New PGW study maps out scenarios for success in reducing carbon emissions



Officials within the city of Philadelphia have touted their goals for carbon neutrality by 2050. A mainstay of the Kenney administration and a common talking point by the Office of Sustainability, reducing carbon emissions is imperative in approaching the ongoing climate crisis with realistic, pointed goals.



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KeyCorp aims to hire more bankers, offers new perks to help recruit and retain



Key is upping the ante with benefits.



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Philadelphia OCF leader Cynthia Figueroa to leave city government role in January



Philadelphia’s city government has lost an important leader, as Deputy Mayor of the Office of Children and Families Cynthia Figueroa announced that she’s stepping down from her position in the city to become the new CEO of Philly-based nonprofit JEVS Human Services. In a joint statement made by JEVS and Mayor Kenney, they both expressed their gratitude for Figueroa’s leadership and experience during her time in city government.



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Bucks County property once used by Gamesa sells for $19.2M



The company had briefly used the property to manufacture wind turbine generator blades.



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Philadelphia to pilot high-tech solution for delivery trucks clogging city streets



In March 2022, Philadelphia will pilot a program to decrease traffic congestion and parking woes by having delivery drivers reserve loading spots online ahead of their arrival.



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Pennsylvania state university system posts $32M in losses as enrollment dives



Enrollment at PASSHE schools dropped by about 25% since 2010. In the past five years, only West Chester University has posted a gain in students.



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Amber Alert issued for missing 6-year-old girl last seen in stolen vehicle outside Germantown pizzeria



An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday morning in Philadelphia for 6-year-old Sahara Little who was last seen Tuesday night sitting in the backseat of a stolen vehicle outside of a Germantown pizzeria on the 5600 block of Greene Street. Little is described as standing four feet tall and weighing 80 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. The child was last seen wearing a pink coat with a fluffy hood, tan pants and sneakers. The stolen vehicle is a 2007 burgundy Scion TC sedan with Pennsylvania license plate No. LKV1067.



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After tackling recruitment of minority lawyers, Philadelphia legal employer consortium aims new program at partnership track



Called the PDLG Advocate/Protégé Program, it will pair a mid-level associate with a partner that will provide insight on how to advance at the firm.



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Philadelphia's Aramark, Starr Restaurants join forces on nationwide culinary partnership



Aramark and Starr Restaurants have teamed up on a new strategic collaboration that will bring Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr’s food concepts and culinary expertise to venues across the United States. The two Philadelphia companies announced that the deal will extend to clients in higher education, business dining, sports and entertainment, convention centers, cultural attractions and other food service divisions.



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Why Do We Even Have a Sheriff’s Office in the First Place?



In public service, there are officials who make simple mistakes — errors that can be corrected, and after they are, we move on. Example: when […]



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