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First-Generation College Student Credits Temple University With Helping Him Soar
Navigating life as a first-generation college student can be a tough ordeal. That was the scenario Gregory Jackson found himself in a couple years ago. A native of Germantown, Jackson has always liked education. When it came time to choose a college, Jackson’s decision came down to one major element. “My main priority,” Jackson said,…
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Where to Find Fresh Turkey for Thanksgiving in Philadelphia
A high-quality turkey can make or break a Thanksgiving dinner, and many shops and markets around Philadelphia offer fresh birds guaranteed to deliver a more tender, flavorful result, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Godshall’s Poultry at Reading Terminal Market, you can order either boneless or bone-in turkey breast roasts, as well as…
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A Student Veteran’s Path from Flight to Education
Michael Gorzynski has been fascinated by flying since he was a kid, recalling that the only things he ever made from LEGO® bricks were planes. After flying and maintaining Blackhawk helicopters all over the world for the U.S. Army, the first-generation transfer student has joined Rutgers–Camden this fall to launch a mission of his own. Raised…
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Josh Shapiro Welcomes Gretchen Whitmer to the Linc, Adding Fuel to 2028 Talk
Sunday night’s Eagles–Lions matchup brought more than football star power to Lincoln Financial Field, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, two prominent Democrats widely viewed as potential 2028 presidential contenders, met on the sidelines, adding political intrigue to the primetime spotlight. Shapiro, an Abington…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein, reports JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The gift came at a critical time after SNAP benefits were reduced, with more people turning to food networks, pantries and fresh connect…
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Abrams Realty Goes After Municipal Challenges Alongside Suing for Exton Mall Plans
An affiliate of Abrams Realty & Development is suing the officials who rejected its plan to redevelop Exton Square Mall with over 700 residences and 280,000 square feet of retail, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. The developer filed a complaint earlier this month against the West Whiteland Board of Supervisors after the board rejected its…
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 18. With many of the city’s finest culinary professionals in attendance, Philadelphia was one of five cities represented along with New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago. A number of Philadelphia chefs and restaurants…
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New Productivity App from Philadelphia Startup NoPlex Targets ADHD Community
NoPlex, a Market East start-up founded by developer Matt Canning, provides a productivity app designed for people with ADHD, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The app was inspired by the developer’s daughter, who has ADHD. NoPlex offers a set of features aimed at helping people manage ADHD-related challenges. For example, it addresses rejection sensitive…
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Philadelphia Health Department Launches New Campaign Addressing Heart Health
The Philadelphia Health Department has launched a new campaign to help spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and its leading factors, writes Eric Nixon for WHYY. More specifically, the campaign’s goal is to give Philadelphians the tools needed to have in-depth conversations with health care providers about the effects stimulants have on…
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Explore Ken Burns’s ‘The American Revolution’ at a Special Valley Forge Park Alliance Event
If Ken Burns’s storytelling gives you goosebumps, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Just weeks after the debut of his monumental PBS series The American Revolution, the Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) is bringing the conversation home with an exclusive expert panel that unpacks the drama, ideals, and human stories behind the…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Awards $35,000 to Southeastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurs
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), hosted the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley. The one-day event showcased entrepreneurs from across southeastern Pennsylvania who…
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Greystone Hall in West Chester Sold for $6.5 Million
New York-based Mirbeau Hospitality Services has purchased the 44-acre Greystone Hall in West Chester for $6.5 million, and intends to transform it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, the company finalized the purchase of the property, which features a three-story mansion, a garage,…
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Boomi Expands Global Footprint With New Partnership in the Pet Care Sector
Conshohocken’s Boomi continues to expand its global reach, according to Business Wire. The company announced that Australia-based Greencross Pet Wellness Company, the nation’s largest pet care network, has adopted the Boomi Enterprise Platform to streamline its digital ecosystem. With more than 6,000 employees and hundreds of retail, veterinary, and grooming locations, GPWC sought a unified…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…
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Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Raises $250M to Go Towards AI Investment, Expansion Plans
Philadelphia-based Gopuff recently raised $250 million, signifying the company’s strongest financial position in its nearly 13-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after a number of business decisions to slim down operations, including administering several layoffs after a rapid growth period that saw Gopuff’s valuation reach as high as $15…
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Lawsuit Filed Against Company That Operated Medical Jet That Crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, Killing 8
A lawsuit has been filed against Med Jets, the company that operated the medical jet that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31, write David Chang, Ali Ingersoll, and The Associated Press for NBC10 Philadelphia. The crash killed eight individuals — all six on board and two others on the ground — and injured nearly…
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Meet the Newest Candidate for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District Race
The race for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District seat continues to heat up as an 11th candidate has joined, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Isaiah Martin, 25, is the latest individual to add his name to the increasingly competitive race to succeed the soon-to-be-retired Congressman Dwight Evans. Martin is a real estate developer…
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This Law & Order SVU Regular is a University of the Arts Grad
Fans of Law & Order: SVU are likely familiar with Captain Renee Curry, who has seen her role on the show become more prominent over the past five years. She recently started having her name and photo in the show’s opening credits. Aimé Donna Kelly, the actress who plays the character, is a University of…
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