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Is Next Year in Your Hands? How to Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Best Year Ever
As we approach the dawn of a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we truly desire and set the stage for unparalleled success. Making next year your best ever requires more than just wishful thinking — it demands a strategic plan tailored to your aspirations. Define Your Best Year Ever To…
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The Plaza at SORA West to Host Conshohocken Winter Market This Weekend
The Conshohocken Winter Market, presented by Cencora, takes place Friday, December 1st, Saturday, December 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd, at the Plaza at SORA West, adjacent to Hotel West & Main, at 46 Fayette Street between Elm Street and First Avenue in Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately twenty-five vendors offering items for holiday gift shopping.…
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Philadelphia Teacher Jennifer Basile Launched “Blessed in Distress Apparel,” Fashion Line Inspired By Her Love of Philly Sports
Jennifer Basile is a full-time teacher and mother, but still manages to find the time to make serious use of her love of Philadelphia sports through her entrepreneurial endeavor, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Basile is the founder of “Blessed in Distress,” a sports-themed apparel company launched during the pandemic. Through the company,…
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Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Her Own North Philadelphia Franchise
Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-Fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North Philadelphia, writes Brian A. Saunders for Philly Voice. This makes Quick the first Black woman to own a Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Quick started her career as a juvenile probation officer in…
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Parkway Corporation Rethinks Center City Development Plans Due to High Construction Costs, Interest Rates
Last year, Parkway Corporation CEO Rob Zuritsky shared plans to build a new 31-story luxury apartment tower in Center City. However, high construction costs and rising interest rates led to uncertainty about when to start the project, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As those conditions remain, Parkway is now scaling back those…
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Bike Share Program Indego is Set to See A Major Expansion in Philadelphia Next Year
Indego, the bike share program, is planning to add 1,000 new docking points, 45-50 stations, and 650 electric bikes to its system next year, writes Kristin Hunt for Phillyvoice. In 2024, Indego will also focus its efforts on increasing its presence in various areas of Philadelphia. Namely, expect to see more of Indego in Mill…
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PECO Hard at Work to Meet Increased Demand, Keep Homes and Businesses Warm and Bright All Winter Long
It’s that time of year where we start to bundle up — whether it’s an Eagles winter hat to go outside or an extra blanket on the couch — because winter is here. PECO has been hard at work preparing our systems and testing processes and procedures to ensure safe and reliable natural gas and…
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Founder of Philadelphia-based High Street Hospitality Group Ellen Yin Talks New Location, Compensation Model
High Street Hospitality Group, founded and co-owned by James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin, recently opened its sixth business in Philadelphia on High Street, writes Kristen Hawley for Expedite. The new restaurant started dinner service in October 2023 and is now expanding to lunch and brunch. The establishment is attached to the group’s High Street…
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Philadelphia Native Donovan Dixon is the Among the Newest Rhodes Scholars
Donovan Dixon is among 32 students nationwide who have been selected as a Rhodes Scholar, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. A lot of prestige goes into being a Rhodes Scholar, and Dixon does not take it lightly. “This distinction isn’t about being extremely smart of an extremely unique person. It’s about becoming a…
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Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Female Founders to Watch” List Features 2 Philadelphia-Based, Women-Led Startups
Women-led startups have long struggled to raise funding compared to their male counterparts, writes Jim Dallke for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Despite increased efforts to boost women-led startups nationwide, funding has remained stagnant and in other instances, declined. For example, women-led startups raised just 1.9% of all venture capital funding last year, down from 2.4%…
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Lancaster Sees Boom in Tourism, Eyes Future Events & Partnerships
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancaster has seen a boom in tourism, as visitors sought rural respite from crowded cities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tourism and hospitality groups are vying to push for more events at the helm of 2026, where Philadelphia will be the host of the…
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Eastern University’s Prison Education Program Serves as a Beacon of Hope and Transformation
Eastern University’s Prison Education Program (PEP) is much more than an academic initiative; it’s a transformative community that is painting a new picture of hope and opportunity behind the walls of SCI-Chester. Rooted in the university’s core values of faith, reason, and justice, PEP is making a significant impact, not just in the realm of…
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CHOP Expert Shares Insights on How Social Media and Online Communities Can Influence Offline Behavior
Social media can be your child’s window into the world, letting them see how others experience joy, as well as letting some into their own life. But unlike the window in your home, blocking out unwanted content isn’t as simple as drawing the blinds — and that’s not something parents should turn a blind eye…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranks Fourth Worst Nationwide, PennDOT Responds with Solutions
PennDOT is currently working on strategies to help ease roadway headaches which put Philadelphia in fourth place nationwide based on terrible traffic congestion, writes Matt O’Donnell for 6abc. According to traffic data analyst INRIX, the only cities with worse congestion than Philadelphia are New York City, Chicago, and Boston. The average driver in the City…
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Wealthy Wishes: A Glimpse into High-End Holiday Shopping Trends
As the holiday season approaches, the air fills with a sense of excitement and anticipation. For the wealthy, this time of year is not just about festive decorations and family gatherings; it’s also an opportunity to indulge in a shopping spree that reflects their refined tastes and opulent lifestyles. So, what exactly are this season’s…
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CHOP Buys $24.5M Office Building as It Expands Presence in King of Prussia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is adding to its King of Prussia campus, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The pediatric health system has purchased a 97,290-square-foot office building at 460 N. Gulph Road for $24.5 million. The office building formerly occupied by UGI Corporation is right across the street from CHOP’s…
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Christmas Village in Center City is Back For the 2023 Holiday Season
Saturday, November 18, marked the return of Christmas Village in Center City, reports Katie Katro for 6abc. Each year, a collection of entrepreneurial vendors set up shop near City Hall and display their items for people to see and buy. “A lot of small businesses don’t necessarily have brick-and-mortar retail stores, so events like this…
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WilmU Prevention Science Alum Appears on Riveting True Crime TV Show
On Nov. 20, Wilmington University alumnus Dr. Hakim Stovall appeared on Fatal Attraction, TV One’s gripping investigative series about scorned lovers and the deadly actions they take amid failed romances. Dr. Stovall, a subject matter expert and graduate of Wilmington University’s Prevention Science doctoral program, offered insight on the 2018 Jacquelyn Smith murder case. Her…
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