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Even Parx Casino, Like Other Businesses, Finds Itself at Odds with Inflation
An American Gaming Association survey asked industry executives about their pain points. Despite being stymied supply chain delays and labor shortages, inflation has also emerged as a business hurdle. Erin Flynn Jay reported the trend for Play Pennsylvania. Sixty-three percent of gaming industry leaders identified interest rate concerns as a top current worry. It rated…
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Warrington CEO Makes National List of 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Businesses
The corporate leadership shown by Donna Dorozinsky has caught the attention of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and JPMorgan Chase. The two institutions have named her one of the 50 fastest growing women-owned and -led companies in the U.S. Dorozinsky is President/CEO of Just in Time GCP in Warrington. The consulting firm helps biopharma companies…
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Main Line Mag Recommends Peddler’s Village to Newbies; Coverage Is Also a Resident Reminder to Return
Scottish poet Robert Burns’ translated quote — “And would some Power the small gift give us; To see ourselves as others see us!” — is wholly appropriate to Peddler’s Village in light of a recent Main Line Tonight article. Author Tara Behan chronicles the multifaceted appeal of the popular retail/dining/entertainment site, providing an outsider’s view…
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Warrington EMS Officers Go Back to Middle School for Coursework That’s Anything But Kids’ Stuff
Warrington Township’s Emergency Services (EMS) Dept. recently schooled police officers at, appropriately enough, a Bucks County education site, Tamanend Middle School. The training provided officers with information and guidance for how to interact with members of the public who are on the autism spectrum. Given national statistics on the neurological condition, the public servants’ need…
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Upcoming Concert Supports Quakertown Nonprofits at Free Kickoff to Summer
The June 25 “Outreach ’22” concert in Quakertown is a 3-2-1 opportunity. It assists three worthy local charities through the musical performances of two bands at one venue: the Univest Performance Center. Best of all, the night of music comes with no admission charge. Instead, organizers are hoping for generous donations to the three organizations…
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It’s Another Invasive Creature in Pennsylvania, but This One Swims
First we had to worry about the Lanternfly devastating our crops. Now there’s an invasive fish known as the snakehead. Also known as frankenfish, or channa argus, it is submarine-shaped, with a toothy mouth and can grow in excess of 33 inches, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Reading Eagle. Native to China, Russia and…
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Online Retailer Opening Flagship Brick-and-Mortar Store in Former JCPenney Space in King of Prussia Mall
Online retailer Wayfair is opening a flagship brick-and-mortar store with a rooftop bar at the King of Prussia Mall, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wayfair is the destination for all things home: helping everyone, anywhere create a comfortable nest. The seller of furniture, bedding, and espresso machines will occupy 104,065 square feet…
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Media Borough Takes on Active Role to Protect Native Bees
Welcome to Bee City, USA, known to the locals as Media Borough. The county seat is now an official Bee City, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. On June 2, it joined forces with 300 towns, cities and college campuses to protect native bee species through the Bee City USA initiative. The initiative comes from the…
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Berwyn Man, Phoenixville Woman Fall in Love and Marry. Half-Century Later, They Reflect on Life and Family
When Berwyn native Michael Lyons first met his future wife, Lorie, in 1972, he was immediately smitten, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, Lorie, a nursing student who lived in Phoenixville, was already seeing someone. Mike returned to Notre Dame for his senior year, but he kept asking his friends about Lorie. In…
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Warrington Officer — Founder of the Township’s K9 Corps — Taken at Age 38 by Cardiac Arrest
Stephen Plum, an award-winning veteran of the Warrington Township Police Department, has passed away at age 38, victim of cardiac arrest. His career included military service and popularity as a township K9 officer, an initiative he pioneered. Gary Miles chronicled the life and loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officer Plum, who resided in Warwick Township,…
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Making Scents of Spring’s Bounty: Peace Valley Lavender Farm in Doylestown
For centuries, lavender has been harvested for medicinal purposes. Its restorative powers are considered to relieve common maladies from blemishes to insomnia. But its most beneficial aspect may result from a low-stress, fresh-air afternoon harvesting it, as PHL17’s Alex Butler found out at Doylestown’s Peace Valley Lavender Farm. Patty Lyons co-owns the farm with her…
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Chadds Ford Woman Gives a Sport Dominated by Men a Feminine Touch, Wins International Competition
Martha King, a Chadds Ford lumberjill, took first place at the inaugural Timbersports International Women’s Cup last month in Vienna, Austria last month, writes Jamie Apody for 6abc. King started competing in timber sports in college at Penn State, following in her father’s footsteps. “The sport of lumberjack sports, or timber sports, is the traditional…
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Training Tomorrow’s Tycoons: C&N Educates 600 Local Kids on Financial Management
C&N bank team members, out to seed the next generation of citizens with fiscal skills, participated in an American Bankers Association Education Foundation educational program. The 2022 Teach Children to Save initiative had its staff making 21 financial presentations and bank tours throughout April, reaching over 600 children. It’s been an ongoing effort at C&N…
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Cochranville Man of International Renown Welcomes Horse Racing Reform: It’s Been ‘a Long Time Coming’
Cochranville resident George Strawbridge Jr., a prominent horse breeder and safe racing advocate, welcomed the reforms recently adopted by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission, saying they were “a long time coming,” writes David Wenner for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. “At last, they’ve arrived, and we do have a chance now, with these reforms, to preserve racing for…
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Lansdale Family on Ocean City Vacation Nearly Loses Beloved Dog in Hit-and-Run Accident
The Mele family of Lansdale nearly lost their beloved dog, Remy, while vacationing in Ocean City. But the community’s quick reaction helped save her life, writes Maddy Vitale for the OC NJ Daily. Remy was adopted by Jessica and Jon Mele in February last year from a local rescue organization. “We just love her,” said…
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Doylestown Hospital Hops to the Top of Leapfrog Patient Safety Ranking, a National Rating of Care
Doylestown Hospital received an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. The national distinction recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while onsite for treatment. It’s the 12th straight annual A for the healthcare provider. “We are driven to provide the highest quality care possible,” said Scott…
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Bucks County Playhouse One-Woman Show Features First Asian-American Actress to Win an Emmy
Jodi Long is the first Asian-American actress to win an Emmy Award, an accomplishment worth noting during June’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The witty, talented writer-performer is currently lighting up the Bucks County Playhouse with an original, biographical work. Chandler Lutz, of CBS3, drew back the curtain on the tour-de-force night of…
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Foundation WIC Program Has Baby Formula Safety Tips During Shortage
The Foundation for Delaware County’s WIC program is closely monitoring the national baby formula shortage. Here are a few helpful tips to share from the WIC team: Prepare formula as instructed on the package or by your doctor. Do not add extra water to stretch it out. This can cause life-threatening illnesses in babies. Do…
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