Commerce
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Are Alternative Investments Part of Your Economic Outlook?
Most of us are hearing some version of a recession coming in 2024. Investors are becoming worried with geopolitical issues in the East and interest rate hikes helping slow the economy. A portion of those investors are large institutions. Let’s uncover what they are doing about the risk of an economic slowdown. Institutional investors have around twenty…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Most Popular American Cities to Visit Now
Philadelphia is currently one of the most popular travel destinations among the nation’s cities, writes Teena Apeles for Stacker. Stacker ranked the top 25 most popular cities using 2022 fourth-quarter data from YouGov. To rank cities, Stacker used an overall positive opinion score, or the percentage of positive responses received from the survey. Scores were…
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Wall Street Journal: New Trends in Work Holiday Parties Felt By Philly-based Event Planner, Firms Nationwide
As various firms and industries face the effects of inflation and interest-rate hikes, many employers are taking a more muted approach to holiday parties and celebrations this year, writes Anne Marie Chaker for The Wall Street Journal. This is also due, in part, to many employees saying they won’t show up to any events outside…
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Wall Street Journal: University of Pennsylvania Ranks as the Top Large School in the Northeast
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking list is out, and the University of Pennsylvania ranked as the top large school in the Northeast, writes Gerard Yates for The Wall Street Journal. For the rankings, a school is considered large if they have 10,000 or more undergraduate students. Penn ranked…
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WilmU Gains Edge in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Wilmington University is on the cutting edge in computer science, part of an elite group of institutions in the Amazon Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning Educator program. “These transformational technologies are very fast moving, and there’s a huge demand for people with machine-learning and computer science skills,” said Jodee Vallone, assistant chair of Computer Science in the College…
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Temple Health Opens New ‘Healthy Together Hub’ in North Philadelphia
Temple Health is always searching for ways to meet patients where they are and the opening of a new hub aligns with that mission, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new ‘Healthy Together Hub’ was recently opened inside a North Philadelphia ShopRite. The hub will provide free health screenings and health education…
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Steeple View Project: Newtown Borough’s Game-Changer for Urban Renewal and Community Amenities
Newtown Borough’s long-awaited Steeple View Project is awaiting final approval, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. If approved, it would be Newtown’s largest redevelopment project. The plan includes the revitalization of nine acres extended from Centre Avenue to South State Street to create a mixed-use neighborhood, with four residential structures and three mixed-use…
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7 Philadelphia-based Health Startups Selected to Participate in University City Science Center Capital Readiness Program
University City Science Center has selected 12 health tech startups for the third cohort of its Capital Readiness program, and seven have offices in Philadelphia, writes John George for PHL Inno. Journal My Health is a digital platform that collects and analyzes patient-generated health data with a focus on women with chronic conditions and maternal…
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Odin Properties Unveils Two New Residential Developments in Germantown
Odin Properties, the Philadelphia-based leading real estate company, has unveiled its latest additions to its portfolio. On December 13, the company unveiled two new, transformative residential developments in the city’s Germantown neighborhood – Kenyon Lofts and Vernon Lofts. Both developments are 47-unit projects. “We’re really excited to deliver these apartments,” said Philip Balderston, founder and…
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Philadelphia Ballet and IBX Host Pop-Up Event to Kick Off 55th Year of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Philadelphia Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker — a dazzling holiday classic featuring more than 170 dancers and many other artists who bring Tchaikovsky’s score to life — has returned. The Nutcracker runs through Dec. 30 at the Academy of Music. This season’s run of 31 performances includes a sensory friendly performance (Dec. 26 at…
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Discovering the Magic of Lancaster County: Your Ultimate Holiday Destination Guide
Every year, a sizable number of visitors venture to Lancaster County for countless holiday celebrations and activities. Theaters all over the county are offering several Christmas shows, including a performance of “First Noel” at the American Music Theatre. The original and heartwarming show, which features singers, dancers, and elaborate sets & costumes, runs through Dec.…
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Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation
Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will welcome approximately 200 students into its alumni ranks. Pending the results of final exams, the university will award four associate degrees, 128 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees, and 18 doctoral…
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Meet the Man Behind GingerBread Lane at Reading Terminal Market
It’s typical for Reading Terminal Market to draw major attention during rush hour, but there’s been one particular attraction that has caught more attention during recent rush hours, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That is GingerBread Lane, the creation of Jon Lovitch, a professional chef turned full-time, self-taught gingerbread man. Under the auspices…
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The Washington Post: Joe Biden Marks 19th Visit To Philadelphia Since Becoming President
For much of his 50-plus years in politics, Philadelphia has been a part of Joe Biden’s public identity, writes Marisa Iati for The Washington Post. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and raised in Delaware, Biden has made countless trips to the city and recently, he’s made regular trips. This week marked Biden’s 19th time traveling to…
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Years After Leaving the Eagles, Malcolm Jenkins Continues Trying to Leave His Mark on Philly
It may have been almost four years since Malcolm Jenkins last put on a Philadelphia Eagles uniform, but his impact continues to be felt throughout the city, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Beyond his former career as an NFL safety, Jenkins is also an author, business owner, philanthropist, and father. In Philadelphia, he opened a…











































