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What Pandemic? Holiday Philly Air Travel Nearly Hits Pre-Pandemic Levels
Passenger volume at Philadelphia International Airport over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday was up, reaching 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels in the same time period, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. PHL is forecasting 925,699 passengers from Dec. 22 to Jan. 4, down only 20 percent from the 1.5 million that flew over…
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Central Bucks School District Calls for Substitute Teachers, Waiving Past-Experience Requirements
Central Bucks School District, in dire need of substitutes, is now turning to its community for classroom coverage. Emily Rizzo of WHYY went through the ABCs of how this unusual hiring stance became necessary. This third-largest Pa. district (17,000+ students) found itself caught off guard owing to staff absences and thinning of substitute ranks. COVID-19…
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Parx Casino, Bensalem, Helps Parlay Pennsylvania Gaming Industry to Monthly Income Record
Pa. casinos reported record revenue for November 2021, increasing their take by more than 50 percent of 2020 results. Four local gaming houses contributed to the haul, including Parx Casino in Bensalem. Nosa Omoigui dealt out the results for iGB North America. Parx contributed $56.3 million in revenue to the state, behind Chester County’s Hollywood…
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Bucks County Imbues Martin Luther King Jr. Day With More Than Just a Few Work-Free Hours
As was the case last year, the pandemic is modifying the ability to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Bucks County. But neither ongoing health concerns nor projected cold temperatures will dim the opportunity for residents to engage — in person or virtually — in the Day of Service dedicated to the civil…
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Archbishop Wood Alum Kyle Pitts Enjoys Unlikely Friendship with Falcons Teammate Lee Smith
On paper, Atlanta Falcons teammates Kyle Pitts and Lee Smith seem to share very little. But as Kris Rhim reported for Falcons Multimedia, the two have a strong gridiron bond. Pitts, a 21-year-old graduate from Archbishop Wood High School, is closer in age to Smith’s 13-year-old son than he is to his tight-end teammate (who…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Donates Gift Baskets to Local Hospitals
Manor College is starting off 2022 #ManorStrong by donating baskets filled to the brim with energy-boosting snacks and treats for workers, nurses, doctors and support staff at three local area hospitals. On January 2, Lauren McDonnell ’16 delivered care packages to staffers at Abington Memorial Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, and Jeanes Hospital in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Warrington Property Supportive of Your Teenagers’ Rock Band Dreams
If your teens dream of launching a guy group or girl band and becoming the ‘next big thing’ in music, the Warrington property at 1415 Guinea Lane might be the move for you. The custom-built brick Colonial has turned staircases, hardwood floors, and cathedral ceilings throughout. The first-floor Florida room, set as a gym here…
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Delco Dining Whiz Jim Pappas Ends Four-Year Mission to Eat 1,000 Cheesesteaks
Four years ago, he pledged to eat 1,000 cheesesteaks. Yesterday, Jan. 13, Jim Pappas fulfilled that pledge, writes Tayler Bunge for philly.eater.com. Pappas, a Delaware County native, got into cheesesteaks big time after he lost his job in 2008. It was a bad year. He had been diagnosed with Leukemia and was going through a…
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Owner of Berwyn-Based Nonprofit Helps Local Kids Pedal Their Way on the Road to Success
Zummo Bike in Berwyn is a homegrown nonprofit that collects, fixes, rents, sells, and donates refurbished bikes to deserving Norristown kids every year, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The unique operation also mentors and pays young teens to work on weekends as mechanics and salespeople. In recognition of its benevolent business plan, Zummo…
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Montco’s John Accardi Sees Sweet Success with Tasty CRAVEBOX in North Wales
In 2014, John Accardi started CRAVEBOX. He was 24 years old at the time and dropped out of a Ph.D. program at Georgetown University to start the company. He says he was very excited but also nervous to make this transition. He had no prior experience in business or e-commerce. He also didn’t take a loan or raise…
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Engaging Engagement Pix: Bucks County Provides Scenic Backdrop for Couple’s Post-Proposal Shots
A pond across the street from the Bucks County home of Nikki James’ parents proved to be a photogenic find. Its muted colors allowed the colorful outfits of the Indian bride- and groom-to-be to pop. Kristin Schott focused on the resulting engagement photography for Philadelphia Magazine. Pictures of celebrity couple Nick Jonas and Pryanka Chopra…
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St. Luke’s Opens New Primary Care Practice, Bringing Treatment for Addictions to Sellersville
St. Luke’s University Health Network has opened a primary care practice in Sellersville. The behavioral health disorder treatment center resulted from the hospital system’s recent merger with Penn Foundation, now the St. Luke’s Penn Foundation (SLPF). The new Sellersville Primary Care practice is being led by Cynthia Martin, DO. She is an experienced and board-certified…
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One Bucks County Firm Among Local Public Companies with Biggest 2021 Market Cap Increases
Public companies in the Philadelphia area added nearly $122 million to their market cap in 2021. One of those that saw its value increase the most is in Bucks County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. EPAM Systems, headquartered in Newtown, ranked No. 14. The company recorded a market cap increase of 89…
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Ory Corp., Doylestown Cloud-Security Provider, Goes Sky-High in Series A Investment Round
Doylestown open-source cloud security software provider Ory Corp. raised $22.5M in a recent Series A round. Insight Partners, a New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm, was lead; existing seed investors were Balderton Capital and In-Q-Tel. Ory plans to use the investment to grow its cloud operations, expand its security footprint, and hire…
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Drexel Hill’s Helicopter ‘Miracle’ Caught the Attention of the World
News outlets and social media are echoing the sentiment of Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt, calling the controlled landing of a helicopter in Drexel Hill Tuesday, Jan. 11 “an absolute miracle on Burmont Road.” The word “miracle” showed up a lot in stories worldwide on the landing. The Daily Mail out of the United…
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Inna Materese of Dischell Bartle Dooley Elected Montgomery Bar Association ‘Treasurer’ for 2022
Inna Materese has been elected “Treasurer” of the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) Family Law Section for 2022. This great honor is a multiyear commitment. Materese will serve as a member of the executive committee for the next four years as she progresses through various roles — treasurer, secretary, vice-chair, and eventually chair of the section…
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Join Perkiomen School at Its January 19 Open House
Perkiomen School creates possibilities. Its community is a celebration of individuals, the space is transformative by design, and its impact is future focused. The leadership knows that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of life can be solved only by digging in, taking part, and pushing through. Since 1875, Perkiomen School has…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. Aqua recommends that customers take the following steps ahead of severe winter weather: Make sure…
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