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Entrepreneur Behind RDZ Parfums Has Captured the Smell of Philadelphia and Put It In a Bottle
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez, creative director of RDZ Parfums, has bottled the scent of Philadelphia for its newest release, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scent is Rodriguez’s fragrant homage to the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia, as the perfume is called, evokes water ice, Longwood Gardens, and weed. “I took all…
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Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is Proud To Be An Eagle and Ready To Get To Work
While Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is one of the newer members of the Philadelphia Eagles, he has a relatively long history with the team, writes Reuben Frank for NBC Sports Philadelphia. When his father, Jeremiah Trotter Sr., was a member of the team during two separate stints in the late 1990s and 2000s, Trotter Jr. often…
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New Study at Willow Grove Naval Air Station Looks At Potential ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Disease Link
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed toxic chemicals were in the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove’s groundwater and eventually in the drinking water supply for the base and surrounding neighborhoods. Those chemicals – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because…
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A Trailblazing Black Architect Designed the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Over 400 Other Buildings
Over 400 buildings in the region, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, were designed by the trailblazing Black architect and Philadelphia native Julian Abele, writes Janelle Burrell for CBS News Philadelphia. Abele was the first African American graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s School of Architecture, a feat he achieved in 1902, when segregation and racism…
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Names Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz a Winner of the Delaware Valley Top Workplaces 2024 Award
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County and Chadds Ford, Chester County, has been honored by The Philadelphia Inquirer as one of the Delaware Valley’s Top Workplaces for 2024. The selection was based on the results from an anonymous employee engagement survey conducted by Energage LLC,…
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The Zine Scene is Thriving in Philadelphia and Creating a Community For Many
The Soapbox, a West Philadelphia community print shop, has more than 3,000 zines while Temple University maintains thousands of zines in its Special Collections Research Center. The zine industry is booming to the point that the Free Library of Philadelphia is starting its first-ever zine collection, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Zines are…
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How To Take in Philadelphia’s History and Culture Within Two Days
While Philadelphia has a rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant ambiance that can be explored for months, you can still soak up plenty in just 48 hours, writes Carolina Malis for Style. To enjoy views of the beautiful skyline, stay at the opulent Four Seasons Hotel at Comcast Center. You can start your dining journey…
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American Heritage Credit Union Acquires Three South Jersey Branches, Assets, and Membership from LINKBANK
American Heritage Credit Union has entered a definite purchase and assumptions agree with LINKBANCORP to acquire its banking operations from three branch locations throughout Southern New Jersey. This acquisition includes approximately $105 million in deposits and $123 million in loans. The three branches were previously a part of the Liberty Bell Bank division of The…
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Pilot Program Helps Philadelphians Become First-Time Homeowners, Pay Off Student Debt
Since October, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has been testing the waters of a grant and loan program that helps aspiring homeowners with down payments and closing costs. However, the Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Increasing Homeownership pilot program sets itself apart by also helping with student loans, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For people…
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Annual Comfort Kit Assembly by Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Supports Local Cancer Patients
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County, and Chadds Ford, Chester County, partnered with the HEADstrong Foundation to make 180 comfort kits for cancer patients. The HEADstrong Foundation provides residential, financial, and emotional support to those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. One way they…
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Amtrak’s Future Looks Bright Thanks to $66 Billion Transformative Commitment in Federal Funding
After decades of being underfunded, Amtrak can finally afford to keep its current fleet of trains running and also invest in essential infrastructure upgrades, writes Paolo Confino for Fortune. The newfound prosperity arrived when Amtrak got a transformative commitment of $66 billion as part of Congress’ $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in late 2021. This…
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A New Sushi Speakeasy Opens in Fishtown, Replacing a Former Sushi Bar
Sushi By Bou, the Omakase sushi restaurant that first made a name for itself in New York City, is opening its first Philadelphia location in Fishtown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. SimpleVenue and Glu Hospitality are joining forces to open the brand-new omakase sushi speakeasy in the same location they previously opened another sushi…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded its distribution to 48 states. To put it into perspective, the brand was available in only seven states at the beginning of 2023. To commemorate the upcoming summer season, Surfside…
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Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. David Werner Real Estate Investments and GreenBarn Investment Group, New York-based partners, plan to add up to 1.4 million square feet of new…
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Toll Brothers Working on 11 Projects with Over 1,600 Total Units in Philadelphia Region
As low inventory continues to be a major problem for the Philadelphia housing market and prospective buyers, Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is making a major push in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder has been snatching up land in the suburbs and is currently working on eleven projects…
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ROW Psychiatric Services Launching Weekly Group Therapy Program For School Children, Ages 5 to 13
ROW Psychiatric Services has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Weekly Group Therapy Program aimed at supporting the emotional well-being of school-age children in our community. This innovative program, designed to address early signs of emotional distress and establish a stable emotional foundation, is set to commence on Monday, May 20, 2024. The Weekly Group…
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Cheese Lovers Rejoice! Philadelphia Now Has A New 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine
Philadelphia-based Perrystead Dairy recently unveiled the city’s first 24/7 cheese vending machine, writes Alex Mitchell for the New York Post. The vending machine has already received positive raves and has attracted customers at all hours of the night. The vending machine now allows Perrystead Dairy to sell many of its high end cheeses robotically. “I’m…
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Creating Mental Health Support in the Construction Industry
Recently, Construction Working Minds White Paper 2024 highlighted key issues that continue to impact construction including mental health, suicide, and substance abuse. Taking inventory of construction workers’ mental health is the duty of all who lead the construction industry forward. We all shoulder the duty of nurturing and fostering mental health, and mental health awareness. As the…
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