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Dodo Bagels Pop-Up Sees Major Rebrand, Rolls into West Philly
Alex Malamy’s popular pop-up Dodo Bagels has just become a brick-and-mortar shop under a new name, Cleo Bagels, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for the Philadelphia Magazine. Malamy’s pop-up gained traction as Philadelphians fell in love with his surprising versions of bagel sandwiches that incorporated ingredients such as lavender and togarashi. Now, these same sandwiches have a…
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Vint Investing Platform Makes Wine and Spirits More Accessible as Alternative Assets
Despite the growing popularity of alternative investments such as real estate, gold, and cryptocurrencies, wine and spirits continue to be overlooked, writes James Wells for Benzinga. One of the reasons is the steep learning curve of wine investing. This involves a number of challenging details, like valuing specific vintages or securing allocations from coveted producers.…
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Cabrini University Students Dive into Advanced Research at PCOM in a Unique Collaboration
A unique partnership between Cabrini University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is providing research opportunities for historically underrepresented students in science and psychology. Brian Fuller, a nontraditional biology student at Cabrini University, is a prime example of the program’s success. With a background in sports and a deep interest in biology, Fuller…
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Outdoor Classroom Boosts Connection, Builds Bonds Among Philadelphia’s Public School Teachers
Philadelphia’s Outward Bound School is a weeklong educator expedition program that fosters teamwork and forges stronger community bonds among teachers, writes Carly Sitrin for the Philadelphia Chalkbeat. The teachers who participate in the program come from schools across Philadelphia, from traditional district classrooms to vocational technical high schools. The days are reserved for outdoor adventures,…
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Check Out Where Philadelphia Ranks in Income Inequality Among Pennsylvania’s 67 Counties
Philadelphia took the top spot in Pennsylvania among counties with the highest income inequality, writes Andrew DePietro for Forbes. Forbes used data from the Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates to determine the county with the highest income inequality for each state, as measured by the Gini index. The Gini coefficient measures the…
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After Early-August Storm Wreaked Havoc on Region, PECO Went into ‘Storm Mode’ to Restore Power
The thunderstorm that hit the region on Aug. 7 left 139,000 homes without power in just a few minutes, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For PECO employees, who said the storm was one of the worst they could recall, the end of the storm marked the start of a race to get the…
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As Fresh Data Highlights Philadelphia’s Office Revival, a New Trend in Meeting Rooms Emerges
Welcome back to the office! Fresh data is pouring in, and it paints a promising picture for the return to office efforts underway in the tristate area. Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are experiencing an office revival. Employees are trickling back, filling those once-empty desks. It’s not just a gut feeling; the numbers back it…
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Meet Emily Santiago, a Mom, Full-time Office Coordinator, and Peirce College Student
Peirce College Information Technology Student Emily Santiago knows how important a college with a flexible schedule is to working moms. She has two sons and a full-time job at a physician’s office, but the flexibility and support Peirce offers made it possible for her to pursue a career in IT. Santiago began her educational journey…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Inductees Into Honors Program
Holy Family University welcomed 29 members of the Class of 2027 into the University’s Honors Program during an induction ceremony on Sept. 8. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Robbins, along with Honors Council co-presidents Sean Pramnieks ‘24 and Emily Schwartz ’24, provided opening remarks. Sister Mary Joan Jacobs, CSFN, delivered the invocation, and…
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Widener University named a ‘2023 Great College to Work For’
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great Colleges to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based on feedback submitted through a survey of 194 colleges and universities. The higher education trade publication released the survey results in its 16th annual report, which stands as one of…
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Philly Cheesesteak Excellence Outside Philly: Five Montco Sandwich Shops That Are a Must
Although it may be easy to assume that the best Philly cheesesteaks require a trek to Philly itself, that’s not necessarily so. A staff item in Philly Bite Magazine found five standout cheesesteak whizzes right here in Montgomery County. According to a FOX News report, Philadelphian Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor, invented the sublime…
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Unleash Your Inner Drive: The Power of Knowing Your BIG WHY
In the pursuit of our dreams and aspirations, setting goals is akin to charting a course for success. But beyond the realm of SMART goal setting, there exists a potent force that propels us forward — a force encapsulated in the simple yet profound question: What is your BIG WHY? A goal is a written…
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Temple University Aims to Name Its Next President This Coming Spring
Temple University aims to have its next president in place for the start of the 2024-25 academic year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The North Philadelphia institution outlined a process in the search for the president on Thursday which includes the naming of a Temple-affiliated search advisory committee and the hiring of…
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PECO Helps You Understand Your Energy Supply Contract
In Pennsylvania, utility customers have the opportunity to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier, which may save them money. Regardless of who you choose to supply your energy, PECO will continue to serve as your energy delivery company and will respond to outages, manage billing, etc. As electricity and natural gas supply rates increased…
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Amidst Nationwide Decline in College Enrollment, Eastern University’s Doubles in Just Four Years
Eastern University’s total enrollment has doubled over the last four years — a remarkable fact given the nationwide decline in college enrollment. From Fall 2019 to Fall 2023, enrollment counts on the first day of classes at Eastern grew from 3,059 students to 6,112. “It is a great joy to welcome so many new students…
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The Washington Post Ranks Bucks County Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post. Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria, located at 22 South Main Street in the Main Street Market Place, was…
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Center City’s Iconic Roundhouse Building Nears Historic Preservation Status
The Roundhouse at 7th and Race Street in Center City East, a building that served as the Philadelphia Police Department’s headquarters for almost six decades, is one step closer to becoming a preserved historic site, writes Maggie Mancini for the Philly Voice. The Committee on Historic Designation, which is part of the city’s Historical Commission,…
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Holy Family University to Offer Free English as a Second Language Classes to Immigrant Communities
Holy Family University’s Center for Academic Enhancement and Office of Mission and Diversity are pleased to announce the continuation of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrants in the community. The classes, offered in-person on the University’s Northeast campus, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, as well as online, have been expanded beyond…
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