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Square Season Brings Experiential Programming to Drexel Square April–October

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Philadelphia Business Journal

Roche to buy Spark Therapeutics for $4.8 billion

Swiss drug maker Roche entered into a definitive agreement Monday to acquire Philadelphia gene therapy pioneer Spark Therapeutics

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Philadelphia Business Journal

Power women: 12 who are having an impact on bioscience

Meet some of the incredible women shaping the future of bioscience, many from right here in Schuylkill Yards.

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Philadelphia Business Journal

Philadelphia gene therapy company awarded $4.5M

Schuylkill Yards’ tenant Talee Bio Inc. received funds from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for ongoing gene therapy research. 

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Post: A beer hall and fun house for University City

The Post: A new destination for cold drinks, good food, and lots of fun opens in University City. 

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Cell and Gene

Philadelphia: The Cell And Gene Therapy Sector's New Normal

Philadelphia is now home to expertise at every step along the value chain – R&D, manufacturing, commercialization…

University City District

University City District’s annual report recaps another record-breaking year.

Read The State of University City.

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Philadelphia Magazine

GQ Magazine Names Philly "City of the Year"

GQ magazine has affirmed what every Philadelphian already knew: Philly is the City of the Year. 

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Philadelphia Magazine

Come along for a day in the life of the beautiful city of Philadelphia

See how Philadelphians live, work, and play every day

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The New York Times

Universities Look to Strengthen the Places They Call Home

Brandywine’s partnership with Drexel University will strengthen all of University City.