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Levittown-Born TikTok Star Sean Connolly Makes Song Parodies to Teach and Support Phillies
Sean Connolly, a Levittown-raised TikTok famous teacher in Bethlehem, is popular for his educational remixes of popular throwback songs, writes Beatrice Froman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His spin on “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift helps students count by eights. Usually, the covers help students with math and arithmetic, but for Red October, Connolly…
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Are iPods ‘Vintage’ and ‘Retro?’ Urban Outfitters Thinks So
Urban Outfitters is beginning to sell some of the earlier iPod models and the terminology being used to describe them has people talking, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In one listing for a fourth-generation iPod Classic from 2004, Urban Outfitters describes the device as a “genuine piece of vintage retro tech.” The iPod…
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PECO Unveils Public Benefit Charging Program to Power Transportation Electrification
As it prioritizes investment in the construction and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, PECO has launched a Public Benefit Charging Program. The $1 million rebate program is the latest in EV charging infrastructure incentives that will allow the company to align with customer needs and support the expansion of electric transportation options throughout the…
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9 Exotic Travel Destinations for the Wealthy: A Guide for the Affluent Jet-Setter
Travel is more than just a break from the daily grind. For the affluent, it’s an art form — a curated experience that transcends the ordinary. From private islands to Michelin-starred dining, luxury travel offers an escape into a world of unparalleled opulence. This post will not just scratch the surface; it will dive deep…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming, and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current…
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Wall Street Journal: New Central Jersey Region Plans to Boost Tourism, Stirs Local Contention
The newly blessed Central Jersey tourism region that borders Bucks County has major plans for the future, but not everybody is happy to be a part of it, writes Ginger Adams Otis for The Wall Street Journal. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill in late August that would highlight the often overlooked middle…
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As She Departs From Role, Liz Hersh Reflects on Tenure as Director of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services
Liz Hersh, who served as director of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services for nearly 8 years, recently announced she is stepping down from the role, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. During her tenure, Hersh was the main catalyst in transforming the City’s approach to homelessness, helping rebrand the office, expand partnerships, and increase the…
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McGillin’s Celebrates Phillies Playoff Run By Reviving its Red Beer
As the Philadelphia Phillies sit one win away from a potential second straight trip to the World Series, fans who visit one popular Center City tavern can chug a Red October-inspired beer, writes Franki Rudnesky for Phillyvoice. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern, is bringing back its red-dyed beer in celebration of…
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Penn State Abington Workshops Help Teachers Support Children with Trauma
Nationwide, teachers often find learning waylaid by the impact of trauma, and Penn State Abington workshops are giving teachers the resources to support their students. Teachers’ accounts are supported by federal government research, which found that more than two-thirds of children and teens experience at least one traumatic event by age 16. These staggering statistics…
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Not Just a Tech Upgrade but a Dialogue-Enabler: Two Local Businesses Use Live Streaming to Grow Their Reach
Over the past few years, live streaming has become a powerful way for businesses to get their message out to potential customers. Local businesses that are taking advantage of real-time engagement with online audiences are seeing huge benefits to their businesses. Let’s delve into the tangible magic live streaming has unfurled for two local businesses,…
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Philadelphia’s Career and Advanced Technology Center Celebrates One Year of Providing Career Training and Degree Programs
The Career and Advanced Technology Center at Community College of Philadelphia celebrated its first-anniversary last month, writes the Community College of Philadelphia News. The CATC offers career training and degree programs for people with all types of schedules. Among the offered classes are health care, advanced manufacturing, transportation technologies, and more. Since it first opened…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down an offer of $50 million for his digital marketing agency. In fact, rather than taking a mind-boggling profit, he has pledged that Seer will invest at least $15 million in…
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Where Do You Want to Be on Jan. 1? The Power of Maximizing the Fourth Quarter
As we inch toward the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to introspect and refocus on how you envision ringing in the New Year. Visualize this: What does Jan. 1 look like for you? Geoffrey Albert rightly said, “The most important thing about goals is having one.” With that wisdom in mind, ask…
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Wall Street Journal : Philadelphia Fed President Wants to Stop Raising Interest Rates
Patrick Harker, Philadelphia Fed President, believes that the central bank should take its time before deciding the fate of interest rate increases, writes Nick Timiraos for the Wall Street Journal. “This is a time where we just sit for a little bit … let’s see how things evolve over the next few months,” said Harker. …
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New Year-Long Street Cleaning Pilot Project Launches in Kensington
Cleaning the streets of Kensington will be an all-hands-on-deck, year-long mission, says Rosemary Connors for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Stakeholders in the area recently came together to launch a new 24-hour pilot project to provide more outreach into the Kensington neighborhood each day over the next year. Illegal dumping has been a longstanding issue in Philadelphia,…
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Three South Philadelphia Restaurants Persevere Through Community, Nonprofit Support
Community support goes a long way in helping businesses succeed, and three popular South Philadelphia businesses can attest to this, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was over two months ago that Marcos Tlacopilco, Alma Romero, and Nacho Flores were negatively impacted by a series of nearby vehicle thefts. Amid the challenges, the…
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PECO Customers to Benefit from Infrastructure Investment to Increase Reliability, Resiliency of Local Energy Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the local energy grid that will help to further improve service for PECO’s customers across southeastern Pennsylvania. The grant provided to PECO is worth up to $100 million to support critical electric infrastructure investments to help…
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Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
A wealthy couple in the Bucks County area is selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of the best homes in the region. Sarah Paynter wrote about the estate for The Wall Street Journal. Children’s book author Cheryl Olsten, along with her husband, financial adviser Steven Grabowski,…
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