Philadelphia
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How 2 Philly-Based Designers Helped New York City Mayoral Primary Winner Captivate Voters
When Zohran Mamdani first burst onto the scene as a New York City mayoral candidate, he wanted to take a fresh approach, and two Philadelphia-based designers helped him do it, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Local designers Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler of design co-op Forge are the ones responsible for designing Mamdani’s…
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Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol Women Built Bonds That Still Thrive Decades Later
Women of the Phillies’ Hot Pants Patrol, who spent about a decade working for the local MLB team as an “elite corps” of usherettes, built bonds that still thrive to this day, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hot Pants Patrol debuted in 1971 as a marketing gimmick conceived by Bill Giles, the Phillies’…
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Gov. Shapiro Talks Willingness to Work with Eagles Over Stadium, Bringing NASCAR to Philly
Without going into specifics about any potential state funding for new sports arenas in Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that he will continue discussions with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Rooney family in Pittsburgh over what support they may need regarding their stadiums, writes Dan Gelston for the Associated Press. The Eagles do not…
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Peirce College Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively to serving adults, held its 2025 Commencement on Friday,…
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Philadelphia-Based Coast Guard Unit, Various Partners Working to Safeguard Delaware River
The Coast Guard unit based in Philadelphia is working with multiple partners to keep the Delaware River safe and secure, particularly to support the flow of commerce, writes Susanna Granieri for the Delaware Currents. That is no small task, given that the river hosts the largest freshwater port in the world — a vital hub…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated in Pennsylvania state law, landlords cannot charge more than two months’ security deposit for a tenant to move in for the first year. Landlords can only hold one month’s security…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer, Independence Blue Cross
Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer of Independence Blue Cross (IBX), spoke with DELCO Today about his childhood in Montgomery County, learning the value of hard work in his parents’ restaurant, playing football, and becoming the first in his family to attend college. After studying English literature, Vennera realized…
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Philadelphia’s Fast-Food Revolution Began with Horn & Hardart Automats Over Century Ago
The fast-food revolution began in Philadelphia on June 9, 1902, when Joe Horn and Frank Hardart opened their first Automat on Chestnut Street, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This approach to food appealed to the new, faster-paced society. Horn, a Philadelphia native, started his own restaurant at age 27. He partnered with Hardart,…
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Gina M. Slocum: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Gina M. Slocum, a graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program at Peirce College. “The year was 2015, I faced a significant career setback when I was laid off, from my role as an office manager at a nonprofit organization. In that role, I not only managed the office but…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Toughest Commutes in the U.S., Find Out Why
Commuting throughout various cities throughout the United States can be quite tough, particularly in some regions compared to some others, writes Shallom Joe for Daily Fetch via MSN. While some cities continue to be among the toughest, there are others than have managed to improved things. According to a recent study, Philadelphia is the 12th…
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Micro-Rental Trend, Big on the West Coast, Increasing in Philadelphia
While micro-housing started out as a solution for factory works and newcomers to a big city, it has since become a trend for many others. The trend has been primarily a West Coast one, but it has started moving elsewhere throughout the country, such as the Northeast, where Philadelphia leads the charge, writes Andrei Popa…
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Philadelphia Mother Uses Intuition to Find Kidnapped Daughter Who is Now Subject of New Documentary
In 1996, a fire took place in the Philadelphia home of Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera in which in was presumed that their 10-day-old daughter Delimar had perished, writes Christine Pelisek for People. Cuevas, however, never believed her daughter died in the fire. Six years later, she saw a young girl at a party that…
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Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks
Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver Thyme for Bite Speak. Pat’s Kings of Steaks in South Philadelphia is among the most legendary spots in the city and claims to be the birthplace of the famous sandwich.…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The installations is part of a solution for a major health risk. According to a 2022 analysis of district water sources conducted by PennEnvironment and various local nonprofits, 98…
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Interboro High Grad Josh Breen, Fighting Cancer, Honored With Phillies First Pitch
An Interboro High School graduate who is battling cancer was honored Tuesday night at the Phillies game against the Chicago Cubs, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. The Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Phillies joined forces for Strike Out Cancer Night, giving the ceremonial first pitch to Josh Breen. “As a lifelong Phillies…
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Meet the Man Who Helped the Eagles Master the Tush Push
The Philadelphia Eagles’ now-famous “tush push” owes some of its dominance to a name you might not know: Richie Gray. Hired in 2023 as a team advisor, the former rugby union player brought deep expertise in body movement, leverage, and contact dynamics. Initially tapped to help the defense counter the controversial play, Gray ended up…
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Peirce College Graduate’s Journey To Commencement: Donna Payton
Today’s feature is Donna Payton, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at Peirce College. “In February 2022, I found myself feeling dissatisfied with my online experience at Liberty University. I shared my concerns with my husband, John Payton, who is a proud graduate of Peirce College. John, who earned his Bachelor of…
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2 Philadelphia Companies Make Fortune 500 List for 2025
The 2025 Fortune 500 list is out and nine Philadelphia-area companies are on the list, including two headquartered in Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Up first is media and technology giant Comcast, which ranks at No. 35 on the list with $123.7 billion in revenue. It’s ranking is down two spots…
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