Philadelphia
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SEI Executive Sneha Shah Sees Bright Future for Philadelphia’s Startup Scene
Sneha Shah, head of new business ventures for SEI Investments, believes there is a bright future for Philadelphia’s startup scene, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. People “outside of Philadelphia don’t understand how powerful this [startup ecosystem] could be,” she said. Shah used to be one of those people. Her career took her…
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Philadelphia Gets $1.3 Million Federal Grant to Make Homes, Schools More Energy Efficient
Philadelphia was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help make city homes and schools more energy efficient, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. In addition, the City is planning to use the new funding to expand education around home energy efficiency, formulate a plan to grow the clean energy…
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Philadelphia Doctor, Paralympian Comes Full Circle, Now Works at Rehab Hospital Where She Was Treated
Dr. Michelle Konkoly, a Paralympian, has come full circle after being treated at Jefferson Moss-Magee in Philadelphia as she now works there, write Stephanie Stahl and Adam Fox for CBS News Philadelphia. Konkoly was paralyzed at 18, after trying to open a window. “I had a freak accident,” she said. “I slipped and fell out…
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As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest data from the IRS and U.S. Census Bureau for the migration of wealth…
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Retired Philadelphia Editorial Cartoonist Has Works Featured in the Historical Society of PA
Signe Wilkinson, a retired Philadelphia editorial cartoonist has spent decades drawing images that reflect contemporary American life, and her work has been featured in the latest exhibit at Historical Society of Pennsylvania, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Her cartoons appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News for 35 years. Her cartoon themes range from…
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Philadelphia’s Thriving Food Scene Boasts This One Important Ingredient
Over the last few decades, Philadelphia’s food scene has shifted toward local talent to better reflect the people who live here, and the results have been amazing, writes Osayi Endolyn for Conde Nast Traveler. “Back in the old days, the attention was mostly for the big hospitality groups,” said Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, the chef and…
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Chef Conference Organizers Aiming to Bring More Culinary Tourists to Philadelphia Region
After a successful revamp of The Chef Conference in Philadelphia in April, organizers of the event are hoping to keep the momentum going and attract more culinary aficionados to the city as the food tourism sector continues to grow, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event was held from April 12 to…
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Philadelphia Startup Founders Launch New Matchmaking App to Modernize Dating
Philadelphia startup entrepreneurs Elodie Clowes and Amanda Karr recently launched a new app, fuse, which digitizes romantic setups and modernizes dating, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The app sets itself apart from traditional dating apps as it allows users’ friends and family to directly aid in their selection of future dates. The web-app can…
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Philadelphia Mother Helps Families, Individuals Embrace Transgender Loved Ones
Philadelphia mother nadeen “mothasistah” herring is the mom of a transgender son, Z. While first learning of that fact wasn’t easy to navigate, she has embraced it and is now helping others do the same, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When she first learned of it, she started looking for resources to help…
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Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chujo runs the eatery with his wife, Tomomi, out of his parents’ former printing house. The two-story space is adorned in Philadelphia sports mascot plushies,…
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Philly Service Award Program Empowers Teenagers to Positively Transform Communities
The Philly Service Award program, founded last year by Shelly Fisher, showcases the impact that teenagers can have on local communities, writes Delaney Parks for The Philadelphia Citizen. The program is a competition among Philadelphia high school students who are awarded grant funding to develop and implement service projects aimed at improving the city. Fisher…
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Philadelphia is the Safest U.S. City for Pedestrians, According to New Forbes Study
Philadelphia is the least dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians, according to a new study by Forbes Advisors, writes Christy Bieber for the publication. To determine the safest cities for pedestrians, Forbes Advisors examined four key metrics: fatal crashes involving pedestrians; persons involved in fatal crashes involving a pedestrian; deaths from crashes involving a pedestrian, and…
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These Spots Offer Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Philadelphia
If you want to start your day right, a tasty breakfast sandwich is always a good choice — and there are plenty of spots in Philadelphia where you can get a great one, write Alexandra Jones, Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, and Owen Spaloss for Philadelphia Magazine. Rowhome Coffee in Fitler Square and Kensington offers killer breakfast sandwiches…
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Joel Embiid Receives Prestigious Honor from Cameroon President
After helping Team USA win its fifth straight men’s basketball Olympic gold medal, Joel Embiid was honored with the Order of Valor award from the President of his native Cameroon, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. During a recent visit to Cameroon, President Paul Biya bestowed Embiid with the Medal of Commander of the Order…
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Make Sure to Follow These Written and Unwritten Rules of Parking in Philadelphia
Nobody enjoys getting a parking ticket, so to avoid getting the attention of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, be sure to follow the city’s rules of parking — both written and unwritten, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. There are several places in Philadelphia where you are not allowed to park at all, including in front…
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Philadelphia Man Among Contestants Looking for Love on First Season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Charles L., a Philadelphia man, will be among a handful of men competing on the inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelorette,” writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Charles is a 66-year-old retired financial analyst and father of two, according to his ABC bio. He grew up in rural China and moved to the United States with…
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney…
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Delaware, New Jersey Governors Pitch for the Sixers to Build New Arena in Respective States
As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to move forward on what to do in terms of building a new arena, Delaware Governor John Carney has proposed moving the team from Philadelphia to Delaware, writes the 6abc digital team. In a recent Twitter/X post, Carney posted: “Hey @sixers, if you’re looking outside of Philly, let’s build your…
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