Publication: Philadelphia Business Journal

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Nursing school to close

NewCourtland is closing its nursing school in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.The nonprofit organization opened the school in 2010 and graduated 40 students, largely to supply licensed practical nurses to its group of nursing homes. But as NewCourtland ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States)

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Commerce Bank founder loses exit pay bid

A federal jury said it was “legally impossible” for the Commerce Bank to pay founder Vernon Hill the $17.2 million he is owed on his employment contract, according to Philly.com. Hill was ousted by the board in 2007 and the bank was acquired by TD Bank ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Vernon Hill

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

IBC head discusses insurer's N.J. strategy

Sounds as if AmeriHealth New Jersey may be close to adding a North Jersey health system to its plans for a statewide accountable care organization in New Jersey.Last month, Cooper University Health Care and AmeriHealth New Jersey formed a business venture ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Health Insurance, Health Care, Organism

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

Sahara Sam’s Berlin park to celebrate expansion

With summer around the corner, Sahara Sams in West Berlin, N.J. underwent a $6.5 million expansion, according to the Courier Post. The waterpark includes a 25-meter leisure pool, a children’s play zone, and a lounge. ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Berlin

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

CBP middle pack with media exposure

After six weeks, the Phillies are in the middle of the pack, and their ballpark is as well -if you go by mentions of “Citizens Bank Park” in the media, according to a study cited by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The ballpark ranked 14th out of 19 corporate-sponsored ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Pittsburgh

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

La Salle University

La Salle president stepping down

After 15 years, La Salle University President Michael J. McGinniss announced his resignation. He'll remain on until his current term ends May 31, 2014.A presidential search committee will start looking for a replacement early this summer.“It has been ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 21 2013]

Entities: La Salle University, University President, Resignation

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

American Red Cross

PA hotel to help victims of Oklahoma tornado

A Pottstown, Pa., hotel plans to raise money for victims of Monday’s Oklahoma tornado.Comfort Inn & Suites Pottstown plans to donate $1 for every “like” on its Facebook page, up to $1,000.The money will be donated to the American Red Cross in Oklahoma ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 21 2013]

Entities: Tornado, American Red Cross, first responders, Oklahoma City

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Comic Con meets Philly Beer Week

Philadelphia will be a lively place in coming weeks.In addition to Philly Beer Week (May 31 to June 9), Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con is scheduled for May 30 to June 2.Comic Con, which will be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, will feature ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 21 2013]

Entities: Wizard World Inc, Henry Winkler, Stan Lee

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Diner will moonlight with Indian food: Slideshow

It’s a major transition for the 401 Diner in Conshohocken, Pa.By day, it serves traditional diner fare for breakfast and lunch.By night, it has been transformed to Nirvana (401 Fayette St.), a BYOB serving Indian food with a modern twist.Owner Nabin Chhantyal ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 21 2013]

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Judge: AC casino can seek new buyer

A new Jersey Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that Atlantic Club Casino Hotel can walk away from a deal to sell to online gaming company PokerStars and keep the $11 million in advances it has received, the Atlantic City Press reported.The ruling allows ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 20 2013]

Entities: Casino, PokerStars, Atlantic City, Online Gaming

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Another Center City building topped out

The $41.5 million, 53,000-square-foot Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion at the Franklin Institute was topped out, marking the third building under construction in Center City to reach that milestone this month. The new $160 million family court building ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 20 2013]

Entities: Wistar Institute, Franklin Institute, Construction

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

N.J. stem cell technology firm working with Rutgers

American CryoStem Corp. is collaborating with Rutgers University on a stem cell research project targeted wound care.The Eatontown, N.J. company, which has research laboratories in Mount Laurel, has entered into material transfer agreements with three ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - May 20 2013]

Entities: Stem Cell, Kathryn Uhrich, American CryoStem Corp

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...proud of the initiatives completed during my tenure which have benefitted our students, faculty, alumni and surrounding community,” said McGinniss. "After 15 years and three terms…"

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