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As Brood X Cicadas Emerge, Volunteers Will Hop to the Task of Tracking Their Locations
As Brood X cicadas emerge across Pennsylvania and the nation, thousands of volunteer trackers are ready to start mapping the rise, write Linda Poon and Marie Patino for Bloomberg. Citizen scientists will use the mobile app Cicada Safari to add geotagged photos and videos directly onto a live map. These data will be verified by…
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Trevose-Headquartered Strongbridge Biopharma Acquired by Xeris for $267 Million
Strongbridge Biopharma of Trevose has been acquired by Chicago’s Xeris Pharmaceutical for $267 million, reports John George in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Xeris will own 60 percent or so of the combined business entities, with the remaining 40 percent remaining under Stonebridge ownership. Xeris has developed a proprietary formulation technology platform for ready-to-use injectable drug formulations. It markets Gvoke, a treatment for…
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BUCKSCO Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in the Delaware Valley, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, and things to see and experience — even shop. If you are visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park from afar, welcome! We…
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Chief Executive Magazine Names Merck’s Kenneth Frazier CEO of the Year
Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with sizable operations in West Point, has been named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive magazine, writes Alex Keown for BioSpace. Upper Gwynedd-based Frazier, who will retire from his role at the end of next month, was selected by an independent committee for the prestigious title.…
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Area Pool Earns Place in History as Nation’s First Black-Owned Swim Club
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, Delaware County, was designated a historic site by Pennsylvania over the weekend, receiving its own historical marker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Nathaniel Lee for The Philadelphia Tribune. The club, at 513 South Union Avenue, was the first Black-owned swim club in the nation. In 1957, Black residents Zoe Mask,…
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Social-Justice Themes Propel High School Filmmakers to Armfuls of Awards
The statues weren’t exactly Oscars, but their recipients nonetheless beamed brighter than a Hollywood kleig light. Ten George School students achieved recognition in six categories at two local film festivals. The honors came from entries in the Greenfield Youth Film Festival and the Bridge Film Festival. Both recognize powerful young voices working locally in film. The latter evaluates work that specifically depicts Quaker values in action, hewing closely to…
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Eagle-Turned-Entrepreneur Brent Celek on Meridian Bank: ‘The Business Culture Is Amazing’
As a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brent Celek’s on-field role shifted constantly: blocker, runner receiver. That skill — quick decisions/quick executions — served his sports career well. It didn’t hurt his business career, either. Celek spoke of his post-football real estate business at an Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia event. Meridian Bank sponsored.…
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Weekend Wanderer: Are We Doing Too Much This Summer?
If I’ve made the mistake I think I’ve made, I’m in deep trouble. My mistake was not in telling the tale of my movie buddy’s ill-timed cough. She’s still talking to me. No harm done. Thankfully. Nor was my mistake in telling my husband he loads the dishwasher like a maniac. He lays the coffee…
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Popular Delaware River Hot Dog Vendor Succumbs to COVID-19; Future of the Business for His Family Is Murky
Greg Crance, 56, owner/operator of both Delaware River Tubing and its mid-river floating hot dog stand, has passed away. The cause of death was complications resulting from a coronavirus infection, reports Caroline Fassett of NJ Advance Media. Crance has been selling hot dogs on the Delaware River since 1987. In 2002, he started Delaware River…
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Levittown Student, Who Went Virtual Long Before the Pandemic, Graduates a Year Early
When he was about 11, Hunter Rodriguez walked out of his sixth-grade classroom and never returned. He was never marked truant. And the school never reported the absences to his parents. In fact, they knew about the move. And supported it. Rodriguez formally swapped his traditional education for the online version, withdrawing from one to enroll…
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Something Worth Tweeting! Bucks County Is the Number One Spot in the State for Birdwatching
Bucks County topped the list of best counties in Pennsylvania for birdwatchers, according to eBird, the online database of avian observations. The site allows bird enthusiasts (and other volunteers) all around the globe to submit data on the birds they see at any location. Bucks County ranked first in the Keystone State, based on 353 species reported. Delaware County landed…
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In This Newtown Restaurant, Even the Chicken for the Korma Doesn’t Strut This Much
Local restaurants often engage in friendly competitions from chili challenges to best burger battles. However, the staff at Guru’s Indian Cuisine, Newtown, recently threw down their best dance moves and dared competitors to keep up. The point, as reported by Peter Blanchard in the Newtown Patch, was just to spread a little fun. Prya and Ashni Kumar Guru co-own the restaurant. Marking the beginning of the…
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Parx Casino Hits the Jackpot in Statewide Casino Gambling Revenue
With the high-touch play in almost every game in a casino, it’s no wonder they were shuttered early in the outbreak of COVID-19. Many fans, however, took their chips online, continuing to wager on blackjack hands, virtual slots and sports events. In Pennsylvania, that led to $400 million in revenue, reported Megan Tomasik for Trib Live. …
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Advance Your Career With an MBA From DeSales University
Find yourself wanting to gain an edge against the competition or stack up against your colleagues? How about gaining more education to move yourself up the business ladder? As an ambitious working professional, you deserve a high-quality, affordable MBA that fits your lifestyle. In DeSales’ top-ranked, accredited MBA program, you’ll find true flexibility without sacrificing…
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Inoculating Bucks County’s Homeless against COVID-19 Is a Boots-on-the-Ground Effort
Administering healthcare to the homeless is tough in a big city like Philadelphia. But it can be even more daunting in widespread geographies like Bucks County. Aubrey Whelen, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, examined the unique challenges of vaccinating a nomadic, suburban population. Homelessness in the suburbs tends to be more of a solo existence. That separateness complicates healthcare delivery — including COVID-19 vaccines. Success requires more diligence in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Tuscan-style Doylestown Home Boasts Gasp-worthy Craftsmanship
A charming Tuscan-style home with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. Set on more than three serene acres in the Stonymead community, this home grabs your attention from the moment you arrive. The exquisite craftsmanship is evident in each custom detail, from hardwood flooring to finishes.…
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Bucks County Salutes its First Female Eagle Scout
Yardley’s Sarah Elizabeth Hogan now soars as an Eagle — an Eagle Scout, that is. Hogan received her official badge at a recent Court of Honor ceremony, reported Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. Hogan entered scouting in the first grade, with her twin brother. Since their mom was den leader, Hogan participated in the activities as well. She formalized her membership in 2019 and vaulted through…
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Doylestown Cancer Patient’s Spirit of Beneficence Will Carry on Far beyond Her Passing
When the Corinne Sikora Support and Wellness Center in Buckingham eventually opens, its ribbon-cutting will have one notable absence. Corinne Sikora herself. She inspired the center. But she unfortunately succumbed to brain and breast cancer while it was still an idea, reports Katy Zachry for NBC10. During her treatments, Sikora proposed a site to provide anyone fighting cancer with anything they may need, medical or nonmedical. She shared…
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