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Movement Gyms’ Second Philly Location in Fishtown is Pennsylvania’s Largest Rock Climbing Gym
The region’s rock climbing scene is growing with the recent opening of Movement Gyms in Fishtown, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. At 41,000 square feet, Movement Gyms is the largest rock climbing gym in Pennsylvania. The new gym offered free climbing and rentals during its opening weekend on November 22. Garrett Koeppicus, the gym…
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Longtime GMercyU Benefactor Named Philanthropist of the Year by Association of Fundraising Professionals
Richard Target, a longtime friend and benefactor of Gwynedd Mercy University, was recently named the Individual Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at its National Philanthropy Day Breakfast. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration recognizing the impact of philanthropy and those who advance it, and the association’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter has honored this year’s award…
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Sales Jump for Lansdowne’s Forte3D After $250,000 ‘Shark Tank’ Deal
Lansdowne-based Forte3D $250,000 deal on “Shark Tank” is already translating into a noticeable uptick in sales one week after founder and CEO Alfred Goodrich appeared on the ABC reality series, writes Stephanie L. Arnold for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I’d say we’re at least 20 times our weekly revenue,” Goodrich said. “We’re blowing it out.” The…
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools, writes David Mekeel for The Daily Local News. The budget increases school adequacy funding by $565 million, plus adds an extra $105 million for basic education, $40 million for special education,…
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A Peek Inside Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Estate on 32 Pastoral Acres
A magnificent New Hope estate, owned by Yolanda Hadid, featuring an 1810 farmhouse, three guest cottages, and a historic barn brings together timeless character and thoughtfully designed modern comforts, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. The immaculate 32 acres of grounds, first deeded in 1682, showcase sweeping lavender fields as well as beautifully…
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Philadelphia City Councilmember Introduces New Bill to Simplify Outdoor Dining Process
Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau has introduced new legislation to help simplify the the process to apply for restaurateurs to apply for outdoor dining, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new bill would expand the “by-right” areas where sidewalk cafes are able to exist without a special zoning ordinance. The current law allows…
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SEPTA Obtains Nearly $220 Million in State Funding, Will Go Toward Fixing Aging Trains
SEPTA recently received $219.9 million in state funding, which is expected to be used to help with capital issues and fix its aging railcars, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Governor Josh Shapiro has advocated for months for SEPTA to obtain millions of dollars in funding. He noted that this new funding can “ensure that for…
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America’s Longest-Running Thanksgiving Day Parade Returning for 106th Year
The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved Philadelphia tradition and the nation’s longest-running event of its kind, will return to Center City for its 106th year on Thursday, November 27, according to Visit Philadelphia. The annual Thanksgiving procession will once again showcase extravagant floats, charming balloons, musical performances, and a visit from Santa Claus…
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Thanksgiving at the Ritz: Aqimero Serves Up a Boozy Tea and Latin-Inspired Brunch You’ll Be Thankful For
If you’re looking to add a dash of style, and maybe a little tequila, to your Thanksgiving plans this year, Aqimero, located inside the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, is serving up two unforgettable holiday experiences in the heart of Center City. Thanksgiving Eve: Boozy Tea, Aqimero Style Forget the frantic grocery runs and marathon cooking sessions. On…
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Holiday Mental Health: Simple Strategies to Help You Find Balance This Season
The holiday season is often associated with joy and togetherness, but for many of us, it can be a period of significant stress and loneliness. The pressure to create a “perfect” experience, coupled with financial concerns, busy schedules, and family dynamics, often heightens existing mental health challenges. Anxiety and depression may worsen, managing strong emotions…
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Fueled by Innovative Programs, Eastern University’s Enrollment Soars Toward 10,000 Students
Eastern University’s Fall 2025 enrollment totaled 9,964 students, up 14 percent from Fall 2024. Due to the addition of many new innovative programs over the last several years, the Christian university has seen its student body triple since its pre-pandemic enrollment of 3,100 students in Fall 2019. The university’s faith-based mission has fueled the desire…
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Wistar Institute Receives $600,000 Grant to Support Biomedical Technician Training Pre-Apprenticeship
The Wistar Institute Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center can continue offering its signature Biomedical Technician Training (BTT) Pre-apprenticeship Program to bolster job opportunities in the life science sector thanks to a recent $600,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation. The newly awarded grant allows Wistar to continue providing access to the increasingly in-demand pre-apprenticeship for community college students…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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Financial Pressures Force Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness to Shut Its Doors
Bryn Mawr nonprofit, Lifecycle Wellness will officially end deliveries in February as financial pressures mount, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center helped roughly 600 patients annually at its Bryn Mawr facility with homelike births outside a hospital setting. The company said that rising operational expenses and soaring malpractice insurance costs have outpaced…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Hundreds of actors in Continental Army attire will be in attendance, bringing military drills, music and the river crossing itself to life. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park is hosting…
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Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport Hotel Sold to Charlotte-Based Hospitality Company in $16M Deal
Charlotte-based hospitality company Laxmi Hotels Group has acquired Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its $16 million sale price is 68 percent above Philadelphia’s hotel average of about $9.5 million over the last five years. Considering that publicly recorded sale prices of hotels don’t often include additional payments…
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Kensington-Based Interior Design Firm Reimagines Couple’s Center City Townhouse
With the help of Kensington-based interior design firm Marguerite Rodgers, international influencers have reshaped a Center City townhouse into a stylish urban sanctuary, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. The couple embraced simplicity in their full renovation of the Philadelphia property, carefully attending to every detail. “We used pocket doors throughout the home because there…
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Kitchen Korners in Mayfair By Alonzo Coates Aims To Reshape Philadelphia Food Sector
Kitchen Korners, a shared-use food business designed to support fledgling culinary entrepreneurs, is the brainchild of Alonzo Coates, who aims to transform the local food industry, writes Daniel Sean Kaye for Grid Magazine. Inside the Mayfair space is a state-of-the-art kitchen where local chefs, caterers, food packagers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and other culinary creators can craft…
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