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Abington Scientist Named A Time Magazine’s 2021 Heroes of the Year
Abington’s Katalin Kariko is one of the Heroes of the Year, a group of scientists who introduced an innovative and highly effective mRNA-based vaccine platform to the world that will have a huge impact on our health and well-being far beyond COVID-19, write Alice Park and Jamie Ducharme for Time. Kariko, a Hungary native, made…
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Abington Home Builders Used Mercer Tile Work Accents to Recreate Classic Hollywood Architecture
Hollywood, Pa., located in Abington Township, is an architectural déjà vu that duplicates the Spanish Revival bungalows of early 20th century Los Angeles, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City. Built in 1928 by developer Gustav Weber, the neighborhood’s homes featured pastel-colored stucco exteriors along with red clay tile roofs, as well as arched windows and…
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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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Despite No Formal Announcement (Yet), Abington’s Josh Shapiro Is Presumptive Democratic Nomination for Governor
Abington’s Josh Shapiro has managed to achieve something that is virtually unprecedented in modern Pennsylvania Democratic politics, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has practically secured the Democratic nomination for governor without a serious challenge — despite yet having announced his run. Despite the uniqueness of the situation, however, his clinching of the…
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Abington Senior High School Alum Kyle Pitts Ready to Rock His First NFL Season
Kyle Pitts, who played quarterback at Abington Senior High School, is ready to show just how good he can be as a tight end in his first NFL season, writes Kris Rhim for the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts was hoping to transition to the position of tight end while at Abington, but he did not have…
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Bucks County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents, who were very spiritual, had on him; and his ear for music and how it helped with the difficult move to the Philadelphia area his family made when he was…
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Phillies Announcer Dan Baker Makes an Appearance at Montco Couple’s Wedding
A local couple got a welcoming surprise on their big day when Phillies announcer Dan Baker decided to crash their wedding, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Margaret Meakim, who hails from Glenside, and Paul Becker, an Abington native, decided to keep their wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben simple. “Being a wedding coordinator,…
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Abington Scientist/COVID-19 Vaccine Researcher Sees Great Potential in mRNA Technology
While even the majority of scientists working on mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 were shocked by its effectiveness, Katalin Karikó, an Abington biochemist and one of the pioneers of mRNA technology research, did not expect anything less, writes Stephen Buranyi for WIRED. “There was no nail biting,” she said. “I expected the vaccines to be very…
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Local Soldier Returns Home to Surprise His Family
Chad Wood, a soldier in the Army, has been deployed overseas in Kuwait for the past year, but he recently got the chance to surprise his children at school. Back home in Abington, the first order of business was to head over to Overlook Elementary and surprise his two children, Luke and Ella. The children…
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Renowned Free Area Garden Welcomes Visitors Back Safely With Re-Imagined Garden Spaces
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will welcome guests back to Meadowbrook Farm beginning April 14, 2021 with timed and reserved tickets available to the public starting April 1, 2021. Meadowbrook Farms will be open through October 30, 2021. Meadowbrook Farm is a 25-acre garden property that was entrusted to PHS by the late J. Liddon Pennock,…
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Two Council Rock High School Students Spread Kindness Through Dance and Music
Best friends Kylie and Mary used to visit nursing homes regularly to perform ballet for residents, according to a staff report from 6abc. Unable to continue their live performances due to the pandemic, these two Council Rock High School students are continuing to spread kindness through dance over Zoom. They got together earlier this month…
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Penn State Abington Welcomes New Chancellor
Margo DelliCarpini, Ph.D., has assumed the position of Chancellor and Dean of Penn State Abington, which oversees approximately 3,700 students, more than 320 faculty, 22 bachelor’s degree programs, an MBA partnership with Penn State Great Valley, the NCAA Division III athletics program, and numerous outreach initiatives and partnerships that benefit the region and beyond. “My own experience as a…
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