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University of Pennsylvania Health System CEO was Part of Transformative Projects
Kevin Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, has been an integral part of Penn Medicine since 1996, writes Andrew Parambath for the Pear Healthcare Playbook. He has held various leadership positions both within the health system and the Perelman School of Medicine. His transformative projects have managed to elevate Penn Medicine’s clinical…
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North Philadelphia ‘Flying Phoenix’ Contender Talks About His Time on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
North Philadelphia native Najee Richardson, also known as the Flying Phoenix, impressed many with his several turns on the hit NBC show American Ninja Warrior, reports Marvin Gomez for NBC10 Philadelphia. Richardson first took part in the seventh season of the obstacle course-based show and has since participated in all but one of the subsequent…
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Hearings Regarding Roosevelt Boulevard Subway to Take Place Following I-95 Collapse
Following the collapse of a part of I-95, officials from Philadelphia are looking back at plans for a long-proposed subway line. Asha Prihar wrote about the plans for Billy Penn. Councilmember Mike Driscoll will be introducing a resolution for the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities in order to “review the impacts and funding options…
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The Washington Post: Josh Shapiro Has Mastered the Politics of Addition
At a time when politics is still so highly divisive, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is moving the state away from a politics of resentment to one of addition, writes columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. for The Washington Post. Shapiro’s recent feat of getting a collapsed part of Interstate 95 fixed within 12 days is just one…
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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout Chester County and meet with Chamber members, other job creators, and community leaders to hear their input on items that impact their respective sectors. Whether in the hospitality industry,…
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Popcorn for the People Opens Facility at Former City Wawa
Wawa is going into the popcorn business for a good cause, writes Anana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa, the Eagles Autism Foundation, and Popcorn for the People announced Sunday that a popcorn facility will open by early 2024 where a Wawa was closed in 2021 on Ninth and South Streets. Popcorn for the People…
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Philadelphia Public Schools Only Have 4 Certified Librarians, But Universities and Nonprofits Are Stepping Up to Fill The Void
The School District of Philadelphia has 217 public schools and only four certified librarians, but universities and nonprofits are stepping up to help fill the gap, writes Ella Lathan for The 74. Due to staffing issues as well as the lack of resources, many of the libraries that are part of the public school system…
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URBN, Drexel University Join Forces to Offer New Fashion Program Aimed at Breaking Barriers in Industry
URBN, the Philadelphia-founded company behind Urban Outfitters, and Drexel University have joined forces to launch a new, barrier-breaking fashion program, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two-year apprenticeship provides students with free courses at the university along with hands-on experience as they work part-time across URBN brands at the company’s Navy Yard headquarters.…
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University of Pennsylvania Plans to Build 10-story Parking Garage at Pennovation Works
In preparation for a major development at Pennovation Works, the University of Pennsylvania is about to start construction on a 10-story parking garage with 858 spaces at the Grays Ferry property, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 23-acre campus is being built as an innovation, research, and startup development hub. It is…
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Redevelopment to Bring Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane’s to Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia
The decades-old Roosevelt Mall is currently undergoing a $50 million redevelopment that will bring Sprouts Farmers Market, Raising Cane’s chicken-finger chain, and American Chinese restaurant Panda Express to the Northeast Philadelphia shopping center, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owner, Brixmor Property Group, plans to update the mall’s facades, add landscaping, create wider…
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Philadelphia Brew Scene Tops Four USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Beer Categories
The Philadelphia beer scene had a great showing in this year’s USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, with the city topping four different categories, writes James Powel for Delaware Online. Philadelphia was voted the Best Beer City thanks to its plethora of top-notch beer bars, plenty of craft breweries, and a year-round event calendar. Next…
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How Local Businesses Are Reimagining Communication to Bridge the Modern ‘Office Divide’
In today’s business world, the shift toward virtual meetings has become more evident than ever. As COVID-19 reshaped our daily lives, one unexpected positive development emerged: the mainstream adoption of virtual meetings. While some enterprises had adopted this mode of communication earlier, the majority of businesses, including many in Chester County, embraced virtual meetings out…
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Temple University Unveils Brand New Athletics Logo with New-look Version of Its Iconic Owl
Temple University has unveiled its new athletics logo which boasts a more stylized version of its iconic owl with its wings outstretched enveloping the famous “T,” according to a staff report from 6abc. The image is surrounded by a diamond shape in recognition of a famous speech by Temple’s founder Russell Conwell. The logo was…
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Ridley Park Native, PECO’s First Female COO, Works to Keep the Power On
The onslaught of storms and excessive heat has more of us thinking about possible power outages this summer. Luckily, there’s a local woman over at PECO who’s on the job, writes Eri McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nicole LeVine of Ridley Park has been PECO’s chief operating officer—the first woman to hold that position—for less…
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New $400 Million Training Program Will Prepare Pennsylvania Workers for Infrastructure Jobs
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order earlier this week that created a $400 million training program that will prepare up to 10,000 Pennsylvania workers for jobs created by federal infrastructure investments, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Grants awarded by the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program are designed to provide companies, contractors,…
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Manor College’s Practical Nursing Program Ready to Aid in Nursing Shortage
A nursing shortage continues to be a challenge for healthcare organizations across the country and in the greater Philadelphia area. Manor College has served as an entry point into nursing through Pre-Nursing programs, but this Fall, the institution is helping to address the nursing shortage through a new Practical Nursing Program. “Practical nursing is nursing…
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Philadelphia Solar Project in Gettysburg to Power City Buildings, Nears Completion
Work on a large solar project on farmland 100 miles away from Philadelphia began five years ago under Mayor Jim Kenney is around halfway done and could start producing power by the end of 2023, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 80-megawatt project known as Adams Solar is expected to provide around 22…
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves, at a Renovated University City Location
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300 Market Street in University City shut down for a six day-renovation before reopening on July 26. At this particular store, there are no shelves of food. Instead, all items are…
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