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Hatboro Police Officer’s Wife Posts Tragic Update on His Bee Sting Injuries: ‘No Chance He Will Recover’
Officer Ryan Allen suffered a bee sting last year, which led to a heart attack and then a serious brain injury on October 14, 2021, writes the 6abc Digital Staff in a new report. Officer Allen has been on the Hatboro Police Force since 2013 and helped start Hatboro Police Department’s first police K9 program…
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Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that connects high-achieving students with some of the nation’s top universities. Price’s path to a four-year college was not a trouble-free one. Starting from a young age, she faced adversities that made…
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Aunt Mary Pat Brings Her Unique Brand of Delco Humor Back to Rivers Casino
Following up on a sold-out holiday tour at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Delaware County comedian Aunt Mary Pat is returning for a return appearance, according to playpennsylvania.com. “Rivers Casino is Aunt Mary Pat’s home away from home,” said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Tickets sell out fast and we’re thrilled to give fans more chances…
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Laura Mitchell Keene Dies; The Warrington Artist-Educator Descended from a Famed Abolitionist
Laura Mitchell Keene of Warrington has passed at age 98. The author-educator-artist was a descendant of abolitionist John Pierre Burr, organizer of the Pa. Anti-Slavery Society. Her remarkable life was encapsulated by Valerie Russ at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Keene was born in West Philadelphia and grew up during the Great Depression, an experience that heightened…
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Restored 1912 Radnor Tudor Owned by Daughter of Late Philadelphia Flyers Owner Hits Market for $5 Million
A restored 12,000-square-foot Main Line Tudor revival in Radnor owned by Lindy Snider, daughter of late Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, recently entered the market for $5 million, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Her husband, Dr. Larry Kaiser, is the former CEO of Temple University Health System. The eight-bedroom home features a 9,000-bottle…
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Dr. Cherie Crosby, Manor College in Jenkintown, Reviewer for Two Prominent Higher Education Organizations
Dr. Cherie Crosby will be engaging this month to support both Higher Education as well as the Early Childhood Education community. She is an official reviewer for the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award applications. In 1987, Kay and Fred Lokoff formed the award to honor the memory of their daughter Terri, a passionate child care…
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Bucks County Bar Association Recognized for Programs Related to Wellness, Veterans’ Treatment
The Bucks County Bar Association was one of 23 legal entities lauded statewide for community support by the Pa. Bar Association (PBA). At its recent conference in Lancaster, the PBA recognized bar associations for tacking projects that “improve the legal profession, justice system, and community.” The in-county bar association was congratulated for its wellness program…
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YMCA of Bucks County, Renown for Building Better Bodies, Builds Better Communities with Cause Memberships
The YMCA of Bucks County is soliciting members to participate in its Cause Memberships program. This special arrangement — a bargain at $10 a month — supports local individuals and families who rely on the Y for essential programs, service, and outreaches. One hundred percent of the Cause Membership program’s fee goes to helping Bucks…
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Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Subsidiary Acquires Lower Makefield Township Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. announced that its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has acquired the wastewater system of Lower Makefield Township, which serves approximately 11,000 customer connections in Lower Makefield, Falls, and Middletown townships and Yardley Borough for $53 million. The acquisition brings Aqua Pennsylvania’s total number of customer connections to more than 500,000. “We are proud to…
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‘Harry Potter’ Actor Rupert Grint Stops in at Minella’s in Wayne for Some Sunday Breakfast
Actor Rupert Grint created a small stir when he showed up Sunday morning for breakfast at the Minella’s Diner in Wayne, writes Pat Ralphi for Philly Voice. Grint is known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series and more recently for his role in M. Night Shyamalen’s Apple TV thriller…
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Development Deal for Norristown State Hospital Campus to Displace Numerous At-Risk Residents
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in a development deal, writes Brett Sholtis for WHYY. While the state said it is working with counties to place the around two dozen patients in other programs, county mental health…
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Why Bensalem’s CNS Cleaning Company Leaders Dragged Themselves Through the Mud
The principals of CNS Cleaning Company in Bensalem recently needed a good wash themselves. A four-day stint in a team-building boot camp, shot for a reality show, was a down-and-dirty experience. But did it have the intended result of providing a clean view of operations? Ryan Mulligan scrubbed the details for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Penn Community Bank’s Message to First-Time Mortgage Applicants: Know Before You Grow
When a new homebuyer reaches the decision point on financing a property through a mortgage, the transaction starts to get real. The homebuying process leading up to this point — run the numbers, set a budget, visit properties — has all been rather standard. But mortgage options and their impact in the long term are…
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Acclaimed Poets Take Part in Bucks County Community College Spring Series
Bucks County Community College’s long-running Wordsmiths poetry reading series continues a proud tradition at 7:30 p.m. on April 29, with an event featuring two acclaimed poets: Jane Hirshfield and Luray Gross. The authors will read at the college’s Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown campus. The reading will be preceded by a VIP reception…
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Qlik’s Chief Learning Officer Passionate About Promoting Data Literacy Using a Variety of Methods
Qlik, the data integration and analytics company headquartered in King of Prussia, provides software to empower people to make meaningful discoveries that drive actual change. It helps individuals and organizations find insights in their data to answer business questions. Qlik’s vision is to create a data literate world, one where people, businesses, organizations, and governments…
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King of Prussia’s Nordstrom Shares Soar as Customers Return to Rack Stores
Nordstrom Inc. shares have soared more than 32 percent due to a faster-than-expected recovery at the company’s off-price Rack outlets. The sales model has helped raise hopes about the department store’s ability to staunch further market-share losses against bigger rivals, writes Reuters. For the majority of last year, the company dealt with severe shortages of…
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Delco’s Luke Taylor, Hit TikTok Sea Shanty Singer, Now Making a Splash on ‘American Idol’
Luke Taylor, a 20-year-old Thornton, Delaware County, performer who made sea shanties a thing on TikTok, made his premiere appearance on American Idol Sunday, writes Alicia Vitarell and the 6abc staff. The singer/songwriter brought his unique voice to the show after several promptings from fans. Back in January 2021, Taylor posted his own version of…
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West Chester Couple’s Startup Helps Young Athletes ‘Untap’ Their Potential
Gene and Elaine Williams, of West Chester, are helping young athletes throughout the Philadelphia region connect with private coaches through their company, Athletes Untapped, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two are both athletes and have technology in common. Elaine played soccer for Bishop Shanahan High School and Temple University. Meanwhile, Gene played…
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