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King of Prussia’s Qlik Walks the Talk, Uses Its Own Products to Help Employees Grow Within the Company
A manager’s recent move within his company highlights the process it has in place for employee advancement, especially for those looking for a new challenge. As the new Vice President for Strategic Growth & Transformation at Qlik, Gavin O’Leary is happy to be a little out of his comfort zone. Originally from Ireland with a…
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Advanced Dental Esthetics, Chalfont, Takes the Bite Out of the Stigma of a Smile That’s Absent a Tooth
Advanced Dental Esthetics, Chalfont, has added dental implants to its services. The practice, which prides itself on a corps of family-friendly dentists, also has offices in Lansdale and Hatfield. According to the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation, missing teeth are a widespread problem across the U.S. Its statistics show that 69 percent of adults between 35-44…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Washington Crossing Home That Would Have Nixed George’s New Jersey Trip
Had George Washington seen this European-influenced, open floorplan home in Upper Makefield, he may have ditched the whole crossing-the-Delaware thing. This single-family home has five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. It comfortably sits on a 6.3-acre lot high above the historic Delaware Canal. . . From the moment guests step into the home, they’re immediately welcomed…
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Touring a New College Campus at Prendie’s Old Stomping Grounds
The proposed Southeast Campus of Delaware County Community College, formerly known as Archbishop Prendergast High School, was open for tours to elected officials, business leaders, school district representatives and college administrators and trustees, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The former Prendergast school at 401 N, Lansdowne Ave. in Upper Darby, was chosen for…
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Daughters of the American Revolution’s New Marker at Paoli Battlefield a Reminder of the Cost of Freedom
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) led a ceremony recently to dedicate an America 250 Patriot Marker at the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “These markers are intended to call to people’s attention the cause for freedom that our patriotic ancestors fought,” said Elizabeth Watkins, State Regent for the Pennsylvania…
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New Hope Athlete Foils All Opponents to Earn Bronze at USA Fencing National Championships
Jim Flint from New Hope outmaneuvered his opponents to earn bronze at the USA Fencing National Championships. Karen Sangillo covered the finer points of his accomplishment for the Bucks County Herald. Flint originally wanted to be a Shakespearean actor and figured that sword skills were a must-have. A classmate talked him into watching a fencing…
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Holy Family University New President Doesn’t Yet Seek a Merger ‘Dance Partner,’ But She’d Consider One
Anne Prisco — the first nonclergy president of Holy Family University (near Bensalem) — arrived with an open mind regarding tactics for keeping the school’s finances healthy. Her tenure could bring significant changes to the 67-year-old institution, explains Kennedy Rose in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Prisco took over amid a rough financial patch for colleges…
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Soaring 76: Bucks County Companies Recognized for Being Booming Businesses
The 2021 “Soaring 76” — local companies that the Philadelphia Business Journal reports are booming — includes six firms from Bucks County. PBJ‘s Sharon Oliver reports the list. The publication assembled its “best-of” field from privately owned and publicly traded companies in the region. It spotlighted businesses that recorded the highest two-year percent change in…
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Athlete from the Philadelphia Suburbs Was in a League of Her Own… Literally
Production is underway on Amazon’s new series, A League of Their Own based on the 1992 film about a World War II professional women’s baseball league. The organization existed until it was disbanded in 1954. What’s not generally known is that a former Sharon Hill woman, Gertrude “Gertie” Dunn, was a shortstop in that league.…
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Compelled by George Floyd Murder, Horsham Therapist Starts Thought-Provoking Podcast About Race
After the murder of George Floyd, Eric Adams, a Horsham native and therapist, was inspired to move from the position as a bystander into action and has started a podcast in the hopes of affecting change, writes Bill Eville for the Vineyard Gazette. “When George Floyd happened, it was like something cracked inside me,” he…
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Doylestown’s Neuropathix, Inc., Gains 20-Year Industry Veteran in Its Fight Against Opioid and Pain Addiction
Neuropathix, Inc., a pain management life sciences company in Doylestown, has appointed pharmaceutical industry veteran Michael Ropacki, PhD, to its scientific advisory board. Ropacki is a globally recognized executive with over 20 years’ clinical development experience. Among numerous professional affiliations, he is also a National Institute of Health advisor. “I am extremely excited and grateful…
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Bucks County Population Data Show We’re Bucking Trends in Pennsylvania Demographics
According to new census data, Bucks County is one of the few counties in Pennsylvania showing a population increase over the past decade. Jonathan Tamari and Jonathan Lai reported the trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2010-2020, the commonwealth added 300,000 new Pennsylvanians. Most of these newcomers settled in the southeastern part of the state,…
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CNBC: Exton Company Finds Success in the Climbing Sales of Upscale Treehouses
Tree Top Builders, an Exton-based company that specializes in the construction of custom treehouses, is reaping the benefits of a surge in the popularity of treehouses, writes Monica Buchanan Pitrelli for CNBC. The structures aren’t just for kids anymore Over the past decade, nature-loving homeowners transformed these structures — once cobbled together from scrap wood…
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Lansdale Catholic Grad, New York Giants Head Coach Joe Judge Takes Pro-Vaccine Stance for Coming Season
Joe Judge, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School and New York Giants head coach, has taken a pro-vaccine stance for the coming season, writes Lloyd Carroll for NY Sports Day. Judge took over as the Giants’ coach last year, with his rookie 2020 season earning him raves from players and fans alike. One reason…
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Walter J. Fox, Noted Journalist and Author, Dies at 89
Walter J. Fox, a journalist and retired Temple and West Chester University professor raised in Lansdowne has died, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He died Aug. 8 at age 89. He’s the author of Writing the News: A Guide for Print Journalists. From 1955 through 2020, he worked as a writer and reporter…
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StoneMor, a Trevose Funeral Home Operator, Partners with Tel Aviv App Creator to Help Grieving Families
StoneMor, Inc., headquartered in Trevose, has entered a partnership with Empathy, a Tel Aviv tech solution provider. StoneMor is a leading owner-operator of cemeteries and funeral homes in the U.S. Its new collaborator, Empathy, provides an app that helps users navigate the logistical details associated with a loved one’s loss. Through their business arrangement, StoneMor…
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AFA Real Estate Partners, Yardley, Parlays a Workaday New Jersey BJ’s into a Glitzy Las Vegas Office Building
AFA Real Estate Partners (AFA) — through its investment advisor, Apex Financial Advisors, Inc. — sold a local retail location to purchase a prime piece of commercial real estate (CRE) out west. The sale of the Maple Shade BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse enabled a 1031 exchange opportunity for AFA investors to purchase the Montecito Tower in…
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Area Team Packs Its Duffles for Williamsport, Earning Spot in Little League World Series
Upper Providence Little League has secured its place in the Little League World Series in Williamsport. The trip represents a field of dreams that some of players set at seven years old, writes Jamie Apody for 6abc. “They actually started talking about this years ago,” said head coach Ben Ludwig. “They committed themselves. They’re the…
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