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Pickleball Kingdom Announces Exciting Expansion into Pennsylvania

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom, a premier name in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Pennsylvania.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom, a premier name in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball, is thrilled to announce its expansion into Pennsylvania.
  • Pickleball Kingdom Founder and CEO, Ace Rodrigues, explained, "Pennsylvania is such a great state.
  • Community Focus: Emphasizing community engagement, Pickleball Kingdom franchises will serve as local hubs for social gatherings, tournaments, and charity events.
  • Pickleball Kingdom's expansion into Pennsylvania is poised to set a new benchmark in the sport's community development and accessibility.

Riversuites Luxury Boutique Hotel Opens in Fishtown

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Riversuites luxury boutique hotel is making Rivers Casino the place to stay and play in Philadelphia.

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  • Riversuites luxury boutique hotel is making Rivers Casino the place to stay and play in Philadelphia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220690053/en/
    Representatives from Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Rush Street Gaming, the City of Philadelphia, and Fastrack Construction cut the ribbon on Fishtown's newest hotel — Riversuites at The Battery.
  • Many of the 62 suites offer stunning views of the Delaware River, and hotel guests will enjoy immediate access to one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods — Fishtown.
  • “The luxury accommodations at Riversuites are a game changer for Rivers Casino Philadelphia,” said Eric Althaus, general manager of the casino.

NURTURING ROOTS: HERR'S CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS FLAVORS AS PHILLY'S NEXT CHIP CONTEST RETURNS

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

To date, this contest has demonstrated the great devotion Philadelphians have for their regional gems and Herr's support to nurture a small business ecosystem and delivery of innovative flavors.

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  • To date, this contest has demonstrated the great devotion Philadelphians have for their regional gems and Herr's support to nurture a small business ecosystem and delivery of innovative flavors.
  • They have the extraordinary opportunity to pay homage to their favorite local small businesses by suggesting a chip flavor inspired by these beloved culinary heroes.
  • From there, they'll select three small business flavor finalists for the people of Philadelphia to enjoy in early summer 2024.
  • To nominate a chip flavor inspired by a Philadelphia area small business food company or local restaurant, visit campaign.rtm.com/flavoredbyphilly/.

Zaxby's Trolls Entire City of Philadelphia in Campaign Starring Dolph Lundgren for New Fried Chicken Philly Sandwich

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saucy Southern chicken restaurant Zaxby's® is putting its own spin on an all-time classic: the Philly cheesesteak. For their Philly, Zaxby's is ditching the beef and instead featuring Zaxby's signature fried or grilled chicken, savory garlic aioli, and a combination of melted American cheese, grilled peppers and onions served on a toasted hoagie roll.

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  • "Philadelphia and I have a decades long history," said Dolph Lundgren, star of the new advertisements.
  • After all, the mere existence of the saucy new Fried Chicken Philly is fuel for some spirited debate about the reign of the Philly cheesesteak.
  • Undeterred, Zaxby's has brought the Fried Chicken Philly to the City of Brotherly Love via a series of boastful billboards, only in Philadelphia.
  • "This sandwich and campaign poses a provocative question: could we as Zaxby's take an iconic sandwich and make it better?"

National Electrical Contractors Association Hosts Largest Trade Show in Association History

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

"I'm delighted that our convention saw record-breaking attendance and participation, which speaks to the growing importance and interest in the electrical construction sector."

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  • "I'm delighted that our convention saw record-breaking attendance and participation, which speaks to the growing importance and interest in the electrical construction sector."
  • In partnership with the Penn-Del-Jersey NECA Chapter, electrical contractors donated more than $100,000 to the Mercy Career and Technical High School in Philadelphia.
  • Furthering NECA's workforce development efforts, this year's Apprentice Appreciation Day welcomed 2,000 electrical apprentices to the convention and trade show.
  • The NECA 2024 Convention and Trade Show will be held from September 28 – October 1 at the San Diego Convention Center.

EXPERIENCE EAGLES FANDOM LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH THE EAGLES INSIDER PODCAST - Ed Kracz and Special Guests Take You Inside the Philadelphia Eagles' Inner Sanctum

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

OCEAN CITY, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, get ready to soar to new heights with the ultimate insider experience! Fans First Sports Network is thrilled to announce the return of The Philadelphia Eagles Insider Podcast hosted by the one and only Ed Kracz. As the City of Brotherly Love gears up for another exciting NFL season, Eagles fans are in for a treat with a podcast that's as electrifying as a game-winning touchdown!

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  • OCEAN CITY, N.J., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, get ready to soar to new heights with the ultimate insider experience!
  • Fans First Sports Network is thrilled to announce the return of The Philadelphia Eagles Insider Podcast hosted by the one and only Ed Kracz.
  • With the new season on the horizon, there's no better time to subscribe to the Eagles Insider Podcast .
  • Stay tuned, stay engaged, and let Fans First Sports Network and Ed Kracz be your ultimate guides to all things Philadelphia Eagles.

HERR'S CROWNS THE 2023 'FLAVORED BY PHILLY' CHIP WINNER

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Monday, August 21, 2023

NOTTINGHAM, Pa., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia, Rejoice! The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr's #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict is here. Earlier this summer, renowned for their creative snack offerings, Pennsylvania's very own Herr Foods Inc. unveiled Flavored by Philly – a remarkable collection of chips exclusively crafted for the City of Brotherly Love. With Philadelphia consumers given the power to vote for their most beloved small business flavored chips, the city's choice has been made, and it's time to celebrate this delectable triumph!

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  • unveiled Flavored by Philly – a remarkable collection of chips exclusively crafted for the City of Brotherly Love.
  • The "Flavored by Philly" contest brought out the very essence of Philadelphia's vibrant food scene, with participants showcasing their creativity and love for local flavors.
  • Join Herr's in celebrating Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli's incredible achievement of winning this year's Flavored by Philly Contest.
  • Follow Herr's on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram to receive announcements on all the exciting new flavors and more.

This Week in Entertainment News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 16, 2023

NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

HERR’S RELEASES 3 NEW CHIP FLAVORS INSPIRED BY LOCAL SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

After the success of last year’s Flavored by Philly contest, Pennsylvania-based Herr Foods Inc. added a new spin to this year’s contest by asking Philadelphians to nominate flavors they crave from local small food businesses.

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  • After the success of last year’s Flavored by Philly contest, Pennsylvania-based Herr Foods Inc. added a new spin to this year’s contest by asking Philadelphians to nominate flavors they crave from local small food businesses.
  • Flavored by Philly: Local Eats is Herr’s recent line of limited-time chip flavors that only Philadelphia can claim as their own.
  • The three finalist flavors are available to taste and vote on today through August 8, wherever Herr’s chips are sold.
  • The contest received nearly 1,500 submissions that included sweet flavors like cannoli and donut, and savory flavors like pierogi and taco.

Glenmede Signs Long-Term Office Lease to Remain Headquartered in Philadelphia

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

A tenant in the iconic downtown Philadelphia office building since 1994, Glenmede plans to relocate to higher floors in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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  • A tenant in the iconic downtown Philadelphia office building since 1994, Glenmede plans to relocate to higher floors in the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005254/en/
    One Liberty Place building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Photo: Business Wire)
    Glenmede was founded in the City of Brotherly Love in 1956 and has been headquartered in the city ever since.
  • “Philadelphia is a vibrant and historic city that has been an important part of Glenmede’s fabric since inception,” said Peter Zuleba, President of The Glenmede Trust Company.
  • Headquartered in Philadelphia, the firm has offices in Ohio, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. For further information, please visit www.glenmede.com .