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5 Investment Trends Most Popular Right Now with Seasoned Investors
Seasoned investors tend to look at the markets with a long-term view, using current volatility that might be short- or medium-term to buy into themes that will pay off over many years, writes Giovanny Moreano for Bankrate. These trends are hard to identify but can result in significant gains. Among the five trends currently most…
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Parx Casino Continues to Dominate Gaming Industry Despite Remaining Smoke-Free
Despite deciding to remain smoke-free in the aftermath of the pandemic, Parx Casino in Bensalem continues to dominate retail play in Pennsylvania, writes Devin O’Connor for Casino.org. The casino, which is owned and operated by Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, generated brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue of approximately $50.1 million from its slots and table games in…
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Local Fintech Startup Brings ‘the Blue-Collar Aspect of Philadelphia’ into a White-Collar Space
At the start of the year, Philadelphia-based fintech SnapRefund had yet to secure its first client, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Since then, the startup has joined an accelerator that has a less-than-two-percent acceptance rate, had its branding on a billboard in Times Square, and gained a roster of clients. Founded by Anis…
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Wall Street Journal: Penn Professor Part of Group Calling Out Faulty Scientific Papers
After an award-winning Harvard Business School professor spent years exploring why people lie and cheat, three scientists — including a Wharton professor — concluded her findings were drawn from false data, writes Nidhi Subbaraman for The Wall Street Journal. Joe Simmons, a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is one of…
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New Café-Bookstore in Kensington Brews More Than Just Coffee
Since it opened in Kensington earlier this summer, American Grammar has quickly become a hub for creativity and a place that is happy to give back to the community, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC. Once inside, you will find coffee, culture, and carefully curated books. The shop at the intersection of North Front Street and…
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Local Author Explains the Role of Esports in Our Local Educational Landscape
As we embrace the back-to-school season, there’s an exciting evolution underway in our educational landscape. Today, the sport of playing competitive video games is being embraced by educational organizations for its ability to reshape traditional learning experiences. This transformation is not just about the gaming enthusiasts; it’s about educators, parents, tech directors, and anyone interested…
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Widener Sees Largest First-Year Class in History, Up 67 Percent
In a demonstration of Widener solidarity, the university president, Stacey M. Robertson, has invited all of nearly 900 new freshmen to dinner at her home, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a new effort at the Chester area university based on three of Robertson’s principles—recruit the largest possible first-year class, retain as many…
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A Plan for Success: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Your Goals
In last week’s article, we discussed the importance of identifying and understanding the obstacles that stand in the way of your goals. Now, let’s take a closer look at how to tackle those obstacles head-on and pave the way for success. Once you’ve gained clarity on the hurdles obstructing your path, the next step is…
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South Philly Native’s Non-Profit Savage Sisters Aims to Help People Struggling with Addiction
In her early twenties, South Philadelphia native and Savage Sisters founder Sarah Laurel worked as a director of sales for a hotel chain, owned a home, had a child, and overall was thriving, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. However after she began suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, a doctor prescribed an opioid to lessen…
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How PECO Works to Manage Energy Prices for Customers
These days, prices for everyday items seem to be higher than ever before. From gasoline to groceries, consumers are paying more than they’re used to for the goods and services they rely on. The market also drove energy prices higher in recent years; however, prices have begun to slowly decline in the spring of 2023.…
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The Future of Digital Marketing: Trends to Watch Out For
Predicting the future may be impossible, but we can always try to uncover what’s next in digital marketing and the trends that will reshape the industry by staying on top of new technology. As tech continues to evolve, so do all the ways brands connect with their audiences. Here, we will delve into six key…
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Bloomberg: Philadelphia Ranks Among Top Work-from-Home Cities in United States
In 2022, remote work was interestingly still most common in neighborhoods close to the office, including in Philadelphia, writes Justin Fox for Bloomberg. According to the Census Bureau’s Public Use Microdata Area data, last year, Philadelphia ranked among the top 50 work-from-home areas in the country, with 34.9 percent of employed residents working primarily from…
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Millennials Swell Philly’s Educated Ranks – But Will Gen-Z’ers Follow Suit
Millennials were responsible for a significant increase in college-educated young people in Philadelphia, but the question is whether Gen Z will follow suit, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the start of the millennium, Philadelphia saw its population of college-educated young adults drop below 60,000, despite the dozens of colleges and universities…
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Landmark Properties Proposes Apartment Building for Broad Street Near Temple University’s Campus
Landmark Properties, a national student housing developer, wants to build a 28-story apartment tower on Broad Street near Temple University, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The building would have 142 multifamily units and 147 group-living units aimed at roommate accommodations. The developer also plans to provide 78 underground parking spaces and 21,079 square…
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Shannon Maldonado Fuses Creativity and Curiosity in Founding Philly’s Yowie Hotel
Shannon Maldonado had been thinking about the idea of a Yowie Hotel for four years before she finally opened the doors of this boutique location for guests, writes Sydney Gore for the Architectural Digest. As both a founder and creative director, Maldonado approached the project by allowing herself to explore her curiosities, no matter where…
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Talk with Activist Saul Flores Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Penn State Abington
The Latine Student Organization at Penn State Abington kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15 by hosting noted activist Saul Flores, who walked more than 5,000 miles to personally experience the arduous and dangerous journey that many immigrants endure on their way to the United States. The seeds of the Walk of Immigrants were sown during…
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Comcast Spectacor Venture Shifting Its Focus Toward Asia Esports Market
T1 Entertainment & Sports, a joint venture between South Korea-based SK Telecom and Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor, is shifting its focus toward the Asia esports market, writes Kevin Hitt for Philadelphia Business Journal. The change follows recent shifts in the global esports markets. It became evident in December when T1’s Overwatch League team rebranded from Philadelphia…
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WSJ: A Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Has Been Instrumental in Stalling TikTok Ban
Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire, has been building a network of support for TikTok, the Chinese video hosting service, in the United States, writes John D. McKinnon and Stu Woo for The Wall Street Journal. Government leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties had been pushing for the popular social media app to…
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