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WILMINGTON, DE — Prelude Therapeutics Incorporated (Nasdaq: PRLD) has announced a collaboration with Merck to evaluate a new cancer treatment. The Phase 2 clinical trial will test Prelude’s investigational drug, …
Prelude Therapeutics Joins Forces with Merck for Cancer Treatment Trial Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) has appointed Chris Evans as Vice President of Global Strategy and Colleen Lubic as Vice President of Investor Relations. Both appointments …
Axalta Coating Systems Announces Leadership Changes in Strategy and Investor Relations Read More
LANGHORNE, PA — NEXGEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXGL) announced preliminary, unaudited revenue figures for the second quarter of 2024 and provided optimistic revenue guidance for the third and fourth quarters.
NEXGEL Projects Strong Revenue Growth for Second Half of 2024 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 645 into law on Monday, making it easier for community gardeners to claim legal ownership of vacant lots they have maintained in …
New Law Helps Philadelphia Gardeners Claim Ownership of Vacant Lots Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation designed to support maternal and child health across the state. Authored by State Rep. Darisha Parker, the Maternal Home …
Pennsylvania House Passes Maternal Home Visiting Act to Support Young Families Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study reveals a dramatic 38% drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania since the implementation of “Prescription Drug Monitoring Program” (PDMP). As the opioid crisis continues …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) this week announced the addition of Verónica López as Vice President of Health Strategies. López brings nearly 30 years of …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes New VP to Drive Health Strategy Expansion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has launched an exciting new summer flavor in partnership with NERDS® candy. Starting this week, all Rita’s locations are now offering …
Rita’s Italian Ice Unveils New NERDS Grape Flavor and Exclusive BABY NERDS Topping Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two high school interns funded by NASA‘s Neurodiversity Network (N3) presented their groundbreaking research at the National Space Society (NSS) International Space Development Conference (ISDC-2024) in Los …
NASA-Funded Interns Shine at International Space Conference Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to enhance accessibility, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of translated versions of 19 single-family mortgage documents …
HUD Expands Language Access for FHA Mortgage Documents Read More