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Food Made with Love and Soul

Sep 26, 2017 03:15PM

By Lyn SheppardWillie Lockhart, owner and operator of Chef Uncle Willie II’s Restaurant in Darby, PA, never goes wrong with his two most pre...

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Philadelphia Immigrant Innovation Hub Helps Small Business

May 26, 2016 01:04PM

Philadelphia is the second-largest city on the U.S. East Coast and the 5th most populous. Many immigrants from far and near have called Philadelphia their home and are influential in the growth and development of the city.

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Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

Mar 11, 2016 10:34AM

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, Philadelphia, PA, recently presented its Solas Awards (Gaelic for light) to shine a light on vi...

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Philly's Own Starts Dre's Homemade Water Ice and Ice Cream Business

Mar 10, 2016 04:14PM

Just when you think it is impossible for minority entrepreneurs to start a lucrative business after being rejected by some local banks, then comes Philadelphia's Andre Andrews with his water ice and ice cream business determined to carve a niche into the cold treat industry.

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Technology 102: Free Online Business Courses

Mar 10, 2016 04:09PM

The Internet is now the 21st Century vehicle for learning reducing the need to physically go to a classroom. In the previous career of this writer, my employer was the Learning Department for the U.S. Division of Deloitte Touche Tomatsu. In 2004, we had 16,000 users connected to the system. Deloitte used the e-learning platform to "on-board" new employees and disseminate information that could benefit their clients and enhance the brand. We had the pleasure of rolling out the system to Deloitte worldwide with 135,000 employees.

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The 21st Century Business Starts With Education

Mar 10, 2016 04:04PM ● By Nicole Newman

As I look into the future, I see many jobs that require computer expertise and I see many future adults who do not have those skills. As alumni of the Philadelphia public school system, I am sad to say that cyber charter schools beat brick and mortar public school by a wide margin. My 9 year old daughter has been in cyber charter schools 5 out of the last 6 years since kindergarten. A cyber charter programs offers its students FREE computers (laptops even!), FREE internet access (saving families $40.00 a month) and FREE learning tools to prepare their students for the 21st century.

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