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Philadelphia, September 9, 2013– The City of Philadelphia announced xCultural Passport to PHL, a week-long series of events celebrating the culture and contributions of the many immigrant communities that have shaped Philadelphia’s heritage from September 15th through September 22nd. xCultural Passport to PHL is hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs.rnrn rnrn“Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, is a welcoming place to different people and diverse cultures. From our historical connection to Sweden to our growing African, Latino and Caribbean communities, our great City opens itself to the people of the world and embraces their differences,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “I am looking forward to xCultural Passport to PHL to celebrate the long-standing impact of immigrant cultures and contributions to Philadelphia’s rich heritage.”rnrn rnrnJennifer Rodríguez, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs, added, “We want to highlight Philadelphia as a place where both newcomers and long-time residents feel appreciated, have access to resources and opportunities, and, ultimately, a place that individuals want to invest in and are happy to call home. For both, U.S.-born and foreign-born residents, this week will provide an opportunity to explore other cultures and develop a deeper appreciation for one another.”rnrn rnrnIn partnership with Global Philadelphia Association, the Welcoming Center, Walnut Street Theatre, Language Services Associates, Juntos and PhillyCam, xCultural Passport to PHL will feature 24 events to foster understanding, respect and appreciation for the diverse residents, communities and cultures across the City. xCultural Passport to PHL events include:rnrn rnrnWorking with Limited English Proficient and Multicultural Groups Workshop, a roundtable discussion to help City agencies, service providers and other organizations engage with communities with language and cultural barriers;rnP3: Philadelphia Plays for Peace, a soccer tournament with teams representing the world promoting peace, community engagement and competition;rnxCultural Showcase at Love Park, a multicultural food and performance experience featuring a performance from the musical In the Heights;rnYoung, Involved & Immigrant in Philadelphia Panel, a discussion between high school and university students focusing on their personal experiences as young immigrants in the City of Philadelphia; andrnEat, Sip and Tweet, a day-long social media experience encouraging Philadelphians to share their favorite ethnic cuisine. The event will feature the xCultural Bar Crawl, a cultural meet-up with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs and community members to sample food and drinks from other nations at restaurants around the City.rn rnrnA full list of events is available online at www.xCulturalPassportPHL.com.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by City of PhiladelphiarnrnOffice of Property Assessment Hotline hours extended as Homestead Exemption application deadline nears.rnrnPhiladelphia, September 9, 2013– The City of Philadelphia will host its second in a series of Telephone Town Hall meetings to discuss property taxes. City officials will answer caller questions about the Actual Value Initiative and property tax relief programs, including the Homestead Exemption.rnrn rnrn“Our Administration is committed to helping every citizen understand the changes to the property tax system, including the relief measures available to them and the opportunity to sign up for the Homestead Exemption,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “I want to encourage every citizen to participate in this important, informative town hall call.”rnrn rnrnThe second Telephone Town Hall is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 and will begin at 6:45 pm and conclude at 7:45pm. Finance Director Rob Dubow, Chief Assessment Officer Richie McKeithen and Revenue Commissioner Clarena Tolson will answer questions during the Telephone Town Hall meeting.rnrn rnrnInterested residents can pre-register for the Telephone Town Hall by logging on to www.phila.gov or by calling 215-686-9200. Individuals who pre-register will receive a call from the Town Hall when the session begins. Residents can also join the Town Hall without pre-registering by calling 1-877-229-8493 and using the ID code 111479 during the town hall session.rnrn rnrnThe City of Philadelphia also announced that the hours for Office of Property Assessment Hotline will operate on extended hours through the Homestead Exemption application deadline on Friday, September 13, 2013. The Hotline will be open:rnrnMonday, September 9th through Thursday, September 12th from 8 am – 8 pm; andrnFriday, September 13th from 8 am – 8:30 pm.rn rnrnThe Homestead Exemption is a property tax relief program available to all Philadelphians who own and live in their property as their primary residence. If approved for the Homestead Exemption, property owners will be able to reduce the taxable value for their property by $30,000. Applications can be filled out online at www.phila.gov/opa or over the phone by calling the Office of Property Assessment Hotline at 215-686-9200.rnrn rnrnFor more information, property owners can call the Office of Property Assessment Hotline at 215-686-9200 or go online to www.phila.gov/opa. Or visit avicalculator.phila.gov to estimate property taxes for 2014.

