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Two Philadelphia-Based Media Companies Merge, Forming New Digital Media Organization
Philadelphia-based digital media startup Broad & Liberty recently acquired local publication Access Network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition has led to the formation of a combined company called Fideri News Network. It will start out with about $6 million in projected revenue with 19 websites and a radio station based…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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Wistar Institute Appoints Katherine Aird, Ph.D., to Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center
The Wistar Institute, an international biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology and infectious diseases, has announced the appointment of Katherine Aird, Ph.D., as co-leader and professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program of the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center. Aird’s research is in cancer metabolism and cell cycle disruption, which influence cancer cell growth…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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Merck’s Oral Cholesterol Therapy Offers Easier Alternative to Injections
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with multiple locations across Montco, is reporting success with a new oral cholesterol drug, according to Reuters. The drug, enlicitide decanoate, recently met its main goal in a late-stage trial by reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Merck anticipates patent losses for their…
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111-Acre Office Park with Four Buildings Up for Sale in Malvern
The Malvern Green complex, an 111-acre office park with four buildings totaling 759,901 square feet, was recently listed for sale in Malvern, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The four buildings at 51 Valley Stream Parkway, three office buildings along with a data center, are currently occupied by Oracle, with the property currently…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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Get in the Fall Spirit by Shopping at These Chester County Craft Fairs
Local craft fairs and art markets offer residents the perfect way to support local artists while finding one-of-a-kind artwork, write Anne E. Hill and Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Here are three upcoming craft fairs where you can find handmade crafts and home goods this fall. Clover Market—Kennett Square. Set for Oct. 19 from…
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Dallas-Based Development Firm Acquires Northeast Philadelphia Property, Plans New $25M Warehouse Project
Crow Holdings Development has acquired a property in Northeast Philadelphia, where it is planning to build a new 103,500-square-foot warehouse at the site, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Dallas-based development firm paid $7 million to James D. Morrissey Inc., a general contracting firm, for the 10-acre property. The project to build…
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Comcast Fights Back to Keep Internet Customers with New Guarantees and Perks
Philadelphia-based Comcast has been exploring ways to reverse its internet customer exodus, which includes price guarantees and a free mobile line, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For years, Comcast has been losing more cable customers than it has been adding, and more recently, it has also started losing broadband internet customers. The…
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IBX Recommends Getting the Flu Shot This Year to Stay Healthy, Stop Spread of the Virus
Last year’s flu season was the most severe in over a decade. To help people stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus this year, Independence Blue Cross is reminding people to get their flu shot. Getting an annual flu shot is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health,…
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KPInterface, MyOfficeOps to Host Executive Webinar on Protecting Your Business’s Data and Finances
A single cyber incident can compromise not only a company’s data but also its financial stability and hard-earned reputation. Recognizing this growing challenge, KPInterface and MyOfficeOps are teaming up to present a high-impact executive webinar, “How to Prevent Theft of Your Data, Your Money, and Your Reputation.” Register here. The live event, scheduled for Wednesday,…
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Student Academic Success Center Opens for New Year at Penn State Brandywine
The newly established Student Academic Success Center on the first floor of the Vairo Building at Penn State Brandywine’s Media campus is the go-to destination for academic support at Penn State Brandywine. Deliberately designed to foster collaboration and achievement, this vibrant space has a lot to offer students, writes Ava Clements for Penn State Brandywine.…
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A Human Rights Commission Is Being Looked at for Delaware County
Delaware County could have a Human Relations Commission that would hear alleged human rights violations county-wide in areas of housing, employment, medical care, and education. The 12-member volunteer commission would have the authority to evaluate complaints, mediate disputes, schedule public hearings, and levy fines of up to $500 for violators, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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Phoenixville Can’t Get Enough of Soko Bag’s Korean Fried Chicken Experience
From Dubai to Korea to Pennsylvania, owners Shea Roggio and Alice Chang finally found a home for a Korean fried chicken restaurant: Phoenixville. The pair spent 8 months in Korea, even preparing for their first child. For Shea, the experience was transformational. “I completely fell in love with Korean fried chicken. And not just the…
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Audubon’s Globus Medical Wins $9.5 Million Settlement
Audubon’s Globus Medical has secured a major courtroom win, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A federal jury awarded the Montco medical device maker $9.5 million in a patent dispute. The 2021 case alleged that Illinois-based Life Spine’s Prolift line of implants infringed on several Globus patents. The contested technology involves expandable spinal…
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Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in areas like Bucks County is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop…
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Hanwha Group to Invest $5B Into Hanwha Philly Shipyard to Boost Local Shipbuilding Industry
Hanwha Group is planning to invest $5 billion in Hanwha Philly Shipyard infrastructure, supporting South Korea’s commitment of expanding the U.S. shipbuilding industry through a $150 billion investment fund, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. The announcement came in time for the christening of the U.S. Maritime Administration’s third National Security Multi-mission…
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