Philadelphia Region
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Philadelphia Flower Show to host World FTD Cup
It hasn’t been held in the U.S. in three decades, but in 2019, the FTD World Cup, the world’s most prestigious floral competition, will be the centerpiece of the Philadelphia Flower Show. The FTD World Cup is held every four to six years around the world, but it has not been held in the United States…
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Indoor optics range proves seeing is believing at American Birding Expo
Perhaps the most essential item for the birder is a binocular, with a spotting scope being a close second. However, the decision on which one to purchase can be difficult, due to the plethora of models and manufacturers. This year’s American Birding Expo, which takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks from…
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PECO prepares to meet Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence thrashes toward landfall in the Carolinas, PECO is bracing itself for the storm’s fallout farther north. In a press release issued Tuesday, PECO said that in addition to its 2,600 employees, the company has secured additional support from local contractors, and has placed crews and personnel on standby, writes Donna Rovins at…
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Registration opens for Philadelphia Eagles’ 2nd annual Eagles Autism Challenge
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that the 2nd annual Eagles Autism Challenge presented by Lincoln Financial Group will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field. One hundred percent of participant-raised funds from the team’s signature cycling and 5K run/walk event will go on to benefit world-class institutions that are conducting cutting-edge autism…
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CEO Stan Silverman reflects on the tragedy of 9/11
On the day the twin towers fell, Stan Silverman, then CEO of PQ Corp., was attending a board meeting of the American Chemistry Council at Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. His first thought was for the safety of his employees, many of whom are traveling on any given day, Silverman writes at bizjournals.com.…
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Tech Talk: ‘Problem Bodies’ site targets online advertisers with satire
A new website, created by Stitch product designer Lauren Hallden, is taking aim at online advertisers who exploit anxiety about body image to sell their products. Visitors to “Problem Bodies” will see a question about a nonexistent problem, followed by an ad for the bogus product needed to correct it, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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Devon Prep gets ready for its debut as a Philadelphia Catholic League entry
The Philadelphia Catholic League hasn’t grown much since its inception. In fact, the last “new” team to join the PCL ranks was Archbishop John Carroll High School in the 1960s. The PCL has actually gotten a bit smaller with schools such as Cardinal Dougherty, North Catholic and even Kennedy-Kenrick closing. So, Devon Prep really will…
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Tech Talk: Fakespot raises $1M in its search for phony online reviews
The tech startup Fakespot has attracted a $1M investment from Philadelphia venture capital firm SRI Capital. Fakspot uses artificial intelligence to tackle the increasingly pervasive issue of fake reviews in the e-commerce industry, writes Michelle Caffrey at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “It’s kind of destiny,” said Fakepost CEO Rob Gross, a Philadelphia native. “We were meeting with funds from…
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United States Traffic Network to lay off 118 and close Malvern headquarters
Just a few weeks ago it was reported that United States Traffic Network was winding down operations, seemingly due to its legal struggles with Bala-Cyndwyd based Entercom. Now, it was announced that USTN will lay off 118 employees and close its Malvern headquarters. “United States Traffic Network … has come to the difficult decision to close…
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Dunkin’ Donuts gets into the Eagles’ game
Beginning Sept. 6, as the Eagles take on Atlanta, DD Perks® members can score a $1 medium Hot or Iced Coffee on all Eagles game days when they pay with a DD Perks® enrolled Dunkin’ Donuts card. Additionally, with the “Cheers, Eagles Won!” offer, DD Perks® members can also score a $1 medium Hot or Iced…
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World’s best golfers competing in the BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club
The BMW Championship will make its inaugural visit to Aronimink Golf Club September 4-9, 2018. Come see the top 70 players in the world, including Tiger Woods, compete in the penultimate event of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs right here in the Philadelphia suburbs. The tournament runs until Sept. 9 at the Newtown Square golf…
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Tech Talk: Digital dating game inspired by ‘Romeo and Juliet’
“R&J,” a digital realm created by theater artist Jessica Creane, creates intimacy between strangers with the aid Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Over five days, users exchange thoughts, play mini-games and write weird sonnets together as they explore the Bard’s “Romeo and Juliet,” writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Although the platform, built by New York-based developer Max Perlman,…
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FS Investments, Vanguard and Lincoln Financial CEOs selected to national list of influential executives
Three local CEOs have been selected to a national list of notable financial executives. Tim Buckley, CEO of the Vanguard Group; Michael Forman, CEO of FS Investments; and Dennis Glass, CEO of Lincoln Financial Group are among the 100 executives named as The Business Journals’ Influencers: Finance. The list recognizes the financial leaders for having a…
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PECO celebrates women’s equality in more ways than one
On Sunday, August 26, the nation celebrated Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 98th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment into the US Constitution, officially granting women the right to vote. PECO recognized the holiday with a special message on the headquarters’ Crown Lights. PECO is also celebrating another milestone in women’s equality, having recently been announced…
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PECO customers to receive full benefit from federal tax savings as part of settlement
Peco filed a settlement petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) seeking approval for changes in electric delivery rates beginning January 1, 2019, as well as refunds to customers of federal tax savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Based on this settlement, overall customer bills would increase approximately 1 percent beginning…
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Tech Talk: Montco nabs share of $500K IT training grant
Montgomery County is one of six southeastern Pennsylvania counties that will benefit from a $500,000 IT training grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The grant, funded by the Department of Labor & Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development, was awarded to Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Workforce Development Boards, which includes Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware,…
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BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club to create the ultimate spectator experience
With world-class golf, a one-of-a-kind Biergarten, complimentary parking, exclusive BMW owner benefits, and much more, there are many ways for Philadelphia-area golf fans to experience the action, drama and excitement of the 2018 BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club next month. “We aim to provide a first-class spectator experience for all who join us at…
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Opening date for Comcast tower’s Four Seasons Hotel pushed back; 500 jobs to be created
While the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel at Comcast Technology Center in Center City Philadelphia has been pushed back nearly a year, the process of filling about 500 job openings has already begun. Originally scheduled to open in 2018, officials are now eying a spring 2019 opening that would end a three-plus years absence…
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