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Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields. With this funding, the college will launch a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program called “PERSIST: Partnerships for Engagement, Resilience, and Support through Interdisciplinary STEM Teamwork.” An…
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Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington has been designated as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA, to treat sickle cell disease. This designation marks a significant milestone in pediatric care for families across the Delaware Valley and beyond. As a QTC, Nemours is now authorized to collect stem cells and…
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Eastern University Welcomes Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed Jeffrey Libson and Benjamin Rogers to its Board of Trustees. Libson is a recently retired corporate attorney whose career has focused on the entrepreneurial Life Sciences area. He spent the majority of his career at Pepper Hamilton in Philadelphia, where he chaired its National Life Sciences practice, and the last decade…
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Madrigal’s Rezdiffra Nears Blockbuster Status With $958M in First Full Year on Market
In its first full year on the market, West Conshohocken-based Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ flagship drug Rezdiffra nearly got to blockbuster status, bringing in $958.4 million in 2025, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The treatment for MASH, a progressive liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, marked the company’s largest advancement since being founded in 2011.…
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$39M Debt Sends Rosetree Office Complex in Media Into Receivership
The 268,000-square-foot Rosetree office complex in Media has been sent to receivership, with the property holding more than $39 million in debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-building property at 1400 N. Providence Road, owned by an entity affiliated with Keystone, became the subject of foreclosure after the owner missed the…
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There’s a County in New York That Dares to Call Itself Delco
Delco always prided itself on its unique culture and general weirdness. Now Delaware County, New York, is promoting its own Delco culture, with a website and merchandise, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The website promotes DELCO as a “ lifestyle brand celebrating rural culture, design & authentic content in Upstate NY.” It sells…
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Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location
28-year-old Alessandro “Alex” Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian in Wayne and Alessandro’s Pizzeria in West Chester, is planning on opening a new location outside of Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiorello’s newest concept will be a bar-focused spot in Bryn Mawr Village, taking over the former Il Fiore location. His Wayne restaurant opened in 2020…
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Greater Philadelphia Tops National Housing Market Price Growth in January
Greater Philadelphia saw the strongest home price growth among 40 major metro areas in January, with prices rising 8.6 percent year over year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, the region’s median home price increased to $380,000, up from $350,000 a year earlier. According to a recent report from Homes.com, this…
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DCCC Hosts Black History Month Lecture Feb. 26
In recognition of Black History Month, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will host a lecture on the historic impact of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and the critical role of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in challenging racial segregation in public education. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11:00 AM in the…
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Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor
A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The longtime headquarters of Bryn Mawr Trust Co., located at 801 W. Lancaster Ave., has been sold for $7.6 million to real estate investor Michael Karp. The roughly 46,000-square-foot property served as the bank’s…
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Lambertville Couple Transforms Neglected Cape Cod Into Modern Rancher
When their 1895 rowhouse began feeling too cramped, Lambertville couple Lauren Braun-Strumfels and Kyle Strumfels purchased a neglected 1970s Cape Cod, eager to transform it into their dream home, writes Zoe Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “With the rowhouse, there were certain things that we just wouldn’t want to do to it, historically, to preserve…
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How to Get Over Resistance to Changes in Payroll Technology Transformation
Introducing changes to your payroll processing can often be met with skepticism from your team members. This is rarely because they’re unwilling to improve, though. Rather, it’s because they harbor real concerns about switching to new and unfamiliar technology while working under demanding compliance requirements and strict deadlines. The hesitation is understandable. Imagine being counted…
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Fall 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced at DCCC
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) congratulates the 2,763 full- and part-time students who were named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must complete 12 or more credits, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and be in good academic standing for the semester. To be named to…
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Here’s How the Real Estate Market is Doing in Delaware County
The regional housing market appears to have stabilized, according to Larry Flick V, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors. The Greater Philadelphia market is performing “reasonably well,” and has remained largely a seller’s market, he said. “I think when the spring market pops, it will be strong,” Flick said, predicting a small…
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Delaware County Leadership: Keith Sterling, CEO, Habitat for Humanity MontDelco
Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MontDelco, spoke with DELCO Today about how he came out of retirement during the quarantine: What started with his reaching out to help build affordable homes for his community ended up with his becoming a nonprofit CEO within a year. Sterling came to Habitat for Humanity with an…
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Philadelphia Boasts One of the Nation’s Strongest Economies
Philadelphia’s economy is currently ranked as one of the nation’s strongest for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city boasted the strongest job growth last year among the 25 largest metropolitan areas with populations in the millions, rising 1.2 percent in 2025. Other major development projects also indicate strong economic success. This includes the…
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Distraction Is a Symptom; Here’s the Cause
Last week, we explored the idea of Cal Newport’s Deep Work — the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks — and why it has become a powerful leadership advantage in a distracted world. But that raises a more important question: If focus is so valuable, why is it so difficult? The answer…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora Strikes $3.5B Animal Health Deal
Conshohocken’s Cencora is reshaping its business with a $3.5 billion deal involving its animal health division, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The wholesale drug distributor announced it will combine MWI Animal Health with Maine-based Covetrus, creating a newly merged company focused exclusively on animal health technology and distribution. In return, Cencora will…
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