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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Large Cities Based on Downtown Pandemic Recovery
Philadelphia ranked in the lower part of the list among 31 large cities based on how quickly their downtowns surged back after the pandemic shutdowns, writes Amy Larson for PHL 17. Researchers at the Institute of Governmental Studies’ public policy research center looked at various economic health factors for 31 major large cities to determine…
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If You Have $200K to Invest, Becoming a Millionaire Is Within Reach
If you have $200,000 to invest, then the dream of becoming a millionaire is well within your reach, writes Andrew Lisa for Yahoo!Finance. Money experts recommend everything from financing fintech startups and investing in SPACs to real estate and equity investing. In the end, any success or failure depends fully on you. “People need to…
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Camden’s New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Once World’s Largest Shipbuilder: Here Is How It Got Its Name
New York Shipbuilding Corporation is one of the most confusingly named companies in the Philadelphia region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for the Post x News. The company was born in 1899. Its founder, Henry Morse, wanted to locate the New York Ship, as the company was often called, at a site in Staten Island. However, after…
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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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Ardmore’s Dan Hilferty, New Chair of Comcast Spectacor, Wants to Keep Sixers in South Philly
Despite the Sixers’ push to build an arena in the heart of Center City, Ardmore’s Daniel Hilferty, the new chairman of Comcast Spectacor, wants to keep the team in South Philadelphia, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hilferty’s Comcast Spectacor owns the Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center, where the NBA team is currently…
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Montgomery 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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Eugene Kohn, Philadelphia Native Who Redrew Skylines Across Country with His Architecture Firm Remembered
Eugene Kohn, a Philadelphia native who redrew skylines across the nation with his architecture firm, Kohn Pedersen Fox, died on March 9 at 92, writes James R. Hagerty for The Wall Street Journal. Kohn, who inherited his artistic talent from his mother, Hannah, took art classes at Philadelphia Museum of Art. After considering studying law,…
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Philadelphia Ranks High Among Business Districts with the Most Co-working Spaces
Philadelphia has ranked in fifth place based on the most co-working spaces in central business district locations, writes Balazs Szekely for CoworkingCafe. The majority of significant central business districts can be found on the East Coast, including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia, according to a recent report by the nationwide employment-trend analysis blog. Its…
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Philadelphia Is Incentivizing Developers to Add More High-Value Center City Development in Place of Parking Spaces
Philadelphia’s surplus of parking spaces is prompting the city to incentivize developers to add more high-value Center City projects instead, writes David Harrison for The Wall Street Journal. The city estimates that parking spots in downtown garages went down in number from 50,023 in 2010 to 45,898 in 2020, to be replaced with office and…
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From Conshohocken Southbound, Schuylkill Expressway Listed as One of Top 10 Most Congested Roads Nationwide
The Global Traffic Scorecard published by INRIX, has found that the Schuylkill Expressway. also known as I-76, Southbound from Exit 332 in West Conshohocken to Exit 343 at Spring Garden Street, is one of the top ten most congested roads nationwide. The study is the largest of its kind to date, and analyzed the impact…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jared Utz, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near Fairmount Park. He was also drawn to sports, competing in cross country and tennis as well as teaching tennis as a high schooler. Utz also worked for his father’s consumer finance company from a very…
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Philadelphia’s Ellen Yin Is One of 25 Top Women in Foodservice 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 foodservice and hospitality, according to a recently released list from the Total Food Service. Yin has more than 25 years’ experience in the foodservice and hospitality industry. The restaurants on…
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Alternative Investments and Their Advantages, Disadvantages
Whether your investment strategies focus on short-term or long-term goals, it is always a good idea to diversify and invest some money into alternative assets, writes John Csiszar for AOL Finance. Alternative investments are nontraditional investments that go beyond the stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that are more typical for the world of investing. Putting…
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Boscov’s — With Location in Pottstown and Plymouth Meeting — Defies Odds, Prepares to Open 50th Store
Even as its rivals are disappearing, Boscov’s, the largest family-owned department store company in America, is preparing to open its 50th store, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Boscov’s, which operates two Montgomery County locations in Pottstown and Plymouth Meeting, preserves an image that is a throwback to the days when malls were all…
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Philadelphia Eagles Are Looking for New Cheerleaders
If you ever dreamed of helping cheer on the Eagles in front of thousands of fans, now is your chance, writes Hannah Gross for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Birds have started the process of hiring new members for their cheerleading squad for the upcoming season. However, it is important to note that Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders are…
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This Temple University Senior Is Also a Beauty Queen and Army Sergeant
Twenty-two-year-old Temple University senior Renieal Campbell is also a beauty queen and drill sergeant in the reserves of the U.S. Army, writes Brittany Leitner for Elite Daily. Campbell, who is a first-generation American, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Earth USA in 2022 and is about to graduate with a degree in health studies. Campbell had just…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top 20 Best Golf States for Retirees
Golf recorded a huge surge in popularity during the pandemic, with the number of players growing to a record-high 6.2 million, reported Bryce Derouin for gambling.com. The increase came both from people picking up the sport for the first time and onetime golfers returning to the game after an absence. The group that recorded the…
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Popular Bucks County Burger Joint Getting Ready to Open Location in New Jersey
A Bucks County burger restaurant will soon be opening its first location in New Jersey, the first steps of a planned expansion. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about the upcoming spot. Old School Burgers, located in New Britain, is preparing to expand to New Jersey with an Ocean City location. This newest burger joint…
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