Philadelphia Business Journal
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Time Frame for Sale of Radnor’s VWR Extended
The time frame for the $6.4 billion sale of VWR, a Radnor-based laboratory products supplier, to Avantor, a product manufacturer in the Lehigh Valley, has…
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Investment Activity in Region Drops for First Time in Three Years
Investment activity in Greater Philadelphia has dropped after three years of continuous growth, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report by…
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Delco Places Seven Among Region’s Top 50 Highest-Scoring High Schools on Keystone Exams
Radnor High School ranks among the Top 5 high schools in Greater Philadelphia with the highest percentage of students scoring advanced on the Keystone Exams,…
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Incyte’s New Global Headquarters Designed by Radnor Architecture Firm
Incyte’s new global headquarters in Wilmington designed by Radnor-based architectural firm Granum A/I includes a lot of outdoor space, writes John George for the Philadelphia…
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Malvern Federal, DNB Financial Among Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Companies
This year, the list of the fasted-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia is dominated by local banks, including Malvern Federal with 27.6 percent growth and DNB…
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More Funding Required for SEPTA to Keep Up with Region’s Economic Momentum
SEPTA is planning to implement several changes to its transit network over the next two years if enough funds are made available, writes Alison Burdo…
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Inaugural Upper Darby International Festival Draws Thousands to 69th Street
The inaugural Upper Darby International Festival drew thousands of people to the 69th Street Corridor to celebrate diversity, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business…
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Radnor-Based Biotech Company Raises $800,000 in Funding
Radnor’s Opsidio, which is working on developing monoclonal antibodies for treatment of fibrotic diseases, has raised $800,000 through a debt financing deal, writes John George…
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Chadds Ford-Based Startup Hoping Investors Sleep Well at Night
Through a health-first approach to online mattress sales, a new Chadds Ford startup is aiming to find business nirvana by jumping in bed with the…
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No Turbulence After First Phase of Airport’s $30 Million Renovation
Philadelphia International Airport officials have been eager to check in on the now one-third-done Terminal B renovation, and that trip recently came without any turbulence.…
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Radnor’s Marinus Pharmaceuticals Aims to Generate $35 Million from Public Stock Offering
Radnor’s Marinus Pharmaceuticals is looking to raise $35 million from its public offering of 9.3 million shares of its common stock priced at $3.75 per…
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BB&T’s Evolution Continues as It Seeks to Improve Efficiency
BB&T, which recently entered the Philadelphia market after acquiring Susquehanna Bancshares and National Penn Bancshares, will be closing 140 locations nationwide this week including some…
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Union to Let the Dogs Out for Oct. 22 Match
Who let the dogs out? Come Oct. 22, you can blame the Philadelphia Union. Its pet-friendly “Paws on the Pitch” night will welcome dogs to…
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Before Hurricane Irma, Wawa Went Above, Beyond to Help Prevent Fuel Shortages in Florida
Wawa had its Florida supply teams working around the clock to keep its stores supplied with essentials and fuel in preparation for Hurricane Irma, writes…
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What’s the Cost of Ending DACA for Pennsylvania’s Economy?
The decision by President Donald Trump to end the DACA program will have huge economic costs both for the country and Pennsylvania, writes David Harris…
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Biopharmaceutical Research Pumps Staggering Amount of Money into State’s Economy
Biopharmaceutical research is continuing to generate big business in Pennsylvania and helping boost the state’s economy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According…
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Union Honors Pro Sports’ First Tattoo Officer by Putting Him Right to Work
The Philadelphia Union celebrated being the first team in professional sports with its own tattoo officer at a recent special event, writes John George for…
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Philadelphia Airport Subcontractors Strike a Deal with Union
The Philadelphia International Airport seems to have made it through some recent turbulence now that 1,000 of its subcontracted workers have joined a local union.…






































