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Arbutus Biopharma Corp., Warminster, Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit over COVID-19 Vaccine
Arbutus Biopharma Corp., Warminster, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Moderna Inc. The claim seeks unspecified damages related to Moderna’s widely distributed COVID-19 vaccine. John George covered the action for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arbutus Biopharma Corp. took action with affiliate Genevant Sciences Corp. (of Vancouver) for recompense from Moderna and a Moderna affiliate.…
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Ferry + Main, Which Time-Traveled the Logan Inn from 1722 to 2022, Is Hitting Its New Hope Stride
The two-year renovation of Ferry + Main at New Hope’s Logan Inn was finished in August 2021, and the establishment hasn’t looked back since. It is now in event-building mode, with whiskey tastings, curated-wine menus, and Easter Brunch on the way. Noah Zucker plated a story on its progress for Philly Voice. The Logan Inn…
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Doylestown Hospital’s VIA President Traces Its History for the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Ann Price, President of the Village Improvement Association (VIA) of Doylestown, described the humble beginnings of what has evolved into one of Bucks County’s premier healthcare providers: Doylestown Hospital. The VIA and the hospital have been linked since its earliest days. Even as far back as the late 1800s, the first VIA members knew…
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Old Man Winter Crashes Yardley Couple’s Center City Wedding
Old Man Winter can play havoc with events. But for a Yardley couple whose wedding he crashed, the white-blanket landscape he brought added a magical touch. Kristen Schott accumulated the details of their icy I-Do’s for Philadelphia Magazine. Sarah Fiorelli and Matthew Wood, both of Yardley, met online. Over the course of the next two…
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Newtown Software Outsourcing Company EPAM Evacuates Engineers from Ukraine
EPAM Systems, the Newtown-based company with software engineers in Ukraine, is responding quickly to the international danger to both its workforce and its ongoing ability to conduct business. Joseph N. DiStefano, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, reported the corporate concern for the welfare of all. The software-outsourcing firm has about 14,000 employees in Ukraine. Several thousand…
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Local 10-Year-Old’s Inclusive Fairy Tale, ‘The Rainbow Prince,’ Debuts as Film in Doylestown
The film The Rainbow Prince had a big-screen showing in Doylestown recently. If it’s not as identifiable as other major studio fare, there’s a reason: It is based on a story written by a local girl and produced by her family. Maddie Hanna scripted their saga for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Rainbow Prince sprung from…
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Want to Dine Like the Bridgerton Family? Bucks County Community College Can Show You How
Local chefs who are fans of Netflix’ Bridgerton can learn the secrets to creating its signature, sumptuous dishes. A Gilded Age culinary class at Bucks County Community College (Bucks) breaks down the grandiose meals of the late 1870s — the time frame of the series — and makes them accessible to home cooks. The Apr.…
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Local School Beats Wild Odds — Much Like Mr. Balboa Did — Gaining Rights for First Post-Broadway Run of ‘Rocky’
Broadway’s Rocky the Musical will transition from its run in Manhattan to Truman High School, Levittown. The direct transferal of a high-budget, first-run show to a cast and crew of nonunion teenagers is highly unusual. But that twist, reported by Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer, fits this boxing tale of underdog success…
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priestess, Lowercased Local Musician, Was Inspired by Diverse Artists from Britney Spears to Kurt Cobain
Sasha Nadein grew up in Holland, Pa., with a set of parents who consistently encouraged her to greatness. That environment proved to be fertile ground for her musical talent, setting the young performer — now known as priestess (no capitals) — on a meteoric London career. Essex Magazine profiled her blessed good fortune. Nadein took…
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Faces of Philanthropy Lauds Penn Community Bank’s Work with Startup Bucks
The partnership between Perkasie-based Penn Community Bank and Startup Bucks is among this year’s Faces of Philanthropy, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program recognizes philanthropic partnerships between for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region. The honorees were submitted by online nomination and selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal’s editorial team…
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Ambler Savings Bank Adds Financial Fuel to the Fire of STEAM Education in Bucks County
Ambler Savings Bank recently donated to the New Hope-Solebury School District’s STEAM Initiative. The funds will boost the education of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in grades K–12. The donation from the bank, made through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, will help with startup costs to equip a brand-new STEAM lab…
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Feasterville’s Joe Hand Promotions on Long Career in Boxing: ‘We’ve Taken This from a Horse and Buggy to a Corvette’
Joe Hand Promotions, now in Feasterville, started with rented projectors and folding screens in front of boxing fans. Over the ensuing 50 years, it has evolved to a streaming titan, satisfying fans of the sport worldwide. John George fought through the minutiae to bring the story to the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’ve taken this from…
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Creative Ad Man, Barry Magarick, Behind Some of Region’s Favorite Ads, Has Died
Barry Magarick, the creative individual behind many recognizable ads and jingles, has died. He was 83, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The well-known advertising executive grew up in Collingdale. He died at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. Mr. Magarick was the inspiration for many of the Philadelphia region’s most memorable ads in the…
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Photo Essay: Bucks County Instagrammers Capture the Slow and Steady March Toward Spring
Happy Mar. 1. It’s nice to see, but the first day of Spring 2022 is still about three full weeks away (Mar. 20). Fortunately, however, Bucks County Instagrammers have been shooting some encouraging local signs of March’s annual transformation from lion entrance to lamb exit. The following photos from #buckscounty and #buckscountypa should lift area…
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School Lunch Debt Relief Programs Wane; Parents Fear Return of ‘Debt Shaming’ Collection Tactics
As pandemic-related federal funding for school lunches faces its end, Bucks County parents fear a return of harsh tactics schools once used in lieu of other debt relief measures. Emily Rizzo reported their concerns for WHYY. At present, all Pa. school districts can use federal dollars to issue free breakfasts and lunches to students. The…
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Utah State University Theater Major from Perkasie Rings ‘Belle’ Twice
Perkasie performer Maya Borrowman, now a Utah State University student, is revisiting a role she created at Penn Ridge High School not too long ago. Natalie Rust, of The Utah Statesman, covered her second shot as Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Borrowman’s talented voice developed at such an early age, she wasn’t even tall…
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Doylestown Health COVID-19 Update: Four Patients; No One in ICU; No One on a Ventilator
Dr. Scott Levy’s weekly update on COVID-19 in Bucks County showed definite progress in beating back the pandemic. But the Doylestown Hospital chief medical director also said that continued caution is wise. He opened with a brief and encouraging overview of his census: four COVID patients currently in house; no patients currently in intensive care;…
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YMCA Bucks County Enters into Partnership to Augment Traditional Sports with Esports
YMCA of Bucks County has partnered with Metro Esports, an esports lounge and technology-based education center in Warminster, to open a gaming lounge at the YMCA’s Doylestown branch. The partnership will provide YMCA members, county residents, and the surrounding community with a welcoming and inclusive outlet to explore gaming, camps, and technology geared toward all…
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