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The Slow Unraveling of Philly’s Slow Fashion Scene
When Dr. Kimberly McGlonn talks about the decision to close Grant Blvd’s physical location, she speaks in metaphors about regeneration. “I had to go through a decomposition in ways to become fertilizer for a much richer, a much richer story,” she says. Metaphors come naturally to McGlonn....
‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Sculptor Jose Lemus was 11 years old when his mother got deported, and his family was left fractured. He transferred that pain and trauma into a sculpture depicting...
Wells Fargo will drop their name from the South Philadelphia arena
The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia will soon need a new name. Wells Fargo has decided not to renew its naming rights deal when it expires next year. A company spokesperson said Wells Fargo regularly reviews sponsorship strategies and it made the business decision not to renew the deal for the naming rights. The […]
Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
Robert Wittman, a former FBI agent recovered a sculpture stolen from the Rodin Museum in 1988. He also created the FBI's Art Crime Team. He writes about his experience in his memoir, "Priceless." John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has...
Recent Furness High School Grad Uses Temporary Clinic Position as Pathway Toward Full-time Nursing Career
Sylvain Farrel recently graduated from Furness High School. Now working at a clinic in South Philadelphia, he hopes to leverage that into an eventual nursing career after attending Villanova University in the fall. Sylvain Farrel, a recent Horace H. Furness High School graduate, is hoping to turn his temporary position...
Forum on Aug. 8 in Upper Darby Explores Community Entrepreneurship
An Entrepreneurial Forum Aug. 8 in Upper Darby will focus on ideas to grow community entrepreneurship. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Bywood Community Association to bring The Entrepreneurial Forum for esteemed business owners, side-hustlers and teens alike!. All are welcome to attend on Thursday,...
Media Evolution: How Philadelphia-Area Businesses Are Leveraging Paid Media to Stay Ahead
Philadelphia’s media and advertising landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, opening up innovative ways for local businesses to shape and share their stories. As earned media channels become increasingly crowded and unpredictable, savvy companies are leveraging paid media strategies to amplify their voice and forge deeper connections with their target audience.
Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic...
Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
Police name 16-year-old victim killed in Oxford Circle
Police released the identity of the 16-year-old victim who was shot “execution style” in Oxford Circle. Philadelphia Police report Jamil Wyatt was walking through a rear driveway to a store along Van Kirk Street around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon when three people began chasing him and fired dozens of shots at him. When Wyatt fell […]
Gardner, Andersen, Nikazy Among Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall Of Fame Honorees.
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame and Person of the Year honorees, which include a trio of veteran broadcasters from news, sports, and classic rock radio. Among the honorees is 47-year air personality Andre Gardner, currently in his 23rd year as afternoon host on...
Multiple people banned from gambling in Pennsylvania over ID fraud, cash withdraws
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple individuals have been banned from iGaming in Pennsylvania, most for creating numerous accounts with someone else’s ID and withdrawing money. On Wednesday, July 24, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved recommendations by its Office of Enforcement Counsel to place seven individuals on the iGaming involuntary exclusion list. While the names […]
PABC announces winner of $250,000 investment
A promising biotech startup from Philadelphia was chosen from among three stellar companies presenting at the 10th annual Entrepreneur Spotlight July 18, at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) as winner of the highly competitive event. Powered by the Hatch BioFund, the PABC’s 10th Annual Entrepreneur Spotlight featured the event’s first...
EpiVario CEO to Join Babson College’s Substance Use Disorder Sprint Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA — EpiVario has announced that its CEO, Thomas Kim, will participate in the prestigious Babson College Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Sprint program. Kim is among 30 innovators selected for the 2024 cohort, which is sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). In August, these experts...
Rescue of the Week: Dallas, a 6-month-old Beagle
Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Dallas, a 6-month-old beagle, as the featured rescue of the week. Dallas was rescued from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before finding his way to his current foster home in Blue Bell, through the Home At Last Dog Rescue. Dallas’ foster...
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