Philadelphia Region
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Turnover is Churning in the Higher Education World in Montgomery County and Nearby
Major changes are occurring in the region’s higher education world as presidents of many local universities and colleges are leaving for new opportunities, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the most prominent departures is University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann – the longest-serving Ivy League president – who is leaving to become the…
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Holiday Flights at Philadelphia International Airport Nearly Double What They Were in 2020
U.S. airports did a lot better for the Fourth of July holiday in 2021 than a year ago, but travel numbers are still below pre-COVID levels, writes Ty West for Philadelphia Business Journal. Data from Cirium, which provides airport flight data, shows the number of flights scheduled between July 1-8, 2021 is 90 percent of…
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Wawa Support Message Carved into the French Countryside is Not What it Seems
It’s a case of mistaken identity at the international level but that didn’t keep rabid Wawa fans in the Philadelphia region from latching on, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. A Finnish Twitter account shared the image of a message carved into a grass field in France, “Allez Wawa.” It translates as “Go, Wawa.” It’s actually…
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Lyrically-minded Lyft Driver Writes Song Inspired By Philly Area Students
Fred Brown, a musician and Lyft driver, wrote his new song Congratulations inspired by the students he ferried throughout the Philadelphia region, write Rosie Leonard and Matthew Aquino for The Temple News. The 64-year-old often picked up students at Temple University’s Main Campus and listened to them discuss their stress around life and school. He would then attempt…
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Montgomery County Travelers Feeling Impact of Staffing Shortages at Philadelphia International Airport
Air travelers at Philadelphia International Airport are noticing longer lines as staffing shortages continue to plague airlines and TSA officials, reports Katie Katro for 6abc.com. The airport’s key airline, American Airlines, is cancelling an average of two flights a day in Philadelphia. Passenger Vincent Alibrando was in line two-and-a-half hours early at the Frontier counter…
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MacKenzie Scott, and Husband Former Lower Merion Teacher Dan Jewett, Continue Their Donation Spree with Gift to ‘Play on Philly’
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and her husband, former Lower Merion teacher, Dan Jewett, have continued their giving and donation spree; one of the latest recipients is Play on Philly, according to a staff report from 6abc. Scott and Jewett have so far donated $2.74 billion to organizations that focus…
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American Airlines Cuts Flights to Cover Weather, Labor Shortage, Traveler Uptick
Bad weather, a labor shortage, and a sudden surge in travelers have forced American Airlines to cancel some of its flights through mid-July, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. The most impact has been felt at American’s Dallas-Fort Worth hub. Philadelphia Airport is a major hub for the airline. “Oh it’s crazy, everyone wants to get…
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U.S. News and World Report Names Local Hospital Second-Best Hospital in America
For the third consecutive year, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has ranked second on U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of the country’s top children’s hospitals, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. To determine these rankings, U.S. News and World Report gathered clinical data from close to 200 medical centers, measuring patient safety,…
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Why We Love Wawa—Hoagies and Beer: Check Out the New Stadium Store That Sells Beer
Never one to rest on its laurels, Wawa has moved on from its spotlight moment on Mare of Easttown to announce its first-ever stadium store within Philadelphia’s city limits that will sell beer, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The store, at 2600 Penrose Avenue, is less than two miles from the South Philly…
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PHS Harvest Initiative Aims to Help Gardeners Grow Fresh Produce to Combat Food Insecurity
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), the internationally recognized nonprofit focused on gardening for the greater good, announced the return of PHS Harvest, a collective action initiative focused on increasing food production and food security by mobilizing individual gardeners, community garden members, schools , and institutions to plant food crops to share with their community. This growing season,…
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After Months of Evaluation, St. Joseph’s University and University of the Sciences Votes to Proceed with Merger
Following a nearly four-month evaluation, Lower Merion-based St. Joseph’s University and University of the Sciences has voted to proceed with the merger, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The merger is expected to be completed in about a year after completing around a dozen federal and state regulatory and accreditation reviews or filings. The…
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Permanent Reduction in Number of Montgomery County Commuters Could Significantly Affect Center City
A permanent reduction in the number of suburban residents commuting could have a significant impact on Center City and its many businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for Philadelphia Magazine. In 2019, close to 120,000 suburbanites commuted to Center City for their jobs. But after COVID-19 hit, that changed. Work from home arrangements became the norm. At the height of…
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Beloved Wawa: The Pope Was Promised a Hoagie of His Choice During His Philly Visit
The cult of Wawa represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer, like a hoagie, writes Meghan McCarron for Eater.com. When the Pope visited Philadelphia in 2015, Wawa was heavily involved. The mayor promised the pope his choice of hoagie. But did he want a Shorti or a Classic? Wawa had water during Mass,…
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American Airlines Executives Upbeat About Philadelphia Airport Recovery
Comfort levels for flying domestically and staying in hotels is good news for the Philadelphia International Airport and its largest air carrier, American Airlines, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “More than three out of four of our customers are now comfortable taking a domestic flight, as well as staying in a hotel,” said…
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The Flower Show is Back With New Location, Celebrating Philadelphia as America’s Garden Capital
This year’s Flower Show celebrates Philadelphia as America’s Garden Capital. With 37 public gardens located within 30 miles, the Greater Philadelphia region has more gardens in close proximity than anywhere else on the continent. All 37 gardens will be in attendance within a group offering an exhibit booth and free garden passports for garden visitors…
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Wawa Founding Family Donates $25 Million Gift to CHOP for Fetal Medicine Program
The founding family of Wawa, Inc. has given a $25 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s fetal medicine program, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 25-year-old Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment was opened to treat children with birth defects before they are born. The Center is being renamed The Richard D.…
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Amazon HQ2 Vetting Process Put Philadelphia Among Top Contenders, But Personal Preferences of Executives Took Over
According to a new book by journalist Brad Stone, Philadelphia came much closer than previously thought to being chosen as the home for Amazon’s HQ2 office expansion, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After a data-driven vetting process was completed, the City of Brotherly Love was selected as one of the top three contenders…
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Pennsylvania Further Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Two Weeks Before Full Lift
Pennsylvania further relaxed state COVID-19 restrictions this week. In another ten days, most coronavirus-related mitigation measures, except for masking, will also go, write Erin McCarthy and Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Keystone State has increased the capacity for indoor events to 50 percent from 25 percent, and the capacity for outdoor events to…
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