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Philadelphia Set to Welcome Hundreds of Thousands of Major Event Attendees in 2024
Standing before hundreds of hospitality and tourism industry partners and stakeholders at the 2024 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Visit Philadelphia joint Tourism Outlook at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Feb. 21, PHLCVB President and CEO Gregg Caren shared insights on the events Philadelphia is welcoming in 2024. Significant conventions and events ahead…
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Port Richmond’s Mid-Century Furniture Warehouse To Close
Mid-Century Furniture Warehouse in Port Richmond is set to close its doors in early March, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brian Lawlor, the owner of Mid-Century Furniture, credits two major factors for the warehouse’s imminent closure. “COVID changed a lot of things for me,” said Lawlor. “And my lease is up at the…
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Eric Jones of Community Partnership School is Passionate About Educating Philly Youth
When Eric Jones sees his students, he sees himself, and when he sees the parents, it reminds him of his own parents. Putting himself in their situation helps drive his passion and commitment to educating Philadelphia youth, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Jones is the head of school at Community Partnership School in North…
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Elysium Marketing Group Celebrates Women’s History Month with Lunch Panel Featuring Esteemed Medical Professionals
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Elysium Marketing Group and the WoMo Network (Working Mom Network) will host an inspiring lunch with a panel of distinguished doctors who are at the forefront of women’s health and wellness. The event will be held on Monday, March 18 at 11:30 AM at Seasons 52 in…
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‘Head’ to Penn State Abington To View Acclaimed Artist’s Outdoor Sculpture
When members of the campus community and area residents hit the walking paths at Penn State Abington over the next year, they will encounter something big in the outdoor amphitheater — Abu, an 8-foot tall acrylic sculpture that lights up from within after dark. Yes, it’s a head, but it’s more than just a cranium. According to H. John…
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Philadelphia Water Department Invites Residents to Learn About the City’s Water Revitalization Plan, Plans 7 Listening Sessions
The Philadelphia Water Department is inviting residents from across the City to learn more about the Water Revitalization Plan, Philadelphia’s 25-year plan to upgrade and strengthen essential drinking water infrastructure. This comprehensive project will improve drinking water infrastructure, including pipes, treatment plants, facilities, and processes we rely on for safe water in every neighborhood. The…
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Delaware’s Chief Justice Collins Seitz Visits Wilmington University School of Law
It’s not every day that aspiring lawyers can chat with a chief justice. So, when Delaware’s top judge, Chief Justice Collins Seitz, visited Wilmington University School of Law, students enjoyed hearing his insights and initiatives, beginning with the Delaware Bench and Bar Diversity Project. It’s about “making sure that the bench and the bar in…
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President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Named to Philadelphia’s Power 100
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s 100 most powerful businesspeople of 2024. This year’s Power 100 features familiar names from years past and dozens of new faces. The list is an indicator of Greater Philadelphia’s evolving…
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Nikki Haley’s Son Nalin Is an Outspoken Villanova Senior
Unlike most children of politicians, Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin Haley, isn’t one to lay low. In fact, the Villanova University senior has been churning things up working the campaign trail for his presidential candidate mother, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Though one anonymous person at the university described the political science major as “more…
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How To Drive Business Performance by Imperfectly Loving Yourself and Your Teams
During February, this leadership column will focus on the importance of incorporating aspects of love into your daily leadership activities to help you become a more effective leader. Perfectionism kills performance. It is a silent saboteur. In your quest for flawlessness, productivity, innovation, and success suffer. Originating from childhood messages, perfectionist tendencies spread, damaging relationships,…
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How Red Rabbit Elevates the Dining Experience For Children From Underserved Communities
Red Rabbit, a Black-owned school food management company, tries to elevate the dining experience for children from underserved communities in the schools it serves, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. The company was originally envisioned as a service providing healthy meals for busy parents. “But as I learned more about school food and I learned…
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Philly-based Activewear Brand Addison Bay Launches First-Ever Maternity Line
Since it was founded in 2018, Philadelphia-based activewear brand Addison Bay has evolved exponentially and recently launched its first-ever maternity line, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. As a mother of four, founder Marguerite Adzick has first-hand knowledge of the kind of maternity clothes that are already out there. Addison Bay’s new maternity line features…
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Former Montco Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr. to Serve as Chair of SEPTA Board
SEPTA’s board has selected Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., former chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners to serve as Board Chair. Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz will serve as Vice Chair. Lawrence joined the SEPTA Board in September 2011 and has served as the board’s vice chair since February 2021. He was also an active…
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Perkasie’s Brittany Furlan Lee Uses Comedy to Help Others Cope with Mental Health Struggles
After comedy helped her cope with mental health struggles while growing up, Perkasie comic, actress, and content creator Brittany Furlan Lee is now using the same medium to help others in a similar situation, writes Cathy Applefeld Olson for Forbes. Furlan Lee, who was once known as the queen of Vine, which secured her the…
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Couch Cafe’s Liz Grothe Aims To Open New Restaurant, Scampi, By the End of This Year
In 2022, Liz Grothe started cooking for a few of her friends, not knowing the eventual evolution of her cooking would grow into Philadelphia’s favorite supper club, Couch Cafe. By the end of this year, however, she is hopeful to move Couch Cafe out of her home and into her own restaurant, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber…
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How Murrell Dobbins High School Prepares Its Students For Success
As a CTE school, Murrell Dobbins High School offers numerous opportunities to ensure students develop the skills to be successful in college and in their careers, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. It does so through its career and technical education program, college preparatory curriculum, and extracurricular activities. Dobbins has 12 CTE programs: barbering,…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was recently named to AL DÍA’s list of 40 Under Forty Honorees, which showcases some of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region. After starting her college journey at…
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Don’t Miss the Opening of Babas Chicken & Brews in Audubon This Morning
Three brothers are sharing their grandfather’s special hot chicken recipe with Montgomery County at their new Audubon restaurant, writes Brianna Fallon for NBC 10 vis MSN. Babas Chicken & Brews will open with a ribbon cutting on Monday, February 26 at 11 a.m. Brothers Leo, Pep, and Jim Osmanollaj are on a mission to share…
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