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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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Wall Street Journal: This Philadelphia Company is Better Equipped Than Others to Navigate Tariff Situation
While companies worldwide are having to manage the uncertain trade environment because of tariffs, some are better suited to navigate the situation than others, write Rick Wartzman and Kelly Tang for The Wall Street Journal. More specifically, companies that are well-managed and innovative often fit the description. Robert Handfield, executive director of the Supply Chain…
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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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Bonded Warehouse Could Help Small Businesses Better Navigate Current Tariff Policies
Bringing a bonded warehouse to Philadelphia could help small businesses more effectively navigate the Trump Administration’s back-and-forth tariff policies, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A bonded warehouse would mitigate the impact of tariff costs and avoid increasing prices on customers. Such a facility must be certified by U.S. Customs. Once goods are received,…
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Swiss Patient Returns to Penn Medicine Following Life-Changing Double Hand Transplant
Luka Krizanac, a patient from Switzerland, recently returned to Philadelphia for a visit to Penn Medicine, the hospital where he underwent a life-changing double hand transplant, writes Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. For the first time in 17 years thanks to the transplant, Krizanac is able to text on his phone…
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Former Saks COO Targets $100M in Sales at Philadelphia-Based Voomi Supply Next Year
R.J. Cilley, former COO of Saks Fifth Avenue, has joined Philadelphia-based Voomi Supply as its new CEO and aims to build the company into a billion-dollar business, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While a jump from selling Prada, Cartier, and Gucci may not seem to have much in common with an industrial…
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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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Bachmann Trains, in Business Since 1833, Keeps Brand and Mission on Track from Kensington Headquarters
Bachmann Trains, in business since 1833, moved into its Kensington headquarters in 1929, where it continues to keep its mission and brand on track nearly a century later, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. 1400 East Erie Avenue is the place where the Bachmann brothers were the first United States company to manufacture prescription sunglasses. After…
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Joel Embiid’s Old City Penthouse Hits Market Again With Another Major Price Cut
A 3,500-square-foot bi-level penthouse in Old City, owned by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, is back on the market with an almost 30 percent price drop, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 101 Walnut St. unit is listed for $3.9 million. The property was originally priced at $5.5 million in December 2023,…
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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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Ballers Raises $20M Ahead of High-End Sports Concept Opening in Fishtown, More Locations Planned
Ballers, preparing to open its flagship high-end sports concept at The Battery in Fishtown, has raised $20 million in Series A financing to support its development pipeline, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financing round was led by Sharp Alpha and RHC Group, both sports investment firms, along with new investors David…
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Philadelphia Eagle Finishes Atop NFL Player Merchandise Sales List
The NFLPA recently released its newest top 50 NFL player sales list, and a Philadelphia Eagles player is at the very top, writes Chris Cwik for Yahoo! Sports. Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley is this year’s league leader in merchandise sales, doing so in his historic first season with the team. Barkley surpassed teammate and…
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Germantown Academy Quarterback Xavier Stearn Pursues Inter-Academic League Record Before Rutgers
Xavier Stearn, a rising senior quarterback at Germantown Academy, aims to break the Inter-Academic League’s career passing yardage record before heading to Rutgers, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 138-year-old league’s record of 6,172 yards was set in 2017 by Penn Charter’s Michael Hnatkowsky. Stearn has thrown for 4,516 yards during his two…
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Upper Dublin and North Penn Headed to State College for PIAA Baseball Championships
Upper Dublin High School and North Penn High School are two of the three District 1 teams heading to State College for PIAA baseball championships on June 12 and 13, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of their PIAA Class 5A semifinal matchup, Upper Dublin High School was given a spirited sendoff by…
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Philadelphia 76ers, Comcast Spectacor Hire Architects to Design New South Philly Stadium
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor have chosen the architecture firms that will lead efforts toward building the new sports complex that will be built in South Philadelphia in the next few years, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Populous, a renowned stadium developer, and Philadelphia-based design firm Moody Nolan will oversee the concept for the…
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