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Disneyland May Claim the Happiest Place on Earth, But Philadelphia Is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today
The Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the 50 happiest U.S. cities, according to residents. Hristina Byrnes reported our overall community glee for USA Today. To determine the nation’s upbeat cities, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the happiness score of all 383 nationwide metro areas, using digital health company Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index. The index measures residents’ sentiments…
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Local Police Officers Save Life of 11-Year-Old Whose Heart Stopped Beating
Two Springfield policemen saved an 11-year-old boy’s life after his heart stopped beating, writes Joe Holden for CBS Philly. Des Carter and his family thanked Officer Kyle Cutcliff and Sgt. Dave Welsh. They responded to the call in late August of a boy with no heartbeat, not breathing. “Des,” as he’s known, collapsed at a…
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New Jamison Elementary Autism Spectrum Disorder Playground: Students Surprise Staff with Their Inventive Fun
Jamison Elementary School welcomed children back for the 2021-2022 schoolyear with a playground specially designed for youngsters with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). FOX29 Philadelphia’s Bob Kelly got to experience the fun firsthand. The playground memorializes Renee Ford, a Jamison special needs instructor. She lost her life to breast cancer in early 2021. Her husband was…
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Philadelphia New Business Climate, Already Good for Startups, Grows Even More Welcoming
Thanks to its abundant tech talent, access to funding, and strong life sciences and data analytics presence, the Philadelphia new business climate has placed among the top 30 cities in the world for startups, writes Hannah Kanik for Philly Voice. The research firm Startup Genome ranked the City of Brotherly Love No. 28 among over…
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Church in Frazer Uplifts Local Woman from a Seemingly Unending Run of Critical Health Issues
Jenny Moore is certain that her recovery from a leg amputation and COVID-19 are a direct result of the members of Frazer Mennonite Church. Steven Hoffman, in the Chester County Press, described the physical and spiritual support it provided. Moore, who is diabetic, was rationing her insulin due to its high cost. She suffered a…
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CleanSpace Modular, Doylestown Producer of Pharma Environments, Sees 340 Percent Growth in Two Years
CleanSpace Modular, centered in Doylestown, is now the fastest-growing company in the Greater Philadelphia area. Its product line — “clean rooms” that filter out harmful, airborne particles — has become essential to healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies nationwide. Lisa Dukart sifted through the details of its success for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company manufactures…
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Fire Prevention Week Advice: Don’t Just Keep an Eye Out for Flames, Keep Your Ears Attuned, Too
Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021, offers wise reminders to involve the senses in ongoing safety measures: watch for flames; be attuned for the smell of smoke; touch doors for heat before opening. But experts advise not to discount auditory input as well, according to an item in The Reporter Online. To that latter point,…
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For Journalists at the Bucks County Community College ‘Centurion,’ COVID Was No ‘Stop-the-Presses’ Moment
The student staff of the Bucks County Community College Centurion, the campus newspaper, recently received an Organization of the Year nod from the school. The publication itself covered the award through Judith Russo. The celebration of The Centurion resulted from its staff commitment in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite health-safety cautions that upended everything from…
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SEPTA Wayfinding: Philadelphia’s $40 Million Public Transit Reorg Includes Simplifying Its Maze of a Map
SEPTA wayfinding — the Philadelphia transit authority’s concept guiding its regional rail, subway, streetcar, and bus system reorg — will also address its present map, reports Laura Bliss for Bloomberg. The goal of the $40 million, multiyear initiative is to ease users’ passage among destinations, even when trips involve various modes of transportation. The revised…
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WCU Profs Believe DNA Discussion Project Can Further Race Relations
Bessie Lawton and Anita Foeman, professors of communication and media at West Chester University, are helping to facilitate conversations on race using the DNA testing that is part of the school’s DNA Discussion Project, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative studies student responses to the results of DNA-based ancestry tests and how…
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Tim Block, President of Pennsylvania Biotech Center, to Scale Back, Be Replaced Next Year by Current EVP, COO
Tim Block announced his July 2022 plans to step down as president of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown. John George covered the professional move for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Block’s replacement is Lou Kassa, present executive vice president and chief operating officer. The announcement of the shift for Block also covered his role as…
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Greco Promotions, Doylestown, Steps Up as Lead Supplier to Travis Manion Foundation Heroes Run
Greco Promotions, the Doylestown supplier of branded products and screen-printed/embroidered apparel, has become an integral part of the 2021 9/11 Heroes run. It is supplying 1,700 medals and other gear for the October 3 event. The Travis Manion Foundation organizes the fundraiser, one of several military and law enforcement outreaches it heads nationwide. The foundation…
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Arete Gallery, New Hope, Showcases Artists Who ‘Shed Light on the Human Story’
Arete Gallery in New Hope has a unique mission statement. Like other cultural centers of its kind, it seeks to highlight local artists and provide them with the opportunity to sell their work. But it also seeks creators with a specific, altruistic viewpoint. Bo Koltnow, from WFMZ 69 News, reported on this organization whose operations…
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Bristol Riverside Theater’s ‘Murder for Two’ Is a Comedic Musical Whodunit with Two Actors Covering 13 Roles
The cast of Murder for Two, a musical murder mystery at the Bristol Riverside Theater, is energetic, talented, skilled… and minuscule. One actor (Martin Landry) plays an intrepid detective trying to unwind a case. The other (Joe Kinosian) plays the suspects. All ten of them. The plot revives some common threads in the genre: an…
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Phoenixville-Based Ten Air Studios Catches the Eyes of Vogue, Vanity Fair for Its Stylish Accessories
Ten Air Studios creator Leslie Clearwater’s boho-chic accessories recently gained attention from both Vogue and Vanity Fair. Melissa Jacobs covered the sparking details of this Phoenixville artisan for Main Line Today. Clearwater has been creating jewelry for two decades. But she truly hit her stride after the pandemic shuttered her gallery. “It was one of…
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Data on Bucks County Renters Show Continued Difficulties in Making Monthly Payments to Landlords
Surgo Ventures, a nonprofit that applies data analytics to social issues, says that many Bucks County renters continue to struggle. The Lower Southampton Patch reported the findings. An estimated 7,211 (13.1 percent) of Bucks County rental households were behind in paying rents as of early August, the organization found. The estimated number of households in…
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SEPTA Navigates a New Normal, Considers Regional Rail Fares and Transfer Changes to Boost Ridership
To adapt to a ridership drastically changed by the pandemic, SEPTA wants to be more commuter-friendly. Toward that end, it plans to lower its Regional Rail fares and make travel across different modes of transportation — buses, subways, rail, trolleys — more convenient. Thomas Fitzgerald navigated the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This move is…
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Pennsylvania Earns an ‘A’ for Being Among the Best States for Teachers
Pennsylvania is one of the five best states for teachers, according to 2021 ranking recently released by WalletHub. To determine which states provide educators with the best opportunities and teaching environments, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 24 main indicators. Criteria included pupil-teacher ratios, average starting salaries, and teachers’…
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