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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gives Out-of-This-World Performance at VMAs, Wins Song of Year Award
After giving an out-of-this-world performance at the 40th VMAs, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter won the award for the Song of the Year for her mega-hit Espresso, write Brendan Morrow and Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve literally never won one of these,” said Carpenter, before thanking her fans and her “cats and…
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Three Popular Former Eagles Named Among Senior Nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 183 players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 seniors category and three popular former Philadelphia Eagles made it, writes John McMullen for Sports Illustrated. Former quarterback Ron Jaworski, former wide receiver Mike Quick, and former linebacker Seth Joyner were each named…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Had Unique Way to Celebrate National Read-A-Book Day
Barnes and Noble decided to try something new for this year’s National Read-A-Book Day, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Rather than placing books by local writers in the windows of its Center City store, Barnes and Noble Center City manager Lynn Rosen instead asked two dozen local authors to silent read one of their favorite…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters and Its Nuuly Brand Rely on Automation to Find Profits in Apparel Renting
Urban Outfitters and its Nuuly brand, located 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia, are relying on automation to find profit in renting apparel, writes Liz Young for The Wall Street Journal. A cavernous warehouse in Levittown operated by Nuuly is filled with over 2 million garments hanging on carousels. Each item has a tag linked to…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was out of control, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Almost every person in the audience at the Convention Hall at the Philadelphia Civic Center believed that one of the Fab…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the 13 best bakeries in Pennsylvania. In addition to the bakery selections, The Keystone staff also made recommendations on what to order and a Yelp review that highlights what makes…
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Lancaster-based Cookie Company, Taylor Chip, Expanding to Philadelphia
Taylor Chip, the Lancaster-based cookie company, is expanding to the Philadelphia market with two stores opening here this month, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The two new Philadelphia stores will be located in Rittenhouse Square and Fishtown, respectively. The Rittenhouse location is set to open on 1807 Chestnut Street on September 14, while the Fishtown…
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Rite Aid Promotes New CEO, Emerges from Bankruptcy as a Private Company
Rite Aid has emerged from bankruptcy as a private company with a new CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Matt Schroeder has been elevated from the CFO position to become the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy chain’s new lead executive. He succeeds Jeffrey S. Stein, who joined the company in October 2023 as its…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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Wall Street Journal: How Philadelphia is Helping Renters Combat Nationwide Eviction Surge
The city of Philadelphia has helped thousands of renters get spared from eviction through its eviction diversion program, writes Will Parker for The Wall Street Journal. The relatively new process requires landlords to go through out-of-court negotiations with tenants before they can sue to remove them. It has helped eviction filings in Philadelphia to remain…
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Philadelphia Releases New Impact Study on Planned Sixers Arena, Here Are Some Key Takeaways
A new study has been released that evaluates the potential impact that the new proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena in Chinatown would have on the neighborhood, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Consultants on the study have come to the conclusion that the development “could potentially result in the loss of Chinatown’s core identity and regional significance.”…
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Employee Retention Credit Update
The Employee Retention Credit was introduced as a relief measure to help businesses retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the program faced numerous challenges, including a high volume of claims and widespread fraudulent and erroneous filings. These issues prompted the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to implement a processing moratorium in September 2023. Since then,…
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Former Gretz Brewery Site in Olde Kensington Listed for $6.6M, New Plan to Build 200 Apartments Emerges
The former Gretz Brewery building in Olde Kensington has been listed for $6.6 million, and a Conshohocken developers is seeking approval to build 200 apartments in advance of a potential sale, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2019, the Rufo Companies, which owns the historic property received permits to redevelop the property…
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After Beating Various Health Issues, Philadelphia Singer Launches New Bra Business to Help Other Women
Jessy Kyle, a Philadelphia singer is a three-time cancer survivor and is now venturing into the business world, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. After fighting off so many different health complications, including a heart attack and kidney transplant, and she is now focused on helping other women. Kyle recently created…
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Philly Mom’s Sorbet Company Offers Vegan, All-Natural Sweet Treats
Philadelphia mother Reason Ali was inspired to start a side hustle after her young son, Kai, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Upon learning the news, she started making all-natural sweet treats for him at home, which developed into a business named Mango Hut Sorbet, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. “We specialize in vegan, handmade…
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Philadelphia’s Thriving Food Scene Boasts This One Important Ingredient
Over the last few decades, Philadelphia’s food scene has shifted toward local talent to better reflect the people who live here, and the results have been amazing, writes Osayi Endolyn for Conde Nast Traveler. “Back in the old days, the attention was mostly for the big hospitality groups,” said Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, the chef and…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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Tax Benefits And Implications Of Owning A Summer Home
The allure of owning a summer or second home extends beyond the pleasure of having a personal retreat; it also offers potential financial benefits and investment opportunities. However, navigating the tax landscape of second home ownership requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations. This article delves into the key…
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