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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Jamison Field Stone Farmhouse That’s Sure to Gallop Off the Market
2753 Rushland Rd., Jamison, is an 1860s field stone farmhouse that is ideal for a horse owner — or the discerning buyer looking for a beautiful property in which to spread out. The freshly painted interior features exposed stone walls, original random width flooring, and deep-set window sills. . . A recently remodeled eat-in kitchen…
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Revolutionary mRNA Research by Abington Biochemist Katalin Karikó Could Be Key to Solving Scores of Health Problems
The revolutionary mRNA research by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó and her collaborator immunologist Drew Weissman could be the key to solving scores of health problems, writes Tim Smedley for the BBC. Their work went mostly unrecognized by the wider public before the pandemic. However, once the first COVID-19 vaccine was developed using their mRNA technology…
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Sale of Two Large Chester County Estates Has Neighbors Edgy About Mega-Developments
The sale of two large, Chester County properties — one in Berwyn, the other in Paoli — has neighbors sounding alarm bells over potential developments coming to the two estates, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. In Willistown Township, Rock Hill Farm recently changed hands. It was the long-time home of Tristram Colket, grandson…
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Wawa Debuts Beverage Vehicle as Thank You to Healthcare Workers in Delco
Riddle Hospital healthcare workers will now have their “Gotta Have a Wawa” urges satisfied more quickly with a Wawa vehicle on site ready to serve up to 500 cups of hot beverages at a time. Wawa and The Wawa Foundation debuted the “Wawa in Your Community” vehicle in Delaware County this week. Wawa’s famed coffee,…
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Two Bucks County High Schools — Both With Singers of Note — Are Finalists in B101 Christmas Choir Competition
Two Bucks County school choirs scaled numerous competitors to rest on finalist positions in the 2021 B101 Christmas Choir Competition. The winner — decided by listener votes — will be announced tomorrow, Dec. 10. Singers from Council Rock High School North, Newtown, and Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, are both eagerly anticipating the outcome. Council Rock,…
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Hilltown Township Homeowners Association Takes Dim View of Couple’s Solar Power Collectors
Athena and Bob Bauerle of Hilltown Township thought they were within the restrictions of their homeowners’ association (HOA) when they installed solar panels on their roof. The community oversight committee not only disagreed but called for the removal of the technology. The matter has now reached the court system, reports Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia…
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Michael Smerconish on Taking Over for Fired Friend Chris Cuomo on CNN: ‘I Take No Pleasure in It’
The removal of host Chris Cuomo from CNN has created a programming hole that Doylestown media personality Michael Smerconish is now filling. Smerconish will finish out this week’s broadcasts, but no permanent decision has been made on his presence beyond that. Rob Tornoe covered the assignment for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cuomo’s firing, now being contested…
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Pennsbury School District Censorship Ruling May Ripple Through Other Districts as Well
The fallout of the federal court order against Pennsbury School District may have implications for neighboring educational systems, and perhaps further than that. Maddie Hanna addressed the development for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The order came from U.S. District Judge Gene Pratter, responding to an Oct. 1 suit filed by four residents in the Pennsbury School…
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Warm Autumn Afternoons May Be Cozy and Comforting, But They’re Also Concerning
Warm autumn afternoons, requiring only a light jacket for a scenic walk to enjoy the golden foliage, are vastly appealing in the Philadelphia suburbs. But as much as they give locals a sense of serenity, they’re also cause for concern from a climate change perspective. Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio covered the implications for AXIOS.…
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Bucks County Bakeries Ensure That Your Cookies for Santa Aren’t Cut from a Dough Log Thawed from the Freezer
Christmas cookies bring back warm memories of kitchens filled with the scent of vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate. But they’re also a lot of work — especially during a calendar-crowded time of year. Trusting your to cookie needs to Bucks County bakeries is not only a time-saver but also ensures deliciousness without even touching your oven.…
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New Home for African American Museum of Bucks County Takes Shape; Public Support Needed
The ongoing mission of The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC) took a significant step forward in February 2021 with a permanent home in Middletown. But as it prepares for a 2022 opening, its leadership team offers an opportunity for the community to take part in the effort. Julian Moore-Griffin covered the story for…
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Federal Funds Prove to Be Just What the Doctor Ordered for Doylestown Hospital’s COVID-Related Debt Recovery
Twenty-five million dollars in federal CARES funding mitigated the COVID-related debt Doylestown Hospital accumulated in 2020-2021. John George reported the save for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital’s deficit for 2020 was a potential $5.5 million; however, CARES support (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) enabled it to post a $15.6 million operating income for…
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Penn Community Bank and Summit Technology Group Support Local Families for Holiday Season
Penn Community Bank is partnering with Summit Technology Group (STG) to “adopt” a dozen local families this holiday season. The outreach is part of the bank’s annual adopt-a-family program. Team members from both organizations gathered recently to purchase over $10,000 in gifts and holiday essentials for those in need across the region. “Perhaps no time…
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Two Local Chefs, One from Langhorne, Cook Up a Winning Multicultural Marriage
When Kiki Aranita and Ari Miller first met, they didn’t know each other per se, but their careers in the local restaurant business at least put them in the same universe. Each recognized the other from their respective eateries. But a connection over dogs sealed the deal. Kellie Patrick Gates reported on how this couple…
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Libertarian Think-Tank Analysis: Pennsylvanians Rise in 2021 Rank of Personal Freedom Assessment
Personal freedoms in Pennsylvania improved in the last year, according to analysis by libertarian think tank Cato Institute in its annual Index of Personal and Economic Freedom. Since the 2019 study, the Keystone State gained three positions on the national ranking, rising to its present spot at No. 14 from its two-year assessment at No.…
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Airline’s Ready to ‘Spirit’ You Away on 7 New Nonstop Routes Out of Philly
Spirit Airlines has seven new nonstop routes across the US and the Caribbean flying out of Philadelphia International Airport, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based carrier brings daily service to New Orleans on Feb. 16. It will launch four flights per week to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico while increasing service to Cancun starting…
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This Time of Year, Byer’s Choice Artisans May Be Busier Than Even Santa’s Elves
The only seasonal manufacturing site busier now than Byer’s Choice headquarters may well be a certain workshop at the North Pole. Hank Flynn, of FOX29 Philadelphia, reported how the hectic pace hasn’t eclipsed the Chalfont brand’s personal touch. Among the staff assembling the distinct figurines — called carolers and kindles — is Donna Chando, who…
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Philadelphia Among Top Ten Metros with Most Active, Anchored-Retail CMBS Debt
Malls across the country are continuing to struggle as many retailers continue to shift away from brick-and-mortar to strengthen their online presence. In as they leave vacant space, they raise fears about the future of this American institution. Ashley Fahey covered one of its most telling bellwethers, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) debt, for the Philadelphia…
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