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Holy Family University Recognized as One of 208 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named 208 colleges and universities to its 2023 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to support community college transfer students. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid,…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place. That fact, long understood by residents of the Delaware Valley, if not the rest of America, was recently recognized on an international level, as our nation’s first capital was selected…
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Start of Collapse of I-95 Overpass in Philadelphia Captured on Video by Retired Philly Cop
A video captured by a passing driver shows the moment that the southbound lanes on I-95 in Philadelphia starting to dip after the collapse of the northbound side following the explosion of a tanker truck, writes Ronny Reyes for the New York Post. Retired Philadelphia police Sgt. Mark Fusetti was driving to Philadelphia International Airport…
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Washington Post: Once Strong Election Engagement by Philadelphia Voters is Waning, Worrying Democrats
Philadelphia has historically fueled Democratic victories in Pennsylvania, but once strong election engagement by its voters has started to wane, write Anthony J. Rivera and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post. During the 2022 midterms, Philadelphia’s voter turnout dropped from 49 percent in 2018 to 43 percent, while turnout rose statewide. Things did not improve…
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New Book Recalls ‘America’s First Plague,’ Mosquito-borne Epidemic That Struck Philadelphia in 1790s
A mosquito-borne epidemic that started to spread throughout Philadelphia in the 1790s made the nation’s then-capital totter under its impact, writes Fergus M. Bordewich for The Wall Street Journal. As Robert Watson writes in his new book, America’s First Plague, the outbreak was “one of the worst epidemics in American history.” Within three months, anywhere…
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Chester County Leadership: Allan Domb, President of Allan Domb Real Estate, Former At-Large Member of Philadelphia City Council and Candidate for Mayor
A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to VISTA Today about his modest upbringing in Fort Lee, New Jersey, how he was always working, starting with shining shoes at age 5, and continued working full-time while attending American University. After building…
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Philadelphia’s Dining Scene Has Strong Showing at 2023 James Beard Awards; Two Chefs, One Restaurant Secure Prestigious Wins
The Philadelphia dining scene impressed the judges for the 2023 James Beard Awards, with two chefs and one restaurant securing wins on Monday night in one of the highest forms of recognition in the industry, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon was recognized with the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Military Academy Training Helped High School Junior Save His Classmates
Philadelphia Military Academy on N. 13th Street in Philadelphia is training helped 17-year-old high schooler Kaheem Bailey-Taylor save his classmate following a shooting at a party they attended, writes Carine Hajjar for The Wall Street Journal. Bailey-Taylor was leaving a party at a cousin’s house last August when he heard gunshots. “The suspect started shooting…
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Philadelphia Boys and Philadelphia Girls Choirs Announce Spring Shows
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform its concert — entitled “United We Stand! Celebrating the American Spirit: Music of the North and South” — at the Temple Performing Arts Center on June 10 at 3 PM. The Philadelphia Girls Choir will then perform (at the same venue) “A Concert of Musical Gems Spanning…
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Holy Family University Student Becomes Oldest Graduate from Nursing Program at 63
He has 15 years of postsecondary education—a bachelor’s degree in physics from the California Institute of Technology, and has completed doctoral work in neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania—but throughout his academic and professional journey, as he evolved he looked for a career that he could be truly passionate about. At the age of 63,…
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Here Are Some of Best Spots to Enjoy Philadelphia’s Vibrant Craft Beer Scene
Philadelphia has one of the nation’s most vibrant craft brewery scenes, with over 90 breweries in the Greater Philadelphia area, writes Kyle Green for the Restaurant Clicks. While you will not go wrong visiting any of them, some stand out from the crowd. Brewery ARS located right off of West Passyunk Avenue was born out…
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Most Illustrations of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia Kite Experiment Filled with Historical Inaccuracies
Most of the illustrations of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment on the outskirts of Philadelphia are riddled with historical inaccuracies, writes Jennifer Ouellette for Ars Technica. According to a new report published in the journal Science and Education, those images are heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley’s 1767 account of the event, which is likely not the…
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Visit Philadelphia CEO Angela Val Helping Develop Post-Pandemic Philadelphia
Angela Val took over as CEO of Visit Philadelphia at one of the worst moments for the organization, writes David Murrell for the Philadelphia Magazine. The city did not have a triumphant reopening following the pandemic. It came out of the dark period changed, with worse conditions on public transit, fewer businesses and less foot…
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Central High Robotics Team RoboLancers Inspires, Prepares Philadelphia’s Next Generation of STEM Leaders
The robotics team at Central High School in Philadelphia known as the RoboLancers is helping students build relationships while it prepares the next generation of STEM leaders, reports Matt DeLucia for NBC10 Philadelphia. The robotics team started as a small group, but today it has 168 members. “The team has grown from a sort of…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies’ All-Star Likes to Wind Down with Romance Novels
Philadelphia Phillies’ designated hitter Bryce Harper is among the growing number of men who are picking up the traditionally female-targeted romance novels, writes Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg for The Wall Street Journal. In his recent interview with GQ, the seven-time All-Star said he enjoys reading novels by Elle Kennedy, a prolific romance novel author, to wind down…
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Holy Family University Offers Grant Support for Special Education Teacher Certification
To address the impact of special education personnel shortages at all levels of education from Pre-K classrooms to high schools, Holy Family University is offering grant support to students enrolling in the University’s School of Education Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification. The initiative, funded by a grant from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shaprio…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Eagles’ Performance in Super Bowl LVII Watched by Record Number of Viewers
The Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by 115.1 million households, more than two million over what had previously been reported, writes Isabella Simonetti for The Wall Street Journal. The viewership for the February 12 game was under-reported, owing to errors experienced by Nielsen, according to FOX, the…
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Sommelier at Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Hotel Restaurant Publishes Book for Wine Lovers
Michele Gargiulo, a sommelier at Jean-Georges, the award-winning restaurant in Philadelphia, has published a new book filled with advice for wine lovers, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Gargiulo returned to the restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel recently. She was its sommelier before it had to close temporarily due to the city’s COVID-19…
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