Philadelphia Business Journal
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Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods. Does That Explain Delay in Opening of Newtown Square Store?
E-commerce behemoth Amazon has entered into an agreement to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, or $42 per share, writes Will Anderson for the Philadelphia…
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Vibrant New Office in Glen Mills Inspires SSRS’s Market Research
It takes an inspired setting to produce top-quality work for clients like CBS News, ESPN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and that’s…
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Behind the Scenes of the $6.4 Billion Proposed Sale of Radnor’s VWR
A big new experiment at VWR in Radnor would bring in a new owner for the supplier of lab products. The company is mulling a…
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Most Philly-Area Professionals Lured from State College, Then Lost to California
The Philadelphia area is the predominant first stop for students from Penn State and other universities, but established Philly-area professionals are most often lured away…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Praises Delaware County Companies for Their Philanthropy
With its annual Faces of Philanthropy Awards, the Philadelphia Business Journal recently highlighted “what the business community is doing to make the region a better…
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Delco Places Five Among Best Public Elementary Schools in Greater Philadelphia
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania, with five schools in Delaware County making the Top 25 in…
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Veteran of Prudential Takes Over Reins of Darby-Based Sharon Savings Bank
Joseph Corrato has been hired by Darby-based Sharon Savings Bank to take over as CEO on Sept. 1 from Frank S. DePaolo, who will stay…
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Whole Foods Market Delayed at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
As organic grocer Whole Foods Market has turned cautious on its expansion plans, questions have arisen about the progress of its anticipated new presence at…
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Where Are the Best Places to Buy a Home in Delaware County?
Spring is here, and with the change in season, people often take some time to consider the benefits of moving into a new home, according…
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Chemical Products Manufacturer from Lehigh Valley Acquires Radnor’s VWR for $6.4 Billion
Avantor, a chemical products manufacturer in Center Valley, has agreed to purchase Radnor’s VWR for $6.4 billion, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Check Out Where Philadelphia International Ranks in Efficiency Among America’s Airports
With an operating efficiency of 84 percent, Philadelphia International Airport has placed 54th out of the 89 national airports in the American City Business Journals’…
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Editor Argues That Gerrymandering Threatens Business
When political districts look more like ink spills than common groupings of people and communities, their politicians have a greater chance of acting less like…
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Billionaire Philanthropist Michael Bloomberg to Speak at Villanova’s Commencement
Words of wisdom from a financial mogul, former New York City mayor, and billionaire philanthropist will send off Villanova’s Class of 2017. Renowned American leader…
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Villanova Selects Alum to Head New Women’s Leadership Institute
Teresa Boyer, the leader of Rutgers University’s Center for Women and Work, will head Villanova’s new women’s leadership institute, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia…
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Widener Slashes Tuition in Half for City of Chester Employees
Widener University and the City of Chester are investing big into the future of the community with a big deal on higher education. The nearly…
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Wawa Extends Sponsorship of Fourth of July Festival by Three More Years
Wawa has extended its sponsorship of the multi-day Wawa Welcome America! July 4th festival for another three years, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business…
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With 11th Deal in Last Three Years, Radnor’s VWR Makes Yet Another Acquisition
Radnor’s VWR has acquired MESM, the global provider of laboratory and medical equipment and ancillary supplies to clinical trials, as part of its ongoing growth…





































