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Bringing Franklin Back to the Spotlight: A Bold Push to Honor America’s Founding Genius in the Capitol

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Benjamin Franklin, a towering figure in American history and ingenuity, may soon take a more prominent place in the U.S. Capitol, thanks to a bipartisan effort led by …

Government / National

Bipartisan Push to Honor Benjamin Franklin with a Statue at U.S. Capitol

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) have introduced legislation to honor one of America’s most influential founding fathers, …

Business

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Raises $28 Million in First Close of GO PA Fund

November 15, 2023November 13, 2023 - by Timothy Alexander

SOUTHEASTER PENNSYLVANIA — Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has recently completed a first close of its Global Opportunity Pennsylvania Fund II, L.P.. This growth-stage venture fund is designed …

Communities / Lifestyle

The Washington Memorial Heritage’s Leadership Series Draws From The Past To Inspire The Future

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 - by Denise Kovalevich

VALLEY FORGE, PA — The Washington Memorial Heritage and David Cross and Indispensable Leadership (LLC) are teaming up, once again, for their popular Leadership Series at the Washington Memorial Chapel (Rt. 23 Valley …