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Leach, Shapiro, Glazer make Biz Journal's power list [UPDATED]

The Philadelphia Business Journal is launching a new "Power 76" ranking of the most influential people in Greater Philadelphia. Among the top 50, at least 8 have Montco ties.

The Philadelphia Business Journal is launching a new "Power 76" ranking of the most influential people in Greater Philadelphia.  Among the cohort named today (# 51-76), six have Montco ties.

Montgomery County Commissioners Chairman Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, came in at #61.

Bill Glazer, the Conshohocken-based developer who is revamping the Curtis Center, in addition to major projects in Conshohocken and other suburban towns, came in at #72.

J. Joseph Kim, CEO of Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals, and Alan Miller, CEO of King of Prussia-based Universal Health Services, were cited for their contributions to the health industry. They were ranked #60 and #57, respectively.

At No. 48, state Sen. Daylin Leach.  As head of the Senate Democratic Caucus and a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Leach is one of Harrisburg's most prominent Democrats.  He's been outspoken on a number of high-profile progressive issues, including gun control and medical marijuana.

At No. 39, Carl Dranoff, the luxury developer facing a mountain of opposition on a controversial development in Ardmore.

We'll keep an eye out for the rest of the rankings this week and update if any Montco powerbrokers crack the top 25.