The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) Philadelphia is a pivotal nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education, vocational training, and comprehensive employment services. Founded in 1964 by civil rights leader …
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City ResourcesJob Training and Employment
CareerLink Philadelphia: A Gateway to Jobs and Employment Success
by myphillyconnection 110 viewsCareerLink Philadelphia is a pivotal resource for job seekers in the city, offering comprehensive services designed to help individuals find employment, enhance their skills, and achieve career growth. As a …
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Business Startup HelpCity ResourcesJob Training and Employment
Score in Philadelphia: Mentoring Entrepreneurs to Thrive
by myphillyconnection 94 viewsSCORE Philadelphia is a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Philadelphia region. Established as part of the nationwide SCORE network, which has been …
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Philly News
SEPTA to refund bus riders who were overcharged on Monday
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsSEPTA pledged to refund riders who accidentally were charged extra Monday despite a court-ordered pause on the transit authority's fare increase. A 20% fare increase that increased transit trips from …
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Philly News
Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsA barbershop is turning to its community for help after a Labor Day burglary. LB Cuts owner Lou Bravo said a thief broke into the Port Richmond storefront early Monday …
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Health & Fitness
Experimental skin cancer test aims to increase early detection of melanoma
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsMelanoma is responsible for the most skin cancer deaths. An at-home test being developed by University of Michigan scientists aims to increase the chance of early detection and treatment.
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Food & Restaurants
Saquon Barkley teams up with Wawa to design new hoagie
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsArmed with a signature sandwich and a winning smile, Saquon Barkley is the newest face of Wawa. The Eagles running back teamed up with the convenience store chain on a …
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Health & Fitness
Most college freshmen feel homesick – recognizing this is the first step toward coping with it
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsStarting college can stir homesickness and anxiety. Students who show up for events, sign up for activities and stay on campus in the first several weeks have the best chance …
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Health & Fitness
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsParenting with the understanding of a child's developing brain is much more effective in shaping behavior than outdate models that emphasize rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior, research shows.
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Health & Fitness
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsSlashing support for DEI initiatives in health care as well as funding for minority health is likely to reshape the health of all Americans, not just people of color and …