Philadelphia Business Journal and PBJ.com to Honor 50 Companies at September 18th Award CeremonyrnrnnnHatfield, PA (PRWEB) September 05, 2013nnK’NEX, the only U.S. construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is pleased to announce that the Philadelphia Business Journal has named K’NEX one of its Best Places to Work in the Philadelphia region. The award recognizes K’NEX Brands achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture.nnrnnnK’NEX Brands consists of the popular toy building set wholesale and distribution company, K’NEX L.P.G., and its sister company, The Rodon Group, a high-precision injection molding company. The Hatfield-based K’NEX Brands was one of hundreds to enter, securing its position on this prestigious list based on the strength of its benefits and programs, as evaluated by its employees.nnrnnn“We entered the award program,” said Lisa Christman, Senior Director, Human Resources, “because we think that our culture is unique and our employees clearly recognize that. The company is very proud of its employees, and we’re proud to be a winner of this award.”nnrnnnFifty companies will be honored at an open-to-the-public awards program on Wednesday, September 18, between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Wells Fargo Center, where top winners per category will be revealed for the very first time. Philadelphia Business Journal’s Small Business Expo will take place on the same day from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Awards Program is sponsored by Comcast Spectacor, Mars Philadelphia, and MidAtlantic Employers’ Association and Quantum Workplace.nnrnnnPhiladelphia Business Journal’s research partner, Quantum Workplace, tabulated the results of thousands of online surveys completed by employees to establish the rank order. Common themes among top companies focused on work-life balance; respect and caring for employees; recognition of accomplishments; feeling empowered; good teamwork and commitment to community.nnrnnnEvent tickets are $75 and can be purchase at: http://tinyurl.com/2013pbjbestexpo.nnrnnnFor event details, contact Jennifer Wolf, Events Manager, at 215-238-5106 or jenniferwolf(at)bizjournals(dot)com.nnrnnnYou can follow Philadelphia Business Journal on Twitter @PHLBizJournal or @PHLBizJenEvent for event updates.nnrnnnAbout K’NEX BrandsrnnnFounded in 1992, K’NEX Brands, the world’s most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children and is America’s STEM building solution. Winner of over 250 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX, America’s building toy company, is focused on Building Worlds Kids Love and encourages youngsters to “imagine, build and play.” From the living room to the classroom, K’NEX has building toys specially designed for every age group and skill level. The K’NEX family of brands includes K’NEX Building Sets, K’NEX Thrill Rides, K’NEX Education, Lincoln Logs®, Tinkertoy®, NASCAR®, Angry Birdsâ„¢, Mario Kart Wiiâ„¢, Mario Kart 7â„¢, Super Marioâ„¢, PacManâ„¢ and more. Since 1992, The Rodon Group, a subsidiary of K’NEX Brands, L.P., has manufactured over 31 billion parts for the K’NEX building toy system. Join us as we help build the leaders of tomorrow. For more information, please visit http://www.knex.com or http://www.rodongroup.com.nnrnnnAbout The Rodon GrouprnnnThe Rodon Group is an ISO 9001:2008 certified landfill-free, plastic injection molder. In business since 1956, The Rodon Group makes billions of parts each year in its 125,000 square foot facility. With over 105 injection molding presses, Rodon is one of the largest family-owned and operated plastic injection molders in the United States and serves a diverse group of industries including consumer products, medical, construction, pharmaceutical and toys. We are a third generation family business located in Hatfield, PA and are proud to be a part of the local community supporting American manufacturing. Since 1992, Rodon has manufactured over 31 billion parts for the K’NEX building toy system, and is a subsidiary of K’NEX Brands, L.P. For more information, please visit http://www.rodongroup.com.

