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DOJ Investigating Janssen Biotech’s Management and Advisory Practices
During its quarterly earnings report, Johnson & Johnson announced that its Horsham subsidiary, Janssen Biotech, is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Janssen Biotech received a Civil Investigative Demand from the DOJ in March for a False Claims Act investigation. The investigation is focused on the…
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Norristown Woman Loses Defamation Suit over Norman Mailer Biography
Norristown’s ex-supermodel, Carole Mallory, has lost her defamation suit over a Norman Mailer biography that depicts their relationship as “strictly sexual, according to a staff report from Philly Voice. According to Mallory, in the 2013 biography, “Normal Mailer: A Double Life,” she is depicted as a “venal harlot” who seduced him. But in her tell-all…
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King of Prussia Welcomes Penn State’s Fifth Coaches Caravan for First Day of Tour
Penn State officially kicked off its fifth Coaches Caravan on May 8 by bringing its star lineup of coaches to King of Prussia for the first events of its four day tour, writes Arielle Sargent for The Penn State Athletics Blog. After visiting Penn State York earlier in the day, Langhorne native and Lion’s head…
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Mended Little Hearts Philadelphia Helps Montgomery County Moms through Hard Times
Mended Little Hearts Philadelphia Area is providing much needed support for mothers from Montgomery County whose children suffer from congenital heart disease, writes Peg Quann for Bucks County Courier Times. The non-profit gives them guidance and support when navigating the medical system. It is also there to offer support when things get really scary. Vincenza…
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Construction Begins on New Portion of Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown
Montgomery County, in coordination with the Borough of Pottstown, is constructing a new portion of the Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown. This new, multi-use trail will be built along Industrial Highway between South Washington Street and Moser Road. Additionally, new signs and pavement markings alerting motorists to be on the lookout for cyclists will be…
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Narberth Food Bank Facing Sanctions and Financial Woes
The Narberth Community Food Bank, which began providing its vital services during the recent Great Recession, has been ordered by the Pennsylvania Department of State to stop soliciting donations, writes Justine McDaniel for Philly.com. The Narberth Community Food Bank was started by resident Gigi Tevlin-Moffat in 2009 to help neighbors in Narberth Borough and Lower…
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CBRE Global Investors Sponsored Fund Buys King of Prussia Town Center
King of Prussia’s newest retail destination, the 263,423-square-foot Town Center has been purchased by a fund sponsored by CBRE Global Investors, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. King of Prussia Town Center at 155 Village Drive is part of the Village at Valley Forge, a mixed-use development that will eventually also include between 2,000…
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Lansdale’s Jay Amin Partners with Eagles Malcolm Jenkins to Open Men’s Fashion Store
The upcoming men’s clothing store, Damari Saville, founded by North Penn High School graduate Jay Amin and Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins will offer not only impeccable designs, but the unique chance to be measured by the football star, writes Elizabeth Wellington for Philly.com. Amin, who moved to Montgomery County with his parents when he was…
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The Raab Collection Has Put Ten Letters Written by Alexander Hamilton Up For Sale
History buffs are in for a treat, as Ardmore’s historical autograph and document dealer The Rabb Collection is selling ten letters written by Alexander Hamilton, one of the nation’s Founding Fathers, according to a staff report from 6abc. Theses historic documents, which were previously owned by a family in New England, span Hamilton’s term as…
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Greater Philadelphia Region’s Success Driven by Higher Education
The economic strength of the Greater Philadelphia region is being driven by the talent created and shaped at the wide range of colleges and universities in the area, writes Rob Wonderling for Metro. The region, well known for its success in manufacturing, life sciences, and technology, is home to 103 colleges that play a crucial…
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PennDOT Secretary Receives Peter Quinn Award from Greater Valley Forge TMA
Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards was given the Peter P. Quinn leadership award from the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association at a ceremony in King of Prussia. The Quinn award is given annually to recipients who have embodied his spirit of leadership and his belief of giving back selflessly in all that one…
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Some of Wealthiest Communities in PA Get State Police Protection at No Extra Cost
While the $1.2 billion in annual state police costs are covered by all state residents, some communities are getting significantly more bang for their buck, writes Emily Previti for Keystone Crossroads. Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s communities do not have their own police force and instead rely on state troopers for protection. Not only that, but…
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Plan to Add ‘Worship’ to Whitemarsh Township Sign Creates Controversy
A number of small blue and white signs saying Whitemarsh Township is a great place to “work, live, and worship” have popped up in front of homes across the township, writes Laura McCrystal for Philly.com. The signs have been provided by Montgomery County Commissioner, Joseph C. Gale. He said he was inspired by Trump to…
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Inspiring Ardmore Woman adds Trapeze Artist to Her Range of Skills
Seventy-four-year-old Alice Dustin from Ardmore is an inspiration for many due to her dedication to constantly achieving new goals, with her latest to become a trapeze artist, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. Dustin, a mother of two, is already a Harvard grad with a PhD in French and an award-winning painter. Her inspiration for…
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After More Than Three Decades, Pun’s Toy Store in Bryn Mawr is Closing
After more than three decades of helping parents bring joy to their kids with new and exciting toys, Pun’s Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr will be closing its doors on June 22, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Times. Joe Berardoni, the shop’s owner for the last 21 years, recently hung a closing sale sign…
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Conshohocken’s Quaker Chemical Reports Strong Q1 Results
Conshohocken’s Quaker Chemical has reported very strong results for the first quarter of 2017, including an increase in net sales of nine percent to $194.9 million, compared to $178.1 million for the same quarter last year. This was mainly due to the growth in the company’s organic and acquisition volume. Organic volume rose by 10…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Honors Course Selected for VFTCB’s 2017 Golf Classic
The historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, the oldest club in the U.S., is the setting for the 2017 Montco Golf Classic, a day-long celebration of not only the game but also the tourism industry in Montgomery County. The annual event, organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, is part of the area’s celebration of…
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Malcolm Gladwell To Wharton Conference: Hire More Tortoises!
During his keynote address at Wharton People Analytics Conference, The New Yorker‘s Malcolm Gladwell touted the virtues of choosing a tortoise over a hare during the hiring process, according to a staff report from Knowledge@Wharton. During his opening remarks, Gladwell referred to one of his colleagues as a “neurotic tortoise.” And while it might seem…
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