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Philadelphia-based CEO, Co-Founders of Black Paper Party Set to Appear on ‘Shark Tank’
An inclusive wrapping paper design startup founded by a Philadelphia entrepreneur, Black Paper Party, will be appearing in an upcoming episode of the hit ABC…
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New Book Looks at Processes That Enabled Penn, Drexel to Dramatically Reshape Parts of West Philadelphia, University City
A new book by Laura Wolf-Power titled “University City: History, Race, and Community in the Era of the Innovation District,” looks at the processes that…
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Temple University Currently Has Its Most Diverse Class Ever
Temple University has welcomed its most diverse class ever, writes Julia Merola for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the latest information released by the…
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New $1 Million Grant Will Help Secure Philly’s Black Sacred Spaces
A new grant program will go toward aiding Philadelphia’s Black houses of worship to maintain their historic buildings and serve their communities, writes Kimberly Haas…
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Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Launches New Career and Technical Education Program
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has goals of inspiring their students to become educational leaders, writes Emily Rose Grassi and Frances Wang for NBC…
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Philadelphia Chooses Winning Design for New Harriet Tubman Statue
The city of Philadelphia has selected the winning artist behind the design for the new Harriet Tubman statue outside City Hall, writes Melissa Noel for…
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As the New President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, Jo-Elle Mogerman Has Big Goals
Jo-Elle Mogerman is in her first official week as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, and has big goals of redefining urban zoos across…
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City & State Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 Features Several Philadelphians Making A Difference in the City
Pennsylvania is plush with young professionals working across numerous industries and the City & State Pennsylvania seeks to honor those individuals with its Forty Under…
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Germantown Native, Erika Johnson, Fosters Wellness and Togetherness in the Community Through Farming and Agriculture
Erika Johnson has a strong love for gardening and produce and strives to share that with her community, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Two Iconic Black Women To Be Honored As Part of 2025 American Women Quarters Program
The fourth year of the United States Mint American Women Quarters Program in 2025 will include honors to Ida B. Wells and Althea Gibson, writes…
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Philadelphia Businessowner Hosts Summit Designed to Support Fellow Black Women Entrepreneurs
Tanya Morris is well aware of the challenges facing Black women entrepreneurs like herself, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Morris is the founder and CEO…
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This 2023 MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient Has Ties to Philadelphia
The 2023 MacArthur Genius Grant recipients were recently announced and Philadelphia has some representation, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to Philadelphian…
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