New data science building at Penn to be named after outgoing President Amy Gutmann

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The project is the result of a $25 million gift from a Penn alumn.



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Center City Giant supermarket, flooded by Hurricane Ida's storms, set to reopen Saturday

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The Giant at Riverwalk supermarket in Center City, Philadelphia, reopens Saturday morning for the first time since it was flooded by storms from Hurricane Ida a month ago. The Starbucks located in the store’s first-floor and an escalator that transports shopping carts down from the second-floor supermarket and food hall will remain out of service as repairs continue.



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This Map Will Show You When and Where to See Peak Fall Foliage

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, writes with good news: “Abundant rainfall throughout the growing season has primed Pennsylvania forests […]



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Roommate of ex-Eagles player Mychal Kendricks found guilty of insider trading

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Mark Ramsey, the onetime roommate of ex-Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks, was convicted Wednesday of participating in an insider trading scheme that earned both men earn almost $1.2 million in 2014. Kendricks, also charged in the investigation, pleaded guilty in 2018.



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Bucks County bank moving into new markets after competitors close branches

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It will move into the hot markets of Doylestown and Hamilton.



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Philly among the top 30 cities worldwide for new companies, Startup Genome says

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Philadelphia was named one of the best cities in the world for startups in 2021 for its depth of tech talent, access to funding and strong life sciences and data analytics startups. It rose 15 spots from last year’s ranking, making it one of the largest jumps recorded on the firm’s rankings



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The World’s First Public Orchestra Launches in Philadelphia

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When you think of an orchestra, you probably think about Beethoven, Mozart, and other dead European men. You probably see a maestro in tails presiding […]



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Philly native captures alligator outside Florida home, video goes viral

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Philadelphia native Eugene Bozzi used a trash can to capture an alligator that was outside his home in Mount Dora, Florida, on Tuesday. Video of the confrontation with the giant reptile were posted to social media. The alligator was unharmed and released by Bozzi, and Army veteran, into a nearby pond



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Chase sees opportunity in Philadelphia market, will exceed its 50-branch target

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The bank has already opened 41 branches in the area and will add another 15 by 2024.



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Wawa reportedly will close one of its South Street locations next month

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Wawa has decided to close its location at Ninth and South streets permanently on Sunday, Oct. 17, after a little more than two years in business, according to a report from Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delco-based convenience store chain cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and “changing consumer trends.” The forthcoming closure leaves 10 Wawa locations scattered across Center City.



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