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09/23/2025

Philadelphia-based fintech company Perpay has been awarded B Corp certification, recognising its social and environmental standards.

09/23/2025

Seventy-five years ago, the United States began reshaping its approach to immigration, influenced heavily by the geopolitical pressures of the Cold War. Historical analysis of hundreds of thousands of presidential and congressional speeches dating back to 1880 reveals a clear shift from restrictive, race-based policies toward more positive rhetoric.

09/22/2025

Fall officially arrives Monday, Sept. 22 at 2:19 p.m. Astronomically speaking, this is the date and time of the autumnal equinox, the precise moment when the sun is seen directly overhead at noon at the Earth’s equator.

09/22/2025

Traveling abroad does not have to be limited to sightseeing — it can also be an opportunity to give back. The Ashland Branch Library will host a special program on Tuesday, September 23, from 6 to 7 p.m., aimed at adults who want to learn about volunteering overseas.

09/22/2025

The 170th Bloomsburg Fair opens this Friday, bringing a combination of classic favorites and new experiences to Columbia County. Fairgoers can enjoy food, rides, games, exhibits, live music, and livestock displays through September 27.

09/22/2025

Amisha Datta, 26, lost $4,300 after applying for a part-time job in Detroit. She said, “I felt completely alone and didn’t know what to do.” The scam began with a fake recruiter contacting her via email, claiming she had landed the job and asking her to purchase a laptop with a provided check. The check later bounced, leaving her out of pocket.

09/21/2025

Albrecht Fellow Reflects on a Summer of Growth — After facing many rejections, Sedat Sefik’s journey through the Albrecht Fellowship at revealed the power of persistence, gratitude, and community.

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The path to finding out about the Albrecht Fellowship was a little crazy and, to be honest, it almost seemed like it was not meant to happen. At the time, I

08/22/2025

🚀 Potomac24 highlights The University of Baltimore's first Fall CEI ThinkUBator Workshop featuring Gregory Vetter, Founder & CEO of Tessemae’s and Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Learn how he scaled a family recipe into a $300M brand.

📅 Sept 15 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | CEI, BC 104 | Hybrid

👉 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1584038254059