-
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Continues To Thrive Under Madeline Bell’s Leadership
Madeline Bell became the first woman to hold the position of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia chief executive nearly a decade ago, and the hospital has been thriving under her leadership since, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. Her one regret is that she did not sell herself harder prior to getting the…
-
The Philadelphia Inquirer Names Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz a Winner of the Delaware Valley Top Workplaces 2024 Award
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County and Chadds Ford, Chester County, has been honored by The Philadelphia Inquirer as one of the Delaware Valley’s Top Workplaces for 2024. The selection was based on the results from an anonymous employee engagement survey conducted by Energage LLC,…
-
4 Philadelphia-area Law Schools Among the Top in U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the top law schools, and Philadelphia is well-represented, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School ranked No. 4 in the list for the second consecutive year. It is tied at 4th with Duke University, Harvard University,…
-
How the Popular Lemongrass Cheesesteak at the Southeast Asian Market Came To Be
The owners of Sahbyy Food at the Southeast Asian Market did not set out to create a new menu item in 2022 when they added lemongrass cheesesteak to their offerings but it has become among their most popular, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Pidor Yang and her husband Yen created around 1,000 sticks of…
-
American Heritage Credit Union Acquires Three South Jersey Branches, Assets, and Membership from LINKBANK
American Heritage Credit Union has entered a definite purchase and assumptions agree with LINKBANCORP to acquire its banking operations from three branch locations throughout Southern New Jersey. This acquisition includes approximately $105 million in deposits and $123 million in loans. The three branches were previously a part of the Liberty Bell Bank division of The…
-
Temple University is Close To Naming Next President, Its 4th in Just Over A Year
Temple University is in the latter stages of its search for a new president, which will be its fourth in just over a year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result, the stakes are very high for Temple to choose the right person to bring stability to the university. Mitchell Morgan,…
-
Annual Comfort Kit Assembly by Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Supports Local Cancer Patients
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County, and Chadds Ford, Chester County, partnered with the HEADstrong Foundation to make 180 comfort kits for cancer patients. The HEADstrong Foundation provides residential, financial, and emotional support to those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. One way they…
-
A Collegeville Eatery Just Might Have the Sauciest Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches in the Region
Judging by its name, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana is many things, including a bakery, pizzeria, market and deli. From its many delicious menu options, one in particular stands out — its chicken cutlet sandwiches, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bangin’ Cutlet Sandwich is anchored by two hand-pounded and breaded cutlets on…
-
Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. David Werner Real Estate Investments and GreenBarn Investment Group, New York-based partners, plan to add up to 1.4 million square feet of new…
-
Philadelphia AI Retail Startup, Invent Analytics, Raises $17M and Doubles 2023 Revenue
Invent Analytics, a Philadelphia artificial intelligence retail startup, has raised $17 million and is seeking to double its revenue this year after doing so last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the PHL Inno. The company’s platform uses data and AI to help retailers forecast, inform pricing, manage their supply chain and their inventory. The overall…
-
30th Street Could Become A Neighborhood Thanks to Planned Amtrak, SEPTA Changes
SEPTA and Amtrak could help turn 30th Street into a neighborhood with improvements to their stations, but the true challenge will be to ensure that Schuylkill Yards is upgraded in a way that is equitable to everyone, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 30th Street Station has always functioned primarily as a gateway to…
-
Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market
A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market in Jenkintown, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, Sophia Koropeckyj and her husband, Bohdan Pazuniak, wanted a home that had not been ruined by remodeling when they were looking to buy a…
-
Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All
Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Center City District CEO Prema Katari Gupta said during her organization’s recent panel event that her focus is no longer on pre-pandemic recovery but instead attracting new residents, workers,…
-
2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks to federal grant money, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The grant is being awarded through a nationwide program aimed at fortifying roads and bridges against the impacts of human-caused climate…
-
Delaware County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However, as he grew up, the neighborhood rapidly changed due to white flight, leading to it becoming a predominantly Black neighborhood. Consequently, Oh attended a predominantly Black school during his formative…
-
Parisian-inspired Coffee Shop, The Ground, Opens in Rittenhouse Square
The Ground, a Parisian-inspired coffee shop adorned in plants, recently opened its doors in Rittenhouse Square, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. The owners, long-time friends and new business partners Michelle Miller and Molly Kiriacoulacos, wanted a spot that would offer both trinkets and goodies for your home, along with your favorite drink or meal.…
-
Creating Mental Health Support in the Construction Industry
Recently, Construction Working Minds White Paper 2024 highlighted key issues that continue to impact construction including mental health, suicide, and substance abuse. Taking inventory of construction workers’ mental health is the duty of all who lead the construction industry forward. We all shoulder the duty of nurturing and fostering mental health, and mental health awareness. As the…
-
University City District Unveils $60M Project Proposal to Build Bi-level Water Park on the Schuylkill
During its recent State of University City event, the University City District unveiled its plans to build a bi-level water park on the western bank of the Schuylkill that features a large public pool, beach, and a restaurant, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “A lot of folks don’t have the resources to get…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
