Melis Turku Topa

Melis is originally from Turkey and spent several years in London, where she founded her own textile brand in collaboration with Turkish artisans. Now she combines her passion for storytelling with her love of meeting new people.

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September 22

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Face Off: How business improvement districts spark new energy

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September 15

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Pittsburgh aims to be the safety capital of the world

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September 10

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As job market cools, workforce development in emerging industries gains urgency

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September 2

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Pittsburgh conservation planting seeds for visitors and investment

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August 28

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Closures test resilience of Philadelphia higher education

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August 11

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Why Philadelphia remains America’s most walkable city to visit

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July 30

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The hidden force behind Philadelphia’s growth is nonprofits

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June 26

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Face Off: Pittsburgh leaders on growth through trust and technology

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June 18

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Chambers push LGBTQ+ businesses forward in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh

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June 11

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As population shifts, Pittsburgh region doubles down on workforce development

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June 4

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Philadelphia trails connecting communities with nature

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June 2

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Pittsburgh sees rising investment in AI and advanced tech

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May 23

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How Philadelphia is strengthening its workforce for the future

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May 23

Written by Melis Turku Topa

Businesses turn to internships to solve workforce challenges

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