Philadelphia Region
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Most Expensive Colleges in the Region Include 3 in Delaware County
The cost of attending college is on the rise, and colleges in our region are no exception, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal analysis of Department of Education data. Here in Delaware County, Haverford College, at $84,748; Villanova University, at $81,105; and Swarthmore College, at $80,014, are second, third, and fourth highest as the most…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram, but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy: Here’s What That Means for Delaware County
Philadelphia-based Rite Aid announced Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and is working on a deal with lenders on a multibillion-dollar restructuring plan, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Underperforming stores will likely be closed under the Rite Aid bankruptcy plan to reduce rent expenses. It expects most stores to stay open and…
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A Sure Thing? American Airlines Adds Philadelphia Flights for Super Bowl 58
Apparently, American Airlines, the dominant carrier for Philadelphia International Airport, has some inside info on who will be playing in Super Bowl 58 this February. The airline has added four more nonstop Super Bowl flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Las Vegas in anticipation of local fans wanting to see the game, writes Emma Dooling…
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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia’s popular Italian restaurant Vetri Cucina is among their favorite restaurants. Wheeler is also a fan of the Asian-inspired bar restaurant Cheu…
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Main Line Health Reports $125M Loss as Reimbursements Lag Behind Costs
Main Line Health finances were hit with a $125 million operating loss for the year ending June 30, highlighting some of the problems right now in the healthcare field. The nonprofit health system blamed low reimbursements from Medicare and private insurance payments that haven’t kept pace with inflation, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Wingmate Day Pass Gets Airport Guests Through Security So They Can Stay With Travelers
Now there’s a way for some guests to pass through Philadelphia Airport security to accompany travelers to their gate, wait for domestic passengers, or shop and eat in the airport. The airport is implementing a Wingmate Pass program starting Nov. 1, writes Brian Saunders for Philly Voice. Those who want the pass can apply online…
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Sure, the Eagles Are Great, But Their New Tide Commercial—Not So Much
The Philadelphia Eagles are hitting their stride on the sports and cultural circuit. They are one of only two NFL teams with a 5-0 record. They put out a successful Christmas album and are planning a second one. The documentary on Eagles Center Jason Kelce of Haverford is the most watched documentary on Prime Video…
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Some Pet Turtles Are Giving Salmonella to People in the Region
Pet turtles are causing a small Salmonella outbreak that seems to be on the rise, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the last year, 10 Pennsylvanians, including some from the Philadelphia region, were among 59 people nationwide to contract the bacteria from small pet turtles, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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Jason Kelce’s Documentary Now Available at Amazon’s Prime Video
Jason Kelce’s documentary, “Kelce,” premiered Monday night at 8 PM. The documentary is now available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For those with an Amazon Prime membership, Prime Video is included. Others can sign up for Prime Video as a standalone service. with Amazon Prime membership,…
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Wawa Deliveries Could Now Include an All-Electric Delivery Truck
Wawa deliveries could soon be enhanced with green technology as the convenience store chain test pilots its first electric delivery truck in its fleet, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The effort is part of an “electrification of transportation” across its operations. The truck will deliver to Wawa locations in Greater Philadelphia. The truck…
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The Tasty History of the Hoagie Involves Delaware County and Is Anything But Clear-Cut
So where did the hoagie come from? Depends on who you ask, reports Food History. Two origin stories place it right in Delaware County, in Tinicum and/or Chester. A common hoagie story starts with Italian-American workers at the old Hog Island shipyard in Tincium who picked up sandwiches from Al DePalma’s luncheonette. He called them…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Could Soon Be in High Demand
If you are hoping to see housing prices drop in the Philadelphia region, you might be in for quite a wait, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach CEO Larry Flick V, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Low housing inventory is “strangling the market” and continuing to keep both demand and…
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American Airlines Restarts PHL Flagship Lounge Project
American Airlines was just about to start work on its Flagship Lounge, a dedicated business class lounge, for Philadelphia International Airport. Then COVID hit. Now that project is back on track, writes Gary Leff for View From the Wing. American already has Flagship lounges in Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. A lounge at New…
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Bookworms Invited to the First-ever Independent Bookstore Crawl
Lovers of books who have a lot of energy can join an independent bookstore crawl Saturday, Aug. 26, by visiting more than two dozen participating bookstores in the Philadelphia area. The crawl includes readings, local author book signings, pop-ups, discounts, and giveaways at the stores, writes Kristin Hunt for Philly Voice. Children’s Book World,…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent pipeline for employers in the region. Over the next 10 years, Philadelphia is expected to add tens of thousands of new jobs, primarily in health care and technology-driven medical research,…
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ROAM Fitness: A New Gym Experience for PHL Airport Travelers
Travelers can now make efficient use of their downtime at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with a workout at ROAM Fitness, a new gym located in Terminal F. The gym, part of a start-up mission to bring gyms to airports, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and offers day passes at $25, writes…
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