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Two Philadelphia Catholic Schools Recognized with 2023 National Blue Ribbon
Saint Mary Interparochial School on Locust Street in Society Hill and Saint Philip Neri School in Lafayette Hill, both in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, are among the eight schools across Greater Philadelphia that were awarded the 2023 National Blue Ribbon by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this week, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia…
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Meet Julio Acosta, Full-Time IT Professional, First Generation Immigrant and Peirce College Grad
Julio Acosta is a full-time IT professional, first generation immigrant, and a Peirce College graduate, who leveraged his prior learning and self-motivation to earn his bachelor’s degree and make a career change into the Information Technology field. After graduating from high school, Julio attended college but took a break to decide what career path he…
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University of Pennsylvania Ranks High for Producing Successful Entrepreneurs Globally
The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business’ MBA program and its undergraduate entrepreneurs are responsible for it being among the best entrepreneur-producing institutions worldwide, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report from venture capital data Pitchbook ranked Penn at No. 3 in the first category of MBA programs producing entrepreneurs, behind…
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Architectural Digest: Philadelphia Couple Puts Spotlight on Bathrooms During Renovations
When Philadelphia natives Mark and Courtney Owens decided to move back to the region after spending a decade out of state, they found the perfect home for their family in a 1920s Colonial Revival home in Penn Valley, writes Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar for the Architectural Digest. Since they found the style used by previous owners…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University for Social Mobility, Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility and undergraduate teaching in its Best Colleges 2024 issue. Neumann has been ranked among the best for social mobility for four consecutive years since the magazine first included rankings for this category in 2021. The…
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Brandywine Realty Trust Hits Pause, Decides to Wait for Pre-Leases Before Starting Third Schuylkill Yards Tower
Philadelphia-based Brandywine Realty Trust is not going to start construction on the planned third tower at Schuylkill Yards on speculation, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate company is relaunching marketing efforts for the planned East Tower that would join the two existing buildings, but it will wait until the building…
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After Decades of Leading Homeless Advocacy Non-Profit Project HOME, Sister Mary Scullion Retires
Sister Mary Scullion, an activist from Philadelphia, who was named by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2009, has decided it is time to step down as head of Project HOME, after over three decades of leading the nonprofit, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The Irish-American…
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Learn More About Sustainable Investing — And How to Simplify It
Sustainable investing — also known as ESG investing, green investing, and ethical investing, among other monikers — is an investment strategy that, in addition to financial returns, considers a company’s or investment’s impact on the environment and society, writes Alana Benson for NerdWallet. While investing in a cleaner planet and more equitable society looks great…
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Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands to Lehigh Valley
The Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer clinical coursework in Allentown starting January 2024. The hybrid program’s blend of online and applied courses, tailored for Lehigh Valley’s working adults, non-traditional students, and others interested in a career as an OTA, will take place at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open for the…
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3 Philadelphia Colleges Rank Among Top 100 Best US Universities
Three Philadelphia schools placed among the 100 best colleges in the nation for 2024, according to the latest U.S. News Best National University Rankings. To find the best colleges nationwide, U.S. News evaluated almost 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 19 key measures, including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, Pell graduation rates, peer assessment, and…
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From Dishwasher to Renowned Chef: The Inspiring Story of Jean-Georges Philly’s Cornelia Sühr
Cornelia Sühr, the chef de cuisine at Jean-Georges Philadelphia at the Four Seasons Hotel, fell in love with cooking when she was only 13, writes Michele Gargiulo for the Main Line Tonight. Her first summer job was at Rauchhaus Möllin, a small restaurant in her native Germany, as a stagé. This two-week stint working in…
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Once-mighty SS United States Faces Eviction From Its South Philly Home
The SS United States, built in the 1950s to showcase American ingenuity and strength, has called South Philadelphia its home for over a quarter-century, writes Hajii Brown for NewsBreak. This once-mighty symbol of American engineering prowess now finds itself in an eviction showdown as it continues to remain anchored on the Delaware River, across from…
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Philadelphia Native Kristen Welker Makes Her Debut as New ‘Meet the Press’ Moderator
Philadelphia native Kristen Welker made her debut as the new moderator of Meet the Press, NBC’s flagship politics show, on Sunday, writes Rob Tornoe and Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During her debut, the show aired a pre-taped interview between Welker and former President Donald Trump, which was his first appearance on NBC in…
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Haverford Systems Provides Key Tech Upgrades for Lafayette Hill-Based Nonprofit with National Footprint
In a collaboration aimed at furthering organizational efficiency, Haverford Systems recently completed a technology overhaul of an executive boardroom and three additional meeting spaces at Merakey, a nonprofit headquartered in Lafayette Hill that provides developmental, behavioral health, and education services. “I’ve been here for seven years, and Haverford Systems has always been a part of…
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Unlocking Success: Identifying Obstacles
In the pursuit of our goals, it’s crucial to acknowledge both the benefits and challenges that lie ahead. Last week, we discussed the importance of recognizing the benefits of clear goals. Today, let’s delve into the obstacles and hurdles that can stand in our way. Identifying potential obstacles is a critical step toward achieving our…
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Pennsylvania’s Governor and His First Lady Met in School in Montgomery County
The love story of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania and his wife Lori, Pennsylvania’s First Lady, started back in high school in Montgomery County and the high school sweethearts have been together ever since, according to the PA Governor’s Office. They met in the 9th grade and now they have four children — Sophia,…
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Drexel’s Lebow College of Business Awarded $10M to Establish Dedicated Real Estate Institute
Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation has gifted $10 million to Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business to establish a dedicated real estate institute, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift will create the Wilbur C. Henderson Real Estate Institute in honor of Wilbur Henderson, who died in 2013. Henderson was…
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Remembering How Franklin Field Changed Over the Years
Franklin Field, the home of the University of Pennsylvania’s football program, is both a Pann staple and a Philadelphia landmark, writes Alexis Garcia for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The historic Franklin Field is the oldest Division I college football stadium in the country as well as the oldest two-tiered stadium. It is the fourth largest FCS…
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