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Union League of Philadelphia Seeing Unprecedented Growth, Eyeing Further Potential Acquisitions
The Union League of Philadelphia is experiencing unprecedented growth, marking its most significant expansion in the last decade and more of its 160-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The exclusive members-only private club, long a haunt for top business leaders in the region, launched its expansion in 2014 with the opening…
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Iovance Biotherapeutics Likely to Add Hundreds of New Jobs At Philadelphia Navy Yard
As part of an effort to increase its cell therapy manufacturing, Iovance Biotherapeutics is planning to add hundreds of new jobs at its manufacturing site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This would double the company’s current production capacity. According to Iovance’s interim CEO Fred Vogt, the expansion…
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Midnight Pasta Offers Unforgettable Dinner-and-Show Combo in Philadelphia
Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Midnight Pasta parties offer a seamless blend of a hands-on pasta-making workshop along with a decadent five-course meal — an experience sure to leave a lasting impression, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the event, usually held around 6 PM at BLDG39 at the Arsenal — a former industrial warehouse…
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Peirce College to Host ‘Women in Leadership: Channel Your Inner She-E-O’ Panel and Networking Event
Peirce College is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by hosting a panel of women leaders who will share their journeys en route to their professional careers. On Thursday, March 27, Peirce College will welcome four prominent local women leaders. They are: The women will each discuss how they tapped into their inner She-E-O to…
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Germantown’s Philadelphia School for Circus Arts is the Only Accredited Circus School in the Nation
Inside a 26,000-square-foot gothic church in Germantown is the Philadelphia School for Circus Arts, the nation’s only accredited circus school in the United States, writes Cassie Burkhardt for The Philadelphia Citizen. The school is the evolution of owners Shana Kennedy and Kitsie O’Neill, who initially began hosting outdoor classes in Kennedy’s backyard during the early…
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Wall Street Journal: As Economic Uncertainty Set In, Quakertown Family Tightens Belt to Survive
Concerns about the economy have caused consumer confidence to drop, leading some local families to tighten their belts just to get by, write Rachel Louise Ensign, Natasha Khan, and Ruth Simon for The Wall Street Journal. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ellen and Craig Miller, who live in Quakertown, have dialed back hosting friends…
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Philadelphia Among Top Cities for Business Executives, New Survey Finds
According to a new survey, Philadelphia is one of the top three cities in Pennsylvania for business executives, writes Kamryn Scrivens for FOX 29. MarketBeat surveyed 3,102 executives and asked them to name which U.S. cities they are most drawn to when it comes to work. Their answers led to a ranking of the top…
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New Report Reveals ‘Shockingly High’ Number of Bucks County Children, Families in Need of Assistance Programs
A new report from Children First PA has found that over 30 percent of Bucks County families struggle to make ends meet, leaving a “shockingly high” number of children on assistance programs, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the report, to afford the basics — rent, food, transportation, health insurance,…
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Philadelphia Native Creates New Food Map Highlighting Best Food Spots the City Has to Offer
Philadelphia is known for many things — from its history as the birthplace of America to its many landmarks. However, another distinction Philadelphia holds is that of one of the top food destinations in the nation. With thousands and thousands of restaurants to choose from, it can be hard to sort out where to go.…
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Bucks County Community College to Again Offer Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?
Bucks County Community College is excited to again offer the new noncredit program, “Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?”. This popular 8-week course offers participants a unique opportunity to learn about the U.S. Constitution, the court system, immigration, criminal and civil cases, and various other aspects of our government that every informed…
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NTSB Provides Details on Jan. 31 Northeast Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash in New Report
Nearly six weeks after a medical jet crash claimed the lives of 7 people in Northeast Philadelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report that provides further details, writes Brian Brant for People. Among the key findings of the report is that the jet’s cockpit voice recorder didn’t record the crash…
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This Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square is a Natural Wine Hot Spot
When people enter to dine at a.kitchen+bar in Rittenhouse Square, it’s easy to get lost in the delicious international dishes, but it’s wine is what really sets it apart from many other eateries, writes Julia Larson for Wine Spectator. The restaurant has a list of about 350 wines. According to wine director Frank Kinyon, to…
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Philadelphia-Based Inclusive Makeup Brand Unveils Plans After Receiving $250K Investment
Pound Cake, the Philadelphia-based inclusive makeup brand, was recently selected as one of six fast-growing businesses to win a $250,000 investment from The Enterprise Center, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The company was started in October 2021 by co-founders Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez. It all started with Bell’s frustration of shopping for cosmetics as…
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This Philadelphia ZIP Code Features Nearly One-Quarter of Homes Built in the City Last Year
Philadelphia witnessed a record 8,000 homes built throughout the city in 2024, and while many different neighborhoods got in on the housing increase, one felt it much more than the rest, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About 3,000 of the aforementioned new homes were built in the Greater Center City area, increasing the…
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Philadelphia Artist Discovers Unique Way to Display and Distribute Her Artistic Creativity
Philadelphia artist Fabiola Lara has a creative mind in more ways to one as she has a unique way of placing her art on display, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. She uses a vending machine! A Chilean-American artist with more than a decade of experience, her idea to display her art through…
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among Pennsylvania’s top five for sales, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released a report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, showing that…
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Nike’s Jordan Brand World of Flight Store One Step Closer to Opening Planned Center City Store
A major hurdle has been cleared in regards to Nike’s plan of opening a new World of Flight store in Center City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The city recently approved the changes the company had proposed to make to the Walnut Street storefront in which the business will operate. The planned Philadelphia store would…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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