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New Mixed-Use High Rise Coming To Center City West
A new 307-foot, 23-story mixed-use high-rise is soon coming to 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West, writes Vitali Ogorodinikov for Philly YIMBY. The curvy tower will rise on a narrow, wedge-shaped lot by the Schuylkill River waterfront and will contain 334,201 square feet of interior space. The development will feature 287 residential…
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Apprenticeship Program Offers Philly High School Grads Chance to Step Into Full-time Job, Earn Free Associate’s Degree
A two-year apprenticeship program is offering Philadelphia high school graduates the chance to step into a full-time job and earn a free associate’s degree, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. For the third consecutive year, Aon, a global professional services firm that consults for the insurance, health care, and retirement industries, is looking to recruit youth…
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Please Touch Museum President, CEO Patricia Wellenach To Transition From Role in 2025
Patricia Wellenbach, who has served more than nine years as President & CEO of the Please Touch Museum, is stepping down from her leadership role in 2025. “When I arrived at the Please Touch Museum in 2015, I was focused on stabilizing this treasured Philadelphia institution and reinvigorating the Museum’s reputation of innovation, boldness, and…
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This Local Filmmaker Dedicates Himself To Documenting Philly’s Rich History, Diverse Communities
Louis Massiah is a Philadelphia-based filmmaker dedicated to documenting and preserving the rich history and culture of Philadelphia’s communities of color, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Currently, he is working on a project that displays an oral history on strategies for African American and Puerto Rican political empowerment in Philadelphia from the end of…
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SEPTA Uses Federal Grant to Replace Market-Frankford El Fleet
SEPTA will use a $317 million federal grant to partially pay for replacing its Market-Frankford El fleet, writes Harrison Cann for City & State. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, representing the 5th Congressional District in Delaware County, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, and other local elected officials and federal transit officials…
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Foodie Scene in West Chester Continues to Boom with Newcomers Expected to Open in Coming Months
The foodie scene in Chester County is showing no signs of slowing down, especially with several highly anticipated newcomers expected to open their doors over the coming months, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Rooney’s at Dilworthtown in West Chester was first announced in November and is expected to open sometime in mid-summer.…
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Many of Philadelphia’s Wealthiest Colleges and Universities See Their Endowments Level Off After Record Gains
After reporting record gains following the pandemic, endowment growth at many of the wealthiest colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area have leveled off, or in some cases even fallen, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. From fiscal 2019 to 2022, endowments at the region’s 20 wealthiest colleges grew by…
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Philly Dance Instructor Promotes the Positive Psychological Effects of Dancing
When his dreams of becoming a soccer star were derailed due to an injury in high school, Brice Johnson managed to find his true calling in hip-hop dancing, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for PhillyVoice. Johnson started to pick up street forms of dance and eventually joined friends in a hip-hop dance crew. Throughout his career,…
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Harm Reduction Nonprofit Savage Sisters Recovery is Being Forced Out of Kensington, Fears the Ramifications
Savage Sisters Recovery, a nonprofit that provides harm reduction resources to residents, is being forced out of Kensington. But the team believes doing so would cause the situation in Kensington to worsen, writes Jessica Kartalija for CBS News Philadelphia. “We do a lot of hard, ugly, brutal work day in and day out, reversing overdoses…
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Philadelphia Drone Pilot and YouTuber Faces $182K Fine For Violations
Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia resident, has grown his popularity with his YouTube videos of him flying his drone all around Philadelphia. However, after several warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration, he is being fined a significant amount of money for his antics, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The FAA has several rules designed…
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Inside Doylestown’s VAMPA Museum: A Haunting Journey Through Vampire History
Did you know that Bucks County is home to a hidden gem straight out of a Bram Stoker novel? According to owner Edmondo Cirmi, VAMPA: The Vampire and Paranormal Museum is the world’s largest museum featuring vampiric artifacts. This Doylestown museum was designed to immerse visitors in an environment where psychological drama and spiritual conflict…
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PECO Names Dave Velazquez Its Next CEO; Mike Innocenzo Promoted to COO of Exelon
PECO has named Dave Velazquez its next President and Chief Executive Officer, as Mike Innocenzo has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at PECO’s parent company, Exelon. Both appointments are effective April 1, 2024. Velazquez has more than 40 years of utility and energy industry experience and has been part of…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Project Management Office Fundamentals Certificate
Penn State Great Valley will launch a new Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate program in April. This 7-week, 21-hour, remote delivery, hands-on certificate program will explore the various processes, capabilities, and good practices in the building and running of PMOs. Throughout the course, students will discuss multiple cases and review good business practices for both traditional PMOs…
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise to Fame: How Her Quakertown Family Shaped Her Career
Popstar, actress, and “Nonsense” singer Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits and alleged romance with “Saltburn“ actor Barry Keoghan, but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native. According to People Magazine, her parents, Elizabeth and David, homeschooled her before relocating to California. Her mother Elizabeth is a chiropractor…
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FarmerJawn in Westtown Among Younger Farmers Who Are Trying to Fill Void of Shuttering Farms Across State
With a growing number of farms closing for good throughout Pennsylvania, younger farmers from non-agricultural backgrounds, like FarmerJawn in Westtown, are trying to fill the void, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christa Barfield grew up in Germantown and worked in healthcare for a decade, before a trip to Martinique, a Caribbean island, six…
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Insomnia Cookies Opens New Center City Store, Serving As Flagship and Headquarter Location
Insomnia Cookies recently held a grand opening for its new flagship store in Center City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The store is Insomnia Cookie’s largest yet, and occupies the first floor of the company’s new three-story headquarters. A unique feature of the new store is its bright and bubbly atmosphere, which includes a seating…
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German Society of Pennsylvania To Host 11th Annual Philly Bierfest on Feb. 24
On Saturday, Feb. 24, German beer lovers can indulge at the 11th annual Philly Bierfest, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. The annual event will feature German-style beers from both local Pennsylvania craft brewers and German imports, as well as educational seminars and live entertainment. The Philly Bierfest will house a main beer hall, and…
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Sylvester Stallone is Set to Film a New Movie in Philadelphia This Summer
Sylvester Stallone has become synonymous with the city of Philadelphia since filming the first Rocky film in 1976. After filming numerous additional sequels in the city in the decades that followed, Stallone will be returning to Philly in the next few months to film a new non-Rocky or Creed-related movie, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia…
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