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WSJ: This Valentine’s Day, Some Philadelphians Are Opting to Choose Their Own Gifts
This Valentine’s Day, some Philadelphians have opted to choose the gifts their partners will present them on the most romantic day of the year, writes Suzanne Kapner for The Wall Street Journal. The act of self-gifting is on the rise. This is the case for Lena Parsell, an art director in Philadelphia, as the Christmas…
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How 9 Prime Went from Cutting Checks to Cutting Steaks in a Historic Building in West Chester
Chef Fabio Viviani, known for his culinary prowess and enthusiasm, has helped transform a historic 19th-century bank into a premier steakhouse in West Chester, writes Pillar Real Estate Advisors. With a keen eye for restoration, Pillar Real Estate Advisors set out to court discerning restaurateurs who could breathe new life into this gem. Ran Whitnah…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Tours the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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Starbucks Partners With GoPuff On New Pilot Program in Philly to Explore Late-Night Customer Demographic
Since gaining its popularity as an iconic coffee brand, Starbucks has worked hard to broaden its reach, and a new partnership marks the latest chapter in that endeavor, writes Angela L. Pagán for The Takeout. Starbucks has partnered with grocery and convenience food delivery service GoPuff, on a new pilot program to explore its potential…
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Two Wharton Students Build New College Finance App, Strengthen Friendship in the Process
Sindi Banaj and Maryem Bouatlaoui became best friends in high school, but their experience at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, helped strengthen that friendship, reports Penn Today. Prior to becoming students there, the two women were among several other underrepresented teens from Philadelphia high schools selected to work as interns on a…
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These Four Boutique Airlines Promise Not Only Savings but a Better Ride
While most people usually only fly on well-known airline carriers, there are several viable boutique airline options that can change the way you fly, writes Barbara Peterson for The Wall Street Journal. These mostly new operations offer flights to just a few strategic destinations but promise their customers both a better ride and savings. Do…
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From His Penn State Abington ‘Launching Pad,’ Alumnus Has Forged a Career Focused on Climate Justice
When the Rev. Vernon K. Walker enrolled at Penn State Abington, he was a bit of an outlier — a nontraditional student juggling a full-time job with a full course load. However, in the 12 years since he completed his degree, Walker has positioned himself at one of the centers of the social justice movement, specifically tackling climate…
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Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. Where Brisket Is King
“We only smoke the good stuff in Delco.” That’s what it says on a sign for Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby, a BBQ restaurant known for its brisket. “The sign says it all. I’m looking for the secret sauce,” reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. A mechanic for 30 years, Steve Wilson was just…
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Two Local Colleges Are Helping Students Facing Food, Housing Insecurity
Data from Temple University’s Hope Center for College shows that in just one month last year, 22.6 percent of undergraduate and 112.2 percent of graduate students experienced food insecurity. Housing insecurity among college students is also a growing concern. To combat this growing crisis, two Montgomery County colleges and several community partners have established the…
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Washington Post: Nationwide Shortage of School Bus Drivers Forces Philadelphia Schools to Pay Parents to Drive Their Kids
For the first time on record, the iconic yellow school bus is no longer the primary way of transportation for students across the nation, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. According to the National Household Travel Survey, in 2022, 53 percent of all students nationwide were getting dropped off at school or driving…
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Founder of Philly Startup KIN Apparel Eyes Taking the Brand to the Next Level
Philomina Kane is the founder of KIN Apparel, and her steady-growing business started when she was in college at Princeton University, writes Shaunice Aijwe for Philadelphia Magazine. During the cold days, Kane would often be seen wearing a satin scarf to rugby practice instead of a hoodie, because cotton causes friction and breakage. Understanding that…
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Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average
Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than the national average of $103,358, writes Liz Knueven for the Business Insider. The Keystone State’s average debt is the 16th lowest in the nation. The highest average belongs to Washington…
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Edith P. Mitchell of Thomas Jefferson University, Was a Healthcare Trailblazer
Dr. Edith P Mitchell of Newtown Square, who transformed care for disadvantaged patients at Thomas Jefferson University and elsewhere, is also the first woman physician to become a brigadier general in the Air Force, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The civil rights pioneer died Jan. 21 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. Dr. Mitchell…
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For Pennsylvania State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Fixing School Buildngs is Personal
Since State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2018, cleaning the state’s toxic and aging school buildings has been an important issue to her. But it became an even more personal one to her last year when her children’s South Philadelphia grade school was shut down because of asbestos exposure, writes…
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Bryn Mawr Trust’s Andrew Davis Connects the Macroeconomic Dots to Provide His Outlook for 2024
As the Head of Macroeconomic Research at Bryn Mawr Trust, Andrew Davis takes pride in being responsible for the company’s macroeconomic views. His wisdom in portfolio analysis, economic indicators, and options strategies — gained from a career that includes work at SEI Investments, Moody’s Analytics, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — enables him…
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Who’s Leading You? Personal Leadership Entails a Continuous Journey Toward Personal Excellence
As the leader of your own life, you face a daily choice: lead or follow. Personal leadership and mastery entail a continuous journey toward personal excellence, where you intentionally strive to become the best version of yourself. To live a life aligned with your dreams and passions, you must be deliberate and intentional about your…
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Two South Philadelphia Bars Go Up For Sale As Owner Seeks Early Retirement
The Dive and Watkins Drinkery, two long-running South Philadelphia bars are up for sale as owner Jonn Klein aims to retire by the end of the year, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. “I’ve put so much of me and my life into both of these places. But … I’m at a point…
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American and Frontier Airlines Add New Destinations From Philadelphia
American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is growing its domestic routes this summer as it works to raise its passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels at PHL, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It also sees an “incredible opportunity” to grow its presence with Philadelphia’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary,…
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