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Manor College President Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs
Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, was recently named as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for 2023, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Peri has been a leader in higher education for almost 20 years. Before that, he was a lawyer and spent time as a special prosecutor and assistant…
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Bristol’s Beacon of Hope: How ‘Homie Claus’ Morris Derry Brings Holiday Cheer to the Homeless
Bristol Borough activist Morris Derry is bringing holiday cheer to people struggling with drug addiction, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Derry visits homeless encampments deep in the woods of Bucks County, and throughout the streets of Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood to distribute donations. The Bristol activist has also struggled…
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Black Paper Party Lands $250,000 Investment Deal After ‘Shark Tank’ Appearance
Black Paper Party, an inclusive wrapping paper design company with a Philadelphia-based CEO, recently appeared on the hit ABC show, ‘Shark Tank,’ and left with a nice investment deal, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company’s founders — CEO Madia Willis, chief creative officer J’Aaron Merchant, and chief merchant Jasmine Hudson —…
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Masala Kitchen is Expanding to University City With Its Third Location
Already with two locations in Center City, fast-casual Indian restaurant, Masala Kitchen: Kati rolls and Platters, will be expanding to University City in 2024, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restaurant’s third location will be on the 3400 block of Sansom Street near Irish pub, New Deck Tavern and an outpost of…
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Cheyney University Back on Probation Despite Making Progress
Four years ago, Cheyney University was making a comeback and had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Now that same body has put the university back on probation, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university “is in jeopardy” of losing its accreditation for failing to show it has…
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Bregy Elementary School in South Philadelphia Unveils New Community Schoolyard
The F. Amedee Bregy School in South Philadelphia recently opened a new schoolyard, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. The schoolyard is the result of a partnership with Trust for Public Land, the School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department, and other local and national funders. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon delivered $425,000 in federal…
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West Oak Lane Diner Will Rise Like a Phoenix as Part of a New Development
A fire forced the Oak Lane Diner to close in 2015, but now it will rise like a Phoenix as it is reborn a part of a new development, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The former home of the popular diner in West Oak Lane is being turned into a mixed-use development with 65 apartments…
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Grammy Award-Winning Singer Pink Coming Back Home to Philadelphia with 2024 Summer Carnival Tour
Doylestown native and three-time Grammy winner Pink is bringing back her Summer Carnival Tour to the States in 2024, and one of the stops will be Philadelphia, writes Alexandra Simon for CBS Philly. The famous singer just wrapped up the North American leg of her 2023 Summer Carnival Tour, and she is already looking ahead…
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The Met Philadelphia Celebrates 5th Anniversary With New Beer
The Met Philadelphia, in its current iteration, has now been in existence for five years and to celebrate, the entertainment venue is debuting its very own beer, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Earlier this month, Conshohocken Brewing Company revealed a new limited edition North Broad Lager, named after the street The Met is…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Planning Next Year’s Marketing Strategy
As we gear up and plan for 2024, it’s time to dive deep into your marketing, dissecting what’s worked and what hasn’t. Here’s how to make sure your marketing strategy is both actionable and impactful for the year ahead. Take a Marketing Selfie Start with a holistic look at your current marketing initiatives. Which campaigns…
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Navigating the Future: Economic Forecasts for 2024 with Expert Insights
As we embark on 2024, the U.S. economy is at a pivotal juncture, influenced by a dynamic mix of global and domestic factors. Let’s delve deeper into the economic forecasts for the year — drawing on insights from leading economists and financial experts — and explore what they mean for businesses, investors, and consumers. Economic…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Pets
While there’s always a risk of scratched furniture or accidents on the carpet, the benefits of pet ownership on people’s mental health seem to outweigh the stresses. In a poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association, 86 percent of pet owners said their pets had a positive impact on their mental health, and two-thirds said that…
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CHOP CEO Madeline Bell to Receive 2023 William Penn Award
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will receive the 2023 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a business executive in Greater Philadelphia, from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. The award, which has been given annually since 1949, recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding contributions toward the…
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New Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Comes to Penn State Abington
To provide high-quality, flexible educational experiences, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and Penn State Abington have partnered with Jersey College to provide a four-year degree pathway for students to earn a bachelor of science degree (B.S.N.) in nursing. This nursing pathway allows students to take general education courses at Penn State Abington for one year before pursuing an associate…
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PREIT, Owner of the Fashion District, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Relinquishes Ownership
PREIT, which owns several major malls across the region, including the Fashion District in Center City, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time since the pandemic, writes Walter Perez for 6abc. Part of the filing includes the sale of the Fashion District, and this Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing gives full ownership of the Fashion…
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ZeroEyes Uses AI to Detect Guns in Schools, Improve Safety
ZeroEyes in Conshohocken has created an AI gun detection system that will alert authorities if a gun is identified in a school, writes Greg Payne for Fox 29. The system which runs 24/7, 365 days is used at malls, stores, and schools across the country to detect guns and then determine whether the threat is…
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Villanova University Takes Down Kennedy Hall for New Library
Villanova University is demolishing one of its buildings next year to make room for a new $150 million library building, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Kennedy Hall houses the school bookstore and administrative offices. It will come down next summer. The hall was built in 1968. It will be replaced with Vic Maggitti Hall,…
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Experience LumiNature, the Annual Winter Light Show at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature, the popular annual winter light show experience, returned better and bigger than ever to the Philadelphia Zoo last month, writes Vince Carey for The Trentonian. “The holiday season is such an important time to reconnect with what’s important to us, and LumiNature Presented by PNC is designed to do just that,” said Zoo Chief…
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