawing at the PECO booth during the 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show, assuming that the odds against him were high. Imagine his surprise when his name was selected from nearly 700 entries as the winner of a brand new SPE23 Specialized Globe…
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Penn State Abington Education Majors Support Parents in Selecting Diverse Books for Kids
Penn State Abington students majoring in elementary and early childhood education led a series of workshops at the Abington Township library that provided evidence-based support for parents on selecting diverse literature for their children. The presentations were part of a course that examined the development of language and self-expression in young children and the role of children’s literature. Müge…
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Crozer Health Gets Pediatric Help From Nemours Children’s Health
The nonprofit Nemours Children’s Health is now an affiliate of Crozer Health, providing pediatric care for the healthcare group, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nemours, with hospitals in Wilmington and Orlando, began staffing the neonatal intensive care unit at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland this January and is starting pediatric cardiology services at…
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Milk Jawn to Bring Its Second Location to Northern Liberties in June
Milk Jawn, the popular ice cream shop, will be opening a second location in Northern Liberties this June, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new location will be at the former space of Just Cravings, an ice cream shop that recently closed. Milk Jawn, which started out as an online delivery operation in 2020, opened…
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Announces 2024 Rising Star Awardees
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has announced the three individuals selected as the 2024 Competitive Class Rising Stars. The individuals all had to meet three criteria: The Artistic Division awardee is Jennifer Morello Fiss, a botanical arts and arrangement exhibitor. She meticulously creates stunning exhibits, and is passionate about sustainability in floristry. She has been a…
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Family Fun Filled Weekend: Flowers, Mermaids, Animals, and Basketball Galore Happening Around the Delaware Valley!
March typically comes in like a lion, but with mild weather forecasted for this weekend, it is a great opportunity for planning a family outing to create long-lasting memories! This weekend is jam-packed with options to fill up a kid-friendly calendar and capture frameable photos during enjoyable excursions in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. This…
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Phoenixville’s Cult Science-Fiction Movie Initiated Spread of the Term ‘Blob’
The Blob, a 1958 cult science-fiction movie filmed in Phoenixville, initiated the spread of the word “blob” into many new contexts, including in science and politics, writes Ben Zimmer for The Wall Street Journal. The movie, which is rumored to be getting another reimagining (previous remakes were made in 1972 and 1988), focuses on a…
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