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Girl Scout Cookie Season Starts Next Week Locally, Around the Nation
Just over the weekend, over 5,800 cookies made it safely to the Valley Forge Service Center in Chester County in preparation for the local Girl Scout troops to begin their annual cookie sales that we love, writes staff for 6ABC. The cookies are being distributed to the troops ahead of the sale date of Jan.…
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Philly Native, Actor Colman Domingo Envisions More Awards in His Near Future. So He’s Making Room For Them Now
Award-winning actor and Philadelphia native Colman Domingo is confident that more awards are in his future, writes Eric Andersson for People. In 2022, he won an Emmy for his performance on HBO’s “Euphoria.” Now, he’s gaining more attention for his starring role in the critically acclaimed film, “Rustin,” and his supporting role in the new…
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Philadelphia, Like Several Other Cities With Soda Taxes, Saw Sugary Drink Sales Fall As Prices Rose
A study published in the JAMA Health Forum found that Philadelphia is one of five U.S. cities that saw the sales of sugary drinks fall dramatically in recent years, writes Maria Godoy for NPR. The researchers took a deep dive into Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, and Boulder for the study — all cities that…
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Francisville Mini Golf Bar Libertee Grounds Expands With Second Philly-Themed Course
Libertee Grounds, the Philadelphia bar known for its indoor mini golf and hyperlocal beers, has expanded its Francisville location, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Amenities for the newly expanded space include a golf simulator, another bar, a lounge, and a private event space. Another prominent feature is the Philadelphia-themed holes. The nine holes on the…
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What Makes Oyster House One of Philly’s Most Beloved Seafood Restaurants? Thank its Current Chefs
Chef de cuisine James Waters and executive chef Joe Campoli are creating the perfect seafood synergy at Oyster House, one of the most beloved seafood restaurants in Philadelphia, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. For four decades, patrons have been able to feast on dishes deeply rooted in the region’s culinary history, such as…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Navigating Wealth with Purpose: Invest in Communities, Reap Tax Benefits Through Qualified Opportunity Zones
The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, a gem nestled within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, is a testament to the power of innovative investment strategies that serve a dual purpose: fostering substantial economic growth and nurturing the seeds of social responsibility. As an affluent individual, your journey in wealth management is not…
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Pennsylvania Will Soon Require a Personal Finance Course for High School Graduation
Pennsylvania will soon be one of only 25 states to require high schools to provide a mandatory personal finance literacy class, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The requirement will begin in 2026-2027, but the full implementation across the state hasn’t yet been worked out. The class must be worth at least half a…
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In Time For the Holidays, 30th Street Station Tapped Rutgers University-Camden as Its Sole Advertiser, Leading to Design Takeover
Individuals walking through 30th Street Station during the holiday season would be hard-pressed not to notice the familiar scarlet-red and white color scheme. The color scheme is the result of its partnership with Rutgers University–Camden, which has taken up residency as 30th Street Station’s sole advertiser, writes Dustin Petzold for Rutgers-Camden. According to Chancellor Antonio…
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Big Idea, a Philadelphia-based Startup That Helps Companies Protect Their Intellectual Property, Heads to the CES
Philadelphia-based intellectual property company Big Idea is heading to the annual CES conference in Las Vegas, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The company CEO Nate Hecker and COO Jarid Arnold will showcase the company’s offerings with a booth at the globally recognized consumer technology trade show. The platform they are promoting makes it possible for…
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Iron Hill Unveils New Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu: A Winter Delight with Signature Beer BBQ Sauce
In a recent culinary update, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant launched their new Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu. Available at the chain’s East Market Street and Chestnut Hill restaurants until February 29, 2024, this limited-time offer promises to elevate the winter dining experience with a unique blend of flavors and textures. Central to this…
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Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate, however, is running out of space to showcase his several thousand bottles of scotch, American, and Irish whiskies. To cope, Mike Daley has…
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Erin Dolan, Former PHL 17 Sideline Reporter, Created a Niche at ESPN as a Sports Betting Analyst
Cardinal O’Hara High School graduate Erin Kate Dolan started off expecting to be a physical or occupational sports therapist. But she discovered a love for sports broadcast journalism and now has created her own niche as ESPN’s sports betting analyst, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dolan, who grew up in Media, graduated in…
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Here Are 7 Philadelphia Startups to Watch in 2024
PHL Inno has just released its 10 Greater Philadelphia Startups to Watch in 2024 list, highlighting local startups that came through a turbulent year and are stronger because of it, writes Ryan Mulligan. Seven are headquartered in Philadelphia. Baleena, founded by three University of Pennsylvania alums, has a filtration device designed to capture microplastics and…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She recalled the tight-knit neighborhood of Olney and working on evenings and weekends as a teenager to earn spending money. In her early 20s, Harkins had a son who was born…
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Philly Native Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wins Golden Globe Award For Role in ‘The Holdovers’
During the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who grew up in Mount Airy, took home the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, writes Alexandra Simon for CBS News Philadelphia. Randolph won the award for her role as Mary…
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Wall Street Journal: How Comcast’s Peacock Streaming Service Is Using Live Sports To Drive Subscriber Growth
Peacock, the NBCUniversal and Comcast-owned streaming service, will be airing a commercial-free fourth quarter during an NFL Wild Card Weekend game on January 13. While the move will leave money on the table, Peacock has a bigger picture in mind to give fans and new viewers a first-class experience that will persuade them to become…
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Optimizing Learning with Haverford Systems’ Lecture Capture Solutions
Fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment begins with accessibility. In the Philadelphia region, educators are achieving this through the use of lecture capture systems. These systems provide a straightforward, flexible way to record and share course videos anywhere. Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, shares how this accessibility benefits both students…
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