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‘Bucks County Classic’ 2021 Gets Back in the Saddle for Thrilling Bicycle Race Through Doylestown
The Bucks County Classic, a 1.4-mile bicycle race course with 90-feet of climbing each lap, will again streak through downtown Doylestown. The September 12 live event is highly anticipated after the 2020 edition was held virtually. Its announcement came from press information on the organization’s website. The race is part of a weekend of activity…
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Gov. Wolf Launches Financial Lifeboats for Bucks County Flood Victims, Just Not the Kind They Expected
The recent Bucks County flood was bad. But not bad enough for direct, federal payments to affected residents. Kate Fishman explains why in the Bensalem Patch. Gov. Wolf issued a statement explaining the administration’s response to the deluge of rainwater that swamped Bristol and Bensalem on July 12. Direct assistance from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management…
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Penn Community Bank’s Bernard Tynes Joins Leadership of Pennsylvania Bankers Association
Penn Community Bank proudly announces the naming of Bernard Tynes, who is SVP and Director of Marketing and Data Analytics, to the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Tynes is among several new directors added to the board. He has earned this distinction as one of the youngest appointees in the trade association’s…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Massive Estate That Graced the Pages of ‘House Beautiful,’ ‘House & Garden’
This Newtown farmstead — surrounded by 30 acres of tree-dotted, natural beauty — dates back to the 18th Century. But its current status as a first-class piece of real estate has caught the architectural eyes of editors and photographers from House Beautiful, House & Garden, Elle, Veranda, Town & Country, and The New York Times.…
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Troubled Montgomery Mall in North Wales Seeks a Buyer That Can Handle the $50M Price Tag
After being foreclosed on and put in receivership, Montgomery Mall has now been put up for sale and is expected to sell for an estimated $50 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. That is significantly below the $118 million judgment lodged against the property that was formerly owned by Simon Property Group…
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Hydrofarm, Citing a Relationship That Has ‘Organically Grown,’ Acquires Canadian Ag Nutrient Company
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc., a Fairless Hills distributor/manufacturer of hydroponics equipment, has purchased a Canadian nutrient company. Hydrofarm intends for the $83 million acquisition of Greenstar Plant Products, Inc., to help cultivate its agribusiness brand. Greenstar is one of several plant nutrient manufacturers Hydrofarm is eyeing or has bought. The acquisition mode is part of…
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C&N Employees Raise More Than $129,000 for Local Food Banks
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through its partnership with area food banks. In addition to the monetary donations, C&N employees collected 3,012 necessity items and volunteered 290 hours at local food banks. In April 2020, C&N teams partnered with 17 local…
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Viva Video in Ardmore Says ‘That’s a Wrap,’ Ending the Video Store Era in the Philadelphia Suburbs
One of the last remaining video stores in the Philadelphia suburbs, Viva Video, has announced it is closing, writes Bill Rohrer for Fox 29 News. Viva Video in Ardmore will permanently eject itself from the home entertainment industry on Aug. 31, replaced by another business. Owner Miguel Gomez opened the store in 2012 after the…
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West Chester University Grad Meets with President Biden
Coatesville resident Mitzi Colon, a West Chester University graduate and DACA recipient, met with President Joe Biden to talk about immigration, writes Paola Belloso for FOX43. For Colon, the meeting was a dream come true. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she said. Colon was one of the seven DACA recipients who got to meet with Biden…
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Penn Community Bank’s ‘Click for a Cause’ Campaign Gives $30,000 to the Local Organizations You Chose
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce $30,000 in nonprofit donations as part of its “Click for a Cause” social media and online community giving contest. After more than 4,000 votes cast by members of the community on the bank’s website, Facebook, and Instagram, the results are: First…
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After Courting Many, Strongbridge Biopharma of Trevose Chose to Dance with a Chicago Pharmaceutical Firm
Like a high school boy searching for a prom date, Strongbridge Biopharma talked to a number of potential acquisition partners before finally getting the ‘yes’ it sought. John George covered the company’s search in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cutting to the chase, Strongbridge Biopharma has negotiated its acquisition by Xeris Pharmaceuticals. The two firms executed…
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Manor College Cuts Ribbon on New Veterinary Technology Space Amid Power Outage
Despite a power outage, Manor College officials cut the ribbon on the school’s new Veterinary Technology space, Nevels Hall. “These renovations will allow us to enhance our program,” said Stephanie Marks, DVM and director of the Veterinary Technology program at Manor College. “Students in the first two years of our program are spent here getting…
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Mysterious Condition Knocks Ultra-Marathoner from Phoenixville Off Track
Phoenixville resident and ultra-marathoner Jonathan Rizzo is finally feeling better after a mysterious condition left him nearly bedridden for months, writes Ronald Winokur for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rizzo was in the middle of one of his daily runs in November when he felt his back pop. Pain stopped him in his tracks. He immediately went…
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Local Bistro Checks Cards for Both Alcoholic Beverages and, in a Controversial Move, COVID-19 Vaccines
Cornerstone Bistro in Wayne is among the local restaurants that are intensifying their safety measures as the Delta variant continues to spread throughout the country. Indoor seating now requires proof of COVID-19 vaccines from diners, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The public responded with mixed views. Cornerstone’s Instagram account became a battleground for…
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Debt Refinancing at Lower Interest Rates Will Save Warrington More than Half a Million Dollars
Much like consumers who seek to improve finances through debt refinancing at lower interest rates, Warrington Township issued a recent request for proposal (RFP) to do the same thing. The township asked local financial institutions to bid on the opportunity to refinance its financial vehicles. Bidding institutions evaluated three Series of debt: General Obligation Bonds,…
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Levittown’s Superwoman Who Helped Beat Both the Nazis and COVID-19 Gets Space Travel Industry Honor
Mae Krier, 95, is Levittown’s Superwoman. Alfred Lubrano catalogued her high-profile life, which shows no signs of flagging, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Consider Krier’s achievements: During World War II, Krier was “Rosie the Riveter,” posing for artwork that celebrated women who entered the workforce as men went off to fight For her work and her…
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Join Manor College for Movie Night in Jenkintown on Thursday, August 5
Looking for a great summer event to attend with your family? Look no further than Manor College’s movie night! Manor College is holding an Outdoor Family Movie Night on August 5 at 8 p.m. The feature is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The rain date for the event is August 6 at 8 p.m. Order…
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PestWatch: It’s Not a Termite Traffic Report; It’s a PSU-Devised Tracker for Monitoring Lanternfly Egg Hatchings
A new online tool, PestWatch, created using research by scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences helps predict the seasonal egg hatch for spotted lanternflies, according to a staff report from the Morrisons Cove Herald. PestWatch uses weather records for specific dates and durations to offer an estimate of first instar emergence. The estimate…
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