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Holy Family University to Offer Free English as a Second Language Classes to Immigrant Communities
Holy Family University’s Center for Academic Enhancement and Office of Mission and Diversity are pleased to announce the continuation of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrants in the community. The classes, offered in-person on the University’s Northeast campus, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, as well as online, have been expanded beyond…
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Following Super Bowl Season, Philadelphia Eagles’ Franchise Value Soars to $5.8B
The value of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise went up by 18 percent to $5.8 billion in the last year, according to Forbes’ new NFL team valuations, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The increase follows a 2022-23 season that wrapped up with a Super Bowl appearance and saw the team set its records…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Lags Behind Most Major U.S. Cities in the Return-to-office Race
Philadelphia continues to lag behind most major cities in the United States in the return-to-office race, granting the City of Brotherly Love a reputation as one of the emptiest office districts in the country, writes Katie Mogg for The Wall Street Journal. One weekly measure shows that the majority of office workers in the Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Magazine’s Best New, Not-to-be-Missed Philadelphia Restaurants
If you are looking to try something new and delicious, Philadelphia’s dining scene has several excellent fresh options that stand out among the throng of newcomers to the city, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Jason Sheehan, and Hannah Albertine for Philadelphia Magazine. Gilda on E Girard Avenue in Fishtown offers a casual vibe with amazing sandwiches…
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Holy Family University to Host Grand Opening of New Saxbys Location Next Week
Holy Family University becomes the newest location of Saxbys, a campus dining establishment, on Aug. 28 when doors open at 7 AM in the Education and Technology Center on Holy Family’s Philadelphia campus. The new cafe is part of The Saxbys Experiential Learning Platford (the Saxbys E.L.P.). The location will be fully run by students and…
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Philadelphia Area Students Receive Full Scholarships for Nursing School, Thanks to IBX Foundation
Thirty-five Philadelphia-area high school students from underrepresented backgrounds will get a full-ride to nursing school thanks to the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal of the program is to increase representation in the nursing profession because a more diverse nursing workforce could assist in narrowing racial gaps in…
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Philadelphia Area Students Receive Full Scholarships for Nursing School, Thanks to IBX Foundation
Thirty-five Philadelphia-area high school students from underrepresented backgrounds will get a full-ride to nursing school thanks to the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal of the program is to increase representation in the nursing profession because a more diverse nursing workforce could assist in narrowing racial gaps in…
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Abandoned Philadelphia Offices Could Find New Life as Energy-Efficient Apartments
There is currently an abundance of empty office buildings in Philadelphia that are highly environmentally unfriendly, and converting them into affordable housing could be good both from a business and environmental perspective, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While a new study found that it would be harder to convert these spaces into apartments…
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WSJ: University of Pennsylvania Architecture Chair Installs Tesla Solar Roof, With Unexpected Delays
Winka Dubbeldam, chair of the architecture program at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, installed a new, $78,000 Tesla Solar Roof on her Long Island home, but the process took much longer than she expected, writes Fred A. Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Dubbeldam decided to add photovoltaic panels while renovating…
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SEPTA and Amtrak Plan to Restore Connecting Tunnel at 30th Street
As part of a federally funded renovation, SEPTA and Amtrak are planning to restore a tunnel that will reconnect their stations at 30th Street, write Essie Haverkamp, Nicholas Pompey, and Vinella Jill Vinca for Billy Penn at WHYY. Currently, the Market-Frankford Line stops at 30th Street, but riders cannot reach Amtrak’s 30th Street Station without…
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Vans Make Their Mark in Major League Baseball History Thanks to Phillies Pitcher Michael Lorenzen
The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Michael Lorenzen made MLB history last week when he threw a no-hitter for his team wearing a customized pair of white Vans UltraRange Exos with spikes attached to them, writes Lindsey Adler for The Wall Street Journal. Several years ago, Lorenzen decided to walk away from a Nike shoe deal. Being…
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Drop in Popularity of Her Name Makes Philadelphia Teen a Rare Young Members of L.I.N.D.A. Club
Due to a huge drop in the use of the once mega-popular name, seventeen-year-old Linda Jack of Philadelphia is one of the rare young members of the L.I.N.D.A. Club, writes Jon Kamp for The Wall Street Journal. However, for the Philadelphia teen, the rarity of her name is an asset. “I’ve never met someone with…
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Comcast Spectacor’s Dan Hilferty Joins Latest Fight for Control of Largest Bank Still Based in Philadelphia
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Spectacor Dan Hilferty has joined a group of rebel shareholders who are trying to take over Republic Bank, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dan Hilferty, who lives in Ardmore, is part of a celebrity team gathered by a shareholder group led by South Jersey power…
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Philadelphia Public Schools Only Have 4 Certified Librarians, But Universities and Nonprofits Are Stepping Up to Fill The Void
The School District of Philadelphia has 217 public schools and only four certified librarians, but universities and nonprofits are stepping up to help fill the gap, writes Ella Lathan for The 74. Due to staffing issues as well as the lack of resources, many of the libraries that are part of the public school system…
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Rare Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Jersey From NBA Finals Up For Auction
A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA finals is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia experience began with his standout performance at Overbrook High School, continued with his professional career with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won an NBA championship in 1967,…
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300 Market Street in University City shut down for a six day-renovation before reopening on July 26. At this particular store, there are no shelves of food. Instead, all items are…
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Philadelphia Avoids Making Top 15 Worst Run Cities in America
Philadelphia narrowly avoided ranking among the top fifteen worst-run cities in America, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of 50 worst-run cities in the country using June 2023 data from WalletHub’s Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America. The factors used to evaluate the quality of city services include financial…
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Montgomery County Towns That Were Featured in Iconic Films
The Philadelphia region is full of locations that have served as the backdrop for iconic works of cinema. Some of them were shot on the Main Line, including Montgomery County, according to Ben Silver from Main Line Today. Royersford was one of the many locations scattered across the suburbs where The Lovely Bones (2009)…
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