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Property in Hamptons Purchased By Gladwyne Real Estate Developer Hits Market Again For $99.5M
A Hamptons compound purchased by Gladwyne real estate developer Michael Karp for $118.5 million in late 2021 is once again on the market now for $99.5 million, writes Zachary Kussin for the New York Post. The property consists of two homes located at 70 and 71 Cobb Lane, the priciest residential property for sale in…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Gift in School’s 173-Year History
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a $12 million donation from the Howley Foundation, marking the largest gift in the school’s 173-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The donation came from Howley Foundation founder Nick Howley, a St. Joe’s Prep alumnus, and his wife, Lorie. The foundation also recently donated $15…
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A Restaurant in Tokyo Goes Viral For Owners’ Quest To Create the Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
Nihonbashi Philly, a restaurant and sports bar in Tokyo could make some tourists and Philadelphia residents feel like they are right at home due to its Philly-themed mementos and menu items, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, husband-and-wife duo Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, have long admired Philadelphia’s culture and history from afar.…
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WSJ: Rite Aid Strikes Deal To Transfer Control Over To Creditors, Settle Opioid Claims
Rite Aid has struck a preliminary deal to transfer ownership of the bankrupt drugstore operator to senior bondholders while also settling lawsuits over its alleged role in overprescribing opioids, writes Alexander Gladstone for The Wall Street Journal. Under the agreed plan, Rite Aid’s senior bondholders would swap their claims for 90 percent of the stock…
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5 Philadelphia-area Nonprofits Get Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently made major contributions to 361 nonprofits nationwide. Of the more than 300 nonprofits, 11 are based in Pennsylvania, including five that have operations in Philadelphia, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. One is Bread & Roses Community Fund, a funder of grassroots organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the…
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See Where USA Today Ranks the Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park Among the Best MLB Stadiums
A USA Today panel recently got together to rank the MLB stadiums in terms of both quality and best food, and Philadelphia’s Citizen Bank Park was ranked handsomely in both lists, writes Damon C. Williams. Citizens Bank Park was ranked the third-best MLB stadium, chosen as a top ballpark due to its amenities and overall…
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Oxford Native is One Step Closer to Making the Olympics
In December, Oxford native Elaine Estes competed in the 40th California International Marathon and finished in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 8 seconds. With that time, she qualified for the Olympic trials, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was such a surreal experience, looking at my paces and knowing what was happening,” Estes…
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As the First Black Woman to Serve As Pennsylvania House Speaker, Joanna McClinton Wants to See More Progress
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, the first Black woman to hold that position, is fighting for more progress in 2024, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. McClinton, a Southwest Philadelphia native, started her public service career more than a decade ago as a staffer in State Sen. Tony Williams’ office. “I came to this job…
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Here Are Some of the Best Spots in Philly For Your Weekday Lunch
Philadelphia is home to a thriving dining scene with an abundance of amazing restaurants where you can grab a delicious weekday lunch, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Sarah Maiellano for the Philadelphia Magazine. If you are in the mood for a great hoagie, then Liberty Kitchen with locations in Fishtown and University City is the place…
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Philly’s Kevin Hart is the Newest Recipient of the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
During an annual event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on March 24, North Philadelphia native Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, write Tommy McArdle and Alexandra Rockey Fleming for People. The Mark Twain Prize is awarded annually to “individuals who have had an impact on American society…
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Philadelphia Now Among Top 10 Most Sought-After Cities For Apartment Renters
Thanks to a soar in rental activity in February, Philadelphia is now among the 10 most sought-after cities for renters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the newest monthly report from RentCafe, which measures website traffic for listings in the 150 largest cities in the U.S., Philadelphia jumped 42 spots from…
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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great way to start your career in health information management. The college’s Online Medical Billing Certificate is an ideal credential for those interested in entering the healthcare and health information management field, especially…
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. Last month, Comcast Spectacor unveiled plans to make the sports complex a “world-class, live-work-play sports and entertainment district” by upgrading Xfinity Live!, adding a mid-sized concert venue,…
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Some Philly Companies Are Embracing A Four-Day Workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to 32 hours over four days as opposed to 40 hours over five days. While the idea is gaining some traction now due to Sanders’ proposal, some companies within pockets of the corporate world have already implemented the move, writes Lizzy McLellan…
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Heights Philadelphia Unveils New Plan To Transform Education and Empower Local Communities
Heights Philadelphia, a local education nonprofit that helps students prepare for life after high school, is expanding its reach and programming, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Earlier this week, the nonprofit released a strategic plan to expand its programming to 5,000 students by 2029. “It’s a 10-year vision for impact where we’re really mobilizing…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia Spotlights Printmaker Dox Thrash in New Exhibit
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is showcasing the life and legacy of visionary artist and printmaker Dox Thrash in its newest exhibit, writes Cherise Lynch in NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new exhibit, titled, “Imprint: Dox Thrash Black Life, and American Culture” will feature more than 40 pieces, including selections from the Museum’s permanent collection…
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Two Peirce College Students Awarded The Paradigm Scholarship For Working Women
Peirce College is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through innovative programs — like credit for prior learning and test out — flexible transfer policies, and tuition discount partnerships. Peirce also makes higher education accessible and attainable by helping its students fund their degrees through a robust menu of scholarship options and support. …
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Temple Health Appoints Next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital
Temple Health has announced that Richard Newell will step in as the next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital, effective April 8, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Newell is currently president and CEO of Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital, both of which are owned and operated by Tower Health. He has led Pottstown…
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