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Peirce College student Christine Bergmark consults with school advisers. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / TIMES PHOTO

Back to school

— With guidance from Graduate! Philadelphia, students like Christine Bergmark are taking their seats in college classrooms. ... Full story

Nicholas Kiefer with daughters Jennifer Quinn (left) and Nicole Kiefer. Their Center City company, CoreStaff, supplies temporary and permanent workers. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

Core of Success

— A Lawndale entrepreneur and his two daughters know the meaning of success. Their small firm won a giant award. ... Full story

Lily Fischer (left) and Tegan Hagy make cupcakes and chocolate in the large production space they share at the old Globe Dye Works building in Frankford. SCOTT ANDERSON / FOR THE TIMES

Sweet spot

— A baker and a chocolate maker find a place to thrive in Frankford. ... Full story

Advice from Uncle Sam: Beware the tax scams

If you use a tax preparer that offers to get you an education credit when you haven’t been to school, you’re probably going to learn ... Full story

Citizens Bank CEO Dan Fitzpatrick initiates the Family Owned Business series program at Community College of Philadelphia's Northeast campus. MARIA POUCHNIKOVA / FOR THE TIMES

Down to business

A big name in banking visits CCP to tout seminars aimed at helping family-owned businesses. ... Full story

The Durning String Band gets jcpenney employees in a festive mood during the Franklin Mills store opening. FAYE MURMAN / TIMES PHOTO

Penney opening hits all the right notes

There was no escaping the accordion player. The Durning String Band member wanted to dance, and if you were anywhere near him as he worked the ... Full story

The new CEO for Greenwood Racing Inc., owner of Parx casino, Tony Ricci, takes a moment to look at the casino floor after a buisiness meeting at Parx's main building. FAYE MURMAN/TIMES PHOTO

Parx CEO knows his turf

Tony Ricci, an Oxford Circle native and Father Judge graduate, was named CEO by Greenwood Racing Inc., a position that includes oversight of Parx Casino and Racing. Ricci, an 18-year-veteran of the racing industry, has been a major figure on the local gaming scene. ... Full story

Amabilis Silva displays her meal of rice, beans, collard greens and farofa in her restaurant, the Picanha Brazilian Grill. Kevin Dow (left) is director of the city’s Office of Business Services, which helps entrepreneurs like Silva. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES

Takin’ care of business

If you think red tape is part of the deal in running a business in Philadelphia, you’re probably right. But a city agency is on hand to help you cut that ugly tape. ... Full story

Store manager Dennis Ehredt holds a chocolate shake at Jake’s Wayback Burgers in the Northeast Village Shopping Center. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

Battle of the burgers

Move over Ronald, there are competitors to the Burger King's crown ... Full story

Tom Maniaci is the owner of C. Thomas Maniaci Accounting in Mayfair. JENNY SWIGODA / TIMES PHOTO

He's the taxman

Time for a New Years Quiz: What do all of the following personal expenses have in common? • Doctor and dentist fees • Prescription medication costs • Health ... Full story

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