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Plymouth Meeting Firm Tests Liver Disease Gene Therapy; Trials Target the Condition in Babies
A gene-therapy regimen designed to treat liver disease is being tested on babies at iECURE, a Plymouth Meeting-based biopharma company. Tom Avril covered the development in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The effort is being funded by $65 million in new venture capital financing, backing an idea of University of Pennsylvania scientist Jim Wilson. Wilson, iECURE’s chief…
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Nearby Lancaster County Debuts ‘Axel’-ent Holiday Outing: Flight On Ice
A new pop-up outdoor ice skating rink, “Flight On Ice,” is giving holiday fun-seekers yet one more reason to include a stop at Park City Center or the many outlets in the nearby shopping destination of Lancaster. Lacing Up Those Skates Whether skaters take to the ice before ticking some gifts off their 2022 to-purchase…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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Merion Mercy Academy Junior Who Fled Ukraine Is Now State Tennis Champion
Sofiia Berestetska, a junior at Montgomery County’s Merion Mercy Academy, fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in late February. She and her mother eventually made their way to Philadelphia in June, where they forged a new life that now includes a significant on-court distinction. Aaron Carter served up their story in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Five months…
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Firstrust Evaluators of Credit Risk Undertake Risky Venture for Charity: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Post-Thanksgiving, Firstrust Bank professionals are getting back to work after a long weekend. Two, however, are still away from their desks. And they’re about to get farther, as they depart today for a fundraising trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The intrepid adventurers are Michael Dinda, executive vice president and commercial banking division manager,…
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Manor College’s Fortesque, Jr., and Aiden Holman Voted USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer All-Americans
Manor College junior midfielder Eddie Fortescue, Jr., of Blue Bell, and freshman goalkeeper Aiden Holman of Hamilton, N.J., were voted U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Men’s Soccer All-Americans. It was announced at Dave and Buster’s as part of the USCAA Fall Championships All-American Banquet. According to the USCAA web site: “Award winners are…
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Manor College’s Fortesque Jr., Named to USCAA Div. 1 Men’s Soccr All-Academic Team for 2nd Straight Season
Manor College junior midfielder Eddie Fortescue, Jr., of Blue Bell, was named to the USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team for the second straight season. It was announced at Dave and Buster’s as part of the USCAA Fall Championships All-American Banquet. According to the USCAA web site, this award “is designed to recognize all…
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Bleats and Treats: Amish Farm & House, Lancaster, Has Unique Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit
As Nov. wanes and Dec. dawns, the 2022 Lancaster County holiday calendar is becoming as busy as Santa’s workshop. Two of the area’s signature holiday events — an Amish Christmas Cookie Tour and a Santa & Goats photo op — are notable for being especially special. Both are centered at the Amish Farm & House,…
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Red-to-Blue Flip of the Pa. House Came Down to Voters in Upper Dublin, Montgomeryville, Horsham, and Ambler
The recent win for Democrat Melissa Cerrato flipped a seat in the Commonwealth’s red-to-blue political spectrum. The majority-party shift resulted from voters in the state’s 151st Legislative District, comprising Upper Dublin, Montgomeryville, Horsham, and Ambler. Jon Kamp and Scott Calvert brought nationwide coverage of the change to readers of The Wall Street Journal. 2022 election…
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Theatre Horizon, Norristown, Blends Holiday Program with Reunion of Stellar Cast from ‘The Color Purple’
Norristown’s Theatre Horizon is celebrating the season at its annual holiday concerts, Dec. 9–11, with an interesting (and talented) twist. The 2022 edition’s creator-director is Barrymore Award-winning performer Jessica Johnson. Johnson, who starred as Celie in Theatre Horizon’s acclaimed 2018 production of The Color Purple, will be reunited with her former cast members for these this…
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Harcum College Hosts Personalized Fall Open House on Nov. 19
Harcum College, the College of Possibilities, welcomes prospective students and families to a Personalized Fall Open House at the Bryn Mawr Campus on Nov, 19, with two check-in times available: 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Students interested in starting classes as early as January 2023 or Fall 2023 (or later) are encouraged to attend. The…
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Disinterested in Black Friday Shopping? Maybe Instead Play in a Pebble Beach Golf Tourney — Sans Huge Travel Costs
Black Friday shopping isn’t for everyone. Local golfers, for example, might want to swap the bag-toting crowds, jammed parking lots, and picked-over stock for nine holes on the famed Pebble Beach course. Best of all, meeting this challenge involves no weather delays, no sunburn, no tipping a caddy, and most appealing, no travel expenses to/from…
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The Art Deco 1940s Vibe of Rail Travel Returns to Bryn Mawr in a New Restaurant
The opening of The Pullman Restaurant in Bryn Mawr puts another dining option on track to make a name for itself in the Main Line culinary scene. Its design mimics the plush commuter rail cars of the 1940s, making it a good fit in an area with a rich transportation legacy. Replacing the former Tango…
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C&N Donates $20,000 Through EITC Contributions to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties
C&N recently donated $20,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening its communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. This donation will be used…
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Lancaster County’s Holiday Theatrical Season Gives Audiences Multiple Presents of Stage Presence
The Dec. Lancaster County entertainment scene offers sights, sounds, and story lines that can provide a welcome respite to the run-up to Santa’s big day. It’s a chance to set aside the chores and duties of the season, nestle into a comfortable seat, and surrender to the laughter, joy, and wonder of the season. The…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Community College Apprentices MAP Out Their Professional Futures
Penn Community Bank has contributed $25,000 to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) in support of its Workforce Development Division’s new MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program (MAP). MAP is an earn-while-you-learn program that offers MCCC students the opportunity to gain in-demand workforce skills and college credits at no cost. Apprentice-students train alongside experienced professionals, receiving mentorship and guidance…
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Bucks County Workforce Development Board to Host National Apprenticeship Week Webinar
The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, MontcoWorks, is holding a Nov. 15 webinar for career seekers of all ages, as well as parents, educators, workforce stakeholders, and area employers. The free event, held in in partnership with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board, has been specifically schedule during National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 14–20. The webinar, titled…
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Manor College’s Fortesque, Jr., Named USCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer Player of the Week, for the Second Time
Manor College junior midfielder Eddie Fortescue, Jr., of Blue Bell, was named USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Player of The Week (Oct. 25–31) for the second time this season. He registered a hat trick in the first half versus the top seed and ninth-ranked USCAA Division II Bucks County Community College Centurions in the Eastern…
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