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Neumann University Offers Virtual Course on Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Mentality’
Neumann University’s Caleb Mezzy, a professor of sport management, is teaching a new course this fall, entitled “Embrace the Mamba Mentality.” Designed around the philosophy of former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, the three-credit course focuses on an analysis of the Mamba Mentality and its application beyond the realm of sports. Bryant, who died tragically on January 26, 2020, left behind a legacy…
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Whitpain Agrees to Acquire Mermaid Lake Swim Club, Preserve It As Recreational Facility
Mermaid Lake Swim Club, which was slated for development as a residential community, will instead be acquired by Whitpain Township and remain a recreational facility, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The township officials reached an agreement with Metropolitan Development Group to buy the property for $8.2 million and maintain it the same…
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Positive Animal Study Data for Inovio’s COVID Vaccine Pushes Company’s Stock Up
The stock of Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals increased by as much as 15 percent after the company announced positive animal study data for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company, its experimental vaccine was effective in protecting non-human primates from the coronavirus 13 weeks after their…
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Montgomery County July 30th COVID-19 and Testing Update
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Tuesday afternoon, 44 new COVID-19 positive cases and zero deaths were reported in Montgomery County in the previous 24 hour period. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 369…
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Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Records One of Country’s Strongest Housing Market Recoveries in June
Philadelphia metropolitan area had one of the best housing market rebounds in June from the nationwide April slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to an analysis by Clever Real Estate, the Philadelphia region saw the tenth largest increase in buyer demand from April to June out of…
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Saint Joe’s Sees Enrollment Slots Filled ‘Very, Very Quickly’ After On-Campus Tours Resume
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the fall semester, Saint Joseph’s University is seeing some good signs regarding the future, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With the socially distant on-campus tours by appointment resuming, the educational institution has seen its slots fill up “very very quickly,” said Saint Joseph’s University President Mark Reed. “These…
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King of Prussia-based Vertex Set to Go Public This Year
Vertex, a family-owned King of Prussia company that tracks sales taxes for businesses around the world with its software, is planning to go public this year, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Goldman Sachs is leading the group of banks that are tasked with selling 21.15 million Vertex common shares on the Nasdaq…
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Help Colebrookdale Railroad Reach Top Spot on USA Today’s Top 10 List for Scenic Railroads in America
Colebrookdale Railroad has been nominated to the USA Today Top 10 List for Scenic Railroads in America and you can help it reach the top spot! To help, vote here once every 24 hours through August 17 at noon. Currently the railroad is in fifth and anticipating intense competition for the remainder of the contest.…
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Collegeville Businessman Fined $500K by SEC for Security Violations
Collegeville businessman Dean Vagnozzi and his King of Prussia-based financial firm, A Better Financial Plan, have been fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission around $500,000 for securities violations and ordered to terminate certain investment activities, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vagnozzi established a series of investment funds selling a portfolio of life…
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Anthology Senior Living Nearing Completion, COVID-19 to Present ‘Biggest Challenge’ in Leasing
Anthology Senior Living community at The Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia is nearing completion, but CA Ventures is facing an uphill battle in leasing the 192 units at the facility, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “COVID will be our biggest challenge,” said Janine Dambrosio, Director of Sales Marketing at…
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Explore Area’s History in VFTCB’s Fourth Patriot Tales Comic Book
The fourth digital issue of Patriot Tales, the award-winning comic book published by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, is out. The series highlights the history of Valley Forge National Historical Park and VFTCB’s history brand, Patriot Trails. It uses fictional stories of children who travel back in time to meet George Washington and embark…
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At American Cornhole League Championships in OAKS, ESPN Will Be There, Spectators Won’t
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks are hosting the American Cornhole League Championships as their first event since March 15. The tournament will kick off at the 240,000-square-foot venue on Friday and run through Sunday. The weekend will feature two events: the 2020 ACL Pro Invitational on…
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Montgomery County June 30th COVID-19 and Testing Update
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since Friday afternoon, 117 new COVID-19 positive cases and six new deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 117 positive individuals are from 37 municipalities and range in age from 1- to 97-years…
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Ambler’s Allergy Technologies Wants to Help Hotels Get Rid of Bed Bugs
Ambler-based Allergy Technologies wants to help hotels get rid of bed bugs with its ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, writes Suzanne Cloud for the Chestnut Hill Local. The technology developed by the company’s founder Augustus “Gus” Carey is currently being used in a 500-unit low-income housing complex in Philadelphia as part of the Allergy Technologies Affordable Housing…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Sees Highest Stock Value Jump in Philadelphia Region During Pandemic
While many companies in the Philadelphia region have seen their share price decimated during the coronavirus pandemic, conversely Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has seen its stock skyrocket thanks to its COVID-19 vaccine efforts, write Erin Arvedlund and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The biotech company’s vaccine trials first made headlines already in March,…
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Conshohocken Building Boom Not Showing Signs of Slowing Down
The building boom in Conshohocken is not showing any signs of slowing down with another developer breaking ground on a new 304-unit apartment complex, writes Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 450,000-square-foot project is being constructed by Berwyn-based Lcor near the SEPTA train station to give future tenants easy access to public transportation. It…
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West Chester Optometrist Selected from 576 Candidates to Become Eagles Cheerleader
West Chester resident Cristina Rosano, a doctor of optometry, has been selected from a record-high 576 candidates to become one of eight new members of the 2020 Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “Being selected as a new member of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheer Team, along with graduating from…
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Manor College Recognizes Essential Workers, Sisters of Saint Basil the Great With Car Parade
On June 17, Manor College faculty, staff, and administration members organized a car parade to celebrate essential workers and the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. “The energy we shared was truly in the spirit of Manor College’s mission,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. With this parade, essential workers – including the…
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