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7 Proven Fourth-Quarter Tax Strategies for the Wealthy to Slash Their Tax Bills
As the year draws to a close, the urgency of tax planning comes into sharp focus, especially for high-net-worth individuals. The fourth quarter presents a golden opportunity to make strategic financial moves that can significantly reduce your tax obligations. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or simply someone who has done well financially, end-of-year tax…
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Here’s How These Widener Students Spent Their Summer Vacations
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past summer was as varied as it was timely and relevant. More than 60 students partnered with faculty advisors through the annual Summer Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (SURCA) program. Students from…
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Rental Improvement Fund to Help Hundreds of Small Landlords in Philadelphia Fix Up Their Properties While Keeping Units Affordable
A new, city-wide Rental Improvement Fund aims to help stabilize Philadelphia’s stock of affordable housing by providing forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords to make needed repairs to their properties while keeping rents reasonably priced, writes Aaron Moselle for the WHYY. The $9 million program offers ten-year forgivable loans of up to $24,999 per…
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Bringing Meetings into the Future: How Haverford Systems Is Changing the Game with Video Conferencing in Philly
Are you tired of the logistical circus that comes with traditional meetings? Well, you’re not alone. In our bustling Philadelphia area, more companies are waving goodbye to the hassles of old-school, face-to-face meetings. The hero behind this change? Modern video conferencing solutions, with a local champion — Haverford Systems, the region’s top Zoom-certified integrator —…
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Supercharge Your Goals: Using Affirmations and Visualizations for Success
In our recent articles, we’ve delved into the steps to effective goal setting and achieving. Today, we conclude our series by exploring the last two crucial steps: determining value alignment and congruence, and the power of accelerators. Once you’ve set your goals, laid out the necessary steps, and established a system for tracking progress, it’s…
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This Delaware County Restaurant Made a ‘Best Brunch’ List
Brunch is a popular weekend diversion that promises a variety of good food and good times with friends and family. Philadelphia has no shortage of quality places to fill your brunch cravings, including one stand-out in Springfield Township, writes Betty Nelson for Town & Tourist. Tavola Restaurant & Bar, located at the Springfield Country Club…
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Philadelphia Fashion Entrepreneur, Philomina Kane, Seeks Avenues to Grow KIN Apparel Brand
Appearing on ABC hit show, “Shark Tank” in 2021 has been a big catalyst in helping Philomina Kane transform her small business in a matter of just a couple years, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. With a revenue of $1.2 million when she appeared on the show, it is expected to triple…
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Daly’s: The Northeast Philadelphia Pub Engaging Customers in a Myriad of Ways
The way in which wife and husband duo Mairead Daly-Nekkab and Johnnie Nekkab met was key in their journey to becoming business owners, writes Fionnuala Boyle for The Irish Star. Originally from Ireland, Daly-Nekkab first came to the United States in 2002 after obtaining a work visa to work as a bartender in Wildwood. Upon…
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Lankenau Medical Center Doubles Down on Safety Protocols After Nurse’s Error
An error made by a nurse at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood briefly put the local hospital under “immediate jeopardy” from state inspectors, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On August 11, a nurse at Lankenau gave a patient a double dose of a powerful opioid painkiller hydromorphone. The patient was found unresponsive and…
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Philadelphia Opens Nominations for 2023 Welcoming Awards, Honoring Champions of the Immigrant Community
The Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs has announced that nominations are open for the 2023 Welcoming Awards. In 2022, the OIA launched the award to recognize government and community leaders who have shown high levels of leadership in the immigrant inclusion and empowerment that enriches the city every day. “The Welcoming Awards serve as a…
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WSJ: University of Pennsylvania Ranked 5th Best Ivy League School in the Nation
Among the top 10 schools in the nation, Ivy League universities take up half the spots, writes Gerard Yates for The Wall Street Journal. The WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking is now out and has ranked Princeton University as the top college in the United States. It’s no surprise that an…
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Paw-lease Pass the Steak: Urban Farmer Introduces Pup-Friendly Menu in Center City
Center City’s Urban Farmer is giving dog owners the chance to say “bone appetit” and take their furry friends to lunch with them, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. The steakhouse, known for its fresh ingredients, gives both humans and their pups a true farm-to-table…or farm-to-dog bowl experience. “I love to soak up any dog…
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Sharing a Slice of Pizza at Eagles Game Sets Phoenixville Man on the Path of Love
When he shared a slice of pizza with an unknown woman at an Eagles game, Aaron Jones, of Phoenixville, did not expect to get a date out of it, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But after the game ended, the woman, Aliza Phillips, went onto social media to find the mystery man she…
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PECO Takes Action to Reduce Urban Heat Islands Across the Region
Philadelphians felt the heat this summer, with numerous heat waves that left residents looking for relief. But now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived, most of us have quickly forgotten about the extreme temperatures that we experienced only weeks ago and the impact that they have on our communities. In certain areas of the city…
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FMC Corporation Once Again Makes Barron’s List of 100 Most Sustainable U.S Companies
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia-based FMC Corporation, a global agricultural sciences company, has made Barron’s annual list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies. FMC is also the only agriculture company to make the list for the second year in a row and one of only 29 companies on the list that posted a…
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Center City is Recovering Well Post-Pandemic, But There is More Work To Do
As the post-pandemic world progresses, city downtowns are continuing to recover and Philadelphia is among the most well-recovered, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New research by the Center City District found that Philadelphia is among the top five cities in the nation when it comes to two key factors: industry mix and…
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Forbes: These Billionaires All Have Ties to Philadelphia
The nation’s richest individuals collectively lost about $500 billion last year, but the elite are worth $4.5 trillion, writes Rob LaFranco and Chase Peterson-Withorn for Forbes. Forbes recently released its “400 Richest People In America” list. Pennsylvania was represented throughout the list with 10 entries on the list; some of which have ties to Philadelphia.…
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House of the Week: Unique Contemporary Home in Logan Square
A lovely and unique contemporary home with three bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale on Spring Street in Logan Square. This gorgeous residence is perfectly nestled on a tree-lined block and offers an ideal blend of tranquility of suburban living as well as access to everything the city has to offer. . .…
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