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Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chujo runs the eatery with his wife, Tomomi, out of his parents’ former printing house. The two-story space is adorned in Philadelphia sports mascot plushies,…
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Formula One Racing Arcade Coming to Philadelphia in 2025
After spending months without a tenant, the Chestnut Street building that previously housed West Elm until early this year will become home to a new Formula One (F1) racing simulator arcade, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Formula One is a brand of international single-seat auto racing that has become a sensation in recent…
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney…
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Philadelphia is the Safest U.S. City for Pedestrians, According to New Forbes Study
Philadelphia is the least dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians, according to a new study by Forbes Advisors, writes Christy Bieber for the publication. To determine the safest cities for pedestrians, Forbes Advisors examined four key metrics: fatal crashes involving pedestrians; persons involved in fatal crashes involving a pedestrian; deaths from crashes involving a pedestrian, and…
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Start Now and Save Money! Finish Your Degree For Less
If you have been looking for the perfect time to continue your education, look no further. Peirce College has launched new incentives to lower costs for our academic programs that prepare you for in-demand jobs in a wide range of fields. New students can earn their Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership or Professional Studies for only $9,900, which is…
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Five Major Developments Bring Over 1,700 Apartments In and Around Center City
Amid a surge in multifamily projects throughout Philadelphia, five major developments have brought over 1,700 apartments in and around Center City this summer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall in Philadelphia, 2,653 new apartments were built during the first six months of the year. The five high-profile developments include: Together, they have…
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University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?
The University of the Arts, which used to occupy a series of striking old buildings along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, seemed to be on firm footing when its imminent closure was announced on May 31, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. University of the Arts is a private university that was always highly reliant…
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The Athletic: Nick Foles Displayed Strong Devotion to Coffee While Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Foles has a strong legacy with the Philadelphia Eagles for many of his on-field plays, but off the field, he also had a strong legacy and it all has to do with coffee, writes Zach Berman for The Athletic. Fellow former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said of Foles, “He was a good barista.” During…
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Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna…
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Germantown Friends School Launches New Research Course That Pairs Students with Scientists
Germantown Friends School recently launched a novel science course that pairs students with professional scientists, writes Kyle Bagenstone. The “Science Research” course, which launched in fall 2023, brings GFS students out of the classroom and into the working laboratories of scientists from all across the region. The course is spearheaded by the Science Department Chair…
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Brooklyn-based Bon Appétit Editor Goes on Search for the Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia
Bon Appétit recently sent Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag to Philadelphia to find out who makes the best Philly Cheesesteak in the city. Sontag, who lives in Brooklyn, tried 19 different cheesesteaks in a single day. Each one was recommended by Philly locals, Best-Of Lists, and a number of online forums. Then the following day, he’d…
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New York Post: A Burger Combo Costs More than Ever, Especially in Cities Like Philadelphia
A new study has found that individuals in the United States are paying more for a burger, fries, and a drink than ever before due to the continuous impact of inflation, writes Alex Mitchell for the New York Post. Researchers at Moneygeek investigated the costs of a burger combo at 189 national and local chain…
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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Stepped Out of Consulting Niche to Become One of Nation’s Largest Fund of Funds
Over the last several years, Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane stepped out of its consulting niches to become one of the largest fund of funds in the nation, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 1999, Hamilton Lane was primarily a consulting business with 25 employees and one office in Center City. Twenty-five years later,…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. This first mural was unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square. It was designed by a group of 5 to 12-year-old children in an after school program under…
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How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes
Center City restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping to see a boost as more commuters return to in-person work, and are working to adapt to customers’ new expectations, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY The family-owned Lamberti Pizza & Market had to close its doors during the height of the pandemic. When it came time to reopen,…
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Former Sixers President Sets His Sights on Making Women’s Field Hockey a Bigger Deal in the United States
Cheering on his daughter, Natane, a goalkeeper and one of the nation’s top prospects at The Hill School in Pottstown, Billy King has aspirations to make women’s field hockey a much bigger deal in the United States, writes Mike Sielski of The Philadelphia Inquirer. For over a year, King has sat on USA Field Hockey’s…





























































