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A Philadelphia Family is a Part of History, as Photo Shows Them in Attendance During a 1965 Speech Martin Luther King Jr. Gave at Girard College
The McAllister family knew they had a front-row ticket to history when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech in front of then-segregated Girard College in Philadelphia in 1965, but they did not know there was a photograph of that day, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6abc. Along with their mother, nine-year-old Curtis McAllister, his…
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Bucks County Police Pursuing New Leads in 50-Year-Old Teen Murder Cold Case
Police officials are following new leads in the 50-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Patricia Bartlett, a Bucks County teenager who was stabbed in the Oxford Valley Mall parking lot, writes Gina Cosenza for 102.9 MGK. On Jan. 13, 1975, Patricia Bartlett visited The Camera Shop at the mall to buy photo paper and toner…
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Curtis Institute of Music Wins Bid for Art Alliance Building
The Curtis Institute of Music will take ownership of the Art Alliance building after outbidding Temple University for the property that was previously owned by the closed University of the Arts, write Susan Snyder, Peter Dobrin, and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The institute bid $7.6 million at a live auction conducted on Tuesday…
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Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’
Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Can Be Credited for Helping Sixers, Comcast Reach Deal on New Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast have come together on plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City. The shift comes more than two years after the original plans for an Market East arena were first announced, after involvement from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver,…
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A.J. Brown’s Sideline Reading Helps Propel Book to Becoming No. 1 Seller on Amazon
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has helped turn a book into the hottest seller on Amazon, writes Dan Gelston for AP News. During the Eagles’ Wildcard Round game against the Green Bay Packers, Brown was seen on the sidelines reading a copy of Inner Excellence by self-help author Jim Murphy. As a result, the…
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Feeney’s Garden Center in Feasterville Closing Its Doors for Good
Feeney’s Garden Center, a beloved Feasterville staple, is closing its doors for good, according to a staff report from 6abc. The business, which has been serving the community for over seven decades, announced its plans to close last week on social media. “The decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Acquires West Philly Apartment Tower, Plans Affordable Housing Units
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has paid $51 million for the Dane apartment tower in West Philadelphia with plans to allocate nearly half of the units for affordable housing, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price for the 17-story, 233-unit building comes out to $219,000 per unit — roughly half the cost of…
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Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program
Peirce College recently expanded the eligibility requirements for its innovative Career Bridge program so more people have access to the program, which prepares students with the skills, certifications and credentials needed for in-demand jobs before they finish a college degree. More scholarships are now available for a wider range of Career Bridge students, and the college has…
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New Dallas Firm Takes Majority Stake in Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice to Drive Growth
Bensalem staple Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has received a majority investment from Maple Park Capital Partners, a newly formed Dallas firm, to fuel its continued growth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In the four decades since being founded, Rita’s has become…
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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Rittenhouse Square Brownstone Sells After 15 Years on the Market
A five-story, 7,155-square-foot Rittenhouse Square brownstone that was originally placed on the market 15 years ago has finally been sold, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property sold for $2.625 million — about half of its original list price — to a New York buyer, according to Nancy Alperin, a broker with…
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‘The Brutalist,’ Holocaust Survivor Story Set in Doylestown, Wins Three Awards at 2025 Golden Globes
The Brutalist, a story about a Holocaust survivor who builds a community center in Doylestown, was one of the biggest winners at this year’s Golden Globes, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie won three awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director – Motion Picture for Brady Corbet, and Best Performance by…
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…
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Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families for advancing their education while…
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How a Chance Encounter with Jimmy Carter Set the Path for Temple Health Physician’s Career Trajectory
Maura Sammon was just a little girl when then-presidential candidate Jimmy Carter visited the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in 1976. She was there alongside her grandparents and a crowd of campaign supporters. “My grandparents wanted to introduce me to the American political system,” Sammon recalled. “He was there kissing babies, picking up kids and he picked…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Newest Jazz Lounge and Gaming Destination
Philadelphia recently opened its newest newest entertainment and music venue, and it is already a must-visit, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Cellar Dog, a jazz lounge and gaming destination, is now open along South 15th Street. “Finding this spot in Center City, where there’s so much action, I think we’re just going to…
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Fort Washington Developer Purchases 61-Acre Newtown Site for $6.98M to Build 45 Single-Family Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has paid $6.98 million for a 61-acre Newtown site where it plans to build 45 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The undeveloped site is located at 107 Twining Bridge Road, next to All Saints Cemetery. It was acquired from Philadelphia Catholic Cemeteries, part of the Archdiocese…
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