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Philadelphia Officially Kicks Off the 2024 Tourism Season During Inaugural ‘Philly Opener’ Event
Philadelphia’s tourism industry is a key driver of economic growth, and as a result, all of Philly’s tourism organizations work hard each day to put the city on the map and drive more visitors to the region. To officially kick off this year’s tourism season, the inaugural “Philly Opener” event took place on Monday, May…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Host Historic Walking Tour Event May 19
On Sunday, May 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host a walking tour that allow visitors to step back in time. With its “The Untold History: A Freedom Seekers’ Perspective” Walking Tour led by 1838 Black Metropolis, visitors can discover the vibrant history of Philadelphia’s Free Black population in 1838, a thriving city-within-a-city…
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Reading Terminal Market Launches Five-Month Composting Pilot Program
Last month, Reading Terminal Market partnered with Main Line pickup service, Mother Compost, on a new pilot program that has already started to pay dividends, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. With just over a month of launching the program, Reading Terminal Market has already returned 30 tons of fruit peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds to…
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Palestinian Restaurant Chain, Ayat, Planned For Center City Philadelphia
Ayat, the New York-based Palestinian restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Philadelphia location in Center City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The planned location is the former Roxy Theater on Sansom Street, three blocks from Rittenhouse Square. Once opened, it will be the only self-identified Palestinian restaurant in Center City, and…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Host ‘A Night at AAMP – Spring Fling’ Event May 17
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is allowing guest to step into a night of positive vibes and style during its ‘A Night at AAMP – Spring Fling’ on Friday, May 17. The exclusive event features extended museum hours, live music by DJ lil’dave, and the captivating exhibition, “Imprint: Dox Thrash, Black Life and American…
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American Cancer Society Appoints Philly Native As Inaugural Chief Business Transformation Officer
American Cancer Society has appointed Rob Muller, a veteran executive with more than two decades of experience, as its inaugural chief business transformation officer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During conversations, Muller became very impressed by CEO Karen Knudsen’s vision for the future of the nonprofit as it works to eradicate cancer.…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Houses the Largest Publicly Accessible Archive of South Asian American Stories
When Samip Mallick was growing up in Michigan, he didn’t often see his community, heritage, and identity reflected. Striving to do something about it, he co-founded the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) in 2008, which is now the largest publicly accessible archive of the community with over 5,300 stories, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW…
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Philadelphia AI Retail Startup, Invent Analytics, Raises $17M and Doubles 2023 Revenue
Invent Analytics, a Philadelphia artificial intelligence retail startup, has raised $17 million and is seeking to double its revenue this year after doing so last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the PHL Inno. The company’s platform uses data and AI to help retailers forecast, inform pricing, manage their supply chain and their inventory. The overall…
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Thomas Jefferson University Removes ‘Interim’ Tag, Makes Susan Aldridge School’s First Woman President
Thomas Jefferson University has promoted Susan C. Aldridge as the university’s permanent president 10 months after she began her tenure in an interim role, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In doing so, Aldridge has made history as the university’s first woman president just in time to celebrate its bicentennial. She replaces former president…
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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sees 11% Rise in Compensation in 2023
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts saw his compensation package reach a four-year high in 2023 at nearly $35.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Roberts’ total compensation in 2023 was an 11 percent increase from 2022. The increase is tied to the value of stock awards, options and incentive pay. However, his base…
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WSJ: Comcast’s NBCUniversal Prepares a $2.5 Billion Yearly Bid For NBA Rights
NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast, is preparing to offer a massive $2.5 billion a year bid for the rights to air NBA games, write Joe Flint, Amol Sharma, and Isabella Simonetti for The Wall Street Journal. This comes as rival Warner Bros. Discovery is making its own last-ditch efforts to keep those rights. TNT, owned by…
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Philadelphia-based Law Firm Stradley Ronon Opens First West Coast Office in Los Angeles
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young is set to open a new office in Los Angeles with the addition of a 10-lawyer group, marking its first West Coast office, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new lawyer group comes from litigation boutique, Keesal Young & Logan, including five partners and five associates focused…
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Bartender John Doyle Celebrates 50 Years Working at McGillin’s, Philly’s Oldest Bar
This year marks 50 years since John Doyle began working at McGillin’s Olde Ale House, the Center City bar that serves as Philadelphia’s oldest, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Already a customer, Doyle started working at McGillin’s in April 1974 when the door guy asked him to watch the door one night, which he…
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National Cancer Institute Designates Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center As a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jefferson recently announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI. This recognition places SKCC among an elite group of only 57 cancer centers nationwide, providing exceptional and personalized cancer care and superior outcomes, fueled by a…
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Brings New Pizzeria To Midtown Village With Opening of Sister Location
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has opened a new sister location in Midtown Village in Center City to join its original location in Fishtown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Called Mulherin’s Pizzeria, the eatery replicates much of the menu and casual ambiance of its original location. However, there is a greater emphasis on the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza…
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Chase Bank To Open New Branch At Former Wawa Flagship Location in Center City
The former location of Wawa’s flagship location in Center City had been vacant since it chose not to reopen in 2020 due to the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Chase Bank recently filed to open a branch at the very location on the southeast corner of Broad and Walnut streets, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
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This Bowling Alley Was Voted the Best in Philadelphia
The Keystone recently did a voter’s choice survey on the top bowling alleys in Pennsylvania, and Harp & Crown was selected as the top one in Philadelphia, writes The Keystone staff. The Center City bowling alley embraces elegance, transcending the traditional alley experience and entering the realm of luxury. The historical building combines the fun…
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Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrates 60 years of service in 2024. To celebrate its milestone anniversary, Saint John’s Hospice hosted a 60th Anniversary Gala at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia. At the event five organizations were recognized with the…
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