Philadelphia Business Journal
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Swarthmore, University of Pennsylvania Neck and Neck in Acceptance Rates
Two of the 25 most selective colleges and universities, with the lowest acceptance rates in the United States, are in Greater Philadelphia—Swarthmore College and the…
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Topgolf Ready to Start Construction on King of Prussia Location Next Month
As it readies to open its Northeast Philadelphia location, Topgolf is preparing to start its next project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Housing Market in Philly Region Stays Hot, despite Rising Mortgage Rates
Main Line real estate agent Robin Gordon keeps reading about a slowing housing market brought on by rising mortgage rates. Except she’s not seeing it,…
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We’re Flying Domestically Again, Not So Much at Philadelphia Airport
Domestic flight levels are returning to 2019 levels at a quarter of the nation’s busiest airports, writes the staff at Philadelphia Business Journal. The same…
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SAP America: Like Working at Home or in the Office? Why Not Try Both?
After two years of predominantly working from home due to the pandemic, many of the region’s largest employers have begun bringing workers back to the…
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Health Workers Protest Cuts at Crozer Hospitals at 2 Staged Rallies
Crozer Health’s recent decisions to close services and operations at two of its hospitals are triggering information protest rallies Wednesday and May 11. The first…
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Being Recruited? How to Maximize Your Chance of Success
It can be tough sifting through all the job postings out there to try and pinpoint the best ones for you. That is why many…
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Spirit Airlines Moves Forward on Frontier Merger, Rejects JetBlue
Spirit Airlines Inc. has decided not to pursue JetBlue’s buyout offer and will continue a merger with Frontier Airlines, writes Emon Reiser for Philadelphia Business…
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Elite College Acceptance Rates Are Historically Low, Including at This Delco School
There are record-low acceptance rates at the nation’s most selective schools. At the same time, popular schools are seeing more applications than ever, generating more…
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See How Healthy Delaware County Is Compared to Its Neighbors
Delaware County holds its own in health rankings for its residents when compared to nearby counties, but it could do better, writes John George for…
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Wawa Still Has Eye on City of Philadelphia in Expansion Plans
There have been some high-profile Wawa store closings in the city of Philadelphia but that doesn’t mean Wawa still doesn’t have a presence there, says…
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Xanitos in Newtown Square Expands Hospital Cleaning Service With South Jersey Buy
Dave Crothall, CEO of a Newtown Square company that focuses on hospital services, announces the company has acquired a South Jersey company providing similar services,…
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Workforce Trends Put Extra Bucks in Area Wallets, Yet Phila.’s Windfall Lags National Stats
While wage increase statistics are increasing steadily nationwide amid a candidate-friendly market, Greater Philadelphia still finds itself in the lower half of the list of…
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More Wawa Stores Will Sell Beer in Pennsylvania This Year
Wawa is adding 10 more stores in Pennsylvania that will be seeking a liquor license to sell beer this year, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia…
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Wawa Looking to Double by 2030 in Aggressive Growth Campaign
Wawa will expand in the next decade, launching its “most aggressive growth” in its history, doubling its store count, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business…
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Ridership, Revenue Stats for SEPTA Better but Still a Bumpy Ride
In March, SEPTA’s bus, train and subway ridership was the highest it’s been since the pandemic started, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. But…
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Here’s How Much Vanguard Funds Stand to Gain if Elon Musk’s Bid to Buy Twitter Is Accepted
If Elon Musk’s unsolicited offer of $43 billion to buy Twitter is accepted, funds controlled by Malvern-based Vanguard could gain more than $770 million in…







































