Indego announces expansion of its electric bike fleet, new stations

Indego E-bike photo by Darren Burton
Photo credit Darren Burton PHILADELPHIA – Indego bike share has announced an expansion of its electric bike pilot. Starting in late May, Indego will begin to roll out 400 more pedal-assist electric bikes, along with other program improvements, including new stations. “Adding more electric bikes to the fleet will help address several barriers and open the door for new cyclists who may not have considered using Indego before,” said Waffiyyah Murray,...
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Summer starts on May 10 at the Delaware River Waterfront

A group of yogis practice side angle post at Race Street Pier. Photo is taken facing the Delaware River with the Ben Franklin Bridge in the background
Photo Credit: Matt Stanley for The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.

Concerts, cultural festivals, beer gardens, free yoga, art exhibitions and more create a summer of fun for residents and visitors alike along the Delaware River Waterfront

PHILADELPHIA — The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to present Philadelphia’s most iconic summer attractions for another fun-filled season....
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Independence celebrates 12th consecutive National Walk @ Lunch Day

two Independence Blue Cross associate smile and wave to the camera as they walk the perimeter of Rittenhouse Square Park on National Walk at Lunch Day 2019
Hundreds of Independence Blue Cross associates joined members of the local workforce to celebrate the 12th consecutive National Walk @ Lunch Day on April 24.  Sponsored by Independence and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the annual National Walk @ Lunch Day demonstrates the importance and ease of fitting regular exercise into a busy schedule simply by taking a walk at lunch....
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Quil, the joint venture between Independence Health Group and Comcast, names Carina Edwards Chief Executive Officer

New digital health company expects to launch first pilot programs this year

Philadelphia, PA — Quil, the healthcare joint venture from Independence Health Group (Independence) and Comcast, today announced the appointment of Carina Edwards as CEO. Edwards will lead the new digital health company’s efforts to provide patients and their caregivers personalized content and information related to specific healthcare journeys....
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Independence’s Tony Taliaferro recognized with Influencers of Law award

from left to right: Salvatore J. Patti from PNC Wealth Management standing with Tony Taliaferro of Independence Blue Cross, who is holding his Influencers of Law award
Photo courtesy of Paul Coker Photography Lilton “Tony” Taliaferro, Independence Blue Cross vice president, deputy general counsel, assistant corporate secretary and general counsel for AmeriHealth New Jersey, was selected as an Influencers of Law winner in the category of In-House Counsel by the Philadelphia Media Network. Taliaferro was recognized for his professional accomplishments and community service at a celebration on March 26 at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia....
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The Philadelphia Inquirer names Independence Blue Cross a Top Workplace for 2019

Independence associates celebrate the anniversary of our diversity and inclusion program with CEO Dan Hilferty at Independence LIVE.
Independence associates celebrate the anniversary of our diversity and inclusion program with CEO Dan Hilferty. Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Inquirer has awarded Independence Blue Cross (Independence) a Top Workplaces 2019 honor based on employee feedback. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including how employees feel about company values and whether their job makes them feel part of something meaningful....
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Geoffrey Schwarz joins national sales team at Independence Blue Cross

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that Geoffrey Schwarz has joined the company’s national sales team as national sales consultant. In his new role, Schwarz is responsible for developing long-term strategies and maintaining relationships with key national customers with 1,000 or more employees as well as consultants and brokers. He reports to Jeff Powell,...
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Independence Blue Cross teams up with The Precisionists, Inc. to support employment of individuals with autism

The Precisionists logo
Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania, recently began collaborating with The Precisionists (TPI), a Wilmington, Del.-based organization focused on employment for adults with disabilities. The pilot program, which launched August 2018, uses the talents of a team of autistic adults from TPI’s workforce to tackle critical business needs within Independence’s Human Resources department....
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Independence wins HR Department of the Year Award

Independence Blue Cross Human Resources associates accepting the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards
Photo credit Paul Coker Photography.

Insurer recognized for Excellence in Diversity

On November 15, Independence Blue Cross won the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards. Judged and selected by a panel comprised of some of the Philadelphia region’s most pr​ominent companies and universities, the HR Department of the Year Awards recognize companies of all sizes across multiple categories....
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Deck the Hall Lights up City Hall

The 2018 Deck the Hall Light Show premiered at City Hall with help from two life-sized holiday ornaments and (L to R)  Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC; Paul Tufano, Independence executive vice president; Mayor Jim Kenney; and Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District.
The 2018 Deck the Hall Light Show premiered at City Hall with help from two life-sized holiday ornaments and (L to R)  Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC; Paul Tufano, Independence executive vice president; Mayor Jim Kenney; and Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District. On November 19, Paul Tufano, Independence Blue Cross executive vice president,...
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