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Philadelphia Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family shared with his grandparents. He recalled the sacrifices his parents made and learning the value of hard work as a janitor and a busboy. After earning his law degree from…
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How Philadelphia-Area Law Firms Are Benefiting from Video Conferencing Systems
As a lawyer, professional and effective communication can make a difference when it comes to growing a successful law firm. When the pace is relentless and demands are evolving, video conferencing has become a modern method to connect legal professionals. Video conferencing platforms allow lawyers to record meetings, capturing crucial information that can be revisited…
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French Toast Bites Creator, Entrepreneur Charisse McGill Remembered
Charisse McGill, French Toast Bites creator, entrepreneur, and champion of farmers’ markets, passed away last week at the age of 42, writes Dan Sokil for Main Line Media News. McGill first made a name for herself as the manager of the Lansdale Farmers’ Market from 2013 through 2018. While there she launched her Lokal Artisan…
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From Inbox Overload to Goal Success: Morning Habits That Work
In last week’s article, we talked about the importance of mindful media consumption and the power of remaining in the present moment. This week, let’s dive into how critical it is in the pursuit of success to reassess our daily habits, especially in the early hours when you have the opportunity to set the tone…
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Philadelphia Airport Set a 2023 Record for TSA Gun Seizures
TSA gun seizures at airports were up in 2023 all across the nation. Philadelphia International Airport saw a record number of guns stopped at TSA checkpoints, writes Christopher Dornblaser for The Morning Call. The TSA caught 45 guns at the Philadelphia Airport in 2023, up one from 44 uncovered in 2022. In Pennsylvania 2023 saw…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers, or in many cases, copy…
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Actress to Portray Egyptian Queen at Neumann University Event
Dr. Daisy Century will present an Egyptian queen at Neumann Univesity as she brings Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut to life in a historical impersonation on Thursday, February 1. Hatshepsut was the first woman to rule Egypt with the full authority of a pharaoh. The 1:30 p.m. performance is in the Bruder Life Center. Queen Hatshepsut ruled…
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Wissahickon Brewing Company Eyes Opening Second Taproom in Olde Kensington
Already with one location in East Falls, Wissahickon Brewing Company is opening a new taproom in Olde Kensington, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new taproom will double as a kombucha production facility, and have a kitchen and also a private event space in the upper level. The new space at 1526 N. American St.…
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After Years of Discussions, Starbucks Gets Closer to Opening Community Store in North Philadelphia
It has been seven years since Starbucks first talked about opening a Community Store in Philadelphia, and the mega coffee franchise is preparing to finally launch one this year, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. The shop will open somewhere in North Philadelphia. Discussions about opening a community store first began in 2017,…
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New CEO Joins Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Roxborough Memorial Hospital has appointed a new CEO. However, Darshan Shawn Parekh doesn’t have the traditional career path of most medical center administrators, as he started out in the pharmaceutical industry, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parekh obtained a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Prior…
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Unhappy with Recent Court Decision Regarding Gambling Inside Chickie’s & Pete’s, South Philadelphia Residents Are Continuing Its Fight Against It
After a Commonwealth Court recently allowed Parx Casino to move its race- and sports-betting business inside the Chickie’s & Pete’s restaurant and bar in South Philadelphia, neighborhood residents have vowed to fight the decision, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Packer Park Civic Association, which has been fighting Parx’s plans to relocate its…
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Here Are 4 Restaurants to Dine During Center City District Restaurant Week
With Center City District Restaurant Week officially kicking off on Jan. 21, people from all over the city will likely be making reservations for some of Center City’s top food establishments. More than 100 chefs and restaurants are expected to participate in the two-week-long ordeal. Each will be showcasing their best dishes in a prix-fixe,…
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Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity
There is one alternative allocation that has been in endowments, foundations, and high net-worth families for a long time. It is also usually the largest allocation in these portfolios and this investment is private equity. I use the movie Pretty Woman and the character Richard Gere played when explaining private equity to our clients. To…
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Care For a Spot of Tea? Make Sure These Two Philly Tea Houses Are On Your Bucket List
There are many places that serve great tea throughout Philadelphia, and two of them that offer the full afternoon tea experience complete with a china teapot, fancy sandwiches, and tasty pastries have found their place on the Pennsylvania Afternoon Tea Bucket List, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Mary Cassatt Tea Room & Garden is…
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Resilient Owners of Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Speak Out in Light of Recent Storms
Another wave of storms has hit the Chester County area, reminding owners Anthony and Katie Young of when Hurricane Ida left irreparable damage to Hank’s Place’s original location, write Josh Sanders and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. While they have made their current home at a restaurant in Kennett Square, the Youngs have vowed…
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Burro, A Philly-based Robotics Startup, Raises $24 Million in Funding
As Philadelphia’s small robotics presence continues to grow, one of its current inclusions — Burro — recently raised $24 million, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Burro is a full-stack robotics platform that aims to solve the labor program facing farmers today by creating collaborative robots that work alongside humans to help them move produce and…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Traditional in Chestnut Hill
A beautiful traditional home on 0.54 lovely acres with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut Hill. This attractive residence is perfectly positioned on a rarely traveled side street which provides plenty of privacy, while also being just steps away from the dining and shopping of Germantown…
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Vistia Health Blazes Path Toward a Better Healthcare Experience — for Both Employers and Employees
Both employers and employees often experience healthcare in a fragmented way. For employers, healthcare costs are continually rising, making it challenging to provide comprehensive health benefits while keeping expenses manageable. For employees, understanding the details of their health insurance plans — coverage limits, deductibles, co-pays, out-of-network charges, etc. — can be equally difficult. In fact,…
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