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Philadelphia’s John Wilkes Booth Poster Auctioned for Over $160K
A rare John Wilkes Booth “wanted” poster that was displayed on a tree in the Philadelphia area after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has been auctioned online by Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions for $166,375, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The item that was auctioned off on April 27 is believed…
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Despite Decline in Sales, Home Prices in Philadelphia Area Continue to Climb Due to Low Inventory
A continuously low inventory in the Philadelphia area is causing home prices to continue growing even with a sharp decline in sales, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The number of closed sales across the region dropped in March by 21.4 percent to 5,815 compared to the same month a year ago. Meanwhile,…
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Philadelphia Tops List of Cities Where Inflation Is Rising Most
If it seems prices are rising higher in Philadelphia than elsewhere, you may be right. Philadelphia came out on the top among the nation’s 22 largest metropolitan areas based on where inflation is rising the most, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. To determine in which cities inflation is rising more quickly than…
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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce back is still incomplete, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is the third most populated city in the nation, which helps in the recovery as tourists and office…
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SEPTA Proposes Rideshare Service for ‘Microtransit Zones’ in Philadelphia Suburbs
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service that would cover areas in the Philadelphia suburbs where fixed bus routes do not make economic sense but residents still want a transit option, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal is part of SEPTA’s ongoing comprehensive…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor, Penn State Abington
Margo DelliCarpini, chancellor of Penn State Abington, grew up on Long Island. She had a close bond with her grandmother, who supported her love of learning and inspired her to think about her future. Her summer job as a lifeguard gave her a sense of responsibility that she carried with her throughout her career. DelliCarpini,…
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New Study Finds Pennsylvanians Are Not That Keen on Divorce
Pennsylvania has ranked among the states with the lowest divorce rates in the country, writes Claudia Dimuro for The Morning Call. PennStakes, a website that dives into online betting, decided to create a study in honor of National Ex-Spouses’ Day by looking at the odds of a marriage surviving in each state. To compile the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high school assistant principal. He recalled his victories on the track team in the 300-meter hurdles and his summer job on the maintenance crew of an apartment complex, where he learned…
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Wall Street Journal: University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Nation’s Top Five Law Schools
The preview for this year’s U.S. News & World Report law school rankings is out, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has found its place in the top five, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal. This year, Penn Carey Law shares fourth place with Harvard University’s law school, which is two…
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Need Some LinkedIn Post Ideas? There are 57 Brand Builders.
Need LinkedIn post ideas? You might post for brand awareness, conversion, to educate, entertain, inspire, lead gen, thought leadership, or other reasons. Of the 900 million people on LinkedIn globally, only a small percentage are active. If you don’t know what to post on LinkedIn or other social media, below is my listicle of 57…
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Part of Evolving East Coast Greenway, Schuylkill River Trail Philadelphia’s ‘Refuge’
The Schuylkill River Trail, which is part of the evolving, 3,000-mile-long East Coast Greenway, is now considered to be Philadelphia’s refuge, writes Ashira Morris for the Reasons To Be Cheerful. But Mid-Atlantic Manager for the East Coast Greenway Alliance Daniel Paschall noted that this was not always the case. When a park along the riverbank…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jill Marsteller, Founder and CEO, CALICO International, LLC
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey. She loved playing in the woods and cornfields and was surrounded by love from her parents, an aunt and uncle, and neighbors who acted as “surrogate grandparents.” In high school,…
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Philadelphia’s Ellen Yin Is One of 25 Top Women in Food Service and Hospitality
Ellen Yin, who owns and operates several restaurants in Philadelphia as part of High Street Hospitality Group, is one of the top 25 women in food service and hospitality, according to a recently released list from Total Food Service. Yin has more than 25 years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry. The…
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David’s Bridal Releases Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Collection
Who knew that tying the knot could also be environmentally conscious? Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal, America’s largest bridal-store chain, recently conducted a survey that revealed that 58 percent of brides consider sustainability when they buy clothing for their nuptuals. This world-renowned bridal retailer knew just what to do. It has launched the “Reimagine” collection, curated…
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Penn Likely to Be Top Research Institution for Licensing Revenue, Thanks to Abington Resident
The University of Pennsylvania is likely to once again be on the top among U.S. research institutions for licensing revenue, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines lead by Abington scientist Katalin Karikó, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, Penn reached the number-one position with licensing revenue of…
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How to Be Even More Memorable with a Signature on LinkedIn
Do you have a signature on LinkedIn that you use at the bottom of every post? If not, why not? Do you have an email signature you use on every email? Think about it. Your email signature is part of your brand, and your LinkedIn profile is part of your brand, so why not include…
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Ambler Restaurant Becomes Connecting Point for Mar. 22 Working Moms (WoMo) Event
The Working Mom’s Network and Elysium Marketing Group, the Montgomery County provider of marketing strategy and creative, has organized a Mar. 22 event that will benefit area working mothers. Under its WoMo Network banner, the 4–6 PM happy hour gathering will take place at Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar, 129 East Butler Ave., Ambler. Its…
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Unemployment Rate in Pennsylvania Lower Than a Year Ago
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was at 4.3 percent, the same as in December, but it was 0.2 percent lower than the January 2022 level. This is according to the preliminary employment situation report for January 2023 released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate went…
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