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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Buys Stake in New Jersey Pharma Company
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharma company. Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a New Jersey-based specialty pharmaceutical company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The private markets investment management firm is now part of...
Norcross details growth plan for Cooper in Cape May, Atlantic counties
Cooper University Health Care Chairman George Norcross offered his long-term vision for the Camden-based health system — something that has been expected since the system acquired Cape Regional Health 18 months ago. The goals are extensive, including an expansion of a number of specialty care ambulatory offices throughout Cape...
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
The College Horizons Program, which looks to empower Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian high schoolers to pursue higher education through culturally relevant college advising programs, took place on Penn's campus last month. Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands...
Missing Person: 23-year-old last seen in Fort Washington on July 19
Paul James Asman, 23, went missing on July Friday, 19 in Fort Washington. He was last seen near 321 Morris Road where he entered the woods along the Wissahickon Creek. Asman is described as 6’8″, 250 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Police searching for gunmen in deadly West Philadelphia mass shooting that left 9 shot, 3 dead
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel gave an update Monday on the investigation into this weekend's deadly mass shooting in West Philadelphia.Nine people were shot, killing three of them.Police are currently searching for several gunmen, as multiple shooters opened fire."It appears that there were multiple shooters, but it's unclear at this time how many. We have counted at least 25 to 30 spent shell casings at this time," said Inspector D.F. Pace with Philadelphia police.WATCH: Officials give update on deadly West Philadelphia mass shootingPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel gave an update Monday on the deadly mass shooting in West Philadelphia.The violence erupted just after 2 a.m. on Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street.Investigators say a fight broke out during a gathering of more than 100 people.The victims killed are men, ages 23, 29 and 33 years old.The surviving victims are said to be stable with gunshot wounds to their arms and legs.A gun was found at the scene but no suspects are in custody.Police are asking for tips in solving the case.
Mount Rushmore, 2024: Nominate the top athletes in Delran athletics history
Delran High School has been around for nearly 50 years and in its history has produced some of the best athletes in state history. Not only have there been several high-school All-Americans on the list, some have gone on to win NCAA titles, capture Olympic gold medals and compete at the top levels of their sport. There are sure to be some athletes on the list that would qualify as legends not just at the small school in Burlington County but on a statewide level.
South Philadelphia Morning Collisions: Police Cruiser Overturned and Officers Hospitalized in Separate Incidents
In the early morning in South Philadelphia, chaos erupted at the intersection of 3rd Street and Packer Avenue. A police cruiser, actively part of a crash investigation, became the victim of a collision when an oncoming vehicle slammed into it, causing the cruiser to overturn. 6abc reports that the incident occurred around 1 a.m. yesterday, leaving an officer injured and two civilians with head injuries, both parties requiring hospitalization.
Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
2 pedestrians killed, 3 others injured, in car crashes over the weekend
Two pedestrians, including a 22-month-old, were killed and several more were injured after they were struck by cars over the weekend. The fatalities came just days after a bicyclist and another pedestrian were killed in separate crashes Wednesday. On Saturday, a 31-year-old mother and her two daughters were hit as...
Philadelphia Police Investigate Increase in South Philly Car Vandalisms
Nineteen vehicles were vandalized in South Philadelphia, causing alarm and concern among residents. The Philadelphia police are investigating the incidents, and locals hope for increased security and swift justice. Key Takeaways:. Nineteen cars were vandalized in South Philadelphia in one night. Residents feel unsafe and are demanding more security measures.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
SB: Tillotson Tabbed Head Coach of Softball Program
LANGHORNE, PA - Brady Tillotson has been named the Head Coach of the Cairn Softball program for the 2025 season, returning to Langhorne after a stint as an Assistant Coach for the Highlanders in 2021. Tillotson got her start locally at Central Bucks East, a four-year varsity third-baseman, ranked #14...
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of rain, storms expected throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - A muggy Monday with afternoon and evening showers will set the tone for a pattern of unsettled weather that forecasters believe will clear up by the weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects showers to move into the parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey around 3 p.m. and continue to cover most of the region overnight.
Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
Police SUV with lights, sirens on collides with car in West Philadelphia, police say
At least one person was checked out for any possible injuries after a police SUV with its sirens on and their car collided in West Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of South 57th and Larchwood streets around 6:10 a.m. on July 22, 2024,...
Ardmore’s history recognized by statewide origination
LOWER MERION — Recently, the Ardmore Initiative was one of several organizations that were recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creating and implementing...
Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
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