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Holy Family University’s English Language Initiative for Ukrainian Adults Accepting Applicants
Holy Family University is now accepting new applicants for a program that will be teaching English to adults from the Ukraine. The university’s English as a Second Language (ESL) initiative for newly-arrived Ukrainian adults is now accepting new applicants. The classes are free and open to members of the community who are at least 18…
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Celebration Marks Start of Transformation of North Broad Street PECO Showroom Into Youth Trade School
A groundbreaking celebration last month marked the start of a $25 million redevelopment project that will turn the old PECO appliance showroom on Broad Street in North Philadelphia into a youth trade school, writes Kyle Bagenstose for the Hidden City. The three-story structure was constructed in 1930 and designed by John T. Windrim. It is…
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City Ave District to Detail Projects Spurring $300 Million of Development
The May 10, 2023, edition of the State of City Ave presentation by the City Ave District is an opportunity for residents and business leaders alike to hear firsthand about the initiatives the organization is undertaking to drive unprecedented growth within the residential and commercial development sectors. This year’s event will be especially compelling: There…
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Metro Philadelphia Ranked One of World’s Top Beer Destinations for 2023
Beer, especially craft beer, continues to grow in popularity, and many people are starting to plan their vacations around finding the best destinations where they can fully enjoy a good pint, writes Olivia White for the Vine Pair. Thanks to its continuously expanding brewing scene, this year Philadelphia has found its place on the list…
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Author, Addiction Recovery Speaker Brandon Novak to Speak at Holy Family University
Holy Family University will be hosting best-selling author and addiction recovery speaker Brandon Novak on May 6 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the university’s Campus Center Gymnasium, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. The event is free to the public, and the venue includes free parking. This event is being sponsored by Holy Family’s Collegiate Recovery…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Starts #Blackphillygradwishlist to Help Soon-to-be Black Doctors
To help Black medical student transition into residency and take some of the financial burdens off of them, the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania has started #blackphillygradwishlist. “It’s a financially taxing career and when you’re going from med school to residency you have to think about moving costs, vaccination costs, fingerprinting,” said Demetrius Woodard, a…
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Southwest Philadelphia ‘CEO Big Duke’ Creates Opportunity, Gives Back to His Community
Saul Landers, better known as “CEO Big Duke”, creates opportunities in his native Philadelphia to give back to the community that raised him, reports Mike Jerrick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. He buys properties in Southwest Philadelphia to build up the area. He also often hosts community events that provide various resources to those in need.…
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Philadelphia Tops List of Cities Where Inflation Is Rising Most
Philadelphia came out on the top among the nation’s 22 largest metropolitan areas based on where inflation is rising the most, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. To determine in which cities inflation is rising more quickly than others, WalletHub compared the 22 metropolitan areas across two key metrics related to the Consumer…
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Stephen Starr Opening New Restaurant in Miami with New York City Restaurateur
Philadelphia-based restaurateur Stephen Starr has formed an unlikely partnership with famed New York City restaurateur Keith McNally, and the pair are currently preparing to open their second joint establishment in Miami, called Pastis, writes Jay Cheshes for The Wall Street Journal. The restaurant is named the same as their first project together, Pastis in New…
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Holy Family Entering Educational Agreement with St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
Administrators from St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls in Holmesburg, the largest all-girls school in Philadelphia, visited Holy Family University to sign an agreement that offers St. Hubert students the opportunity to take courses at Holy Family. These courses, taken under the tutelage of Holy Family’s renowned faculty, will be applied to collegiate academic…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among 20 Cities with Lowest Income Limits for Middle Class
It takes much less to be part of the middle class in Philadelphia than for the majority of the 100 largest U.S. cities, writes Patrick Villanova for SmartAsset. The middle class is considered to be a backbone of the American economy, but it has been continuing to shrink. In the past 50 years, the percentage…
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Three Generations of Black Women Educators Talk TV Sitcom Abbott Elementary, Philadelphia Schools
For Philadelphians who come from a family of teachers, the hit workplace TV comedy Abbott Elementary hits very close to home, writes MacKenzie River Foy for the Reckon. Phyllis Byrd (grandmother), Karla Foy (mother), and Seneca Foy (daughter) are three generations of Black women educators who found the show enjoyable but also somewhat unrealistic. “I…
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Overbrook Teacher Honored for Excellence; Gift Will Fund Update to School Library
Overbrook High School principal Kahlila Johnson is being honored for her work, as reported by KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo. Johnson is being awarded $20,000 for excellence in leadership and humanitarianism in her workplace near Penn Wynne, Montgomery County. The accomplishments that propelled her recognition include use of a Philadelphia School District educational model specifically designed…
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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce back is still incomplete, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is the third most populated city in the nation, which helps in the recovery as tourists and office…
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Holy Family University, Saxbys Announce Student-Run Experiential Learning Café
Holy Family University and Saxbys have announced the launch of an Experiential Learning café set to open in fall 2023. The newest addition to the dining scene at Holy Family University’s Philadelphia Campus will be located inside the Education and Technology Center. This partnership will also serve as the 20th location of The Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for the USA TODAY 10Best. A great place to start a bicycle excursion is Valley Forge National Historic Park. The park is 24 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City in nearby Montgomery…
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Couple Who Met, Got Engaged at Philadelphia Oldest Pub Will Tie Knot in Ireland
An Irish American couple who first met and then got engaged at Philadelphia’s McGillin’s Olde Ale House will tie the knot in Ireland, not far from Dublin, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. Brianna Amato and her fiancé Tyler Parisi will fly out 100 guests for a destination wedding on the Emerald Isle in…
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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Large Cities Based on Downtown Pandemic Recovery
Philadelphia ranked in the lower part of the list among 31 large cities based on how quickly their downtowns surged back after the pandemic shutdowns, writes Amy Larson for PHL 17. Researchers at the Institute of Governmental Studies’ public policy research center looked at various economic health factors for 31 major large cities to determine…
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