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Tim Block, President of Pennsylvania Biotech Center, to Scale Back, Be Replaced Next Year by Current EVP, COO
Tim Block announced his July 2022 plans to step down as president of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown. John George covered the professional move for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Block’s replacement is Lou Kassa, present executive vice president and chief operating officer. The announcement of the shift for Block also covered his role as…
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Greco Promotions, Doylestown, Steps Up as Lead Supplier to Travis Manion Foundation Heroes Run
Greco Promotions, the Doylestown supplier of branded products and screen-printed/embroidered apparel, has become an integral part of the 2021 9/11 Heroes run. It is supplying 1,700 medals and other gear for the October 3 event. The Travis Manion Foundation organizes the fundraiser, one of several military and law enforcement outreaches it heads nationwide. The foundation…
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Arete Gallery, New Hope, Showcases Artists Who ‘Shed Light on the Human Story’
Arete Gallery in New Hope has a unique mission statement. Like other cultural centers of its kind, it seeks to highlight local artists and provide them with the opportunity to sell their work. But it also seeks creators with a specific, altruistic viewpoint. Bo Koltnow, from WFMZ 69 News, reported on this organization whose operations…
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Bristol Riverside Theater’s ‘Murder for Two’ Is a Comedic Musical Whodunit with Two Actors Covering 13 Roles
The cast of Murder for Two, a musical murder mystery at the Bristol Riverside Theater, is energetic, talented, skilled… and minuscule. One actor (Martin Landry) plays an intrepid detective trying to unwind a case. The other (Joe Kinosian) plays the suspects. All ten of them. The plot revives some common threads in the genre: an…
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In a Galaxy Not So Far Away, a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast
King of Prussia father and son duo Kerwin and Keith Yarde have turned their love for all things Star Wars into a successful YouTube series and podcast. Stephanie Farr blasted through the details of “Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast” for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The father is a seasoned Star Wars fan who shared…
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Jenkintown’s Maternal Wellness Village Hopes to Improve Health Outcomes of Pregnant Black Women
Maternal Wellness Village, a Jenkintown-based collective, hopes to improve health outcomes for pregnant Black people with help of Temple University researchers, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They have partnered to study how easy access to community support services — Black doulas, lactation consultants, and more — can reduce complications and deaths relating to…
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Phoenixville-Based Ten Air Studios Catches the Eyes of Vogue, Vanity Fair for Its Stylish Accessories
Ten Air Studios creator Leslie Clearwater’s boho-chic accessories recently gained attention from both Vogue and Vanity Fair. Melissa Jacobs covered the sparking details of this Phoenixville artisan for Main Line Today. Clearwater has been creating jewelry for two decades. But she truly hit her stride after the pandemic shuttered her gallery. “It was one of…
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Qlik: Data Is Changing the World, and We Cannot Afford to Leave Future Generations Behind
Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns about the gaps in education and training for children and young people. But in the words of UNICEF, COVID-19 has “exacerbated the learning crisis.” In fact, a recent study by Asian Development Bank estimates that the learning losses from school closures across Asia Pacific (APAC) will result in…
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With an Assist from QVC, Local Dermatologist’s Sun-Protective Clothing Line Shines
Erum Ilyas, a local dermatologist, is growing her sun-protective clothing line, AmberNoon, by leveraging the marketing oomph of West Chester-based QVC. Lisa Dukart shined a light on the details for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Ilyas began her company, Wayne-based AmberNoon, after she learned that certain textile weaves shield UV rays. She officially launched a protective…
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Abington Senior High School Alum Kyle Pitts Ready to Rock His First NFL Season
Kyle Pitts, who played quarterback at Abington Senior High School, is ready to show just how good he can be as a tight end in his first NFL season, writes Kris Rhim for the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts was hoping to transition to the position of tight end while at Abington, but he did not have…
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Springfield Family Connects the Autistic With the Rest of the World
Tom Foti of Springfield came up with Inside Voice when he saw his autistic non-verbal brother, Brian, using a spelling board to communicate with their parents, writes Jessica Boyington for 6abc. It was a career changer that took him from a career in radio to develop a program called Inside Voice for the nonprofit A.A.L.I.V.E.…
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Hang onto Those Handlebars! Bucks County Has Two Highly Esteemed Sites for Mountain Biking
Bucks County is home to two of the ten best places to go mountain biking in the Philadelphia region, writes Melissa Martens for Philadelphia Magazine. Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown offers ten miles of trails around Lake Nockamixon. They are an appropriate challenge for both beginner and intermediate riders. And they provide gorgeous scenic views…
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Feasterville Woman Receives Life-Giving Kidney Donation, Then Heads Fundraiser in the Donor’s Memory
Krista Doran’s lupus played havoc with her kidneys, necessitating several transplants. One kidney donation among her three, however, gave her the opportunity to thank her benefactor in an unusual and heartfelt way. 93.3 WMMR had the details. Doran’s latest kidney donor was initially unknown to her. But some Google and Facebook sleuthing revealed his identity:…
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South Korean Boy Band BTS Helps Local Asian-American Adoptee Connect with Her Heritage and Culture
Nicole Hudack, a Korean adoptee, had the expected questioning about who she was and how she fit into New Jersey life. But her fandom for BTS, a South Korean boy band, helped her feel more at ease. Page Spinelli tuned into this story for the Bucks County Herald. Growing up as an adopted Korean American…
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Weekend Wanderer: School Has Started. But Not Really
I was in preschool when my mom took a new job. Her schedule was erratic. An evening here. A weekend there. I was erratic too. “She’s acting up because she doesn’t like the unpredictability of your schedule,” the pediatrician told my mom. The pediatrician appreciated the necessity of my obsessiveness. If it was a problem,…
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Langhorne Fifth Grade School Teacher, Ex-Sesame Place Dancer, Moonlights as Male Eagles Cheerleader
When the staff of Maple Point Middle School, Langhorne, returned Monday morning and described their weekends, most of it was predictable. When instructional assistant James LeGette explained what he did Sunday, it was extraordinary. Rashad Grove covered this male Eagles cheerleader for BillyPenn. LeGette spent Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. He wasn’t in the stands.…
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Northampton Township Supervisors Consider Whether or Not Holland Residents Gottahava Wawa
An October 6 Northampton Township Supervisors meeting will review revised plans for a new Super Wawa in Holland. Jeff Warner, of Bucks Local News, unwrapped the particulars. The meeting — twice postponed — will consider Wawa’s proposed two-lot subdivision of 5.4 acres at Buck, Holland, and Rocksville Roads. The 7 p.m. meeting will be in…
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Middletown Township to Pause, Remember at Dedication of Lower Bucks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Lower Bucks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony Sunday, September 26, in Middletown Township will close a few roads for crowd control purposes. But organizers hope it also opens a few eyes — and hearts — to the ultimate sacrifice that Bucks County citizens made in answering the call. Workers eased the 600-pound statue…
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