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Penn Community Bank Weaves Acts of Kindness into Bristol Branch Ribbon-Cutting Event
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, celebrated the completion of its Bristol branch renovation with an October 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The construction project is one of an ongoing series of refreshes that Penn Community Bank is bringing to its branch system. The high-profile location of this branch, on Mill Street…
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HealthLink Partners, Southampton, Brings the Magic of the Tooth Fairy to Kids in Need
HealthLink Dental Clinic, Southampton, has partnered with two local outreaches to supply Tooth Fairy care packages to needy children. The packages include a personalized letter and autographed picture from the Tooth Fairy, as well as a tooth brush, toothpaste, floss, small toys, and information on good dental hygeine. The clinic partnered with A Woman’s Place…
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Meridian Bank Again Earns ‘Sm-All Star’ Status as Top-Performing Bank
For the second year in a row, Meridian Bank has earned a spot on Piper Sandler’s “Sm-All Stars,” a list of top-performing U.S. small-cap banks. Piper Sandler, a middle-market investment bank and institutional securities firm, publishes this list annually in order to “uncover the next crop of stellar mid-cap banks before they are discovered by…
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Household Finances: Which Philadelphia Suburban Tenants Carry the Most Rent Debt?
Rent debt currently being borne by most Philadelphia suburban tenants is higher than national average, writes Taylor Allen for Yahoo News. Montgomery County has the highest average estimated household rent debt among the four counties, at $3,000. The amount is $450 higher than the national average of $2,550. Bucks and Chester renters are not far…
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AJ Croce, Son of Delaware County’s Jim Croce, Offers Homage Concert to His Father
AJ Croce pays homage to his father, Drexel Hill folk singer Jim Croce, in “Croce Plays Croce” at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Oct. 22, writes Stephi Wild for Broadway World. Jim Croce had a professional recording and touring career cut short after he died in a plane crash. Yet he’s considered one…
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Underage Gambler Sneaks Into Parx Casino, Hits Bad Luck with Parking-Lot Fireworks Spree Afterward
An 18-year-old wanna-be gambler illegally entered Parx Casino and later retreated to the parking lot for a firecracker-accompanied joyride. The lapse that allowed his entry proved costly for the Bensalem entertainment destination, reports Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last month, the underage male snuck into Parx when security guards were attending to guests’ COVID-19…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Ready for Halloween. Well, Sort of
I bought the pumpkin. Its official name is “Medium Dark Woven Pumpkin by Threshold.” I bought it at Target because Target is a Siren, singing you a song about coming in for eyeliner but banging your ship against the rocks of $20 throw pillows you just can’t leave behind. I pictured that pumpkin in my…
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Devon Man, Prolific Golf Writer Notes How the Sport’s Upswing in Popularity Can Be Attributed to Pandemic
While golf has been declining in popularity for years, the pandemic has reversed the trend as a lack of leisure time options sent players new and old back to the links. Renowned golf writer Tom Coyne, a Devon resident, commented on the trend, as reported by Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As Coyne notes,…
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TikTok Challenges, Social Media Stirring Up Concerns at Local School Districts
School districts like Ridley and Upper Darby are facing a new problem in social media — TikTok challenges, writes Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ridley was hit with multiple incidents of toilets being clogged with paper towels. “That’s when we started to find out that there’s this little challenge going…
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Halloween Comes Early: Monster-Mania Con at the Greater Philly Expo Center October 22-24
Monster-Mania Con is bringing the largest horror convention ever to the Greater Philly Expo in Oaks the weekend of October 22-24. Guests scheduled to appear include: Christina Ricci, star of live-action film The Addams Family Horror host Joe Bob Briggs Stars from the Halloween film franchise: Nick Castle who played Michael Myers in John Carpenter’s…
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Bucks County Biscotti Company Looks to Relocate from Hilltown to Northern New York State
The Bucks County Biscotti Company may no longer be housed in Bucks County. Citing a need for more bakery space, the family business is advancing preparations for a move to upstate New York. Robin K. Cooper covered the relo for the Albany Business Review. The multigenerational Silbert family owns and operates the company. Karen Riley…
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Grand View Health Seeks $14 Million to Complete Sellersville Outpatient Center Construction
A Grand View Health capital campaign seeks to raise $14 million to cover the remaining cost of an expansion to the healthcare’s Sellersville site. Joe Zlomek reported the effort in the Sanatoga Post. The project comprises a 190,000 sq. ft. addition to the existing hospital. When completed, the hospital system intends for it to elevate…
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Public Unveiling of Restored Durham Grist Mill Grinds to a Halt in Deference to COVID-19 Concerns
The Durham Grist Mill, located in its eponymous Bucks County township, was set to reopen after state grants funded a $53,000 renovation. Ongoing pandemic concerns, however, have scotched the public reveal planned by Durham Township officials and the Durham Historical Society. Kathryn Finegan Clark sifted through the decision for the Bucks County Herald.. The site’s…
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Savencia Fromage & Dairy, New Holland, Acquires Colorado-Based Hummus Brand
New Holland’s Savencia Fromage & Dairy has acquired Colorado-based Hope, a leading brand of hummus and other plant-based dips. Hope Foods, the hummus producer’s parent, started selling its hand-crafted spread farmers’ markets out west. It has grown the product line into the leading organic hummus product in the U.S. Savencia hopes to leverage that reputation…
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Southampton Biopharma Tube Manufacturer Completes Infrastructure on Warrington Site Rehab
NewAge Industries, Southampton, having completed the basic build-out of its new manufacturing facility in Warrington, is moving onto the next phase: Installation and testing of interior cleanrooms. Medical Plastics News covered the story. When completed, the facility will make and ship tubing that, owing to volumes driven by COVID-19, has proven important to the biopharma…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Yardley Home With Beautiful Yard
A lovely, contemporary home at 980 Hunt Drive in Yardley occupies a lush one-acre lot whose beautiful yard is one of its strongest selling points. The structure’s positioning on the grounds surrounds it with greenery and ensures plenty of distance from neighbors and traffic. . . Double doors lead to the atrium foyer, which has…
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Chestnut Hill College’s Harry Potter Academic Conference Celebrates 10 Years of Scholarship
Chestnut Hill College’s Annual Harry Potter Academic Conference will mark its tenth anniversary this year, taking place October 15-16. The festival will feature a series of live discussions (attendees and presenters are asked to wear masks) with academic scholars on the topic of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. The content will be streamed on…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College to Host Next Installment of Ukraine Dialogue Series
Manor College is pleased to host the next Ukraine Dialogue series, 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence – Linguistic, Financial, and Religious Implications. The panel for the event includes Ambassador Oksana Marakova, Minister Natalie Jaresko, and U.S. Congressman Joe Hoeffel. Maragova started as the First Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine and became the government’s entitled…
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