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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, but Independence Blue Cross Fights This Growing and Devastating Disease Every Day
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBC received one of the top corporate team awards from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) after mobilizing a team of nearly 400 walkers who raised $36,000 through donations and its corporate matching gift program for the ADA's Step Ou...


Dave Roberts To Retire
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Dave Roberts told his television family that he's ready to watch TV, rather than be on it. After 56 years in the business, and 31 memorable years at WPVI, the legendary broadcaster will retire in December. Roberts will co-host h...


Drug for Erectile Dysfunction and Pulmonary Hypertension Improves Heart Function in Children and Young Adults With Single Ventricle Heart Disease
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation following treatment with sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmona...


SE Financial Corp. Announces Cash Dividend
PHILADELPHIA - SE Financial Corp. (SEFL) announced today that its Board has declared a cash dividend of $.03 per share payable on or about December 15, 2009 to stockholders of record as of December 1, 2009. The cash dividend is being paid to provide a return to stockholders


Doctors Without Borders Physicians Will Receive Free Access to MD Consult Through New Elsevier Program
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17 -- The physicians of the world renowned Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, will receive free access to MD Consult (


Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. Announces Investigation of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
PHILADELPHIA - The Law Offices of Brian M. Felgoise, P.C. announces an investigation of potential claims against the Board of Directors of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:SSTI) (referred to as Silicon Storage or “The Company”), relating to the transaction to take the C


Pardee Resources Company: Acquisition of Colorado Coal Reserves
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardee Resources Company is pleased to announce that on Friday, November 20, 2009, the Company closed on a $26.68 million acquisition of a 50% interest in approximately 19 million tons of coal reserves located in the northwestern Colorado coal produ...


Campus Apartments Extends Management Portfolio into New York Region
PHILADELPHIA - Campus Apartments (www.campusapartments.com) has expanded its


Arrests Made in Case Involving Conspiracy to Procure Weapons, Including Anti-Aircraft Missiles
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David S. Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Department of Justice, and U.S. Attorney Michael L. Levy, together with Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI Janice K. Fedarcyk, Special Agent-in-Charge of Immigration and...


Pep Boys' Third Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com
PHILADELPHIA - The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, will broadcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be broadca


ARAMARK to Present at Investor Conference
PHILADELPHIA - ARAMARK Corporation, a world leader in providing professional services, will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference in New York City. Fred Sutherland, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and Chris Holland, Senior Vice President &


Save Big in Barbados With US Airways Vacations Extension
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacationers looking for tropical weather and beautiful beaches this winter can enjoy a non-stop hop from Philadelphia to Barbados and save BIGGER with an extended US Airways Vacations package deal. Bookable now until Dec. 12, Barbados vacation ...


Area Execs Do Not See a Health Care Bill Providing Better Care
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In a survey of New Jersey and Philadelphia regional Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers, 72 percent do not believe a new health care bill would likely result in a better health care system. According to resu...


ABC Honors Top Contractors and Construction Projects in Delaware Valley
EAST NORRITON, Pa., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC SEPA) honored the top Merit Contractors and construction projects in the Greater Philadelphia region at its 19th Annual ...


Lincoln Financial Group Launches Lincoln MYGuarantee(SM) Plus Fixed Annuity
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19 -- Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced the introduction of its new single premium product, Lincoln MYGuarantee(SM) Plus deferred fixed annuity. The solution is available for qualified (IRA and Roth IRA) and non-qualified mo...


Good Skates Program, a Unique Partnership Between Philadelphia School District and the Blue Cross RiverRink, Continues for the 16th Year
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- With a great commitment to community service in mind, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation continues to partner with the Philadelphia School District to contribute to student physical education. The "Good Skates" Pr..


Skate Through the Holiday Season at the Blue Cross RiverRink
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing, the only completely outdoor Olympic-size ice skating rink in Philadelphia, is the perfect place to spend the holidays. The Blue Cross RiverRink is open throughout the enti..


A Cabin Fever Reliever: Tropical Paradise on Ice at the Blue Cross RiverRink
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- Do you want to enjoy the sites and sounds of the Caribbean or Hawaii without the expense? Head to the Blue Cross RiverRink for Tropical Paradise on Ice on Sunday, January 24, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; the Bl..


Sugar and Spice on Ice! Celebrate "Everything That Is Nice" at the Blue Cross RiverRink
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- A perfect treat to sweeten up your winter! Sugar and Spice on Ice will take place on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street..


Sweetheart Skate at the Blue Cross RiverRink
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- It may be cold this Valentine's Day, but ice skating next to your sweetheart at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing is sure to keep you warm! The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd. at Marke..


Children With Disabilities Enjoy Adapted Ice Skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- Variety - The Children's Charity of Greater Philadelphia has been providing programs and services for children with disabilities in the region since 1935. Variety's goal is to empower its children to live life as a ..


Ice Skating Is a Healthy Way to Stay Fit; Go Figure!
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- 11/19/09 -- Even during the winter months it's important for you and your family to stay healthy. Put down the snacks and soda pop, turn off the gadgets, and join for the Independence Blue Cross Annual HEALTHY KIDS FEST. This ..


Firms See Increase in Business Activity
PHILADELPHIA - Activity in the region’s manufacturing sector is picking up, according to firms polled for this month’s Business Outlook Survey. Indexes for general activity, new orders, and shipments all improved this month. The overall level of employment was mostly stead


Lives Will Be Lost With Proposed Changes to Mammography Guidelines
Leading breast oncologists warn of dangers of Task Force recommendations PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The recommendation to change breast screening is a huge step backwards," says Dr. Marisa Weiss, a leading breast oncologist and founder...





 
 

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