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Movie Making Is Actually a Big Business in Delaware County
Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia Area definitely hold their own in the movie-making business. Since the film industry came to our region 30 years ago, it’s generated more than $6 billion, writes Andre Bennett for KYW Newsradio. “People think, ‘Oh, yeah, they’re making movies.’ [But] this is a big business,” said Sharon Pinkenson, executive…
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WSJ: Donald Trump Unveils New $399 High Tops During Visit To Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con
Donald Trump has put his name on several different items and merchandise over the years, from vodka to ties and skyscrapers. But most recently, he introduced his new sneaker brand, a $399 “Never Surrender High-Top Sneaker,” writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. He did so during his brief appearance at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con…
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These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently
Many new dining and drinking establishments opened in Philadelphia in the last three months, some of them costing upward of $10 million, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here is a rundown of some of the new local restaurant openings. For example, Mr. Rabbit recently opened in Fitler Square. It is owned by Cary…
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Project HOME Opens New Residence in Wynnefield For Unhoused and Disabled Women
On Valentine’s Day, Project HOME opened its 1,001st residence — Joyce’s Place — which will house 25 women who experienced homelessness and who have a disability, writes Vicky Diaz-Camacho for WHYY. The new Wynnefield residence’s namesake is Joyce Moran, a former volunteer with Women of Change at Project HOME who passed away in 2009 after…
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Meet Susan C. Small, A Creative Who Helps Other Creatives Build Their Brands
Susan C. Small opened Small House in 2020 to help creative entrepreneurs through each step of the way as they go through the brand-building process, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Small is a poet, author, recording artist, and playwright who initially started her entrepreneurial venture with Small House as a production company in 2012. In…
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St. Joe’s To Sell Former USciences Campus, Community Weighs In
St. Joe’s is hoping to sell the entirety of the former USciences campus, and as a result, a community-based committee tasked with brainstorming ideas recently presented initial ideas to the Spruce Hill Community Association, reports West Philly Local. The committee is made up of representatives of local community groups, such as Friends of Clark Park,…
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2024 Outlook for Alternative Investments Foresees Challenges That Will Create Opportunities
Many of the issues that impact traditional investments also affect alternative investments, but among some of the challenges lie opportunities, write Stephen Dover and Tony Davidow for Franklin Templeton. Private Credit Last year provided both economic headwinds and private-credit tailwinds. Headwinds included rising rates, high inflation, a slowing economy, and tighter lending conditions. The tailwinds…
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Widener University Honors Student Winners of the 13th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize high school juniors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who have displayed exemplary leadership in their communities, allowing the university to honor more than 1,300 students over more than a decade.…
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For West Chester’s Skylar Volz, Feminine Chic Wins Over Other Styles
When it comes to style, West Chester’s Skylar Volz, a luxury manager at The RealReal, always turns to feminine chic, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. “I love to embrace my girly side with bows and ruffles, while still finding ways to incorporate trends and sophisticated, structured silhouettes,” she said. Volz has…
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SEPTA Receives $317M Federal Grant, Plans To Replace Market-Frankford Line Cars
SEPTA will soon receive a $317 million federal grant, which will be used to purchase 200 rail cars to replace the aging models used in the Market-Frankford Line, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The amount is by far the largest Federal Transit Administration competitive grant SEPTA has ever won, according to agency officials.…
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Kensington Nonprofit, Sunday Love Project, Combats Food Insecurity Throughout Philadelphia
The Sunday Love Project, a nonprofit based in Kensington, runs a free grocery store that aims to combat the alarming statistics facing Philadelphia, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for PhillyVoice. Philadelphia is the nation’s poorest big city, and the spiking local food costs are aggravating the financial crisis that disproportionately impacts communities of color. According to…
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A Germantown Elementary School Has Overcome Its Low Budget To Become a Top-Tier Institution
In less than a decade, Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary in Germantown has managed to grow from a bare-bones budget into a statewide star, according to a staff report from the Hartford Courant. The school was recently visited by Pennsylvania’s top education official who wanted to highlight the impressive work being done there, in part due…
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New York Hospitality Company Considers West Chester’s Greystone Hall for Luxury Boutique Resort, Spa
Mirbeau Hospitality Services, a New York hospitality company, is considering buying the remaining Greystone Hall property in West Chester and turning it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Mirbeau partner Jonathan Dal Pos, the company already has a purchase agreement with Greystone Hall’s longtime…
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Wawa Hopes Chocolate and Hoagies Are a Good Combo
The sweetest place on Earth may soon also have Wawa hoagies if a Hershey store is approved, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa wants to secure a store location in Hershey territory, at Cocoa Avenue and Fishburn Road in Derry Township. The proposed store is part of Wawa’s plan to expand its presence in…
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Nike To Open First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Center City
Nike is planning to open its first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight Store in Center City, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The company submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to confirm its plans to open the new store at 1617 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square. The building has nearly 7,000-square-feet of…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike to neighboring towns with his best friend. As a teenager, he was involved in theater and choir and got to see first-run Broadway shows during a theater appreciation class. After…
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Philadelphia-based Veterinarian Staffing Agency, IndeVets, Seeks International Expansion
IndeVets, a Philadelphia tech-enabled veterinarian staffing agency, is looking for further expansion after growing its reach from nine states to 34 states in the last two years, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We definitely see us becoming a national company and an international company,” said Michael Raphael, founder of IndeVets. The company…
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The Power of Quiet: How Haverford Systems’ Sound Masking Is Protecting Privacy in Philadelphia Workplaces
In an area where financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and large corporations are headquartered, confidentiality is crucial. Every conversation holds the potential for sensitive information to be exposed. That’s why businesses are turning to innovative solutions like sound masking to safeguard personal privacy in the workplace. “Confidentiality is paramount in industries like healthcare, finance, and government,”…
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