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These Are Some of Philadelphia’s Most Anticipated Early 2024 Restaurant Openings
There are a plethora of new restaurants, bars, and cafes already set to open in Philadelphia this year, and some of them are already generating major excitement among future patrons, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philly. When it opens this month, Two Locals Brewing Co. in University City will become the first Black-owned brewery in…
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Meet the Philadelphia Entrepreneur Making Fully Plant-Based Skincare Products At Dviniti Skin Care
Markita Robinson Garcia is a cosmetic chemist and entrepreneurial founder of Dviniti Skin Care, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. Dviniti Skin Care is a skincare company that creates 100% plant-based products aimed to improve the health and wellness for clients. The venture started in a corporate lab formulating products for retail. She started making skincare…
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WSJ: Researchers At CHOP Build Virtual Driving Assessment To Predict Crash Risk in New Drivers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia sees driving as one of the most important healthcare issues for teenagers. As a result, researchers recently built a virtual driving assessment that can accurately predict crash risk in newly licensed drivers, writes Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. To take the test, a teen sits at a desk with…
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Shapiro Hopes His New 10-year Economic Development Plan Sets a New Course for Pennsylvania’s Future
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro recently outlined a series of key investments he would like to see the state undertake as part of a new 10-year economic development plan for the commonwealth, writes Nate Doughty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are five defined goals in the plan, including: The plan aims to help Pennsylvania “catch up”…
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New Family-Run Cuban Cafe, Avenida 7, Sets Up Shop On South Street
1424 South Street is now home to a new cozy family-owned Cuban spot called Avenida 7 Café, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The cafe serves coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch specials, in addition to the important Cuban food, croquetas. Owner Yosvan Barroso commits to making food the way his grandmother did when…
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Video of Fun Father-Daughter Getaway in Philadelphia Goes Viral On Instagram
Licensed therapist Kier Gaines and his 6-year-old daughter, Emery, recently traveled from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia for a father-daughter two-day getaway. Gaines documented the moment he shared the news with his young daughter, and their subsequent adventures, in a now-viral Instagram Reel, writes Zoey Lyttle for People. The video starts with Gaines asking his daughter…
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New Lotus Eletre Model Offers Formidable Horsepower Blended with Ultramodern Technology
The 2024 Lotus Eletre R, the high-performance variant of Lotus’s all-electric SUV, offers perfect blend of formidable horsepower and ultramodern technology while also rivaling Tesla’s efficiency and sophistication, writes Dan Neil for The Wall Street Journal. The vehicle, which is assembled in Wuhan, China, is the first all-electric Lotus of the company’s post-petroleum era. Do…
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After More Than 100 Years, Deck’s Hardware in Ambler Closes Its Doors for Good
Deck’s Hardware in Ambler, a mainstay of Ambler’s Main Street for over 100 years, has closed up shop for good, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The family-owned hardware store was founded by Garnett M. Deck in 1908 and was most recently owned by Tyler and Tim Deck. Tyler passed away in April. The store,…
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Philadelphia Woman With Stage 5 Kidney Disease Gains Second Chance At Life, Thanks To Donor
Carolyn Difabrizio, an employee at Steak Em-Up shop in South Philadelphia, received devastating news at the beginning of 2023 when she was diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney disease, reports Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29. Also a diabetic, she caught a bad case of COVID-19 that caused a severe shock to her body. “My kidneys blew…
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Travel + Leisure Names Four Seasons Hotel As Philadelphia’s Best Weekend Getaway Spot
Pennsylvania is home to some of the nation’s most iconic sites, but is also known for its many must-visit destinations, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure. The publication has compiled a list of the state’s best weekend getaway spots. From its spa resorts to its trendy boutique hotels, Pennsylvania has its share, and…
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Doylestown Approves Plans for New Mental Health Center and Veterinary Expansion
Doylestown Township’s Planning Commission has given preliminary approval to two significant building projects: a new mental health crisis center and an expansion for an existing animal hospital and doggie daycare, writes Ed Doyle for TAPintoDoylestown. The mental health crisis center, to be located at the edge of the Doylestown Hospital campus, is a collaborative…
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Gov. Shapiro Uses Profanity in Slogan to Emphasize His Determination to Get Things Done
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for his administration, and he is not afraid to use a little profanity to show how serious he is about making change, writes FOX 29 staff. He says simply he wants to “get sh— done.” During a recent press conference at the Johnstown YMCA, he gave a…
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Prominent Sports Lodge Twin Peaks Signs Deal To Expand To Philadelphia
Twin Peaks has built a name for itself across various U.S. cities with over 100 locations, and it will soon be expanding to Philadelphia, reports Restaurant News. The legendary sports lodge recently announced that Joe Nolan, veteran entrepreneur and franchisee, has signed an area development agreement to open 10 new franchised lodges across the Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Councilwoman Rue Landau Proposes Using Data To Address City’s Gun Violence
During Philadelphia City Council’s recent session, newly appointed chair of the Committee on Technology and Information Services, Rue Landau, suggested using a new approach to solve the city’s gun violence crisis, writes Sarah Huffman for City & State Pennsylvania. Specifically, Landau introduced a resolution that would task the committee with using data to find these…
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Pearl Properties Presents Latest Proposal For Jewelers Row Apartment Tower
Philadelphia-based real estate investment and development firm Pearl Properties has proposed a new vision for the vacant lot on Jewelers Row, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The vision is for a 35-story apartment tower that would contain 99 rental apartments, with two penthouses at the top of the structure featuring landscaped roof terraces. …
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Holy Family University Hosts Bucks County Industrial Development Authority’s First Annual Economic Outlook
Holy Family University hosted the First Annual Economic Outlook sponsored by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) on Jan. 24 at Holy Family’s Newtown East campus location. The event, a collaboration between BCIDA and Startup Bucks, included a keynote address by Timothy Chubb, Chief Investment Officer at Girard, who reviewed recent history and projections…
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From Auto-Pilot to Purpose: Daily Practices for Lasting Change
Just because the calendar simply switched from 2023 to 2024, it’s not enough to magically motivate us to achieve goals. If you want to achieve bigger and more exciting goals than ever before, you cannot take the current you with you. So, the question is who do you need to become, who is your future…
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A Company Launched By Penn Alum Combines Mental Health and Haircare
When Afiya Mbilishaka was a student at the University of Pennsylvania, she was a psychology major. She was also known for being a talented hair stylist. Her background in haircare and psychology eventually led to a business idea, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Dr. Mbilishaka is the founder of PsychoHairapy, which launched in 2019. “PsychoHairapy…
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