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Temple Opens New Incubator Space, Eyes Turning North Philadelphia Into An Innovation Hub
Temple University recently opened iNest, a new incubator space that the school hopes can ignite innovation in North Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mullian for PHL Inno. The incubator is meant to be a catalyst for innovative research, commercializing ideas, and producing startups, in the mold of the Penn Center for Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania.…
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. Last month, Comcast Spectacor unveiled plans to make the sports complex a “world-class, live-work-play sports and entertainment district” by upgrading Xfinity Live!, adding a mid-sized concert venue,…
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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great way to start your career in health information management. The college’s Online Medical Billing Certificate is an ideal credential for those interested in entering the healthcare and health information management field, especially…
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Philly Has 2 of Pennsylvania’s Best Ice Cream Parlors
Ice cream is one of Pennsylvania’s favorite desserts, so much so that Pennsylvania ranks among the top 12 states in ice cream consumption, writes Damon Zemlak for East Coast Traveler. Among the best ice cream parlors in Pennsylvania, two of which are located in Philadelphia. The first is The Franklin Fountain in Old City, which…
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Forbes: Clemens Food Group Went From Humble Hatfield Beginnings to Fifth-Largest Pork Producer in U.S.
Clemens Food Group is one of the largest pork producers in the United States, and throughout its 129-year history, the company has always led with humane practices, writes Chloe Sorvino for Forbes. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, its current president, 41-year-old Brad Clemens is a former mergers and acquisitions lawyer who, like…
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University of Pennsylvania Libraries Receive Donation of Over 75,000 Comics from Avid Collectors
Avid collectors Gary and Dawn Prebula have donated over 75,000 single-issue comics and graphic novels to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, writes Amanda Alexander for Penn Libraries. Gary Prebula, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus, received his first comic book when he was just 3, which sparked an interest in him that would grow and develop…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Center City To Close After 3 Years, Citing ‘Structural Limitations’
American Bible Society announced that it will be shutting down its Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, effective March 28, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The museum was created just under three years ago in July 2021. Though, it has recently been besieged with challenges, including layoffs, funding troubles, and five CEO changes within…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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Narberth Man Creates Accurate, Scale Models of Main Line Businesses
Phil Juska has been honing his modeling skills since about 2008 and since then has used Main Line businesses as his subjects when he creates handmade scale models of local establishments, writes Max Bennett for Patch. His more recent storefront model was of Danny’s Guitar Shop in Narberth, the fifth Main Line business he’s recreated.…
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Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City
Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rollins and Matt DeLima are looking to open an American cuisine restaurant, called Eleven Social. It will be located in the former space of 2nd Story…
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Greensgrow Farms in Kensington Could Become Home to Garden Center Once Again
Instead of welcoming condos, Greensgrow Farms in Kensington could once again have a garden center as part of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation’s Urban Agriculture and Community Garden initiative, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. NKCDC took over Greensgrow Farms after the former Greensgrow Farms organization shut down nearly two years ago.…
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Saint Joseph’s University Adjunct Professor Deborah Skapik is Also a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador, SEAL Solar Eclipse Expert
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Philadelphia will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching over 90 percent totality. This will mark the greatest solar coverage the region has seen since Memorial Day weekend in 1984 when coverage was at 95 percent. Deborah Skapik, an adjunct professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University has been studying eclipses…
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A New Cafe and Co-Working Space is Coming Soon to Old City
Sunday Girl, a new relaxing and cozy cafe and co-working space, will soon open its doors in Old City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new space is the brainchild of Becca Grites, who has years of experience managing and working in small establishments and has always loved working Sunday shifts for its slower,…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Gets Approval
Less than a month after Nike submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to propose the first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia, it has received unanimous approval, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after the project received pushback from the Historical Commission’s Architectural Committee. Nike made some…
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‘You Gotta Know Philly – My Hometown Edition,’ New Trivia Game Tests Folks’ Knowledge of the City
A new game has hit the market that tests individuals’ knowledge of Philadelphia, reports Brian Taff for 6abc. The game is called, You Gotta Know Philly Trivia Game – My Hometown Edition. According to ‘You Gotta Know Games’ president Tony Hoffman, the company has written 35 different versions of the game, geared at major markets…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Helping Create a Booming Business in Philadelphia. A Local Business Owner Details How
Bees in the Philadelphia region are taking the sticky secretion left behind by spotted lanternflies and turning it into honey — and local beekeepers are taking full advantage of it, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. One of them is Don Shump, founder and owner of Philadelphia Bee Co., which has nine hive locations throughout…
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