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IBX, American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Kiosk at Wells Fargo Center to Teach Life-Saving Skills
Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital, with more than 70 percent happening in settings such as sporting facilities, airports, grocery stores, and tourist attractions. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier…
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Success Isn’t Goal Setting; Success Is Goal Getting
Setting goals is the first step toward success, but the journey doesn’t end there. Success is not just about reaching a destination; it’s about the daily discipline that propels you forward. The Journey Matters: Success is not a fixed point; it’s a dynamic journey. Embrace the understanding that the person you are today might not…
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Kennett Area Resident Takes Trip of a Lifetime to Nepal for Good Cause
Jim Perkins, a 58-year-old Kennett Square area resident, took a trip to Nepal last year for a good cause, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. When he heard his company, Computershare, was sponsoring a trip for 25 of its employees to raise funds for the World Youth International School in the Gokarna region…
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Eagles’ Lane Johnson, Kooth App Helps Philadelphia Students Tackle Mental Health
With the many challenges facing young people today, it can be difficult to navigate life without struggling under the weight of mental health challenges, writes Amanda Fitzpatrick for WHYY. Joshua Scotland, a 17-year-old junior at Northeast High School, noted the various challenges and said most of his peers don’t feel comfortable talking about their issues…
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Why Enjoying Victory Brewing’s Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale Is the Perfect Start to the New Year
For those who grew up on Tastykakes, one of the best ways to start the new year on the right foot is to enjoy Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale from Victory Brewing Company, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Downingtown-based brewery released the Tastykake beer officially at its taprooms in Downingtown, Center City, Parkesburg,…
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Montgomery County Inaugurates a Historically Diverse Board of Commissioners
At the recent inauguration ceremony at the Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell Campus, Montgomery County celebrated its new historically diverse board of commissioners, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News. Neil Makhija said that his grandmother is excited about his election to the board. He is the first person of Asian descent to be elected…
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Al Schmidt – Pennsylvania Election Code Does Not Give State Authority to Remove Trump from Republican Primary Ballot
While there are currently efforts in several states to remove former president Donald Trump off the Republican primary ballot, Pennsylvania will not follow suit says Al Schmidt, Secretary of the Commonwealth, according to Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Referring to the January 6 events, the Colorado Supreme Court already barred Trump from being listed on…
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Eastern University Launches New Online Master’s Program in Marriage and Family Therapy
Eastern University has launched a flexible and affordable Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program that will prepare students to work clinically and skillfully with individuals, couples, families, and communities. Eastern’s M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) is 100 percent online, with courses designed to fit into a student’s busy schedule through the university’s…
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Meet Ed Brown, Upper Darby Township’s First Black Mayor
Upper Darby’s first Black mayor, Ed Brown, was sworn in on Jan. 2 during the township’s annual reorganization meeting. He becomes the first Black mayor of Pennsylvania’s eighth-largest municipality. Brown follows former Democratic Mayor Barbarann Keffer who opted not to run for re-election. Brown, a Democrat, defeated Republican Brian Burke, the sitting president of the…
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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes Have Been in a Long Distance Marriage for 19 Years
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and Senator Vincent Hughes live and work in different parts of the country, but despite it, have managed to maintain a nearly 19-year marriage, writes Elizabeth Ayoola for Essence. Ralph is based primarily in Los Angeles, while Hughes is mostly in Harrisburg. “Vincent and I have been married going on 19…
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Independence Blue Cross’s 2023 Year in Review
In 2023, Independence Blue Cross celebrated its 85th anniversary with a steadfast focus on the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves. Here are IBX’s top news stories of 2023, in chronological order: Learn more about Independence Blue Cross and how innovation has been at its core since its founding 85 years ago.
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New Wegmans Store Set to Open in Yardley Continues Trend of Retail Space Efficiency
Wegmans Food Markets is set to open its second Bucks County store in Yardley on March 20, writes Marian Zboraj for the Progressive Grocer. The Yardley store continues the company’s trend of opening smaller-format stores. The East Coast grocer previously opened locations that were as large as 150,000 square feet, but in 2021, the retailer…
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Wanamaker Building Owner Considers Converting Office Space into Residential Space as Occupancy Declines
The owner of the Wanamaker Building in Center City is considering the possibility of converting the property’s office space into residential space as it has lost many of its tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since the historic, 112-year-old building went into receivership in September, Rubenstein Partners has been mulling the property’s…
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New Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Has Bold, Transformative Plans For the Business Community
During her inauguration ceremony, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined the important role the business community will play in her administration’s efforts to improve the city, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parker spelled out the need for business leaders to have a seat at the table. Her plans include creating an initiative to…
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Want A Locally-Made Beer? Try These 3 Philly Breweries
While there are several brewery trails outlining where and how to find locally-made beer, PA Eats has created a special list highlighting the breweries in Pennsylvania dedicated to using local malted grains and other brewing ingredients, writes Emily Kovach. There are two main qualifications to make the list. First, the breweries must have at least…
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A Southern California Jewelry Brand Is Opening a Second Philadelphia-area Location
Gorjana, based in Laguna Beach, California, first broke into the Philadelphia market with a Rittenhouse Square store, and now is opening its second Philadelphia-area location early this year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The second location will open on February 1st in Ardmore’s Suburban Square. The 1,789-square-foot store will be located at 29…
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West Chester to Be Home to New Bookstore Bakery
Readers and sweet treat lovers unite for the Bookstore Bakery, which will arrive in West Chester at 145 W. Gay Street. Jonathan and his girlfriend Jessica took both of their passions and combined them to make the business of their dreams. Jonathan, who graduated with an English degree from Brooklyn College, met Jessica while attending…
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This Philadelphia Entrepreneur Launched a Business That Upcycles Human Food Waste into Pet Treats
Jennifer Kirby is the founder of Piggyback Treats Co., a business that she credits her dogs for helping her name, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. When the idea of upcycling human food waste into pet treats was just a thought, her sister’s rescue rat terrier/Chihuahua mix leapt off the couch and landed on Kirby’s…
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