Philadelphia based business owner and serial entrepreneur, Dave Pearson launched the city’s newest business incubator this month. Expand Philly is unique in that it fosters businesses focused on personal growth and job creation as well as more traditional revenue growth.rnrnPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 04, 2013rnrnPhiladelphia based business owner and serial entrepreneur, Dave Pearson launched the city’s newest incubator this month. Expand Philly is unique in that it fosters businesses focused on personal growth and job creation as well as more traditional revenue growth.rnThe incubator gives an opportunity for small business owners to come together in a non-competing atmosphere where they will be able to create strategic, synergistic partnerships with other growth related businesses. Pearson believes that this type of environment fosters a healthy growth and that his price structure allows for survival, which he holds as a key to small business success.rnrnAbout Dave Pearson rnrnProud owner and operator of 215Secure (http://www.215secure.com) a building and data security company and Courtyard Crossing (http://www.courtyardcrossing.com), a shared religious venue, Dave Pearson has started and built several successful companies located in Philadelphia. His passion is to build self-sustaining businesses with a culture focused on continuous improvement, growth and innovation. Dave has also partnered recently and plans to launch his first web application business called Track My Trainer (http://www.trackmytrainer.com), fall of 2013.rnrnAbout Expand Philly rnrnLocated in center city Philadelphia, at 242 N 22nd Street, Expand Philly is comprised of 3 private offices, 10 full time desks and 8 part time desks. All work spaces are available for monthly rental and include secure building access and video surveillance, free Wi-Fi, shared large conference room & kitchen as well as many other benefits. For more information, please visit http://www.expandphilly.com

Posted on August 30, 2013 by scottliffmanrnAugust 30, 2013- The City of Philadelphia will host two Telephone Town Hall meetings to discuss property taxes.City officials will answer caller questions about the Actual Value Initiative and property tax relief programs, including the Homestead Exemption.rnrn“This year, the City’s new fair, accurate and understandable property tax system will take effect. Our Administration has been working diligently to ensure that every citizen understands the changes at hand and participates in the relief measures available to them, especially the Homestead Exemption,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “These Telephone Town Halls, like the information sessions earlier this year, are critical to creating a dialogue and keeping the public engaged. I hope that citizens take advantage of this important opportunity.”rnrnThe first telephone town hall is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 and will begin at 7:15 pm and conclude at 8:15 pm. The second telephone town hall is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 and will begin at 6:45 pm and conclude at 7:45pm. Finance Director Rob Dubow, Chief Assessment Officer Richie McKeithen and Revenue Commissioner Clarena Tolson will answer questions during both Telephone Town Hall meetings.rnrnInterested residents can pre-register for the town hall by logging on to www.phila.gov or by calling 215-686-9200. Individuals who pre-register will receive a call from the town hall when the session begins. Residents can also join the town hall without pre-registering by calling 1-877-229-8493 and using the ID code 111479 during the town hall session.rnrnFor more information, property owners can call the Office of Property Assessment Homestead/Actual Value Initiative hotline at 215-686-9200 or go online to www.phila.gov/opa. Or visit avicalculator.phila.gov to estimate property taxes for 2014.rnrnRegistration for the Telephone Town Halls:rnrnSeptember 3rnSeptember 10

ARAMARK incorporates whole grains into kid-friendly meal and snack favoritesrnrnPHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Students eating breakfast or lunch at school will now be able to enjoy their favorite meals and snacks while consuming nutrient dense whole grains. This year, ARAMARK, a food and nutrition partner with over 500 school districts throughout North America, has added a variety of new whole grain meal and snack offerings to the school menus. To engage the entire school community in health and wellness, ARAMARK will also be hosting sampling events for students, parents and staff in K-12 districts across the country. rnrn”ARAMARK is committed to ensuring that our students receive wholesome meals and snacks,” said Linda Sceurman, R.D.N.and Director of Nutrition and Menu Development for ARAMARK Education. “By working with our team of chefs and dietitians as well as manufacturers, we have created healthier menu items that not only taste great but provide students with the nutrients they need to support their busy lifestyles, both in and out of the classroom.”rnrnExamples of the new whole grain menu offerings include:rnrnChicken Nuggets made with whole grain breadingrnMacaroni Salad with vegetables and whole grain pastarnChicken Caesar Wraps and Ranch Chicken Wraps featuring whole grain wrapsrnFish Sandwich featuring baked fish with whole grain breading, served on a whole grain bunrnBlack Bean Veggie Burger made from scratch vegetarian burger served on a whole grain bunrnPancakes, French Toast, Waffles, Bagels and Toast made with whole grains.rnrnMany popular name brand snacks — including pretzels, granola and cereal bars, cookies and graham crackers — have been reformulated to feature more whole grains, less fat, salt and sugar and more fiber. Along with tasting great, these new items have been developed to be nutritionally superior to alternatives that are purchased at stores and packed from home.rnrnIn addition to whole grains, menus also feature more fresh fruits and vegetables, low and non-fat dairy options, lean proteins, and 100 percent fruit juice and water. rnrnARAMARK is committed to improving childhood nutrition and creating healthier