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Philadelphia’s Housing Market May Be Losing Some Momentum
While Philadelphia’s housing market remains buoyant according to the annual numbers, quarterly declines indicate that the momentum may be slowing down. According to a Metrostudy survey of Philadelphia region’s housing market for Q4 2016, 2,275 new homes started in the quarter show a 19.4 percent decrease from the previous quarter, and a 2.9 percent drop…
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Silicon Valley Infuses Gene Testing Firm Genomind With $11M
The promise of more accurate pharmaceutical regimens for mental health patients has infused King of Prussia-based genetic testing firm Genomind with $11 million in a new round of equity financing. Silicon Valley Bank, alongside current shareholders, put up the money, which aims to propel personalized medicine to new levels domestically, to new countries internationally and…
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From Chesco: Three Foal Miracle at Penn Vet Extends Legacy of Champion Mare
The unforgettable connection between a Chadds Ford woman and the foal she raised but was separated from now has an unforgettable story and an unbelievable legacy, thanks to Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square. “She was the horse that was so different, so human-like, so touched everybody’s heart,” Lisa Gaudio said in a…
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From Delco: Tinicum Land Owned By Media-based Real Estate Group Key to Airport Expansion
Talk of expanding the Philadelphia International Airport has circled overhead for decades, but the busy hub trapped by highway and waterway has been unable to land a deal for 136 acres of prime land next door. A new Philadelphia City Council ordinance that would help value the land may change that. “The airport is land…
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Montgomery County Residents Demonstrate Fiscal Responsibility When Buying Cars
While a significant part of the country is currently overspending on cars compared to income, Montgomery County seems to be successfully resisting the epidemic, according to a new analysis published by WalletHub. Personal-finance website WalletHub took a closer look at this growing issue nationwide and has published an in-depth analysis of Cities that Overspend on…
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Valley Forge’s PJM Interconnection Investing $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades
Valley Forge’s PJM Interconnection is getting ready for major upgrades to its infrastructure, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. The power grid operator for 13 states including Pennsylvania will invest $1.5 billion in upgrades to its aging energy infrastructure across its territory. PJM’s board voted to allocate the funds for the upgrade of both…
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Regional Housing Market May Be Losing Some Momentum
While Philadelphia’s housing market remains buoyant according to the annual numbers, quarterly declines indicate that the momentum may be slowing down. According to a Metrostudy survey of Philadelphia region’s housing market for Q4 2016, 2,275 new homes started in the quarter show a 19.4 percent decrease from the previous quarter, and a 2.9 percent drop…
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How Might Immigration Policy Reform Impact Pennsylvania, Neighboring States
With the immigration-policy reform already underway by the new administration, WalletHub has conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Economic Impact of Immigration by State to determine which parts of the country will feel the worst impacts of the changes. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 18 key metrics in…
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Montgomery County Careers – Bryn Mawr College
For more than 130 years, smart, strong women have come to Bryn Mawr College to seek an unparalleled education and meaningful opportunities to contribute to the world through a broad range of academic opportunities. Chief Enrollment Officer This position serves as a member of the college’s senior leadership team, shapes recruitment and marketing strategies that…
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Renting in Suburbs Becoming the Preferred Option While Home Ownership in Philly Rises
Going against the usual trends that saw purchasing a home as a clear choice for people living in the suburbs, the latest data on the Philadelphia region suggests that in many areas of the suburbs, including Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, renting has become the preferred option, writes Caitlin McCabe for Philly.com. That is not…
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How Would Pennsylvanian’s be Impacted If Obamacare Disappeared?
If President Trump and the Republicans controlling Congress follow through on promises to repeal and replace Obamacare, a lot would change in Pennsylvania and across the country. Just how much change? The pro-Obamacare Pennsylvania Health Funders Foundation quantified a sudden death of the health care exchange in numbers, according to a Philly.com report by Don…
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Albert Boscov, Retail Role Model, Passes Away
He led by example, by passion and by a big heart. And on Friday, Albert Boscov left a legacy the retail industry won’t soon forget. He passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 87. “Albert Boscov was truly one of the giants in the retail industry, ” said nephew and Boscov’s CEO Jim…
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Willow Grove’s Jon Marks to Host Weekday Evening Show on SportsRadio 94WIP
Willow Grove’s Jon Marks has been making his mark on the air since last week as the new weekday evening host on SportsRadio 94WIP for the 6 to 10 p.m. shift, according to a staff report from CBS Philly. In addition, Marks is anchoring week-day Phillies pre and post-game coverage, providing content for CBSPhilly.com, and…
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Blue Bell’s Diane Rossi Named Vice President and CAO at Kennedy University Hospital
Kennedy University Hospital in Stratford, one of the three hospitals that are part of the Kennedy Health in South Jersey, has named Blue Bell’s Diane Rossi as its Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer. Rossi first joined the 181 bed Kennedy hospital four years ago as Vice President of Supply Chain. As part of her new role,…
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Manor College Debuts Its New Brand
Jenkintown’s Manor College officially launched its new logos, tagline, and website with great fanfare at the end of last month, receiving an enthusiastic reception from the college community, according to a staff report from The Ukrainian Weekly. Students, faculty, staff, and friends of the private college gathered at the school’s auditorium for the unveiling of…
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Penn Valley Home Destroyed by Flames is Reborn
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Lynne Barol and Arnold Chassen have rallied to rebuild their Penn Valley home after it was consumed by flames five years ago, writes Sally A. Downey for Philly.com. The fire that started in the garage completely decimated the 1979 house leaving the owners, who escaped the flames through…
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Montgomery County Careers – McKesson Health Solutions
Located in King of Prussia, McKesson Health Solutions delivers industry-leading clinical evidence and expert technology to help payers and providers collaborate for better healthcare outcomes at lower costs. Quality Assurance Analyst This position provides implementation and support services for ClaimsXten customers, installs and maintains customer CQ environments, and performs testing activities related to new customer implementations and…
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