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HRP Group Wants to Expand Port of Philadelphia Into the Bellwether District
Chicago-based HRP Group has set aside 300 acres of the 1,300-acre Bellwether District for a potential Port of Philadelphia expansion. Chicago-based HRP Group has set aside 300 acres of the 1,300-acre Bellwether District for a potential Port of Philadelphia expansion, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. HRP Group...
Rosh Hashanah comes amid increased security at synagogues around Philly region
Jewish people across the Philadelphia region and around the world marked the second day of Rosh Hashanah on Thursday, which is also known as the Jewish New Year.Their observance, though, comes as Israel is at war, putting a focus on security for many local synagogues.A guard stood watch over the entrance of B'nai Abraham Chabad synagogue in Center City as congregants attended service."You don't want to have to put a security guard outside because it kind of broadcasts the message that you need it. But a the same time, you want the best safety for your children," said Isaac Steinberg...
Women of Idenlea Estate Honored with Historic Landmark
The women of Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recognized with a Pennsylvania historical marker for their efforts in medicine and activism. Three remarkable Bala Cynwyd women who lived on the Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recently recognized with a Pennsylvania historical marker, writes Erin Betley for the Hidden City.
Camden celebrates 10th anniversary of Salvation Army Kroc Center
This week marks 10 years since a special resource opened in Camden, New Jersey. The resource provides numerous services for people young and old and stands as a beacon of hope in the heart of the city's Cramer Hill neighborhood. What was once the site of a landfill and blight in the community, the Salvation Army Kroc Center is now an example of progress and a place where opportunity meets potential."There's a lot of promises made in this city and this is a promise that was kept," Felix Moulier said.Moulier has been a member of the center for the past seven years....
Philly's peak fall foliage season is almost here
Fall foliage colors are starting to pop in Philly.Why it matters: The splash of color means peak season is drawing near.State of play: Leaves are beginning to change color in Philadelphia and the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, per the state's weekly fall foliage forecast through Wednesday, Oct. 9.Bright colors are already starting to appear in certain tree species, like black walnuts, flowering dogwoods, red maples, and sassafras.State experts predict the Philly region's peak colors are two to three weeks away.🚗 For impatient leaf-peepers: More color can be found in the region's northern reaches, like Northampton and Lehigh counties.Plus: Several northeastern counties are approaching their best colors, including Monrose, Pike, and Lackawanna.Meanwhile, Wayne County is poised to have its best colors this coming week.What we're watching: Conditions are ripe for Pennsylvania to have one of its best fall foliage seasons in recent years.Yes, but: Climate change is impacting when leaves turn and how bright they get.
Most Admired CEOs of 2024 List Features These Montgomery County Business Leaders
These Montgomery County business leaders are honored among the Most Admired CEOs in the Philadelphia region by Philadelphia Business Journal. Leaders of five Montgomery County companies will be honored at the 2024 Most Admired CEOs Awards by the Philadelphia Business Journal, reports Lisa Dukart. Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal...
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