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OrthogenRx Launches HarmoKnee, A Service to Give Joint-Pain Sufferers Something to Sing About
Doylestown’s OrthogenRx introduced its HarmoKnee patient support service at the recent annual meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. HarmoKnee is a suite of customer-focused services that simplifies and optimizes patient and provider access to the company’s product line of injectable treatments for relieving chronic knee pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA). “HarmoKnee Customer Support Services is…
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Big Bird and Pals Migrate West as Sesame Place Chooses San Diego for Third Theme Park
Big Bird and company are migrating the Sesame Place theme park concept from Langhorne to San Diego. InterPark, an industry publication from the UK, spelled out the details. The familiar, familial Sesame Street characters — including Big Bird, Count von Count, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, and Murray — are taking up residence at the former…
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Montco Family Finds Seafood-Loving Raccoon Camped Out in Their Attic – Or So They Thought
A family that moved from South Philadelphia to Montgomery County a year ago recently discovered they have had a guest living in their attic — a crab legs-eating raccoon, writes Drew Olanoff for Billy Penn. Since the home they bought near Valley Forge is more than a century old, the family has been doing upgrades…
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Question: How Do the Products You Use Every Day Get into Their Containers? Answer: Exton-Based All-Fill
Ever wonder how the products you use every day are filled into their bags, bottles, jars, or containers? Stroll the aisles of any grocery store or pharmacy, and take a look at what’s sitting on the shelves. Name the product — coffee, candy, snacks, flours, dried fruit, protein powders, rice, seasonings, household cleaners, cosmetics, pet…
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Church in New Hope Displays an Onsite ‘Memorial to the Lost’ to Honor Bucks County Gun Victims
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, New Hope, blessed a display of t-shirts yesterday at its two services. The 50 articles of clothing, each displayed on wooden slats, bear the name of one of many Bucks County gun victims. A staff report in the Bucks County Herald provided details. The “Memorial to the Lost” display was placed…
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Warrington Nonprofit, ‘Support Homeless Veterans,’ May Save Divers’ Training Site from Evaporating Forever
Hopes to keep the Dutch Springs diving site viable following its sale may rest on the shoulders of a Warrington resident and her military-centric nonprofit, Support Homeless Veterans. Anthony Salamone reported on latest developments for The Morning Call. After an acquisition offer from Northampton County for Dutch Springs was rejected, Cara Galob stepped forward with…
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Upper Dublin Crossing Guard, in Need of Assistance Himself, Benefits from Past Random Acts of Kindness
Upper Dublin crossing guard Bob Fry is the very definition of a random act of kindness. He helped countless Philadelphians as a firefighter. And in his retirement, he remains an active volunteer, aiding others selflessly. But when he himself need help, he was taken aback by a passerby’s outpouring for his wellbeing. Jon Campisi told…
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Kate Winslet on Time’s 100 Most Influential List as ‘Mare’ Takes Three Emmys
“Mare of Easttown” and Kate Winslet have put Delaware County in the international spotlight once again as “Mare” takes (name) Emmys and Winslet is named in Time’s 100 most influential people, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. “Mare” took three Emmy Awards Sunday night, with Kate Winslet winning for Lead Actress in a Limited Series,…
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Before She Became a Famous Influencer, Pottstown TikToker Was a Typical Student
Pottstown’s Loren Gray, one of the most followed influencers on TikTok, got her start on the popular app early, when it was still known as Musical.ly, writes Hope Schreiber for In Touch Weekly. The then thirteen-year-old Gray began posting lip-syncing videos on Musical.ly and soon accumulated around 30.000 followers. “I went to my parents and…
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BUCKSCO Escape: 4 Fun Fall Lancaster County Events
As the weather cools off and the leaves become colorful, everyone likes to get out of the house and enjoy nature. Maybe you have your classic rituals to celebrate the Fall holidays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find new favorites too. If you have been looking for new ideas to explore, Discover Lancaster recently…
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QVC Helps Former Actress Achieve Retail Success by Embracing Her Asian Heritage in Her Skin Care Products
Former actress Jennifer Yen, best known for her role of villainess Vypra on the Power Rangers television show, achieved great success after deciding to take advice from QVC buyers and adjust her skincare product line to showcase her Asian heritage, writes Marli Guzzetta for Inc. magazine. Yen started her beauty brand based on Asian traditions…
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All-Girl Doylestown Band Praises 7-Eleven Nachos in Song, Which the Convenience Store HQ Then Takes to the Next Level
The three members of Froggy, a self-identified ‘Riot Grrl Band’ from Doylestown, immortalized their love of 7-Eleven nachos in a song. Yes, you could say, a rather cheesy song. They shot a video of it at their neighborhood 7-Eleven in Doylestown. And, like most bands do, they uploaded it to Instagram. In an act of…
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The Great American Relay, a Coast-to-Coast Run from Boston to Santa Monica, Pounds Through Bucks County
Judy Wonderly of Warminster ran a local leg of the 2021 Great American Relay this week. Her stint as lead runner took her from Midway Fire Company to Hartsville Fire Company in honor of her husband and her dad, both members of the military. The 9.4 miles Wonderly covered was just one leg of 415…
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A Visit to a Bucks County Corn Maze Is Perfect for Families Stalking a Day of Fall Fun
Looking for great fall-themed activities for families? Challenge your brain and sense of direction at a Bucks County corn maze, three of which were cited as being among the best in the area. Lori McManus navigated the options for Mommy Poppins. The corn maze at Hellerick’s Family Farm in Doylestown is designed for a good, old-fashioned,…
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Weekend Wanderer: Get the Hell-icopter Out of Here!
A few months ago, I wrote about my parents’ friendship with the man I now call my future stepdad. Neither he nor my actual dad is well, making them modern-day Roman gladiators – the last one alive wins the prize. In Rome, the prize was palm branches. In the Temple of Doom – the senior…
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Wall Street Journal: King of Prussia Mall Rebounds Over Summer, But Worries About Fall Continue to Linger
King of Prussia Mall has enjoyed a great summer that saw shoppers return to its stores and restaurants in large numbers, writes Konrad Putzier for The Wall Street Journal. U.S. shopping malls overall have had a good quarter despite the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Retailers and property owners also benefitted from two…
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Regional Comparison Finds Two Municipalities with a Concentration of Bucks County’s Most Valued Homes
Bucks County is home to two areas that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used the data from Zillow. It ranked localities based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2021.…
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Prediction for Winter 2022: Keep Those Parkas and Snow Shovels Handy
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a trying winter for the Philadelphia region. Its prognosticators see periods of frigid temperatures accompanied by above-average snowfall. Michael Tanenbaum buttoned up the details for Philly Voice. The 230-year-old publication released its 2021-22 winter predictions last week with a map that shows the anticipated seasonal conditions across the country.…
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