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And an ancient relic of medicine is making a comeback.
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If you haven’t already, it’s time to break out the winter coat. The high will only reach the 40s.
With constant headlines about economic anxiety, there’s one company in particular that is not talking about a recession or layoffs. In fact, the chief executive of Philly Shipyard wants a few hundred more shipbuilders as the company snags massive contracts.
Our lead story focuses on the Philly Shipyard’s booming business lately — and how they achieved it.
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Philly Shipyard announced this month it signed a $1 billion contract to build three new container vessels for a Hawaiian shipping company.
Business is looking so good that it’s fully subscribed with work until 2027.
Reminder: Four years ago, the former Navy shipyard had an empty order book and laid off most of its workforce.
Important note: Philly Shipyard shines in what seems like a gloomy economy with tech companies laying off thousands of workers and cryptocurrency taking a hit while energy prices and interest rates keep going up.
Keep reading to understand what caused the dramatic turnaround.
As the gun violence epidemic relentlessly continues, Philadelphia is increasingly turning to an ancient life-saving tool, the tourniquet.
It’s a sturdy strap wound so tightly around a limb that it cuts off the flow of blood.
How it works: It closes off a blood vessel like flattening a drinking straw by pure force.
It’s made of a strap and a tightening rod called a windlass.
If done correctly, it’s supposed to hurt. Although the tourniquet deprives the arm or leg of oxygen, it’s safe to leave in place for more than an hour.
It’s possible to make one from a cloth and stick (but in untrained hands, it could make bleeding worse). Experts recommend store-bought options.
Important figure: In 2021, 119 of the 128 patients who arrived at a Philadelphia hospital with a tourniquet in place survived.
It’s become standard equipment for construction workers, landscapers, lifeguards, and some area school districts.
Continue reading to learn the history of the tool that spans more than 2,500 years.
What you should know today
With the midterms over, the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral race is shifting into high gear. 🔑
Philadelphia Marathon runners braced against cold and windy conditions Sunday morning.
New Jersey breweries are mobilizing to fight rules they say are holding them back.
A dynamic young pastor, the Rev. Dr. Chauncey Pierre Harrison, wants to help move the historic Zion Baptist forward.
Thanksgiving turkeys are smaller and more expensive this year.
Local coronavirus numbers: Here’s your daily look at the latest COVID-19 data.
🧠Philly Trivia Time đź§
Who did not perform in the city over the weekend?
A) Alex G.
B) Lady Alma
C) Harry Connick Jr.
D) Santigold
Find out if you know the answer.
What we’re ...
🍞 Preparing for: The moment you forget extra rolls on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a list of grocery and retail store hours.
📱Suggesting: Replacements for Twitter if you’re one of the users who are looking for alternative choices amid rapid change under Elon Musk’s new ownership.
👀 Watching: The launched investigations into Ticketmaster’s sales of Taylor Swift tickets.
🧩 Unscramble the Anagram 🧩
Hint: A Philly neighborhood
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And that’s your start to the week. I hope it’ll be smooth right into the holiday weekend. I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow.