Philadelphia Business Journal
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SEI Executive Sneha Shah Sees Bright Future for Philadelphia’s Startup Scene
Sneha Shah, head of new business ventures for SEI Investments, believes there is a bright future for Philadelphia’s startup scene, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Widener University’s Enrollment Strategy for Its Chester Campus Has Paid Off
Widener University’s plan to increase its student population is working. The university saw its highest first-year student enrollment on record this past week at 900…
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New Immersive Gaming Experience and Eatery Arriving to Center City This Fall
Beat The Bomb, an immersive team video game experience and eatery, is targeting entering Philadelphia by the end of September or early October, writes Emma…
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As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is…
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Northbank Development Near Delaware River to Enter Second Phase with 441 Planned Residential Units
The second phase of the Delaware River Northbank development will soon be underway as its calls for 441 residential units, writes Paul Schwedelson for the…
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Chef Conference Organizers Aiming to Bring More Culinary Tourists to Philadelphia Region
After a successful revamp of The Chef Conference in Philadelphia in April, organizers of the event are hoping to keep the momentum going and attract…
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Five Major Developments Bring Over 1,700 Apartments In and Around Center City
Amid a surge in multifamily projects throughout Philadelphia, five major developments have brought over 1,700 apartments in and around Center City this summer, writes Paul…
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New Binswanger CEO Sees Opportunities for Firm as Office, Industrial Markets Evolve
Jeffrey Hipschman, the newly-hired CEO of Binswanger, believes that the evolving office and industrial markets offer plenty of opportunities for the firm, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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University of Pennsylvania Receives $10 Million Gift to Boost Climate and Sustainability Initiatives
The University of Pennsylvania recently received a $10 million donation that will help the university advance its climate and sustainability initiatives, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Expansive Society Hill Property Hits Market for $5.75 Million
A sprawling property in Society Hill with a recently renovated six-bedroom main home and a newly constructed carriage house recently hit the market for $5.75…
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Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion
The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system under the Penn…
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Bucks County Playhouse Expands with Purchase of Historic New Hope B&B
Bucks County Playhouse has expanded its commitment to the New Hope community with the acquisition of the historic Umpleby House, a 191-year-old bed and breakfast,…
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22 Philadelphia Companies Make This Year’s Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Twenty-two Philadelphia companies found their place on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024, the publication’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the United States,…
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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Stepped Out of Consulting Niche to Become One of Nation’s Largest Fund of Funds
Over the last several years, Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane stepped out of its consulting niches to become one of the largest fund of funds in the…
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Former CHOP CEO, Spark Therapeutics Co-founder To Lead New Biotech Startup After Receiving $54M in Funding
Dr. Steven M. Altschuler, who served 15 years as CEO of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and is the co-founder of Spark Therapeutics, is leading…
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West Philly Lab Supplier EMSCO Receives $2 Million Investment, Targets Company Growth
EMSCO Scientific Enterprises, a West Philadelphia-based laboratory supplier, recently received a $2 million investment from an Enterprise Center-backed growth equity investment firm, writes Kyle Nguyen…
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Temple’s Katz School of Medicine Eyes Opening New Central Pennsylvania Campus in 2027
Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding with WellSpan Health to create a third campus for Temple’s medical school,…












































