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Widener University suspends May 1 “Decision Day” deadline
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice to attend the university. The decision was made in light of a series of technical complications associated with the U.S. Department of Education’s processing of the Free Application for Federal…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Plans to Sublease Newtown Square Office Still Being Built
A new AmeriHealth Caritas office building at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square is still under construction but the Medicaid managed care company is already looking for a tenant to sublease some of the space. The five-story mass timber building is scheduled to be ready by the summer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Penn Center for Innovation Promotes John Swartley As New Chief Innovation Officer
The University of Pennsylvania has promoted its now-former managing director of the Penn Center for Innovation, John Swartley, to become its chief innovation officer, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is a new position in which Swartley will be tasked with expanding the school’s already robust efforts to commercialize faculty members’ discoveries. It’s…
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More SEPTA Station Naming Rights Changes Could Be On the Horizon As Budget Woes Continue
In its continued efforts to find new revenue opportunities amid its impending $240 million operating budget hole, SEPTA leaders are looking to sell more naming rights to stations, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. SEPTA currently has five active naming rights deals with large companies — NRG, Jefferson Health, University of Pennsylvania Health…
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Philadelphia-based Interior Designer Turned Centuries-old Mansion Into Clients’ Colorful Dream Home
Philadelphia-based interior designer Michelle Gage knew she would enjoy her latest project as soon as she saw the historic home in Rittenhouse Square she was hired to work on, writes Jessica Cherner for House Beautiful. “The home, which was built in the 1850s, had amazing character, but the design didn’t show off the clients’ fun,…
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Philly Musician Adam Blackstone Could Win Two Grammys During 66th Annual Award Ceremony
Adam Blackstone has yet to win a Grammy, but he is up to potentially win two of them during this year’s Grammy Award ceremony, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “I’m nominated for two under my own name, for Best Jazz Performance and Best Jazz Instrumental Album,” he said. Exactly one week later, Blackstone will…
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Dreamworld Bakes is Opening A Brick-And-Mortar Bakery in Kensington
Four years after developing a reputation for her unique, sparkly, seasonal, buttercream-frosted cakes and treats, Ashley Huston’s business, Dreamworld Bakes, will be debuting a new brick-and-mortar space in Kensington, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The part cake studio, part bakery, part cafe is scheduled to open in the former Franny Lou’s Porch at…
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New Study Ranks Philadelphia Traffic As 8th Worst in the Nation; PennDOT Works to Alleviate Traffic in the Region
TomTom, a technology and mapping company, has released its annual Traffic Index, showing how bad traffic is in cities across the United States. The new study found that Philadelphia traffic is the 8th worst in the nation, reports Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. According to PennDOT spokesperson Brad Rudolph, the agency is doing work…
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CHOP, Mastery Charter Schools Collaborate in Effort To Teach High School Students Skills To Obtain Healthcare Jobs
Mastery Charter Schools and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are partnering to help students land healthcare jobs after graduation, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. The collaboration is part of a new $250 million initiative in Philadelphia and nine other communities. Through it, CHOP and Mastery Charter Schools will be working to create a specialized healthcare…
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See Which Local Eateries Earned Their Spot on the Prestigious ‘Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine has published its latest 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia list that highlights the most intriguing, clever, unconventional, and groundbreaking local dining experiences, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the publication. Here are some of the selections. Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square features a downstairs bar…
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More Companies Are Opting to Bring Employees Back to Office Five Days a Week
UPS recently informed its employees that it will require full-time office attendance, joining a small group of big companies that are pushing for five days in the office, writes Chip Cutter for The Wall Street Journal. Other major companies that already asked at least some segments of their workforce to return to the office full-time…
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Belay, Philadelphia Startup That Sells Insurance Policies For Stock Investments, Prepares to Launch Direct-to-Consumer Product
Belay, a Philadelphia startup that sells insurance policies on stock investments, is preparing to launch its direct-to-consumer platform very soon, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The platform will initially launch to people on the waitlist before it becomes accessible to the general public in the first week of February. So far, the company’s insurance…
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Gov. Shapiro Proposes $282 Million Plan To Go Toward SEPTA, Public Transit Funding
Governor Josh Shapiro and his administration have presented his 2024-25 budget proposal, and it would include the commonwealth’s first increase in public transportation funding in over a decade, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Shapiro is calling for a $282.8 million increase in SEPTA and other public transit funding, plus an additional $1.5 billion in…
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House of the Week: Stunning And Rare Tudor in Cobbs Creek
A stunning character-laden and light-filled center hall Tudor with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms is available for sale in Cobbs Creek. The home includes original hardwood floors, doors and woodwork, leaded glass, crown and baseboard moldings, and more detail throughout. . . This corner home is situated on Osage Avenue, among the most desirable tree-lined…
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Snow Tips to Get You Through Winter
While we’re usually busy dealing with that wetter form of snow (rain!), the white stuff comes with a special set of challenges and risks—for Philadelphia Water Department infrastructure, our crews out on the streets, and for our customers. We’re asking Philadelphia residents to keep some good habits in mind when snow falls. Your assistance helps…
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Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras at Craftsman Row, a popular bar on 8th St. in Old City, Philadelphia that has undergone a magical transformation for this festive occasion. Dressed in thousands of glittering beads, masks, and feathers, this is the go-to place to set the stage for a countdown to Fat Tuesday with an…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals and visitors with a consumer marketing program promoting easy-to-plan date ideas in Montgomery County. “February here in Montgomery County is all about having the most fun during the shortest month…
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As New Wawas Open, We’re Losing the Wawas We Grew Up With
There is an emotional attachment to the Wawa store we grew up with, writes Austyn for Lite 96.9 WFPG. In Austyn’s case, it was a Wawa at 71 Lakeview Drive in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. She hadn’t been there in years, but it was part of her collective memories. “This… is my favorite Wawa in the…
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