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AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, Rebrands with Name Change
Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen, Pennsylvania’s largest corporation, is rebranding. The publicly traded drug-shipping company will now be going by the name Cencora, reported Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The company is known for shipping COVID-19 vaccines around the world. Inversely, it’s faced criticism for its distribution of opioids and has agreed to pay $6.1 billion in settlements. So…
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Firstrust Bank Opens Fully Renovated, Collaboration-Supportive HQ in Conshohocken
If the story of the Firstrust Bank headquarters renovation in Conshohocken were a streaming service series, its title might have been The COVID Factor: What a Time to Rebuild a Building. Nonetheless, with equal parts of determination and patience, the work continued to unfold, navigating ever-changing health provisos, supply-chain tangles, labor shortages, and other issues…
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Conshohocken Gun Detection Tech May Be the Answer to Safer SEPTA Subways
SEPTA is rolling out a pilot program involving an AI gun detection system created by Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, writes Chris Mc Loone for the Vision Systems Design. SEPTA is the first transit authority to deploy the system for the detection of firearms on its subway platforms. The pilot program will use around 300 cameras at stations…
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IKEA’s 2023 Life at Home Report: 61 Percent of People Worldwide Share Three Specific Worries
Conshohocken’s IKEA released its ninth annual “Life at Home Report,” which included survey results from consumers who voiced their household concerns. More than 37,000 individuals in 37 different countries responded, reported Vicky Jarrett for Furniture Today. The data illustrate various pain points of a universal nature. More than half of respondents (61 percent) had concerns…
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Wall Street Journal: Constructing Conference Rooms Cedes to Building Family Rooms for Conshohocken Developer
Many prominent commercial real estate developers in the U.S. — including West Conshohocken-based Keystone Development + Investment — are now focusing on other types of projects as well, writes Peter Grant for The Wall Street Journal. Many are dipping their toes in residential real estate, and some are also adding lab and life-science space to…
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‘A Philly Special Christmas’ — Recorded in Conshy — Shoots to Top of End-of-Year Charts
The Philadelphia Eagles’ charity holiday album A Philly Special Christmas, recorded in Conshohocken, unsurprisingly topped four Billboard album charts in the week between Christmas and the New Year. Beatrice Forman reported its seasonal success in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seven-track album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Compilation Album chart, a spot usually reserved for movie…
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David’s Bridal Partners with Kristine Thompson of Trendy Curvy
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has teamed up with popular fashion blogger and bride-to-be Kristine Thompson of Trendy Curvy in a branded partnership. The collaboration was covered by Yahoo Finance. The founder of Los Angeles-based Trendy Curvy and a plus-size influencer, Thompson is taking the fashion world by storm through her relatable content and fashion insights. She…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call for Submissions for Annual Scholarship Program
The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation (“The Green Family Foundation”) and Firstrust Bank are now accepting submissions for the 54th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program. It will award college-bound high school seniors with two-year academic scholarships totaling $360,000. Students attending a four-year college or university are eligible to receive two-year awards ranging…
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Conshohocken Artists Create Butter Sculpture for American Dairy Association Farm Show
Two Conshohocken artists have created an intricate, large-scale butter sculpture for the American Dairy Association North East Farm Show. The news was reported via press release to Markets Insider. The artwork, comprised of 1,000 pounds of donated Land O’ Lakes butter, will be on display until the Harrisburg show closes Jan. 14. Crafted to the…
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Montgomery County Hotel Projects — Driven by Demand — May Signify Overall Travel Recovery
An uptick in 2019–2022 visitors has local hoteliers hoping the trend translates into a market-wide travel recovery whose increased business they are presently preparing to meet. Emma Dooling unpacked the details in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The healthy year-over-year visitation numbers for 3Q2022 were noted in Philadelphia (+87 percent) and Montgomery County (+80 percent, per the…
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Owner of Conshohocken’s Chimney Scientists Offers Tips on Fireplace Safety
Joseph Ochal, owner of Chimney Scientists in Conshohocken, knows a lot about fireplace safety, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The chimney sweep founded his company in 2014 and has been keeping the region’s fireplaces clean and safe ever since. He noted that one of the most important things homeowners need to do is…
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Conshohocken-based Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Shares Skyrocket Following Liver Disease Clinical Trial
Conshohocken-based Madrigal Pharmaceuticals saw its shares leap in value after the company reported additional positive late-stage clinical trial data for its experimental non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) treatment, called “resmetirom.” John George reported the positive development for the Philadelphia Business Journal. NASH is an inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of liver fat in people who do…
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David’s Bridal Goes Viral: Conshohocken-based Company Taps into TikTok
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal is going viral, and it’s all thanks to a leader who wanted to tap into TikTok. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Kelly Cook spoke on the National Retail Federation’s podcast Retail Gets Real about her decision to embrace the popular site. Right before the pandemic, Cook stepped into the lead marketing role, but…
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Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes Wins Two Homeland Security Awards
Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes has been named a platinum winner of two 2022 “ASTORS,” Homeland Security Awards given out by American Security Today, an online publication from Belmar, N.J. ZeroEyes — creator of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation — was honored with designations…
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Raise a Glass to the 2022 Holidays with Plenty of Locally Crafted Potables That Pop
In the light of Hanukkah candles, the Christmas yule log, and Diwali fireworks, the winter holidays shine even brighter with seasonal drinks from Montco. The county’s array of inventive breweries, wineries, and distilleries bringing back old favorites and releasing new ones, all while offering cocktail workshops, food-truck festivals, and music. All five of these recommendations…
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Merry Menus: Montgomery County Restaurants Supply Much More than Milk and Cookies
It takes a lot of energy to navigate the Dec. timeframe, given the calorie burn involved with shopping, wrapping, mailing cards, hosting meals, and decorating. They’re tasks best not tackled on an empty stomach. The following restaurant recommendations from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board are not only fortifying, they’re convenient and delicious. Capital…
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Conshohocken Chimney Servicer Works to Ensure Safe Holiday Season … and Easy Santa Access
Joel Ochal, founder of Conshohocken’s Chimney Scientists, is seven years past his decision to career-hop from being a simple flue cleaner to full-service fireplace maintenance provider. Along the way, he’s learned the value of investing in his company’s assets — both equipment and staff. Sophie Ireland, of CEOWorld Magazine, reported how he’s cemented these values…
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Ho-Ho-Holy Mackerel! Area’s 2022 Holiday Calendar Is a Stuffed Stocking of Seasonal Splendor
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Montgomery County, with special events, displays, dining, and libation opportunities stretching from northeast Bryn Athyn to southwest Pottstown — and everywhere in between. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has made a festive list (a very extensive one), checked it twice, and compiled this guide…
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