Asha Prihar

2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Colin Deppen |Asha Prihar

A Philadelphia Eagles flag flies over the state Capitol in Harrisburg in 2018. (Commonwealth Media Sevices) In this week’s news quiz: A Republican lawmaker floats privatizing part of SEPTA, school district funding woes, and a Pennsylvania museum plans a move.

2 weeks ago | spotlightpa.org | Colin Deppen |Asha Prihar

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Dec 4, 2023 | germantransportationdaily.com | Jordan Levy |Julia Merola |Nick Jaramillo |Asha Prihar

Philadelphia school district officials say the office in charge of hiring is overhauling its recruiting strategy and onboarding process. This comes amid a staffing shortage and reports of applicants not hearing back. In the meantime, applicants continue to tell Billy Penn that Zoom office hours are often inaccessible and during school hours, and that the lack of response results in confusion and lost opportunity.

Nov 30, 2023 | thegermanbusinessreport.com | Asha Prihar |Ali Mohsen |Jordan Levy |Nick Jaramillo

A Philadelphia yarn distributor is bringing a piece of local textile history to modern crafters with its new Mt. Airy storefront, which sells yarns made around the world — including a centuries-old variety that originated in a nearby neighborhood. Kelbourne Woolens has been wholesaling for 15 years, but in September, the small business celebrated the grand opening of its new retail shop next to Maloumian Rugs, a multigenerational rug importer and retailer that’s been around since 1927.

Nov 17, 2023 | billypenn.com | Asha Prihar

Whether you're an early-bird buyer or present procrastinator, there’s lots of opportunity to pick up local gifts.