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Biotechnology Center in Doylestown Seeks State Funding to Continue Support for Life Science Start-Ups
A Bucks County biotechnology center pilot program is seeking to bring life sciences companies to the Keystone State, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Academic Innovation Zone program at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County in Doylestown was created to support these companies in their early stages. The program,…
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Doylestown’s Vampa Museum is a Haven for Historical Vampire Lore and Paranormal Artifacts
Pennsylvania has gotten its very first museum dedicated to the world of the supernatural in Vampa: The Museum of Vampire and Paranormal Activity in Doylestown reports Alex Butler for PHL 17. The museum has artifacts that date back to the 1500s, including original vampire killing sets. Up until recently, all the items were part of…
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Central Bucks East High School Senior Named Finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024
Central Bucks East High School senior Maryam Abdel-Azim has been named a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. Maryam Abdel-Azim’s selection is particularly notable as she is among only 40 finalists chosen from a pool of over 2,000 applicants. The Regeneron Science Talent…
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Doylestown Approves Plans for New Mental Health Center and Veterinary Expansion
Doylestown Township’s Planning Commission has given preliminary approval to two significant building projects: a new mental health crisis center and an expansion for an existing animal hospital and doggie daycare, writes Ed Doyle for TAPintoDoylestown. The mental health crisis center, to be located at the edge of the Doylestown Hospital campus, is a collaborative…
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Delaware Valley University Elevates Mike Isgro ’10 to Head Football Coach
Delaware Valley University provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Gloria Oikelome and Director of Athletics Dave Duda announced the elevation of Mike Isgro ’10 to head football coach, after a national search. Isgro has been on the coaching staff at his alma mater since 2015, serving as an assistant coach, special teams coordinator,…
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Notable Cold-Case, High-Profile Prosecutor Jennifer Schorn Rises to District Attorney in Bucks County
Jennifer Schorn, a 25-year Bucks County prosecutor, is getting a long-awaited promotion, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She will be succeeding Matt Weintraub, to whom she was the former first assistant. Schorn will be finishing the rest of his term, as Weintraub was recently elected as the county judge in November. …
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A New Lease on Life: A Woman’s Place in Bucks County Secures Funding Until 2026
Domestic violence education and victim services provider, A Woman’s Place, has a new lease on life, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. After reviewing a proposal submitted by the provider, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence confirmed that preserving A Woman’s Place would be the “best option.” Thanks to a…
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Explore Terrain: The Nature-Inspired Retail Haven at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University is bringing mother nature to Doylestown, reports Alex Butler for PHL 17. Terrain, an enchanting home goods and garden retail destination offers an “experimental approach” to the shopping experience. The store works in tandem with the college’s agricultural foundation and sells fresh produce grown on campus. The location offers…
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Doylestown Couple Champions Technology Education with $100K to Bucks IU Fab Lab
Doylestown couple Paul and Aarati Martino donated $100,000 to Bucks IU Fab Lab Center to support STEAM education in Bucks County, according to a staff report from WFMZ 69 News. The center is home to digital fabrication and computer science equipment which is paired with age-appropriate curricula that helps engage and educate youth of all…
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Dr. Tanya Casas to Serve on Board at Foundations Community Partnership
Dr. Tanya Casas, dean of the School of Business, Arts and Sciences at Delaware Valley University (DelVal) was recently appointed to serve on the board at Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) in Doylestown. FCP is a non-profit, private grant-making foundation established to support the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families…
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Penn Medicine and Doylestown Health Unveil the Story Behind Their Long-Awaited Merger
The merger between Doylestown Health and University of Pennsylvania Health System has been more than a decade in the making, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kevin Mahoney, Penn Medicine’s CEO said that the healthcare system and Doylestown Health have been discussing a potential partnership for years. “I think this is…
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Doylestown Health Pursues Game-Changing Merger with Penn Medicine
In a major move, Doylestown Health is pursuing a merger with The University of Pennsylvania Health System to further expand the presence of Penn Medicine in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger, announced Thursday, aims to expand access to advanced health care in the northern suburban communities outside…
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Anne Corso Appointed as New Executive Director of James A. Michener Art Museum
The Board of Trustees of James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown has selected Anne Corso as the institution’s new executive director, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Corso is an educator, museum professional, and arts leader. She has several decades of leadership experience, most recently as executive director of Southern Vermont Arts Center in…
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Delaware Valley University’s Duke Greco Steps Down as Head Football Coach to Pursue Same Role at Division II West Chester University
Delaware Valley University head football coach Duke Greco announced his resignation from the university on Wednesday morning after accepting the same position at Division II West Chester University. Greco was named the head coach of his alma mater before the 2014 season after serving as an assistant coach since 2003. He was named the offensive…
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Another One Bites the Dust! Rite Aid in Doylestown Shopping Center Closes Jan. 16
The Rite Aid in the Doylestown Shopping Center is joining the list of Bucks County locations closing their doors, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. The pharmacy is slated to close on Jan. 16 amid the chain’s bankruptcy proceedings. Warrington’s Rite Aid also announced its fate last week. The property formerly occupied by the…
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Julian Phillips Continues Family Legacy of Basketball Excellence at Central Bucks West
Julian Phillips, Central Bucks West wing and leading scorer is continuing the family legacy of basketball excellence at the school started by his father, Thomas Phillips, who is now training him, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. The elder Phillips averaged 24 points per game on the CB West 1988-89 basketball team…
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DelVal and Penn State Abington Partner to Offer Pathway to Criminal Justice Careers
Delaware Valley University and Penn State Abington announced today that they have reached an agreement to create a “4 + 1 Pathway Program.” This program will allow undergraduate criminal justice majors at Penn State Abington to start graduate coursework (up to 9 credits) at nearby DelVal in Doylestown during their senior year at Penn State…
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Swords to Plowshares’ Sculpture Dedicated at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University recently unveiled a new sculpture by internationally recognized artist Steve Tobin, an homage to veterans that beautifies the landscape in the university’s Garden of Optimism. Entitled “Swords to Plowshares,” the sculpture was donated by Sam and Max Wechsler, and dedicated in the name of their father Jay Wechsler, a U.S. Navy veteran who…
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