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Local Businesses Weigh In on Modern Office Layouts and Hybrid Workforce Privacy and Productivity
More than half of employees overhear confidential information at the office. That’s a startling number, isn’t it? It’s a concern that local businesses are taking seriously, especially with the rise of open floor plans and hybrid workforces. The Problem Open office layouts look sleek and modern. They encourage collaboration and create a sense of community.…
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Neumann University: Ecuador Trip Ignites an Orphan’s Commitment to Return
During his six weeks in a language immersion trip to Ecuador this summer, Carlos Wylde-Gladbach learned much more than Spanish. He discovered his past. Carlos was born in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and spent the first three years of his life in an orphanage. When Karen Gladbach and James Wylde adopted him, English became…
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Discovering Your Path to Success: Unveiling Your Personal Vision and Purpose
Do you ever feel like your true vision and purpose are hiding behind a curtain, waiting to be revealed? Many of us grapple with a sense of hidden potential, a driving force that propels us towards success but remains obscured. A personal vision and purpose are the guiding lights that illuminate your path, representing your…
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New Sale Pitches Aim to Sell Philadelphia’s Most Expensive Penthouses
New sales pitches are underway to try and attract the small pool of buyers who are able to afford Philadelphia’s most expensive penthouses that are currently on the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Instead of raw spaces, the properties are now being fully built out by sellers. Among them is the…
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David Hardy Ushers in New Era as Girard College’s Interim President
To create stability after going through several leaders in the last few years, Girard College has tapped industry veteran David Hardy for the position of interim president, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hardy, who is the co-founder and former CEO of the Boys’ Latin Charter School in West Philadelphia, took over in…
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Rittenhouse Square’s Bankroll Sports Bar Auctions Equipment Five Months After Opening
Just five months after it opened on two floors in part of the former Boyd Theater near Rittenhouse Square, the splashy sports bar Bankroll auctioned off all of its equipment and furnishings, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 350-seat restaurant opened on March 3 with a purported $25 million budget. Now, its sofas,…
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Abandoned Philadelphia Offices Could Find New Life as Energy-Efficient Apartments
There is currently an abundance of empty office buildings in Philadelphia that are highly environmentally unfriendly, and converting them into affordable housing could be good both from a business and environmental perspective, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While a new study found that it would be harder to convert these spaces into apartments…
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Philadelphia Zoo Finds Its New President, CEO in Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman
After a comprehensive national search, Philadelphia Zoo has found its new President and Chief Executive Officer in Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, who will assume these roles beginning October 30, 2023. Mogerman will succeed Vikram Dewan, who has led America’s first zoo successfully for 16 years. Mogerman will be the 15th President in the Zoo’s 164-year history…
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Northern Liberties Awaits Fall Launch of Future Days Beer by Homebrewing Duo
Two longtime homebrewers have a great future ahead of them, as they are set to open a new brewery this Fall in Northern Liberties, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founders Sean McGuire and Nick Mata are targeting a November launch of Future Days Beer with plans to start brewing a month ahead.…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent pipeline for employers in the region. Over the next 10 years, Philadelphia is expected to add tens of thousands of new jobs, primarily in health care and technology-driven medical research,…
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Mount Airy Skincare Company Aims to Land Big-Box Retailer Deal
SCB Naturals, a Mount Airy skincare company, is hoping to land its product on the shelves of a big-box retailer in 2024 and grow its e-commerce, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was launched by Philadelphia native Lakisha Bullock in 2015. She started making her medicine after she had trouble finding…
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La Salle University’s Water Polo Team Ranks First Academically Among Division 1 Programs
The La Salle University water polo team was ranked as the top Division 1 program in Academic All-American Teams released by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. The La Salle Explorers ranked second in the nation and first from the Division 1 programs thanks to their 3.73 team grade point average. In addition, thirteen…
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New Bill Aims to Grant Accredited Investor Status, Access to Private Markets to Those Who Pass Exam
If you’re interested in investing in a hot startup or joining a market-beating private investment fund, chances are you won’t be able to unless you’re already quite wealthy or have particular investment expertise, writes Brian J. O’Connor for SmartAsset. However, a recently passed House bill wants to change that and allow investors to put their…
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SEPTA and Amtrak Plan to Restore Connecting Tunnel at 30th Street
As part of a federally funded renovation, SEPTA and Amtrak are planning to restore a tunnel that will reconnect their stations at 30th Street, write Essie Haverkamp, Nicholas Pompey, and Vinella Jill Vinca for Billy Penn at WHYY. Currently, the Market-Frankford Line stops at 30th Street, but riders cannot reach Amtrak’s 30th Street Station without…
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Borough of West Reading Takes Significant Technological Leap Forward, Thanks to Haverford Systems
The Borough of West Reading recently took a significant technological leap forward, courtesy of Haverford Systems, the region’s most experienced company for audiovisual installations. West Reading’s recent technological upgrades have not only revolutionized the way the borough conducts its meetings but have also significantly enhanced the quality of its audiovisual systems. “Like everyone throughout the…
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Two Center City Taverns Among Esquire’s 2023 Best Bars in America
Two popular Center City spots have found their place on Esquire magazine’s list of the best bars in America for 2023. Andra Hem, which is Swedish for “second home,” will make you feel like you have stepped into a maximalist two-story townhouse with the walls painted in peacock blue and mustard, real and esoteric art,…
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Neumann University Names Sarah Williamson as New Dean of Students
Neumann University in Delaware County has appointed Dr. Sarah Wesolowski Williamson, an experienced administrator in student affairs, as its new Dean of Students. Williamson comes to Neumann from Widener University, where she served as Assistant Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. She will begin her post at Neumann on Sept. 11, 2023. Sarah…
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Five Percent Toll Increase Approved by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for Next Year
Driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about to become more expensive, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently approved a five percent toll increase for 2024, write Patrick Damp and John Shumway for CBS News. The new rates will take effect on January 7 and will apply to both E-ZPass holders and Toll By Plate. “As…
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