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Eastern University’s College of Health and Sciences Receives $80,000 Grant for Anatomage Table
Eastern University’s College of Health and Sciences recently received an $80,000 grant from the McLean Contributionship, a Wayne-based charitable organization, to purchase an Anatomage Table. This cutting-edge technology will be used by multiple programs within the college and will provide an exceptional hands-on learning experience for Eastern University students. An Anatomage Table is a life-sized, digital anatomy…
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PECO’s Award-Winning Initiatives Help Customers Save Big
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to highlight the impact of PECO’s award-winning energy efficiency programs, which have paid out more than half a billion dollars in rebates and incentives to customers since they were established in 2009. Since inception, more than $570 million has been awarded to help customers reduce their energy use,…
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Free Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Coming to WCU Campus Oct. 11
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Health Sciences is partnering with Chester County Hospital to provide a free, Hands-Only CPR course to the community this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10-11:30 AM at Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center (855 South New Street, West Chester). The free training includes instruction on how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and education on…
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Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans
As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While Temple is the new owner of the 46-year-old jazz club and bar, it will continue to operate until its owner, Jake Adams, retires some time in the…
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Kennett Square Sandwich Maker Lands Role in ‘Task’ as Mark Ruffalo’s Body Double
Michael Bertrando, actor and owner of Kennett Square’s Sam’s Sub Shop, unexpectedly landed the role of Mark Ruffalo’s body double in the HBO crime drama Task, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before that, the sandwich maker was in theater and commercials for major brands like Mercedes, McDonald’s, and Nintendo, but now helps his…
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Experience the Creepy Side of Hollywood at Nightmare in New Hope
Nightmare in New Hope offers Bucks County residents a way to experience the creepy side of Hollywood right in their own backyard, reports Amanda Brady for abc7. Owner Joseph Gioconda has been collecting props and costumes from mostly horror movies and television shows for over two decades. “I believe that movies and television shows are…
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Following Villanova August Incident, Bipartisan Bills Aim to Make Swatting Felony in Pennsylvania
Newly proposed bipartisan bills target swatting, intending to make it a felony in Pennsylvania if passed by the state legislature, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a Harrisburg news conference earlier this week, State Rep. Craig Williams, who represents Delaware and Chester counties, announced the legislation he introduced last week in the Pennsylvania…
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Arc of Chester County Honors East Bradford Giant as 2025 Employer of the Year
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and the power of inclusive workplaces. To mark the occasion, The Arc of Chester County is proud to recognize Giant Market, Store #6291 in East Bradford as its 2025 Employer of the Year. This award honors businesses that…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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Collegeville’s Pfizer Campus Wins 75 Percent Tax Assessment Cut
The Bridge at Collegeville, one of Montco’s largest office campuses, just saw its tax burden shrink dramatically, writes Paul Schedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After two rounds of appeals, the assessed value of the 340-acre site dropped by more than 75 percent. This cut the owners’ property tax bill from $7.8 million to $1.9…
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Amid Continued Financial Struggles, Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Shifts Focus
Following failed forays into real estate and crypto, Warrington-based Windtree Therapeutics is reinventing itself as a waste management and environmental services firm, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This surprising pivot comes after the company’s struggle to find a partner for its drug candidate pipeline. “Capital is scarce out there, especially for cardiovascular…
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Local Restaurateur Pursues Newest Food Venture in Exton
L’Olivo Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant, opened last week at 570 Wellington Square in Exton, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new eatery is located in Eagleview Town Center, Hankin Group’s mixed-use development. Restaurateur and chef Francis Pascal owns the latest addition to Chester County’s dining scene. He also operates the Birchrunville…
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Delaware County Community College Strengthens Welding Program to Meet Growing Need for Skilled Workers
Delaware County Community College has expanded its welding program to better prepare students and meet the growing need for skilled workers, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The United States will need 320,000 welders by 2029, according to the American Welding Society, due to mass retirements and rapid industry growth. “We have many employers…
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Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Serves Up Warm Hospitality and Some of the Best Oysters
The Clam Tavern is a Clifton Heights staple where generations gather to enjoy delicious yet unfussy food, great hospitality and genuinely good vibes, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “This is called the hospitality business,” said Clam Tavern owner Tony Blanche. “We’re here to spread joy and cheer.” He proved that he lives by that…
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FinCEN’s Proposed Rulemaking and Its Implications for Financial Institutions
The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) program requirements are going to change. On June 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to strengthen and modernize financial institutions’ programs. Specifically, the rule will require programs to be effective, risk-based, and reasonably designed — thus focusing on effectiveness, dynamism,…
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Citadel Credit Union Stands Alongside CHOP, Helps Raise $1.8 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research and Care
More than 290 teams comprised of 8,000-plus supporters recently participated in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center’s largest fundraiser, the Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union. More than $1.8 million was raised to fund and directly support pediatric research and care for those battling cancer. The annual Parkway Run & Walk raises funds and awareness…
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Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million
The Port of Philadelphia has acquired the long-coveted 152-acre Mustin Yard in a $90 million deal, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, owned since 2008 by Georgia-based Norfolk Southern, is located just south of I-95 and east of the Navy Yard. The purchase marks an important step in…
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CSL Laying Off 55 Vifor Employees at King of Prussia In 15 Percent Workforce Reduction
CSL is laying off 55 employees from Vifor subsidiary assigned to its King of Prussia office in a 15 percent workforce reduction announced in August, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Following a thorough assessment of our business needs and the broader economic environment, we have reorganized our field-based teams to support our…
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