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LaSalle Researcher on Future of Autism: A ‘Growth Opportunity for Verbally Fluent Autistic Individuals’
Meredith Cola, a Chester Springs native and doctoral student at La Salle University, is the author of several studies that focus on better understanding how autistic individuals respond in social interactions, writes Meg Ryan for La Salle News. Cola, who has been working with the Center for Autism Research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is…
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Newtown Pharma Co. Has One Township Supervisor Wishing Its Principals Were ‘Better Corporate Citizens’
Newcomer drug manufacturer KVK Tech Inc. and its occupancy of the dormant Lockheed site were considered a Newtown boon in 2015. But it didn’t take long for that upbeat feeling to sink. Bob Fernandez uncapped the disappointment in The Philadelphia Inquirer. KVK’s takeover of the defense contractor’s abandoned Terry Drive property turned sour as the…
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How Allen Iverson, Ice-T, and Other Celebs Came to Newtown to Film a Car-Warranty Ad in a Barber Shop
A basketball superstar, a rapper, a hip-hop icon, a car-warranty provider walk into a Newtown stylist’s workplace. It sounds like set-up to a joke. But, as Kate Fishman reported in the Doylestown Patch, it was legit business at Bowen’s Barber Shop. At the center of these disparate components is Tracey Bowen-Tobin. She grew up in…
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Matrimony on the Move: Hoboken Couple Opts for Bucks Photos Ahead of Delco Ceremony
The families and friends of Kristen Konski and Stephen Keller will need good GPS systems to keep up with the couple as they progress toward their June 11 wedding. The Hoboken pair traveled to Tyler Gardens (Newtown) for an engagement shoot. And from there, they’ll trek to Delaware County next month for the vows. Kristen…
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In Adding a Unique Element to a Property, There’s No Need to Be Coy About Welcoming Koi
The pandemic’s increase in residents’ time close to home has led to a run of on-property improvements. One interesting add-on is a backyard or garden Koi pond. AquaReale, a nearby water features company and Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce member, is a font of information on them. A Koi pond is essentially an ecosystem, meaning…
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Wall Street Journal: Local Truck Owner In a Frunk Funk over New Feature
Chadds Ford resident Tom Martin has been looking forward to receiving his new Ford F-150 Lightning with a front trunk, writes Nora Eckert for the Wall Street Journal. The vehicle boasts a 14.1-cubic-feet “frunk,” as the feature is called, with a built-in power outlet. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley referred to the space as “Mega…
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Salus University Faculty Member Lives Boyhood Dream with Phila. Hockey Team
As a kid, David Meltzer, OD, FAAO, played street hockey and was a big fan of the Philadelphia Flyers. He recalls watching the Flyers in the 1980s, when the team made the Stanley Cup finals three times during that decade. Now, he gets to share the ice with some of his boyhood idols like Brad Marsh and…
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Judge Moves From Court to High School to Keep Teens on the Right Track
District Justice W. Keith Williams II, whose court covers Yeadon, Lansdowne and East Lansdowne, is tired of seeing young people in his courtroom, writes Antionette Lee for KYW Newsradio. That’s why this 1983 Penn Wood High School graduate has stepped up as a volunteer with Men on Mission. “The program is just an opportunity for…
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Bucks County Leadership: Roger Zacharia, CEO of Ambler Savings Bank
Roger Zacharia, the CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Huntingdon Valley as the son of hard-working immigrants; playing baseball and becoming passionate about the strategy of the sport; and being drawn to the immensity of Penn State after graduating high school in a class of just 60 students.…
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Financing Your New Vacation Property
Finding the right vacation home in a location of choice, with all desired amenities, that fits the budget, with a proper timeline established to maximize the investment, whose offer has been accepted by the seller is cause for great celebration. The new owner is practically over the finish line, ready for some much-needed downtime. There’s…
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Bensalem High School Grads Kept Their Ties to Each Other as Friends and to the Area as Home
It’s an all-too-common part of growing up: High-school best friends choose different paths, go their divergent ways, and lose touch. But two Bensalem High School chums have bucked that trend, at least for now. A Penn State online article told their story. Avi Patel and Dhruv Parekh met as sophomores. They bonded initially over their…
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Manor College’s ‘Day of Giving’ Raises Nearly $40,000 for Institution
Manor College’s annual #ManorStrong Day of Giving exceeded its 2022 goal, raising $38,200 to create a significant impact on the lives of the institution’s students. “We hit our goal last year, so we kept the goal similar in hopes of hitting it again. And, once again, the Manor College community showed up,” said Kelly Peiffer,…
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PREIT Reports 1Q22 Results, Ahead of New Family Entertainment Center at Willow Grove Park
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) has released its 1Q22 results, including performance stats for Willow Grove Park’s new family fun center. “Our portfolio of assets continues to draw interest from investors and tenants interested in assets and parcels. We continue to focus on executing on the near-term plan to exercise our credit facility extension…
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Ridley Creek’s Colonial Plantation: Ewes’ll Love This
Ridley Creek State Park is known for its hiking trails and picnic areas, but it’s also host to a lesser-known historical treasure, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, reports the 6abc digital staff and Dan Sheridan. The living history location in Newtown Square shows visitors what life was like on a 1700s farm. “We’re a historic site…
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‘I Know the Cost of Time’: Chesco Woman Celebrates 10 Years of Cancer-Free Living on Mother’s Day
For some mothers and their children, this year’s Mother’s Day had extra meaning. This past weekend, Denise Teter celebrated 10 years of cancer-free living with her family, as she writes in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Surviving cancer taught Teter how important every moment of her life is. “I really watch and listen to what is going…
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Floral Laurels: One of Our Outdoor Treasures Makes Philly Mag List of Must-Sees for Spring 2022
A Philadelphia Magazine listing of the most appealing gardens and arboretums has included one in our own backyards. Sandy Hingston, Laura Swartz, Emily Leaman, and Ashley Primis plucked it out of a number of contenders for a blooming-terrific recommendation. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope might not be as extravagant as some of its…
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DelCo Sports Media Legend Ray Didinger Is Taking a Permanent Time Out into Retirement
Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend who was born and raised in Delaware County, announced his retirement Sunday morning on his SportsRadio94WIP radio show with Glen Macnow. Andrew Porter covered the step back from the mic in audacy.com. “Sunday, May 29th will be my final show,” Didinger announced. “I am ready to transition from…
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Bristol Township Pairs Social-Service Experts with Police, Creating ‘Co-Responders’ to Trouble
To help Bristol Township police officers in situations in which social services may represent a better resolution to an issue than incarceration, the borough is joining other local communities using a “co-responder” program. A Lower Bucks Times report explained its intent. The Bristol initiative has paired Fetiye “Tia” Kazee and Keevon Johnson aside the men…
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