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Revolutionary mRNA Research by Abington Biochemist Katalin Karikó Could Be Key to Solving Scores of Health Problems
The revolutionary mRNA research by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó and her collaborator immunologist Drew Weissman could be the key to solving scores of health problems, writes Tim Smedley for the BBC. Their work went mostly unrecognized by the wider public before the pandemic. However, once the first COVID-19 vaccine was developed using their mRNA technology…
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Sale of Two Large Chester County Estates Has Neighbors Edgy About Mega-Developments
The sale of two large, Chester County properties — one in Berwyn, the other in Paoli — has neighbors sounding alarm bells over potential developments coming to the two estates, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. In Willistown Township, Rock Hill Farm recently changed hands. It was the long-time home of Tristram Colket, grandson…
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Wawa Debuts Beverage Vehicle as Thank You to Healthcare Workers in Delco
Riddle Hospital healthcare workers will now have their “Gotta Have a Wawa” urges satisfied more quickly with a Wawa vehicle on site ready to serve up to 500 cups of hot beverages at a time. Wawa and The Wawa Foundation debuted the “Wawa in Your Community” vehicle in Delaware County this week. Wawa’s famed coffee,…
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Two Bucks County High Schools — Both With Singers of Note — Are Finalists in B101 Christmas Choir Competition
Two Bucks County school choirs scaled numerous competitors to rest on finalist positions in the 2021 B101 Christmas Choir Competition. The winner — decided by listener votes — will be announced tomorrow, Dec. 10. Singers from Council Rock High School North, Newtown, and Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, are both eagerly anticipating the outcome. Council Rock,…
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Hilltown Township Homeowners Association Takes Dim View of Couple’s Solar Power Collectors
Athena and Bob Bauerle of Hilltown Township thought they were within the restrictions of their homeowners’ association (HOA) when they installed solar panels on their roof. The community oversight committee not only disagreed but called for the removal of the technology. The matter has now reached the court system, reports Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia…
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Michael Smerconish on Taking Over for Fired Friend Chris Cuomo on CNN: ‘I Take No Pleasure in It’
The removal of host Chris Cuomo from CNN has created a programming hole that Doylestown media personality Michael Smerconish is now filling. Smerconish will finish out this week’s broadcasts, but no permanent decision has been made on his presence beyond that. Rob Tornoe covered the assignment for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cuomo’s firing, now being contested…
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‘We’re Quickly Growing Here’: Need for More Elbow Room Prompts Meridian Bank to Purchase Building in Exton
After outgrowing its Malvern headquarters, Meridian Bank has purchased a 32,800-square-foot office building in Exton. The site will be used for the expansion of the financial services company, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Meridian bought 367 Eagleview Boulevard for $3.69 million from Willner Properties, which acquired the site that was vacated by…
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Pennsbury School District Censorship Ruling May Ripple Through Other Districts as Well
The fallout of the federal court order against Pennsbury School District may have implications for neighboring educational systems, and perhaps further than that. Maddie Hanna addressed the development for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The order came from U.S. District Judge Gene Pratter, responding to an Oct. 1 suit filed by four residents in the Pennsbury School…
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Warm Autumn Afternoons May Be Cozy and Comforting, But They’re Also Concerning
Warm autumn afternoons, requiring only a light jacket for a scenic walk to enjoy the golden foliage, are vastly appealing in the Philadelphia suburbs. But as much as they give locals a sense of serenity, they’re also cause for concern from a climate change perspective. Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio covered the implications for AXIOS.…
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Boardroom Spirits Releases Delicious Seasonal Nocino
Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distiller, announces the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (28 percent ABV, $39.99, 750 ml), as well as delicious and creative ready-to-drink cocktails, Black Walnut Bourbon and the Nutty Russian, using the green walnut-based liqueur. All three popular holiday staples are available online, at the distillery…
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Norwood Man’s Christmas Spirit Includes Holiday Display, Candy Canes and Charity
The tiny yard that borders St. Gabriel Parish in Norwood is lighting up the night on Chester Pike with 400 lit-up Christmas lawn decorations, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. You can see Colvin’s Winter Wonderland for free, but donations to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Prospect Park are gratefully accepted by…
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Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale is Your Go-To Resource For Appliances in the Tri-State Area
In business for over 100 years, Kieffer’s Appliances, which is located in Lansdale, Montgomery County, has always been a go-to resource for trade and residential customers looking for appliances in the tristate area. One of the owners of Kieffer’s Appliances, Jace Kieffer, has talked about the company’s long-standing history as a premier appliance resource in…
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Bucks County Bakeries Ensure That Your Cookies for Santa Aren’t Cut from a Dough Log Thawed from the Freezer
Christmas cookies bring back warm memories of kitchens filled with the scent of vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate. But they’re also a lot of work — especially during a calendar-crowded time of year. Trusting your to cookie needs to Bucks County bakeries is not only a time-saver but also ensures deliciousness without even touching your oven.…
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New Home for African American Museum of Bucks County Takes Shape; Public Support Needed
The ongoing mission of The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC) took a significant step forward in February 2021 with a permanent home in Middletown. But as it prepares for a 2022 opening, its leadership team offers an opportunity for the community to take part in the effort. Julian Moore-Griffin covered the story for…
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Federal Funds Prove to Be Just What the Doctor Ordered for Doylestown Hospital’s COVID-Related Debt Recovery
Twenty-five million dollars in federal CARES funding mitigated the COVID-related debt Doylestown Hospital accumulated in 2020-2021. John George reported the save for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital’s deficit for 2020 was a potential $5.5 million; however, CARES support (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) enabled it to post a $15.6 million operating income for…
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Bryn Mawr-Based Hill Top Prep Makes ‘Landmark’ Announcement with Appointment of New Headmaster
Bryn Mawr’s Hill Top Preparatory School, which serves students in grades 5-12 with neurodiverse learning differences, has appointed Kevin M.R. Mayne as its new Headmaster. Mayne — who is currently Vice President for Enrollment Management at Landmark College, a school for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism — will replace Thomas W. Needham, who…
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Well-Traveled Lower Manor College Freshman Leaves Culinary Industry to Pursue Veterinary Career
Born in Egypt, raised predominantly in Italy, and having spent significant time in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Switzerland, France, and the United States, Jenkintown’s Manor College student Margherita Beatrice D’Ottavi has lived in more countries than most will visit in their lifetimes. Throughout those places, the main constant in her life has been in the kitchen.…
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Penn Community Bank and Summit Technology Group Support Local Families for Holiday Season
Penn Community Bank is partnering with Summit Technology Group (STG) to “adopt” a dozen local families this holiday season. The outreach is part of the bank’s annual adopt-a-family program. Team members from both organizations gathered recently to purchase over $10,000 in gifts and holiday essentials for those in need across the region. “Perhaps no time…
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