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Meridian Bank House of the Week: If You’re a Pool Fan — Swimming or Shooting — Check Out this Bedminster Home
Spaciously surrounded by 23 acres, the home at 1548 Birch Lane, Bedminster, is recommended for pool fans, regardless if that means comfortable in the water or on the felt. The great room has an impressive two-story stone fireplace; its massive windows can be enjoyed on either level of the home. . . Those windows also…
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With Omicron Variant Now in the U.S., Could Exton-Based Immunome’s ‘Antibody Cocktail’ Be the Neutralizer?
Exton-based Immunome has submitted an application with the FDA to start human testing its “antibody cocktail” as a potential COVID-19 treatment, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biopharmaceutical company expects its experimental cocktail, known as IMM-BCP-01, to neutralize the newly discovered omicron variant. “Immunome designed its cocktail with multiple points of attack…
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Borrowing a Cup of Sugar Is Just the Beginning for ‘Buy Nothing Lansdowne’
Lansdowne is the local home of a national campaign that’s catching fire — the Buy Nothing Project, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Buy Nothing Lansdowne has only one rule for its 1,400 Facebook group: If you live in Lansdowne, you can give, receive, lend and borrow. There’s no money involved, no selling, buying, or trading.…
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As Work-at-Home Policies Fade, Issues in Bucks County Childcare Centers Are Becoming Evident
In a classic supply-demand conundrum, Bucks County parents — and the childcare arrangements they rely on — are struggling. Peg Quann covered the problems for the Bucks County Courier Times. As working parents migrate from their pandemic-related virtual jobsites and to onsite employment, child-care needs countywide are resurfacing. Childcare resources that were plentiful before the…
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Warrington Retiree Finds Spiritual-Social Connection in Unstructured Synagogue Havurah
The concept of a havurah, an informal gathering of Jews for discussion, camaraderie, and support, has been described as a “synagogue without walls.” A local version, the Unstructured Synagogue Havurah, has survived for more than 50 years, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The havurah — the word comes from the Hebrew for fellowship…
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Philadelphia-Area Inflation Rate Lower than National Average in Year-Over-Year October Analysis
The Philadelphia-area inflation rate from October 2020-2021 was 5.6 percent. Albeit relatively high, the economic indicator shows the region outperforming the nation, whose inflation rate for the same timeframe was 6.2 percent, writes Mike Shields for the Economy League. This is not the first time for the region to record such high inflation rates. In…
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Short Film from New Streaming Service Profiles 10-Year-Old CEO from Chadds Ford
Ten-year-old Ross Molinaro, a Chadds Ford resident and CEO of R.J. Masks and More, is the subject of a short film, Ross the Boss, by Lightbeam, a new streaming platform. The young entrepreneur’s commitment to community service caught the attention of the filmmakers who profiled him. Ross started his company with the mentorship of Mighty,…
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Rigelsville Mayor Recalls Bigfoot Encounter from 1984: ‘This Thing Let Out a Scream from Hell’
When it comes to the legend of Bigfoot, Riegelsville Mayor Greg Stokes is a believer. He’s been describing a harrowing encounter in Pike County for the past 37 years. Alicia Vitarelli reported the monstrous tale for 6abc. Stokes was on a camping trip, nestled in his tent. He then heard something large, menacing, and on…
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NorthPoint Development Gets Second Green Light in Falls Township Warehouse Development Project
NorthPoint Development received approval from its local Board of Supervisors to subdivide and sell a parcel of land to further its plans for a massive warehouse in Falls Township. The board approved not only the sale but also, to accommodate the plans, a relocation of South Port Road. The subdivision — 63 acres of a…
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Mommy Poppins Blog: These Local Drive-Through Holiday Light Displays Are Electrifying
Although strolling by your neighbor’s holiday lawn décor is a nice way to spend an evening, sometimes you need to take in the work of a professional to view a first-class holiday light display. To kick the bulb-and-extension-cord experience up a major notch, get behind the wheel of the car, fill the backseat with neighbors…
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Berwyn Exec Buys Oceanfront Home in Avalon’s Most Expensive Real Estate Transaction of 2021
An oceanfront home in Avalon, N.J., has sold for a whopping $11.15 million, making it the town’s most expensive property to sell this year, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 4,150-square-foot home sits on a 6,600-square-foot lot and boasts an unobstructed sightline of the ocean on one side. The property was bought…
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National LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group Recognizes New Hope as One of the Most Inclusive Municipalities in Pa.
A list of Pa. municipalities noted for LGBTQ+ community inclusiveness includes New Hope as a top-ten welcoming location. AXIOS Philadelphia reported the distinction. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a nationwide advocacy group, evaluated cities on five factors that impact the quality of life for LGBTQ+ residents: Nondiscrimination laws Municipal services Employer protections Law enforcement Leadership…
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Television Audience for National Dog Show Presented by Purina Witnesses History-Making Best in Show Performance
The 20th annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina broke new ground in crowning the first-ever back-to-back Best in Show Winner. The results, made known exclusively on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, were embargoed since the event wrapped on Nov. 20, leading to a big reveal for the television audience. Claire, a four-year-old Scottish Deerhound, was…
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Bucks County Food Banks Face Dual Challenges of Higher Costs and Inventory Shortages
Bucks County food banks — and the low-income residents who rely on them — are feeling twice pinched lately. Supply chain issues continue to disrupt their ability to maintain stocked shelves. And the items that are available have crawled up in price. Alfred Lubrano opened the cupboard on these challenges for The Philadelphia Inquirer. People…
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With Some $25 Million in Development Coming, Could Dublin Be Bucks County’s Next Destination Town?
With all the commercial and residential projects going on in Dublin, real estate experts wonder if this borough — sitting at the midway point between Doylestown and Quakertown — is now on the ascendant. Bridget Reilly tracked its progress for The Intelligencer. In its remarkable real estate revival, Dublin is not only building new, it’s…
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Citing Internal and External Instances of Harassment, Neshaminy High School Students Stage Peaceful Protest
Neshaminy High School students peacefully protested what they perceived as indifference to issues of racism, homophobia, and other social issues, felt both on campus and off. The students’ frustration was covered by Julianna Musser, Brianna Vera, Chloe Thompkins, Lyndsay Metts, Nath Hoff, and Gaby Labora, all with the school’s paper The Playwickian. The genesis of…
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Norman’s Hallmark of Newtown Township: Making Holidays Warm and Fuzzy for 82 Years
Holiday shoppers have been turning to Norman’s Hallmark for eight decades, picking out special cards, unique seasonal decorations, and heartfelt gifts. The Newtown Township-based family business may be well established, but it shows no signs of slowing. Chris English profiled its ongoing success for the Bucks County Herald. What began as a single store launched…
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Landmark Pennsylvania School Funding Trial: Week One Testimony Cites Financial Disparities
The landmark Pennsylvania school funding system trial saw an opening week of personal accounts on the insufficiencies of finances and the implications of those shortfalls. Expert witnesses also testified about state-aid distribution discrepancies and the gulf they widen between the Commonwealth’s richest and poorest communities. Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham parsed the litigation for…
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