Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated March 1, 2000, included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed registration statements on Forms S-3 (File No. 33-61115, File No. 333-48917, File No. 333-70157, as amended, File No. 333-74693, File No. 333-74695 and File No. 333-74697) and Forms S-8 (File No. 33-59771, File No. 33-59773, File No. 33-59767 and File No. 333-69877). /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 27, 2000