school environments through nutritious meal offerings and wellness education. To learn more, please visit www.myhealthyforlife.com.rnrnAbout ARAMARK EducationrnrnARAMARK Education provides a complete range of food, facility, uniform and other support services to more than 500 K-12 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a family of dining and facility services including: on-site and off-site breakfast and lunch meal programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education, retail design and operations, maintenance, custodial, grounds, energy management, construction management, and building commissioning. For more information on ARAMARK’s K-12 food service programs, please visit www.aramarkschools.com.rnrnAbout ARAMARKrnrnARAMARK delivers experiences that enrich and nourish people’s lives through innovative food, facility, and uniform services. United by a passion to serve, our more than 250,000 employees make a meaningful difference each day for millions of people around the world. ARAMARK is recognized among the Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE and World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.rnrnContacts:rnrnKaren CutlerrnKelly Banaszakrn215-238-4063rn215-238-3559rncutler-karen@aramark.com rnBanaszak-kelly@aramark.comrnSOURCE ARAMARKrnrnrnRELATED LINKSrnhttp://www.aramark.com

Korman’s Micro Apartments, some as small as 250 square feet, come complete with fully renovated kitchens, transformable spaces, and innovative storage solutionsrnrnPHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Korman Residential brings Micro Apartment living to the Philadelphia area. Micro Apartments are currently being introduced at three Korman locations: International City in Philadelphia, PA, Casa Del Sol in Haverford, PA, and Brandywine Hundred in Wilmington, DE. Korman will be rolling out Micro Apartments at all of their other locations over the next 12 months.rnrnKorman’s Micro Apartments, some as small as 250 square feet, come complete with fully renovated kitchens, transformable spaces, and innovative storage solutions. These Micro Apartments are the answer to a need that started in cities such as New York, Seattle and San Francisco, where living space is a precious commodity. In Philadelphia, a red-hot rental market has stimulated demand for these well-designed living spaces that are efficient and multi-functional.rnrn”People are simplifying their lives. There has been a growing demand for smaller, more efficient homes,” said James Korman, President of Korman Residential Properties. “I’ve heard residents say, ‘the less I need the better I feel,'” he added.rnrnLiving smaller doesn’t mean you’ll have less fun. Residents can enjoy Korman’s community amenities too, such as LIVEKORMAN Bike Share, Common Ground community gardens, and Woof Woof Club off-leash dog parks.rnrn”Our Micro Apartments are eco-friendly, which has tremendous appeal for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint,” continued James Korman, “people love them and we just can’t build them fast enough.”rnrnTo see what you can fit into one of Korman’s new Micro Apartments , you can make an appointment for a tour by calling 888-2-KORMAN or by visiting www.livekorman.com.rnrnKorman Residential owns and manages multi-family property portfolios in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida, and currently provides third party property management services to select clients. To find out more, contact Director of Marketing Pete Rushing at 215-316-7804 and visit http://www.livekorman.com.rnrnThis press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.rnSOURCE Korman Residential PropertiesrnrnrnRELATED LINKSrnhttp://www.livekorman.com

In honor of Labor Day, Oasis Energy offers Pennsylvania consumers in the PECO and PPL service areas a 0.2 cent per kWh discount on electricity service.rnnnPhiladelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 30, 2013nnPennsylvania customers in the PECO and the PPL service areas can take advantage of Oasis Energy’s latest coupon code. Using promotion code “LABORDAY13” when enrolling via Oasis Energy’s online sign-up process will reduce the rate on all of the company’s fixed rate offers by 0.2 cents per kWh. This discount works out to a $48 annual savings for consumers who average 2,000 kWh per month, and $24 annual savings for consumers who average 1,000 kWh per month.nnrnnnThis promotional code works for Oasis Energy’s fixed rate residential electricity plans for the PECO and PPL service territories, which service much of Eastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Scranton, Harrisburg, Lancaster and the Lehigh Valley areas.nnrnnn“One of the benefits of this discount is the more electricity a customer uses, the more they save,” said Justin Snyder, Oasis Energy’s National Brand ManagernnrnnnWill the discount code work for green energy plans too? rnnn“Yes, the coupon code will work with all of Oasis Energy’s 100% renewable electricity plans. We pride ourselves on offering not just renewable energy, but affordable renewable energy plans, and this coupon makes it even more enticing for customers to choose green energy. Now is a great time to make the switch to 100% renewable energy,” said Snyder.nnrnnnThis coupon will expire on 9/3/2013.nnrnnnOasis Energy’s discount codes are always announced first on their social media accounts: rnnnOasis Energy FacebookrnnnOasis Energy Twitter rnnnOasis Energy Google+nnrnnnOasis Energy is committed to giving back to the local communities they serve. Participating in community improvement projects, charity efforts, environmental awareness, and energy efficiency campaigns.nnrnnnAbout Oasis Energy: rnnnOasis Energy is a leading supplier of electricity and natural gas to residential and commercial customers in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Illinois. By offering competitive pricing on both traditional and renewable, fixed rate energy products, Oasis Energy aims to be a low-cost/high-value provider bringing energy cost savings to customers in every market they serve.nnrnnnFor more information on Oasis Energy’s electricity and natural gas service visit: https://www.oasisenergy.com