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Villanova Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams Win, Even as They Weather COVID-19 Challenges
Villanova University’s basketball teams have been weathering the rise in COVID cases pretty well, thanks in large part to team physician Michael P. Duncan, writes Tyler Small for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He’s been going through this with us since the start back in 2020,” said Assistant Coach George Halcovage. “With his leadership and guidance through…
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Healthcare ‘Strike Team’ Arrives in Bucks County, Relieving Omicron-Weary Hospital Staff
A “strike team” of medical professionals has arrived at Grand View Health of Bucks County, offering much-needed relief for its overworked, undermanned staff. Mallory Falk covered the reinforcement’s necessity, especially against an omicron-fueled caseload, for WHYY. The additional hands — the first in the state — came from the Pa. Department of Health, which brought…
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Daybreak Farm Muffin Co. Makes Equestrian Treats That Fortify Animal Appetites and Workers’ Self Esteem
Daybreak Farm Muffin Co., Bedminster Township, makes high-quality equestrian treats (think nutritious “dog” biscuits for horses). But as profiled by 6abc, it does so using high-quality employees who benefit greatly from the experience. Kim Maychuk, owner of the bakery, saw the pandemic shutting down work opportunities for Bucks County’s special-needs employees. She therefore decided to…
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Penn Community Bank, Startup Bucks Announce Economic Development Partnership
Penn Community Bank has announced an exclusive partnership with Startup Bucks, aimed at supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Bucks County. The collaboration brings together the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania and the Doylestown-based nonprofit to help entrepreneurs and small- to mid-size companies scale in size to create local jobs and drive economic…
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Vault Brewing Company, Yardley: A Visit Philadelphia Recommendation You Can Bank On
When 6abc did a suburban overview of notable brewpubs on the craft beer trail of Visit Philadelphia, Vault Brewing Company, Yardley, was an easy inclusion. Vault Brewing Company indeed uses a vault. The unusual piece of equipment made sense being folded into the business model, considering the pub operates in the former Yardley National Bank,…
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Forecast of Vanguard CEO, Top Strategists: Next Decade One of More Modest Returns
Vanguard CEO Mortimer “Tim” Buckley and the firm’s two top strategists have offered investors a lackluster stock market forecast for the following decade, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They warned investors that they should expect to see far more modest returns this year and over the coming decade, while also giving a guarded…
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RKL: Follow These Steps to Mitigate the Loss of a Key Accounting Professional
Amid the so-called Great Resignation, many employers are experiencing the disruption and shock of losing employees. A two-week notice can be especially challenging when it comes from a team member in your accounting or finance department. Before searching for a replacement, make sure to prioritize these internal housekeeping items and procedures. We created this guide…
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Montgomeryville-based Industrial Real Estate Developer Nappen & Associates Announces Expansion of Tenant, VegTrug
Montgomeryville-based industrial real estate developer and property manager, Nappen & Associates, is pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of its tenant, VegTrug. The tenant will be moving from its 25,000 square foot facility in Montgomeryville to a 53,491 square foot space in Nappen & Associate’s newest construction venture at 1900 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield.…
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Willow Grove Native Becomes Professional Artist After Abrupt End of Sports Career
After an abrupt end to his football career, Willow Grove native Jordan Spector turned to art as both a way to cope and as a new profession, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc. “I’ve done art ever since I was a kid,” said Spector. “It was a hobby for me, a passion for me.” Due to…
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One Small Investor on Tax Effect of Vanguard Fund Changes: ‘I Think I’m Screwed’
Owing to a change that Vanguard made to its institutional Target Retirement funds, many of its smaller investors got unexpectedly saddled with huge tax bills, writes Jason Zweig for The Wall Street Journal. Vanguard offers target-date funds: bundles of stocks, bonds, and cash that become more conservative as investors near retirement. These funds are specifically…
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Washington Post: Lafayette Basketball Legend Fran O’Hanlon, Former Bonner Coach, Retires
A “sad and significant day” for college basketball took place Friday, Jan. 21, when Fran O’Hanlon announced his retirement after 27 years as coach at Lafayette College, writes John Feinstein for The Washington Post. O’Hanlon, from Philadelphia, coached basketball at Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill and played basketball at Villanova. As a college…
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Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Holds ‘State of the Nation’ Presentation with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) will address members of the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 28; ticket prices for chamber participants are $40, whereas nonmember tickets are $50. The event starts with 8:30 a.m. networking and continues to the 9:00 a.m. breakfast and presentation. Its location is Spring Mill Country Club and Manor in…
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Neither the Pandemic Nor Labor Shortages Could Mute Phila.’s 2021 Venture Capital Boom
Despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and labor shortages, Philadelphia experienced a venture capital boom in 2021, write Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. According to the Philadelphia Alliance of Capital and Technologies (PACT), last year was “the highest market we have ever hit,” which placed the City of Brotherly Love in…
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Fort Washington-based CMO Launches Journal My Health, Comprehensive App for People with Chronic Illness
Tracey Welson-Rossman, chief marketing officer for Fort Washington-based Chariot Solutions and founder of nonprofit TechGirlz, has launched Journal My Health, a comprehensive app that helps people with chronic illness communicate better with healthcare providers, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. Welson-Rossman got the idea for the digital platform over a decade ago, after a…
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Rock Star Reporter from Montgomery County Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop After Being Hit by Car
A TV reporter from Montgomery County was hit by a car last week during a live weather segment in West Virginia. Amazingly, Tori Yorgey managed to get right back up only moments later and report that she wasn’t hurt, collects herself, and continues reporting, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Tori Yorgey was reporting on inclement…
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Landenberg Teen, Flute Virtuoso Continues His Studies at Nation’s Gold Standard for Music Programs
Following a lifelong dream, 18-year-old David Lemper of New Garden Township has enrolled in the Interlochen Center for the Arts, a renowned institution in Michigan that is perhaps the gold standard for music programs. Jen Samuel played out the details of this flute virtuoso for the Daily Local News. Lemper moved with his family to…
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North Penn School District Advances Health Clinic Site, Serving Hilltown, New Britain Twp. Educators
The North Penn School District has received a green light from its school board to proceed with a planned health clinic and pharmacy for employees and families. The health service may also extend to students, reports Toni Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The facility’s construction budget is $800,000; however, half of that is expected…
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Lower Bucks County Commuters Didn’t Seem to Give a Hoot for SEPTA Owl Link Service
As of Feb. 12, SEPTA’s Owl Link will fly no more. The transit authority is discontinuing the service, owing to low demand, reports Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The Owl Link was supposed to be a convenient way for lower Bucks County’s late-night employees to commute to and from downtown Phila. It used an Uber-like…
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