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Menagerie Coffee in Old City Expands With New Shop in Northern Liberties
Menagerie Coffee has housed a shop in Old City for over a decade, and it has now opened a new store in Northern Liberties, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Its second location is the former space of Localhost, the esports and event venue at the southwest end of Liberty Lands. Owner April Nett and co-founder…
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New Hope’s Hundred Fruit Farm Revolutionizes Agriculture with Permaculture in Bucks County
In the verdant landscapes of New Hope, Adam Dusen and Sunghee Kim have cultivated a unique farming oasis known as Hundred Fruit Farm, writes Emily Kovach for PAEats. Embracing a philosophy far from conventional agriculture, the duo has dedicated their 10-acre land to fruit trees and berry bushes, prioritizing long-term growth over immediate yield. …
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Eastern University Ranked Among Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs for 2024 by Discover Business
Eastern University is starting 2024 off strong with a spot among the Top 5 Best Value Online MBA Programs compiled by Discover Business. The list celebrates academic institutions that offer a Master of Business Administration that is both affordable and high-quality. “We are committed to providing top-notch education to aspiring business leaders,” said Dr. Christa Lee-Chuvala, Dean…
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Get to Know WilmU at a Virtual Open House on Feb. 7
Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 7 AM-7 PM. In addition to having the application fee waived at this event, you can: Interested in pursuing your doctorate degree? Join a special Doctoral Programs Online Information Session at 4 PM to learn about…
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Saxbys Inaugural Student Cafe Executive Officer at Holy Family Masterfully Handles What Life Serves Her
Four weeks into her college career as an 18-year-old freshman at Holy Family University in September 2019, while walking down a hallway in the Campus Center, Beth Montgomery suffered a stroke. In hindsight, that event and her recovery from it have played a big role in her success. “I was on campus and walking down…
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Downingtown Area School District to Implement Later Start Time in 2024-25 School Year
Downingtown Area School District has decided to move the start time for its secondary schools by 20 minutes beginning in the 2024-25 school year, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. At this time, all seventh- through twelfth-grade schools at DASD start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:40 PM. The next…
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Historic House in Chester Springs Shines Once Again as Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
After five years filled with challenges, Malvern’s Meg Veno opened Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café, an expansion of the company she founded in 2011, in the historic Jenny Lind House in Chester Springs, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “There were so many throw-in-the-towel moments here, but I wanted to see the project to…
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Le Meridien Philadelphia Hotel Acquired By New York Investment Firm
The Le Meridien hotel in Center City Philadelphia has been acquired by New York investment firm, Certares Management LLC, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm specializes in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, and purchased the property for $32.7 million from Chicago-based real estatement investment trust, Walton Street Capital. In addition…
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Philadelphia’s Restaurant Scene Is Booming, Ranks Among Top Three Most-Awarded
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene is booming, with eateries garnering more awards in the last five years than every city nationwide besides New York and Los Angeles, writes Aseem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That is a major jump from the previous five-year period, when Philadelphia placed tenth, and an even bigger climb compared to the 2009…
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These 3 Actors With Philadelphia Ties Have All Been Nominated For Oscars
Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett for The Patch. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, and Bradley Cooper were all announced as nominees for the 96th Academy Awards in March. Randolph is being nominated for an Oscar for her performance in “The…
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After the Loss of Her Son, Downingtown Woman Provides Invaluable Cardiac Education to Community
Aidan’s Heart Foundation is a nonprofit organization, founded by Christy Marshall-Silva, after the devastating loss of her young son, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. On Sept. 4, 2010, when Aidan was just seven years old, he passed away from sudden cardiac arrest. Shocked by the unexpected loss of her son, Marshall-Silva was determined to learn…
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Philadelphia Jeweler Steven Singer Makes $1 Million Engagement Ring Offer to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in August 2023, and the high-profile relationship has left many people talking. While engagement and marriage has not been publicly discussed by either party, it hasn’t stopped others from doing so, including Philadelphia jeweler Steven Singer, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL 17. Singer has already made an offer…
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10 Philadelphia Chefs, Restaurants Named 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef awards, and 10 Philadelphia restaurateurs have made it to the list, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The region’s 10 semifinalists received nods in six of the 11 categories. The Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category has several of those nods.…
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Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions
Michael Paparella is the owner of Philly’s Steaks, the first cheesesteak shop to open in Italy, which serves authentic cheesesteaks, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. With the new shop, which opened in August 2023 in Trani, Paparella makes the connection between Philadelphia and Italy, as the cheesesteak was invented by an Italian-American immigrant. …
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Bacon is the Star At Philadelphia’s First and Only Bacon-Inspired Restaurant, Bake ‘n Bacon
While bacon is often a breakfast food or paired with another food item, bacon is a main commodity at Bake ‘n Bacon, reports Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Bake ‘n Bacon is Philadelphia’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant where bacon is the star of the show. Some menu items include bacon Mac n’ cheese, and hanging…
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Men’s Wearhouse Brings Its Dapper Men’s Fashion Lineup to Bala Cynwyd
Male fashion retailer Men’s Wearhouse, based in Houston, Texas, is bringing its tailored brands of menswear to Bala Cynwyd. The new location at 71 E. City Avenue will be the specialty retailer’s 636th location in the United States. The more than 5500 square foot store will offer a broad range of tailored clothing, sportswear, and…
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Four Philadelphia Eateries Are on the Pennsylvania Vegan-Eats Bucket List
Pennsylvania has plenty of amazing vegan dining options, but only the best have found their way on the Pennsylvania vegan-eats bucket list, including four Philadelphia eateries, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Vedge is the much-lauded and influential vegetable restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. The eatery has received national press…
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House of the Week: Amazing and Truly Unique Home in Andorra
An amazing and truly unique home set on 0.44 lovely acres with five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Andorra. The home impresses from the start with its large and inviting front porch. . . Inside, highlights include a spacious foyer, a great room with a gorgeous fireplace and…
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